Category Archives: Business

How to Make More Money on Every Estimate

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Do you feel like the only way to make more money in your painting business is to find more clients, but you hate the thought of spending extra cash on marketing?

In this article, Brandon Lewis of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors shows how a simple upselling strategy can add thousands of dollars (or more) to your personal income each year – without investing tons of money or time. Continue reading How to Make More Money on Every Estimate

‘You Are Not Alone’: PCA Offers Education and Support for Paint Pros During COVID-19

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“You are not alone.”

That is the message members say they’re getting from the Painting Contractors Association (PCA) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading ‘You Are Not Alone’: PCA Offers Education and Support for Paint Pros During COVID-19

Need to Decompress? These Stress Relievers Can Help

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Stress levels may be high these days in the paint contracting world, and if you’re among those struggling to deal with the pressure, you’re not alone. A recent survey conducted by the University of Chicago for the Data Foundation found that roughly two-thirds of Americans say they felt nervous, depressed, lonely or hopeless on at least one of their last seven days. Continue reading Need to Decompress? These Stress Relievers Can Help

Are You An Exterior Expert? Here’s How To Raise Your Game

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The time is right for exterior painting, especially with interior painting demand down due to COVID-19. If you’re not an exterior specialist, this article will give you the building blocks to elevate your outdoor painting game, from proper surface prep and when to prime to topcoat sheen, applicator options and cleanup. Continue reading Are You An Exterior Expert? Here’s How To Raise Your Game