Trying to Hire or Retain Great Painters? All It Takes Is a Ladder.

May 11, 2018 | Blog

If you’re trying to hire almost any type of employee right now, it’s a tough market.  The unemployment rate is the lowest it’s been since 2000, and the weekly jobless claims are the lowest they’ve been since 1969.  It’s even harder to hire in the trades, where fewer...

How To Close Painting Deals

May 1, 2018 | Blog, Infographics

You can be the best painter in the world, but if you can’t close deals, you’ll never be able to boost your profitability.  Click here for tips on how to get homeowners to choose your business instead of your competitors.

Upcycle Your Painting Company’s Customers

Apr 27, 2018 | Blog

Have you ever heard of upcycling?  Upcycling is a combination of recycling and upgrading – taking old items and turning them into something even more valuable or interesting than the original item.  Here’s one example: a teacher who uses old paint swatches to help...

Three Things That Matter When Selecting Paint

Apr 17, 2018 | Blog

Many painters require their customers to acquire the paint they’ll be using, because they don’t want to be responsible for a color or finish that doesn’t quite match expectations.  Others are happy to pick up the paint a customer selects –some will even request the...

How Painting Contractors Can Land the Best Customers

Apr 11, 2018 | Blog

Painting customers that are on the hunt for the cheapest price often don’t have a lot of questions.  How much will it cost?  When can you be here? Customers that are willing to pay more are looking for more out of their painting contractors.  They’re paying for...

Getting Painting Customer Communication Just Right

Apr 6, 2018 | Blog, Infographics

Whether you’re building a flyer, emailing someone who has requested a quote, or introducing yourself in person, customers are listening to you and trying to feel comfortable with you as their painting contractor. Click here for five factors that will help them do just...