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Our superstars from Season 3 of Mission Vacation are back. We catch up with husband and wife team, Lacie and Austin Ilsley, on the business since we left them last October, how culture and training have have increased retention, and learn about how they planned for their first big vacation away. Listen to the full season here.  Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Are you considering signing on with a painting service provider as a sub or independent contractor? Here’s what to look for in contract language, from uniforms to payment to non-competes. Karalynn Cromeens from Cromeens Law Firm and Author of “Quit Getting Screwed” shares her advice. Sponosred by A David Creation , Behr Pro and Hyde Tools Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Ever have a killer idea for a painting product? Or any product for that matter? Corey Talbot and Rick Farland discuss the process, challenges and steps for bringing new products to market. Sponsored by Behr Pro , FrogTape and Estimate Rocket Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Imagine the stories a 25-year product engineer at 3M could tell. Imagine no more, because we talked to him! Jeff Malmer explains how 3M uses science to tackle surface prep. Glass bubbles, precision-shaped grain technology, dust channels…it’s time to nerd out! (You know you want to.) Sponsored Content by 3M and Scotch Brand Painter's Tape Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Josh Abramson and Cole Palea share stories of building a strong and healthy company culture anchored in trust, respect and innovation. Get tips on finding your own authentic culture, communicating that culture to customers and new hires, and avoiding “the silent killers”: gossip and subcultures. Thanks to our sponsors: Hyde Tools , Behr Paint and FrogTape Subscribe to American Painting Contractor...

How much do you really know about primers? We had a fascinating discussion with Greg Williams and Thomas McEvoy from Kilz, and TikTok star and painting contractor Klaudio Dulemata about everything primers: coverage, failures, tinting, prepping…all of it. Sponsored by Kilz Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Andrew and Emily talk with paint industry financial whiz Linnea Blair to nail down how to bump a business to the next revenue marker. Struggling to hit $500k? $1 mil? $2mil? We provide a road map, with stops at Gross Profit Margin, Fixed Expenses, even Net Operating Profit Before Owner’s Comp. Sponsored by BEHR PRO - Estimate Rocket - A David Creation Subscribe to American Painting Contractor maga...

Don’t be intimidated! SEO is not an uncrackable algorithm. Adam Zobel and Aaron Cote explain better methods for web site format (headers, bullets and blogs!). Bonus: How/Why to research your competitors. Listen, learn and love! Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

There is no limit to what a painter can create... and what they can make. If you are looking for career paths for craftspeople and new high-end finishes to offer your customers, International Decorative Artisans League might have some ideas (and training) for you. Sponsored by Estimate Rocket and Kilz Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

How do you stay out of bidding wars and get paid what you're worth? Matt Thibeau of Savant Marketing Agency walks through how you can generate reliable leads, quality referrals, and strategies on handling the price objection if you get it. Sponsored by CompanyCam and Estimate Rocket Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Would you be offended if we said you’re probably not raising labor rates enough? Do you recalculate overhead quarterly? Do you have minimum 3-month backlog? Listen now as we dive deep into these data topics with Tom Droste at Estimate Rocket. Sponsored by CompanyCam and A David Creation Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Great tools save time and money. But can you risk testing unproven ones on the job? We talk with two contractors – and a toolmaker! – about how the best tools make their way to your job site. Sponsored by Hyde Tools Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Here’s the refresher you need before hiring and onboarding a new employee. Job description, apprenticeship checklist, 7- 30- and 90-day reviews, EIN, W-4, I-9…everything you need to protect new hires from becoming flashes in the pan. Sponsored by Kilz and CompanyCam Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Add this to your list of business growth plan options: Bringing on an equity partner. We chat with Jason Paris of Aleph Holdings about how his group is partnering with painting contractors to unlock new growth. Sponsored by CompanyCam and A David Creation Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Independent Contractor rules remain in flux, so we chatted with labor law attorney Scott Mirsky from Paley Rothman Employment Law about how to write your IC agreement, 1099s, uniforms, and training, as well as potential penalties such as back taxes and overtime. Sponsored by CompanyCam Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

It’s big news when a paint company introduces its highest quality paint…ever. We talk with folks from BEHR PRO as well as contractors Chris Barcomb and Tim Crumpler about the new BEHR DYNASTY® Interior Paint. Sponsored by Behr Pro Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Just when you thought you were out…they pull you back in! (We’re talking about sales.) If you’re trying to shed the sales role, or just looking to hire a new estimator, this podcast is for you. Andrew talks with Carl Utter…all you need to do is listen. Sponsored by CompanyCam Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

If your painting company also runs a side service – gutter cleaning, kitchen remodeling, guitar refinishing – you’ll love this podcast series about running it better. Here we talk with Militello Painting & Powerwashing. Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

You’ve tried nice. You’ve tried nasty. Now try listening to our podcast for some new strategies to finally get paid. Emily and Andrew talk with Matt Viator of Levelset, along with his friends, Notice of Intent to Foreclose and Notice of Intent to Lien. Sponsored by CompanyCam Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

From handling finances and employees to creating new marketing, Shane Garrett, owner of Garrett Painting talks about his epic quest to add kitchen remodeling to his business. Sponsored by CompanyCam Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Learn about: a) Google’s newest algorithm tweak, b) what to do if your business name does not include “painting” and c) best use of your company’s natural keywords. Martin Morgan of Pro Painter Websites explains! Sponsored by Company Cam Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Hear about the heath insurance option now available from PCA and how health benefits reduce costs and increase productivity! Sponsored by CompanyCam Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Listen in to gain some foresight into what could be coming down the road in 2022! Labor & material shortages and technology are just a few of the topics... Sponsored by CompanyCam Subscribe to American Painting Contractor magazine free !

Should you add decorative painting to your product mix? Learn about the benefits to offering decorative painting, potential risks and what trends are booming... CompanyCam : Behr Pro

Beth Warnecke reviews how winning TOP JOB has increased business and reviews the job that won! Sponsored by: CompanyCam - Zinsser - Federated Insurance