Elite Business Advice Podcast

Keeping your business and personal finances separated sounds like a pretty simple and easy thing to do right? Unfortunately what seems easy and become tough in some day to day realities of running a business. In this episode we share some common transactions we see this occur on, the logic behind why this is important, and some actionable takeaways to ensure you’re running your business the proper...

What you put into your brain is what you will see each and everyday in our lives. In this episode we share a few common areas that can make or break our mindset, the psychology behind why this is so impactful, and how to change if you don’t like the results you’re getting.  Need help working through your limiting beliefs and gameplan to set your business up for success? Schedule a free business an...

How good do you believe your customers experience is with your company? Do you have any benchmarks or feedback to back up that feeling? In this episode, we’re going to cover how your customer experience makes or breaks sales for you, the common things to consider when evaluating your experience, and then some real life perspectives on how we feel as customers when there’s an easy way to do busines...

Do you ever catch yourself going down a negative slippery slope in your business? You quickly turn one little thing into a negative monstrosity that is hard to bounce back from? How do you view the overall satisfaction of your business? Are you happy and excited with where you’re going or are you self-sabotaging because you aren’t where you want to be? In today’s episode we’re going to talk about...

Are you a painting contractor trying to prepare for the unexpected in your business? In this episode, we explore four critical areas where every painting business owner should build resilience to handle challenges like sudden employee turnover, equipment failures, cash flow disruptions, or unhappy clients. Learn practical strategies to protect and professionalize your painting company so you can n...

Have you ever found yourself looking at things through a complicated lens in your business when in reality, you need to take a step back, look at it from a bigger picture and draw out a new plan? It’s easy to overcomplicate many things when running a business, and in fact it’s something we see a lot with painting companies throughout the industry. In this episode, we break down 5 areas that tend t...

What if there was one metric, one KPI, one identifiable number that if you focused on only that, it would give you success in your business? There is actually! And this metric drives all decisions in your business based on it and can almost guarantee financial success if you achieve it! To grab one of the remaining spots for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retr...

In a world of “Money solves problems” it’s easy to throw a lot of money at your lead-gen problem and hope it solves it. However, we see that fail more times than not. In today’s episode we share what we’re seeing work across the board for our clients as it comes to marketing, broken down by stages and budgets of business, what you should think through as you’re ramping your marketing up for busy s...

It’s easy to miss the things that are draining you mentally or are overstimulating without realizing the root issue. Many studies have brought to light the role that “clutter” plays in our lives and our brains ability to process things. In today’s episode we share the different things you should think of de-cluttering to help your brain stay more focused on the important things in life and busines...

While culture seems to be a buzzword among business owners, it’s actually the lifeblood of your business! There’s nothing worse than an employee that kills the morale and culture in your business and creates a negative ripple effect. In today’s episode we’ll talk about some systems to have in place to avoid this, and how to spot a bad culture fit employee quickly before the damage becomes too exte...

It’s hard for entrepreneurs to admit that in order to scale their business they need to hire people better than themselves in each area. But man is it a great feeling when you hire that person that thrives in a position better than you did… if you can put your ego aside. In today’s episode we’re joined by Hannah Khalaf, Marketing Manager of Surfprep to share some nuggets on this and also on runnin...

In this rapid fire episode, we cover 12 pieces of advice that has been either instrumental on our journey or for our clients in helping their business succeed. Be prepared, there may be a few spicy ones! Remember our intentions are from a place of help and service, not criticism! The best time to plant an oak tree may have been 20 years ago, but the 2nd best time is now. It’s never too late to mak...

Did you know the average funeral sees about 30 to 60 people at it? While we often times associate legacy to the passing of someone, legacy is about impact on those you are interacting with everyday and the ripple effect it creates in the world. In today’s episode we dive through 3 key areas to think about the legacy you want to create and help define what your business should look like to help you...

Did you know that you can have every system and process in place for your business perfectly, the right people in the right seats and still have a disaster of a business? If your mindset about life, your business, your people and your clients is trash, it’s going to be hard to have a successful business (whatever that means to you)! In today’s episode we have Gary Chupik with Elite Mindset with us...

One of the best things you can do for your business and your mental health is to be organized in your business. Another top thing is to have real time data to cost out your jobs! In this episode, Bracken  Anderson of BusyBusy joins us to break down the importance of Job Costing, what to do with the data, being organized in your company and why safety is important! For more information on BusyBusy,...

If you’ve ever thought about offering benefits to your employees, but have been worried about the added cost to your overhead, this is the perfect episode for you! Alex Alvarado with Working Class Benefits joins us to share what options are available, what different cost tiers you have as a business owner, and how this can change the landscape of your recruiting and retention of employees. Interes...

In this 200th episode of the Elite Business Advice podcast, Chris and a panel of friends: Matt and Maggie Kuyper of Harpeth Painting, Juan Vasquez of Illusions Inc., Corrie Leister with Inspired By U, and Shane Fast of Renew Painting of the Carolinas, discuss the importance of personal development, continuous learning, and networking in professional success. This can’t miss conversation highlights...

How far ahead are you thinking about your business? Do you have an exit strategy? Is your business existing for a bigger purpose? In this episode, we dive in deep to talk about thinking bigger about your business, reverse engineering the life you want to live, and how to utilize your business as a vehicle for a bigger purpose or other investments.  Need help making your business become this realit...

In this Ask Us Anything episode we answer 4 common questions that we get asked: Should you have a $ minimum for jobs? Should you connect with your customers on social media? What frequency should you meet with your crew leads and what should be discussed? Should you connect with your homeowners before an estimate if they book an appointment online? Need someone to bounce questions with and help yo...

It’s tax time! Which means you’re probably thinking about how to ensure that 2025 is different and better than 2024. In this episode, we share one potentially impactful tax strategy: electing to file as an S-Corporation. We cover when you should consider making this switch, what’s needed to do it, and most importantly how do you need to operate differently on a day to day basis once you make the e...

There are a lot of sales strategies and systems out there that work well. But we’re a fan of keeping it simple. Make a friend, Find a need, Transfer a feeling!  People will buy from who they know like and trust. If you pair that with finding a need and transferring the feeling of value in working with you, it’s a no-brainer for them to choose you! Need help on your sales process to maximize your l...

As the weather is mostly warming up, lead flow is picking up, and you are thinking ahead to the growth for spring and summer, you’re probably thinking about hiring more painters. How does that thought make you feel? Dreadful? Excited? Anxious? All of the above? What if you had a system in place where the only time you had to exert time and energy was when someone clears a handful of hurdles and wa...

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast , we reflect on 2 key takeaways from the recent PCA Expo: focusing on the power of community and meaningful connections. We dive into the importance of identifying your biggest supporters, understanding why they stand by you, and how you can bring value to those relationships, as well as, the personal side—examining who in your life inspires you...

We’re hearing a lot of mixed reviews on how the year has started out. For some they’re having record breaking months and for others it’s slower than ever. In this episode, we share some of the trends we see across all of our clients throughout the country, what we can take away from this to avoid it in the future, and some tactical things you can do right now to help get things moving! Looking for...

What is your view on social media? How are you using it in your business? What’s keeping you from using it in your business? Do you know how you should be using it?  These are some questions that we dive into on today’s episode to help you understand why Organic Posting works for your business, the psychology behind it, as well as what you should be posting and how to make it the most effective fo...