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In the second meeting of the minds, Eric Craine and Brian Nolan discuss how a SWOT Analysis and Organizational Chart can help Eric shift responsibilities within the company, create a budget and bring on new help. Sponsored by SandboxZero Consulting

This All-Star Edition of Paint Radio features Morgan Ray and Brian Nolan discussing sales commissions, perverse incentives, consumer psychology, PPP forgiveness, payment terms and the need for deposits! Sponsored by Behr

In the first meeting of the minds, Eric Craine airs his grievances with the company, and Brian evaluates Eric's strengths and weaknesses and discusses what challenges they will cause. Listen closely for how you can win a Graco sprayer!

Peter Lawton of The Parker Safety Group discusses how to go about creating a safety plan and what should be in it. Learn what PPE regulations are out there, how to manage jobs of verying sizes and, above all, how to keep your teams safe on the while at work. Sponsored by Behr

Eric Craine, owner and operator of All-Ways painting is a motivated hard working guy who is NOT afraid of taking responsibility. But for some reason that has not helped him grow to the level he always wanted and expected for his business. Can he learn to stop doing and start delegating? Can he learn to motivate others instead of just himself? Find out in Season 2 of Mission Vacation.

Join Emily & Andrew as they discuss how contractors can overcome the stressed market with Danny Kerr of Breakthrough Academy. Cashflow plans, managing layoffs, staying top-of-mind with customers, and more.

Sit down at the table with Craig Bundren of Bundren Painting & Drywall (TX), Dave Graham of Central Painting (ON, CA) and Jesse Ficks from Skis Painting (WA), and learn how COVID has impacted their businesses, what government programs they've taken advantage, and how they're forming a game plan for the future.

Catch up with Dustin Zupancic and learn about his happily ever after...after Mission Vacation. Now that Dreamscape Painting is more self-sufficient, he's finding time to work on side projects, pursue hobbies, plan vacations and still set big goals for his growing business.

Are you considering an SBA loan to help your company navigate the pandemic? Then this podcast is for you. Morgan Ray of Bookkeeping for Painters examines the newest loans from the SBA -- details, benefits, and obligations of each.

We heard what PPG had to say about PPG Services. Now Painters and the IUPAT union discuss the impact PPG Services is having on the industry... Some good and some bad. Listen in as painters from commercial and residential segments discuss the impact that PPG Services is having on their business in this episode of Paint Radio.

We may not have all of the answers, but we do have access to very knowledgable people who can provide answers to your paint questions. Listen in as we discuss the current COVID-19 situation with special guest Brian Nolan of Nolan Consulting Group, and Morgan Ray of Bookkeeping For Painters. Brian discusses what steps his clients are taking to keep jobs rolling and how to open up cash flow. Morgan...

Find yourself burning the candle at both ends just to stay afloat? Have you given up the things you love most in pursuit of a successful company? Layout your yoga mat and meditate on this episode of Paint Radio. Tom Reber discusses how gaining clarity will change your day-to-day life, how to manage stress, and the first steps to building a successful business...

Zach Kenney took to social media to grow his business to the point that he can live the life he wants AND even share that experience with his employees. Listen now to learn his method to gaining clients, hiring incredible workers and taking the weekends off. 

Tis the season! Tax Man by The Beatles is playing, calculators are getting a workout and Paint Radio is talking about bookkeeping. Listen in as Morgan Ray discusses what you need to know when doing taxes for your business, how business accounts simplify your books and how to cut the odds of being audited! Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts... Sponsored by Benjamin Moore

How is your company's exposure online? Join Emily & Andrew as they discuss with Martin Morgan - of ProPainterWebsites.com - how you can maximize Google my Business and CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization), boost traffic to your website and how to sell your company properly through your website.

One way contractors can protect their work and collect on customers is to file a lien against the property. Learn the limits of liens -- what they can and cannot do to protect your interests. Listen anywhere you find podcasts!

As more and more information becomes available about PPG Services, contractors still have some unanswered questions. APC collected questions from contractors and PPG's Divya Thadani joins us to answer.

The PCA Expo is one of the best events of the year! Learn what to expect from this years PCA expo and what PCA is up to in 2020. Also, get a sneak peek at Jan-Feb's issue! Listen anywhere you find podcasts...

Achieving a glass smooth finish with grain fillers isn't as hard as you'd think. Especially with today's modern products. Learn everything you'd ever want to know about grain fillers in this week's Paint Radio. Sponsored by Aqua Coat Listen anywhere you find podcasts...

The 2019 season of Mission: Vacation went so well that we're back at it for 2020! Listen in as Emily and Andrew discuss with Brian Nolan, from the Nolan Consulting Group, what they hope to see in the next season of Mission: Vacation.

By blending art and business, Torlando from Color Theory built a color consulting business that hires and trains new consultants. Listen in to learn how his business opens up time for family and more projects...

The commercial repaint market is a difficult segment to break into. Brandon Lewis discusses his 5 step process to breaking into the commercial market for growing businesses.

We're getting social again with David Chism! Learn how to manage your social media accounts, what platforms are impactful, and how to engage and grow your audience.  Have a question you'd like to ask for part 3? Message us on Facebook or leave us a voice message in the Anchor app. 

From their work at the Seattle Aquarium to their B Corp certification, Novo Painting takes an inspirational approach to painting. Listen in as Cole Palea discusses how winning a TOP JOB motivates his team!

Mark DeFrancesco speaks with us about what he does when the "grind" is the hardest, four critical things he requires at the job site, and the best advice he's ever received.