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Don't you wish you had a cheat sheet that tells you everything you need to know about starting and growing a contracting business? Well, I share all of the things that I wish I knew when I first started my painting business and everything I learned/am learning as I grow the company. Everything from registering a business name, online marketing, building a website and online presence to lead generation. Learn from my mistakes and save yourself a lot of headaches and time! I invite you to grow with me!
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In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a plan and vision of where you want your business to go. The earlier you think about and plan this, the better!Join our FB discussion group and connect to business owners and startups around the world.https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintingbusiness
As the "Coronavirus" spreads and businesses are forced to shut down, a lot of contractors are akingIng themselves "what now?"In this episode, I speak about things you should think about and try doing during this epidemic to thrive in the end. Get all the links to helpful resources here https://www.518painters.com/covid-19-resources-for-painters/
In this episode, I share a simple little trick that is underutilized in the Google My Business App to drive traffic and get your phone to ring more with leads coming in!Check out https://www.518painters.com/online-presence-painting-business/ to see how to set up your GMB account.
Today I talk about why Facebook Marketing might not be working for you and how to change that. I give a few examples that we tried and that got us some new referrals.Join our Business Growth Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/paintingbusiness/IG @518Painters
1I talk about Facebook ads for contractors in 2020 and what is changing. What trends should you look out for and how does Facebook determine how much to charge a painting business for clicks. Check out 518painters.com/blog for more helpful info.
Setting goals for your business is a powerful growth tool. It helps you determine what steps you have to take to achieve that result. In this episode, I wrap up the year with some goals I have for 2020 and give you some of the reasons why.Don't forget to check out 518painters.com/blog for more info on the show.
8 out of 10 Businesses fail according to Forbes magazine. How do you avoid becoming a statistic? In this episode, I share 3 things you have to implement to avoid failing and grow your business. I talk about the importance of money management, understanding your market and creating scalable systems!Email me at 518paintersNY@gmail.com with"Income Sheet" as the subject for your free Google Doc.
What do you do when a client refuses to pay you, the contractor?Believe it or not, this is a very common problem that contractors face. Whether it is a slick homeowner or a shady GC, at some point you will be forced to deal with a non-paying customer. I share some tips that will prepare you for that and some things you can implement to avoid it!
Simple but effective ways that you can make your business stand out of the crowd.I share some of the free and low-cost methods we use at 518painters.com to make us stand out and keep our phones ringing.
Today I talk about how to determine who your ideal customer is and where to find them. This method will help you to land more jobs and target the jobs that you enjoy doing and/or might be the most beneficial.
In this episode, talk about how you can get your business on Google Maps so that customers can find you online. I also talk about how to get customer reviews and how important it is to your business. Check out https://518painters.com/building-an-online-presence-for-your-painting-business/ for a step by step guide to registering your business with Google My Business (GMB). Also, check out https://518painters.com/logo-for-a-painting-business/ to see how you can get a professional logo designed for under $40
In this episode, I talk about how you can estimate a residential interior painting job without losing money. I talk about my first estimate ever and how bad I was at doing it so that you don't make the same mistake. Print out these episodes information on our website https://518painters.com/how-to-estimate-a-paint-job-for-beginners/
How do you answer your phone calls? Do you answer at all? In this episode, I go over the importance of answering your phone and share some simple tricks that make it super easy. At 518 Painters we use a simple but effective method of answering calls and writing down the information. I also talk about pre-qualifying leads and what to ask so that you can ensure that the project is profitable. You can find all of this information ready to print on my blog.
Starting a painting business can be daunting especially when you don't know where to start. In the first episode of The, I wish I knew Podcast I talk about starting a painting business from scratch. I talk about the importance of choosing the name for your business and how to register it as a DBA. I also talk about getting an EIN number for your business so that you can open a business bank account. All of this information will be available on my website here https://518painters.com/how-to-start-a-painting-business-from-scratch/
In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a strong online presence for your contracting business and how to build one. I talk about why a website is important and how you can get one for free. Also, I talk about why Facebook is important for your business and how you can use it to market your business and get customers for free. You can find all of this information ready to save and print plus a how-to video on my website here https://518painters.com/building-an-online-presence-for-your-painting-business/
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