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Podcast produced by the Painting Contractors Association (PCA).
Join PCA as we interview industry experts on how to build stronger businesses.
Founded in 1884, PCA is the only national trade association dedicated to the success of painting contractors through ethics, education and excellence. Today, PCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting contractors improve their business.
Join PCA as we interview industry experts on how to build stronger businesses.
Founded in 1884, PCA is the only national trade association dedicated to the success of painting contractors through ethics, education and excellence. Today, PCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting contractors improve their business.
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Listen to the latest Contractor Evolution episode about performance pay vs hourly.
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore shares 4 key takeaways from his experience and speakers from Disney at PCA Expo 2026. These 4 things transformed Disney into what it is today and can transform your business into having Raving Fans there in your market as well!
Looking to get clear on these 4 things in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
This episode of Contractor Evolution features Kasum Aslam, an entrepreneur who has built and exited multiple multi-million dollar companies. He now focuses on helping business owners and their teams "take control of AI before it takes control of them".
This episode of Contractor Evolution focuses on the concept of "Lean Learning". It features Pat Flynn, an entrepreneur, podcast host, and author of books including Super Fans and Will It Fly.
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore dives into the power of knowing your Why and how it impacts your marketing, leadership, and long-term fulfillment as a painting contractor. We talk about how to connect emotionally with customers instead of just listing services and features. We share some practical examples of how defining your company’s purpose can elevate your brand, inspire your team, and create deeper customer loyalty.
Looking to get clear on your Why and your story in 2026? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
The latest episode of Contractor Evolution is a cash flow Q&A!
Check out the latest Contractor Evolution episode from our friends at Breakthrough Academy on how $10MM contractors get more done (with less meetings, emails, and messages)
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore shares how painting contractors can refine their marketing and sales messaging to better connect with homeowners and close more projects. Too many contractors use outdated language that talks about themselves instead of addressing real customer pain points like poor communication, lack of trust, and inconsistent follow-through. We walk through a simple four-step process: gathering customer feedback, crafting a clear tagline, identifying top homeowner frustrations, and how to position your services as the solution. You’ll also learn exactly where to use this messaging to reach your customers and help connect emotionally with them.
Looking for help in updating your messaging or connecting with your customers through your marketing and sales channels? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore continues the Back to Basics series by tackling one of the most important, and misunderstood, topics for contractors: discipline. You’ll learn how discipline directly shapes your mindset, rewires your brain, and builds (or destroys) confidence in yourself over time. This episode breaks down why discipline isn’t about motivation, but about keeping promises to yourself long after the excitement fades. If you want more confidence, less mental fatigue, and a stronger foundation for your painting business, this episode is for you.
Need an accountability partner to keep you on track in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
The video is an episode of "Quick Hits," hosted by Brad Ellison, featuring Shawn Brown of Shawn Brown Painting. Shawn Brown is based in Orange County, California, has been in business for 25 years, and started painting as a teenager. He serves as a spokesperson for Behr Paint for this episode.
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore dives into one of the most important topics in the painting industry: job costing. As part three of the Back to Basics series, this episode breaks down what job costing is, how to do it correctly, and how to use financial data to make smarter business decisions. You’ll learn which numbers you should be looking at, how knowing your net cash flow helps with hiring and overhead decisions, and how this one system often uncovers dozens of opportunities for improvement.
Want access to our free no-strings attached job costing resource? Email Chris at Chris@elitebusinessadvisors.com to receive a copy!
Need help understanding your financial metrics in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Stop being a victim! Check out the latest podcast from our friends at Breakthrough Academy!
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, we kick off the new Back to Basics Series, designed to help painting contractors refocus on the fundamentals that truly move the needle in 2026. One of the biggest challenges we see when coaching business owners isn’t a lack of knowledge—it’s a lack of organization and follow-through. Great ideas and systems don’t matter if nothing actually gets done.
This episode breaks down how to build a simple, repeatable to-do system that works for both your personal life and your business, how to establish clear rhythms and frequencies for important tasks like job costing, cash flow management, and goal reviews, and how to break large projects into manageable action steps to avoid overwhelm.
Need help implementing new systems or structure in what we mention in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
The contractors that are winning with AI aren’t asking “what more can I do?”
They’re asking: “How do I do my existing tasks at a tenth of the price?”
As David Jenyns, author of Systemology and Systems Champion says: “just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it.”
Check out the full episode with David for more tips on using AI, automations, and smart hires to systemize your business fast.
In this second episode of the Back to Basics series on the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore breaks down one of the most overlooked systems in a painting business: your calendar. Many contractors feel busy all the time, yet still fall behind on important work, and usually it’s because they aren’t honoring their calendar as a true productivity tool.
Chris shares practical ways to use your calendar as a system by setting up repeating events to guarding your time by focusing on your big rock priorities for 2026.
Need help implementing this system or others into your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
What does it truly mean to hire Ideal Team Players for your contracting business?
Look for Patrick Lencioni’s three simple virtues:
Hungry, Humble, and Smart.
But it’s worth unpacking these virtues, since they’re not exactly what they seem. Whether you’ve read the book or not, this video is a great summary of Pat’s bestselling framework for hiring the right people into your business.
Recorded live at Lift Off 2026, Brandon Pierpont delivers “Practical Marketing: A Playbook for Winning on Meta and More”. He explains what makes Meta ads cheaper, what makes prospects trust you faster, and why “more leads” is not the real answer. He lays out the micro sales that quietly decide whether you win the job, earn the review, and keep the customer for life.
After spending years learning the value of community and connection in the Breakthrough Academy coaching program, Ryan Lermitte decided to focus on becoming more present with those around him.
So he made a move many contractors would struggle to do: he turned his phone into a brick. In other words, he shut all his notifications off, cut distractions and refused to let the constant dopamine hits interfere with his conversations and relationships.
Would you ever try this?
Recorded live at the PCA Commercial Contractor Conference, Brandon Pierpont breaks down what actually drives profitable commercial painting work and what to ignore. He walks through the moves that tighten your funnel, improve conversions, and lower acquisition costs, plus the behind-the-scenes habits that build trust fast with commercial buyers. If you want more consistent commercial leads without wasting time on random tactics, this episode will give you the direction and next steps.
As 2026 gets underway and we move past “Quitters Day,” it’s time to talk about something more powerful than motivation or New Year’s resolutions: awareness. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore explains why simply seeing the truth—in your personal life and your business—can create massive change without complex systems or willpower.
You’ll learn which personal and business metrics every painting contractor should be tracking in 2026, how to build simple dashboards to create clarity, and why awareness alone often leads to better choices, stronger leadership, and improved results. If you want more control, less stress, and a clearer path forward this year, this episode will help you start by simply paying attention.
Need help implementing new systems or creating awareness in what we mention in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
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