Rocket Your Business for Trade Contractors

 In this episode of Estimate Rocket, Kathy talks with The Contractor Fight owner and founder, Tom Reber. Tom has been blazing a path through the contractor industry for a couple of decades. In collaboration with his Contractor Sales Academy, Tom has established himself in the industry for the change and impact he's made on businesses just like yours. In this episode, Tom talks about his new s...

Kathy welcomes Scott Palmer, Executive Director of the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston to Estimate Rocket Radio this week. Scott talks about how BRAGB helped its members weather the pandemic, plans for 2021 and discusses some can’t miss new legislation that may affect your business. For more information about BRABG, please visit: www. BRAGB.org

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we have Danny Mullins from Bookkeeping Express (BKE) joining us to talk about the crossroads all business leaders face at some point or another. When you arrive at a turning point, there is no foregoing the choice. There is always a choice, especially when a choice is not actively made. As Danny tells us, "when you don't change something, you choo...

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Kathy Droste of Estimate Rocket interviews Rich Harshaw, marketing guru at Level 10 Contractor and author of Unlocking Unlimited Lead Flow. Kathy and Rich discuss how trade companies and businesses across industries can leverage their strengths and become a leader in their market to pull in the leads. Breaking through barriers is not always easy, but it pa...

Ryan Groth, former professional athlete, talks with Estimate Rocket radio about the success of his business, Sales Transformation Group (STG). He touches on the importance of staying humble, hungry and honest and goes in depth to explain how he and his team have helped executive teams and owners of sales organizations grow their business. Ryan believes that success starts with the owner, and he wo...

Eric Barstow, founder of Painting Business Pro, provides insight into how he got started, managed the growth of his business, and is teaching the business of painting to those in the field so that his clients can be more successful.

Emily Howard, Editor-in-Chief of American Painting Contractor magazine discusses the history of APC, resurgence of interest in the painting market, key results from surveys of painting contractors across the country, and the brand new virtual Contractor Tech Fest conference. Important Links: American Painting Contractor magazine Contractor Tech Fest conference tickets

In this episode, Ryan Parson, host of the Grow with the Bros podcast and founder and owner of Brothers That Just Do Gutters, talks about how to stand out in an industry where service isn’t always the best. Ryan discusses the steps he and his brother and business partner took to grow their company from one location to 13 and how they got ahead of their competitors when building their franchise.  Im...

Learn how to build a successful painting business from two industry experts! Nick May, ( Pro Painter Network , The Business Brush ) with Chris Shank (Director of Professional Development & Engagement at Pro Painter Network) cover all of the basics including how to love your work from day-to-day, why it’s important to build a team of like-minded people, and how strong and efficient systems are...

Ron Nezat from CTI of Acadiana and Decorative Concrete Engine discusses his fascinating start in the decorative concrete business. He also shares information about the training program he designed to help new entrepreneurs learn the ropes and get started.  As the owner of five businesses, Ron has unique insight into the type of commitment and determination it takes to be your own boss. Ron is an e...

Zach Kenney, the owner of ZKPainting , is here to tell you how to use Instagram to grow your business. Zach has grown @ZKPainting following to 30,000+ and now makes more than half a million dollars a year on projects with leads starting from this social media platform. We discuss the startup basics all the way to making decisions about how much of your personal life to share on the platform.  ZKPa...

This week's episode Jay Blanco, co-owner of Fillo Painting , knows going into business with family can be tough. He and his father started their company years ago, he learned a few tough lessons and has advice on how to do it better. Plus, his take on how their company pivots with speed to find success in any climate.  Fillo Painting Social Media: Facebook Twitter

Are you hiring for the "who" or for the "do"? Art Snarzyk of InnerView Advisors is an expert at helping businesses figure out how to get the right people in the door and create a team that sticks. In this podcast, he covers his hiring method of "Clarity, Attraction, and Selection" and provides guidance on how to approach your next hire differently. InnerView Advisors...

Amanda Kelley, the owner of Kelley Painting Services , gives a no holds barred interview on what it's like being a female in the painting industry, why she thinks the trades have a place in high school education, and why her policy is always to put her employees first. Kelley Painting Services Social Media: Facebook Instagram YouTube

Nick Slavik, owner of Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co. , breaks down how you can build your painting business to be stable and predictable. He believes in pushing the trade forward to be more professional and has some ideas on exactly how to do it. Why? Because business owners are seeking freedom and this industry can provide it. Nick Slavik's Social Media Profiles: Facebook Instagr...

Young business owner, Noah Kanter of Nth Degree Painting and podcast host of " Advice from a Young Tradesman ", stops in to share his story of how he found his way into the painting industry, his move away from being in the weeds to focus on building businesses, and his advice to those just starting out.

One of the few people in the world who loves change, everyone meet Chris Shank. Sure, you may have heard him host the Paint ED Podcast , but in this show he's sitting in the other seat and in a new role. Formerly with the PCA , Chris is now with iMay Media and ready to change it up. He's bringing a new perspective and outlook on how to view business right now and what you should be spend...

Entrepreneur of 23 years, owner of https://www.firstchoicepropainting.com/ , and Estimate Rocket customer for the last five years, Miljce Donev takes out time to share what he wishes he would have known as a beginner and even 15 years into owning his own paint company. We cover his original game plan - a professional soccer player - how he got into the painting industry, all the way through what h...

"Recessions do not make painting businesses weak, they simply expose the weaknesses and ill-prepared painting businesses that have crappy systems." - Brandon Lewis This week Brandon Lewis from paintersacademy.com and paintersweekly.com is here with his guide for painting companies to break into the commercial paint industry. Grab a pen and piece of paper for notes, he has actual meat and...

What do you do when the big vision for your company gets knocked off course from factors outside of your control (ahem...COVID anyone?). Bill Silverman of Springboard Business Coach is here to tell you how to get back on track with your goals, think big, and plan for the unforeseen future.

Andrew Amrhein from the Nolan Consulting Group is bringing you the same advice he gives to his current clients: it's time to "execute on your lifeboat strategy." Listen to find out how to create your lifeboat strategy and gather the team you need to fight through this climate. Plus, helpful information on the Paycheck Protection Program , how to upgrade your team, and more on this w...

Tom Reber from TheContractorFight.com gives practical advise about what contracting businesses should and could be doing during COVID to grow your brand and maintain your business.