Elite Business Advice Podcast

On this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore and Ted Pierce break down the 3 areas of opportunity they see most with painting contractors in working with their clients across the country. From Understanding Your Numbers, to Following a Sales Process, and wrapping up with Project Plans and Management Strategies, they share a lot of actionable items both on the “why” it’s import...

What's the real goal of a new lead? Most painting contractors think a new lead is just a chance to fill the schedule — but the most profitable painting companies in North America see it completely differently. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast , host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down the Strategic Cycle of a Lead — a compounding revenue framework...

Scheduling is the #1 headache we hear about from painting contractors — and in this episode, Chris Moore pulls back the curtain on how to build a scheduling system that actually works for your painting company. If you're tired of juggling whiteboards, spreadsheets, and last-minute crew shuffles, this episode breaks down exactly how to bring structure (and sanity) to your week. What You'l...

If you're running a painting company and still handling your own scheduling, emails, social media, and back-office tasks — this episode is for you. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, tackles one of the most common and costly mistakes painting contractors and painting business owners make: waiting too long to hire adminis...

What happens when you put a bad apple next to a perfectly good one? It doesn't take long to find out — and the same principle applies to your team. In this episode, Elite Business Advisors founder Chris Moore breaks down the "Bad Apple Theory" and why protecting your crew, your culture, and your rock stars is one of the most important things you can do as you head into busy season....

Most entrepreneurs know they should prioritize their health — but knowing and doing are two very different things. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore pulls back the curtain on the health and fitness journey he's been on this year and shares the three things that have actually produced real, consistent results. Chris breaks down why tracking macros — not jus...

Is your bank account actually growing this busy season — or are you just staying busy? In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore breaks down the financial framework every painting contractor needs to maximize busy season profits. Because working harder doesn't automatically mean keeping more money — and too many contractors reach the end of busy season only to realize...

What happens when a business coach gets put in the hot seat? In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore flips the format and answers the questions painting contractors are actually asking. Inspired by his good friend Nick Slavik of Ask a Painter Live , Chris tackles a few real-world business challenges head-on, all while painting the new EBA office: how to diagnose a Gross P...

If you don't know your numbers, you don't know your business! Knowing which numbers to watch is also only half the equation. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore breaks down the 5 KPIs every painting contractor needs to track: Gross Profit Margin, Net Profit Margin, Net Cash Flow, Closing Rate, and Marketing ROI. We go beyond just defining each metric, we sha...

Chris Moore is coming off of vacation with a hard truth for painting contractors: if your business can’t run without you for a week, that’s not an excuse to skip the vacation, that’s the whole problem. In this episode, Chris breaks down 3 reasons why disconnecting from your business makes you sharper, more productive, and a better leader. Everything in this episode is backed by real research and h...

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore talks about Decision Point Marketing, one of the most overlooked principles in building a marketing plan. What is Decision Point Marketing? Speaking to customers based on where they are in the buying cycle. Two stages exist: awareness/interest ("should I paint?") versus active buying intent ("who do I hire?"...

If your painting company isn’t showing up online, you’re losing jobs to competitors who are — plain and simple. In this episode of Elite Business Advice, Chris sits down with Adam McChesney, CEO and Founder of Builders of Authority, to break down exactly what residential painting contractors need to do to dominate their local market online. Adam has built a 7-figure digital marketing agency from t...

Most painting contractors run their business the way they were taught — but what if the way you were taught is costing you money? In this episode of Elite Business Advice, we apply first principles thinking to 5 core areas of your residential painting company, from how you price jobs to why customers actually choose you over a competitor. This isn't theory — it's a practical framework fo...

Are you a painting contractor who's tired of being the only leader on your crew? In this episode of Elite Business Advice, we break down how to identify, develop, and promote foremen from within your own team using the same leadership system that made the San Antonio Spurs one of the most dominant dynasties in sports history. Whether you're running 3 crews or 10, this episode will give y...

Stop waiting for the phone to ring. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore breaks down how to build a marketing funnel you actually own — so you can generate estimates on demand instead of hoping work shows up. You'll learn how to grow your database with the right prospects, what content actually works on social media for painting contractors, how to use email marke...

The results in your life are a combination of the 5 people you spend the most time with. For some people that could be a great thing, and for others a concerning one! In today’s episode we dive into some examples of a litmus test to help you evaluate what community of people can be harmful and those that can be beneficial for you to get ahead in life and your business! Looking to get involved with...

We celebrate our 250th episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast in the best way we know how: talking about the role consistency plays in our business and our personal lives. We thought it would be a fitting episode to have this discussion as today marks 250 straight weeks we’ve put out a new episode. We also share this milestone with some of our listeners and clients from hearing their most im...

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast , Chris Moore shares 4 key takeaways from his experience and speakers from Disney at PCA Expo 2026. These 4 things transformed Disney into what it is today and can transform your business into having Raving Fans there in your market as well! Looking to get clear on these 4 things in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with u...

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast , Chris Moore dives into the power of knowing your Why and how it impacts your marketing, leadership, and long-term fulfillment as a painting contractor. We talk about how to connect emotionally with customers instead of just listing services and features. We share some practical examples of how defining your company’s purpose can elevate your b...

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast , Chris Moore shares how painting contractors can refine their marketing and sales messaging to better connect with homeowners and close more projects. Too many contractors use outdated language that talks about themselves instead of addressing real customer pain points like poor communication, lack of trust, and inconsistent follow-through. We...

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast , Chris Moore continues the Back to Basics series by tackling one of the most important, and misunderstood, topics for contractors: discipline . You’ll learn how discipline directly shapes your mindset, rewires your brain, and builds (or destroys) confidence in yourself over time. This episode breaks down why discipline isn’t about motivation, b...

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast , Chris Moore dives into one of the most important topics in the painting industry: job costing. As part three of the Back to Basics series, this episode breaks down what job costing is, how to do it correctly, and how to use financial data to make smarter business decisions. You’ll learn which numbers you should be looking at, how knowing your...

In this second episode of the Back to Basics series on the Elite Business Advice Podcast , host Chris Moore breaks down one of the most overlooked systems in a painting business: your calendar . Many contractors feel busy all the time, yet still fall behind on important work, and usually it’s because they aren’t honoring their calendar as a true productivity tool. Chris shares practical ways to us...

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast , we kick off the new Back to Basics Series , designed to help painting contractors refocus on the fundamentals that truly move the needle in 2026. One of the biggest challenges we see when coaching business owners isn’t a lack of knowledge—it’s a lack of organization and follow-through . Great ideas and systems don’t matter if nothing actually...

As 2026 gets underway and we move past “Quitters Day,” it’s time to talk about something more powerful than motivation or New Year’s resolutions: awareness . In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast , host Chris Moore explains why simply seeing the truth —in your personal life and your business—can create massive change without complex systems or willpower. You’ll learn which personal...