Painters Academy

A lot of people think that the only thing you can do to make winter better for your painting business, is to simply shove more jobs in, and that's not the case. Often it's job costing, it's sales, it's management, it's labor tracking, it's materials tracking, etc. However, the most important of these is your sales process. In this episode, Brandon breaks down the top 4 techniques you should know t...

A lot of painting contractors struggle with business organization and communication with past and future clients. In this episode of Painters Academy, Brandon recommends a number of tools and resources that can help you grow your business. Learning how to use these tools, even on the most basic level, can help push your business towards success! "On an organizational level, it is important to unde...

Listen to find out what owners are saying about the 2021 Painting Profits Summit! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/

It can be difficult to break into the commercial painting market. There are a number of different factors that you must consider, but understanding how to bid a commercial project is one of the first steps you must take to increase your odds for success. In this episode, Brandon goes into a detailed breakdown of how to best approach bidding for these types of jobs and gives you the tools you need...

How do you define your budget for online services? What costs do you include as part of this? This is a question thrown around a lot by painting contractors and it can be hard to answer, unless you clearly define what web services are. In this episode, Brandon discusses how you should approach your investment into web services and what to consider focusing on first and foremost. If you enjoy this...

Discover what types of jobs create the highest return on investment for painting contractors. In this episode, Brandon goes over which projects can provide the highest ROI for your business in the short and long term, as well as what sorts of projects your painting business should avoid at all costs. If you enjoy this content make sure to follow the Painters Acadmey podcast on whatever streaming p...

Depending on the stage that your company is currently at, you may want to invest heavily on lead services like Angie's List, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack, etc. It's easy to just start throwing money at lead generation services like these for your painting business, but the last thing you want is to be wasting valuable time and resources paying for low-quality leads that rarely convert. Learn how to get...

If you're a painting contractor, understanding your pricing is critical in order to win bids and bring your projects in on budget. But all ways are not created equal. Listen to this episode, stop guessing, and start using documented data from the field to develop accurate estimates that meet your budget more often and keep you competitive in the marketplace. Learn more at https://www.paintersacade...

How do you build referrals for your painting business? In this episode, Brandon shares some great tips that can help you increase the amount of repeat and referral business for your painting company. Take your referral game to the next level and start building stronger relationships with your clients today! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://w...

For commercial painting companies who want to extend their capabilities and handle large commercial projects, working with subcontractors can potentially be a smart strategic move. However, there are several things you should know before you decide to hire subcontractors for your commercial painting business. Make sure you aren’t exposing yourself to legal risk. Subcontractor Agreements, Non-Compe...

There are times during the year when business may be a little slow and that’s where you are challenged to ensure you have systems in place that can generate new contracts during such times. When business is slow, you can always increase your spending towards new lead generation, BUT to achieve LONG-TERM SUCCESS, you must master the art of building relationships with existing clientele and improvin...

Just when you think you’ve heard the worst business advice possible, someone new will come along and recommend something that’s jaw-droppingly stupid... like charging for estimates. In this episode, Brandon talks about the two things you SHOULD be focused on and the one GIANT REASON charging for estimates WILL cost you a fortune. "Buckle up. Take notes. Implement." - Brandon Lewis Learn more at ht...

If you are a painting contractor, financing large projects for your clients is a great way to increase your closing rates. If you aren't offering financing options but other painters are, you stand to lose a certain percentage of projects every year. However, most large finance companies can take 7-14% of your project in "fees" which can cut into your personal income. In this training, you can lea...

This Independence Day, you can be proud to celebrate America... but also remember to defend the ideas that makes it great. It's essential for honoring our heroes, founders and history. Patriotic painters should visit https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/

"We actually sold over $400,000 in commercial repaints just in the last six or eight months by using the APPC Digital Team. And it's really done a lot. Like, we usually get about three to five more leads a week now. We wanted a service that didn't cost an arm and a leg and still get good results. And Brandon Lewis has already helped us so much in scaling our company already that we ... why wouldn'...

If anybody tells you that online leads are a waste of time, they're not doing it the right way! Listen to how working with Brandon and The Acadmey for Professional Painting Contractors can help you rely on online leads as a regular part of your painting business' sales process. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ Linke...

"Well, since we've been working with Brandon Lewis and his team, we have received significantly more online leads this year than in the past. We've seen that ... I don't know the exact numbers at this moment, but they are significantly more than they were in the last couple of years. How has this impacted your business? Well, having online leads has definitely helped us bring a new client rep on a...

Starting off in painting with technical skill and a strong work ethic is often enough to make a decent living. It is rarely enough to build true wealth, economic stability and personal freedom. In this episode, Keith talks about his journey working with Brandon at The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors and how it impacted his life significantly. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy...

There are a lot of "husband/wife" teams in painting. Often, they are unsuccessful because they do not have a proven system to use that lets them "divide and conquer" like they need to. Tonya and Ray are a shining example of two owners who are on their way to the top of the painting profession. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

Getting out of the bucket is essential when you advance to "phase 2" of building a painting business. Why? Because the day you become a business owner, you must learn a completely new skill set to survive and thrive. Matt is the proud owner of Matthew Rathgeb Painting Services in Philadelphia. Listen to hear Matt talk about how working with Brandon at The Academy for Professional Painting Contract...

Sometimes you need to learn the truth about your painting business systems... not simply what makes you feel better. Getting an objective review of your painting company is the first step toward changing it forever. You can start on that path by working with The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors, just like Luigi. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! F...

Getting commercial painting leads is easy if you know what to do... and it's rarely swiping a credit card with some online lead service. Trent walks us through the basics here... but if you want to learn more, The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors can help you! Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn:...

How successful are the 10 painters you surround yourself with? If you do not have a peer group of financially and personally successful painting contractors to lean on, chances are you'll struggle. Here's how to move the ball forward in your personal development... Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://...

Managing a painting business can be hectic and frustrating if you are a "puppet master" controlling your painters' every move. Business systems relieve you of these responsibilities and set you free. Keep listening to find out how Marc increased his income, using the business systems he discovered through working with The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors! Learn more at https://www.pai...

Did you know that the average painter only employs 0.7 people... and frankly doesn't do very well financially? These 27 painters completely "buck" that trend and in this recording Brandon explains how. Learn more at https://www.paintersacademy.com/ Find us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAPPC/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbrandonlewis/