Elite Business Advice Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Elite Business Advice Podcast's goal is to help educate business owners in all areas of business. We want to help business owners grow their business, but also provide education in other areas of life that affect self-employed individuals and small business owners including mortgages, retirement, health insurance and many other categories.
It’s really easy for us as business advisors to see the ripple effect in motion to those around us or that attended the 2026 Elite Business Retreat. But the more important aspect would be how do you embody the ripple effect in your life when you learn something or attend an event? In today’s episode we share some takeaways from this years retreat while also sharing how to be impactful to those around you on a daily basis!
Have a growth mindset and looking for help growing your painting company? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Struggling to let go of an underperforming employee? Hate conflict as a leader? This episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast is for you.
Host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down the 3 HR systems every painting contractor needs to manage employees, protect their business, and avoid costly legal exposure — before termination ever becomes necessary.
Why This Matters:
· A single unemployment claim can cost employers an average of $4,200 — and $10,000+ if it drags out
· Claims stay on your record for 3 years and typically raise your rates
· Poor documentation opens the door to wrongful termination lawsuits, even when letting go of reasonable people
The 3 Systems You Need:
· Employee Handbook — the documented standard for behavior, attendance, drug/alcohol policy, and grounds for termination, signed by every employee
· Written Warnings & a 3-Strike Process — what to include in every write-up to protect yourself and set clear expectations
· A Termination Process That Protects You — how to conduct terminations privately, professionally, and with proper documentation
Chris explains why documentation — not just the reason for termination — is what wins or loses unemployment hearings, and how a clear 3-strike system means no employee is ever blindsided.
If you're a painting company owner ready to lead with structure instead of avoidance, this episode gives you the systems to do it right.
If you're a painting contractor who relies on word-of-mouth and referrals to grow your business, this episode is a wake-up call. Chris Moore sits down with Sara Hardwick Grintz, President of GIFTOLOGY, to break down why "doing good work" alone won't sustain your referral pipeline — and what to do instead.
Sara leads GIFTOLOGY's Relationship Operating System™, a proven framework that helps business owners turn scattered word-of-mouth into a predictable, always-on marketing engine. In this conversation, you'll learn:
o Why "good work = referrals" is a myth — and why relying on it leaves your pipeline vulnerable
o How to build a Relationship Operating System™ so referrals stop depending on memory or good intentions
o How to identify, equip, and energize the referral partners already sending you business
o The real difference between networking and building a true referral partner network
o Where to start if you're ready to turn referrals into a system instead of a hope
Whether you're a painting company owner looking to scale past referrals-by-luck or a contractor ready to build real marketing systems, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to make referrals work for you — consistently, and on autopilot.
Connect with GIFTOLOGY on social @giftologygroup or visit their website to set up a call and see how they can help you in your business: www.giftologygroup.com
🎙️ New episodes of the Elite Business Advice Podcast drop weekly — practical business strategy for painting contractors who want to run a smarter, more profitable company.
Most contractors get business backwards, they let their businesses results dictate their lifestyle instead of dreaming on what they want and then figuring out how to build their business to suit it. On this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, we share the importance of dreaming, how to make sure you do it right, and break down the limiting beliefs behind why we have head trash that prevents us from envisioning the life we want to live.
Looking to map out that vision in your head for what your business needs to look like? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we help painting contractors all over north America in their business.
On this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore and Ted Pierce break down the 3 areas of opportunity they see most with painting contractors in working with their clients across the country. From Understanding Your Numbers, to Following a Sales Process, and wrapping up with Project Plans and Management Strategies, they share a lot of actionable items both on the “why” it’s important but also the how-to implement details!
Curious what it looks like to have the Elite Business Advisors team on your side in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
What's the real goal of a new lead?
Most painting contractors think a new lead is just a chance to fill the schedule — but the most profitable painting companies in North America see it completely differently.
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down the Strategic Cycle of a Lead — a compounding revenue framework that transforms a single paint job into years of repeat business, referrals, and raving fans.
What You'll Learn:
· The true purpose of a lead — and why most painting contractors are leaving a fortune on the table by thinking too short-term
· The math behind compounding your customer base — a real-world model showing how a painting company can grow from $900K to over $1.3M in annual revenue without increasing their marketing spend
· How to build a "happy satisfied customer database" — and what it takes to keep customers in your ecosystem year after year
· The 7 proven strategies for driving repeat business and referrals: monthly value-add emails, customer appreciation, gifting, booking a job from a job, loyalty discounts, custom mailers, and strategic partnerships
· Why momentum beats marketing spend — and how painting companies that nurture their community consistently outperform those who just try to buy new leads
If you're a painting contractor or painting company owner who wants to build a business with sustainable, compounding growth — this episode is required listening.
People that build a community around them will go further than those who try to buy their way to success.
🎙️ Elite Business Advice Podcast — Practical business strategies for painting contractors and painting company owners across North America.
Interested in learning more about how we help painting contractors with their businesses? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Scheduling is the #1 headache we hear about from painting contractors — and in this episode, Chris Moore pulls back the curtain on how to build a scheduling system that actually works for your painting company.
If you're tired of juggling whiteboards, spreadsheets, and last-minute crew shuffles, this episode breaks down exactly how to bring structure (and sanity) to your week.
What You'll Learn:
- Why there's no "perfect" scheduling solution — and the comforting truth that even the best-run painting companies don't operate at 100% efficiency
- Scheduling software options for painting contractors, from CRMs and project management tools to Google Calendar, Google Sheets, and yes — even the office whiteboard
- What information belongs in every job file — work orders, crew assignments, and the details that prevent costly miscommunication
- How to maximize crew efficiency by assigning a dedicated project manager, scheduling around crew strengths and weaknesses, and setting up dedicated teams (like cabinet crews)
- Weather-proofing your schedule — how to keep interior and commercial jobs in your pipeline to avoid rain delays killing your week
- Setting expectations early with vague timeframes, Saturday work, and 10-hour days when rain days hit
- The mindset shift: controlling what you can control so you can let go of what you can't (painters calling in sick, weather, etc.)
Whether you're running a 5-person crew or scaling toward a fully systemized operation, this episode gives you practical, real-world frameworks to schedule smarter and run a more efficient painting business.
🎙️ This is the Elite Business Advice Podcast — practical business strategy for painting contractors and painting company owners across North America.
👉 Connect with Chris Moore and Elite Business Advisors: www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
If you're running a painting company and still handling your own scheduling, emails, social media, and back-office tasks — this episode is for you.
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, tackles one of the most common and costly mistakes painting contractors and painting business owners make: waiting too long to hire administrative help.
What You'll Learn:
· Why every painting contractor needs admin support — and why most wait far too long to get it
· Creative ways to hire admin help at every stage of your business — from virtual assistants and part-time help under $500K, to a network hire between $500K–$1M, to full-time staff at $1M+
· How to use AI tools (including tools like Manus) to handle graphic creation, redesigns, and repetitive tasks
· How to build your admin task list — the work they take off your plate and the growth work they can drive for you (social posting, Google My Business updates, email campaigns to past clients, marketing coordination, and more)
· The systems that make admin hires actually work — Trello, SOPs/Admin Playbooks, Loom videos, and building processes as you scale
· The ROI question every painting business owner needs to answer: What would 5 to 7 hours back per week do for your company?
Interested to learn more about what we do to help Painting Contractors all over North America? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
What happens when you put a bad apple next to a perfectly good one? It doesn't take long to find out — and the same principle applies to your team.
In this episode, Elite Business Advisors founder Chris Moore breaks down the "Bad Apple Theory" and why protecting your crew, your culture, and your rock stars is one of the most important things you can do as you head into busy season. One toxic, negative, or underperforming employee doesn't just drag themselves down — they can quietly rot the whole bunch.
Chris covers why the worst business decisions get made in moments of desperation, and why keeping someone around simply because you feel like you "need" them is a strategy that almost always backfires. He shares a practical framework for how to handle bad apples the right way — from proper HR documentation and write-ups to employment agreements and employee handbooks — so that when it's time to act, you're protected and prepared.
The hard truth? No client has ever regretted letting the bad apple go. Productivity goes up. Morale goes up. And your best people — the ones you actually depend on — finally get to thrive.
If you're a painting contractor managing a crew this season, this episode is a timely reminder: don't let one person's attitude or performance undermine everything you've worked to build.
Topics covered:
· Why bad apples spread — and how fast it happens
· The real cost of keeping underperformers out of desperation
· How to isolate a problem employee and evaluate whether they can be salvaged
· Building a termination plan backed by documentation
· Protecting your culture, your reputation, and your rock stars
Interested in seeing how we help our clients? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Most entrepreneurs know they should prioritize their health — but knowing and doing are two very different things. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore pulls back the curtain on the health and fitness journey he's been on this year and shares the three things that have actually produced real, consistent results.
Chris breaks down why tracking macros — not just calories — changed everything, how he's using tools like ChatGPT and MacrosFirst to take the guesswork out of nutrition, and why pre-logging meals is one of the most powerful habits you're probably not doing. He also gets into the mental benefits of working out 3–4 times per week, why not blowing the diet matters more than not missing a workout, and the role that accountability has played in keeping the momentum going through 6:30 AM morning check-ins and shared wins.
If you've been putting your health on the back burner while building your business, this episode is your permission slip to make it a priority — and a practical roadmap for doing it in a way that's actually sustainable.
Is your bank account actually growing this busy season — or are you just staying busy?
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore breaks down the financial framework every painting contractor needs to maximize busy season profits. Because working harder doesn't automatically mean keeping more money — and too many contractors reach the end of busy season only to realize they never actually got ahead.
Chris walks through three core areas:
How to Measure — Get your baseline number: if you closed up shop today, what would you actually have free and clear? Chris explains why tracking this weekly is essential, how receivables distort your cash picture, and why real-time job costing against overhead is the habit that separates true business owners from the ones who stay stuck.
How to Plan — Know your cash targets at every stage. Chris shares specific cushion goals and winter targets broken down by company size — from solo operators to $1.5M+ operations — so you know exactly what number you're chasing and how many months of busy season you have left to close the gap.
How to Reap Without Guilt — Once your cushion and winter reserves are covered, Chris introduces Profit Account Theory and money management strategies — including high-yield savings, investments, and building additional income streams — so you can finally benefit as an owner without second-guessing every dollar you take home.
If you're putting in the hours this busy season, this episode makes sure you see the fruits of your labor.
🎙️ Elite Business Advice Podcast | Hosted by Chris Moore, Founder of Elite Business Advisors
What happens when a business coach gets put in the hot seat? In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore flips the format and answers the questions painting contractors are actually asking. Inspired by his good friend Nick Slavik of Ask a Painter Live, Chris tackles a few real-world business challenges head-on, all while painting the new EBA office: how to diagnose a Gross Profit stuck at 30% and what's likely causing the leak, which business model Chris would choose if he were starting apainting company from scratch today, how to structure an employee referral bonus program that actually motivates your team, and how to evaluate whether a neighborhood is worth targeting before you spend a dollar on marketing.
Got questions or problems you need help solving in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us to see how we structure our coaching to help painting contractors across North America!
If you don't know your numbers, you don't know your business! Knowing which numbers to watch is also only half the equation. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore breaks down the 5 KPIs every painting contractor needs to track: Gross Profit Margin, Net Profit Margin, Net Cash Flow, Closing Rate, and Marketing ROI.
We go beyond just defining each metric, we share what to actually do with the data so your business keeps improving. Whether you're just starting to track your numbers or ready to level up your management game, this episode gives you a clear, actionable framework built specifically for painting company owners. Tune in and find out where your business really stands.
Schedule a Free Business Analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to learn more about how we help our clients use these KPI’s in their day to day business!
Chris Moore is coming off of vacation with a hard truth for painting contractors: if your business can’t run without you for a week, that’s not an excuse to skip the vacation, that’s the whole problem. In this episode, Chris breaks down 3 reasons why disconnecting from your business makes you sharper, more productive, and a better leader. Everything in this episode is backed by real research and his own experience finally unplugging. You didn’t build your business to be a slave to it. This episode will remind you why, and give you a simple action step to start scheduling real time away.
If you’re looking for someone to help think through your decision point marketing plan for your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore talks about Decision Point Marketing, one of the most overlooked principles in building a marketing plan.
What is Decision Point Marketing? Speaking to customers based on where they are in the buying cycle. Two stages exist: awareness/interest ("should I paint?") versus active buying intent ("who do I hire?"). The channel determines the message you should be creating.
The Takeaway Match your message to the moment. When you understand where your buyer is mentally, you stop wasting ad spend and start having real conversations. That's Decision Point Marketing.
If you’re looking for someone to help think through your decision point marketing plan for your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
If your painting company isn’t showing up online, you’re losing jobs to competitors who are — plain and simple. In this episode of Elite Business Advice, Chris sits down with Adam McChesney, CEO and Founder of Builders of Authority, to break down exactly what residential painting contractors need to do to dominate their local market online.
Adam has built a 7-figure digital marketing agency from the ground up and has worked with hundreds of contractors, so he knows what works — and what’s a waste of money. In this episode, he shares the step-by-step playbook on Google Business Profile optimization, local SEO wins you can get without a big budget, what your website needs to actually convert leads, and how to run paid ads without flushing cash down the drain.
Whether you’re just starting to think about digital marketing or you’ve been burned by agencies in the past, this episode will give you a clear picture of where to focus your time and money to get the best return.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to fully optimize your Google Business Profile to rank higher in local search
• The easiest organic SEO wins painting contractors can do right now
• What most contractor websites get wrong — and how to fix it
• When to start running paid ads and how to avoid the most common mistakes
• How to allocate a limited marketing budget for maximum ROI
Connect with Adam: buildauthority.com | @adam.mcchesney on social
If you’re looking to grow your business or professionalize it more, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Most painting contractors run their business the way they were taught — but what if the way you were taught is costing you money? In this episode of Elite Business Advice, we apply first principles thinking to 5 core areas of your residential painting company, from how you price jobs to why customers actually choose you over a competitor. This isn't theory — it's a practical framework for stripping away industry assumptions and rebuilding smarter systems from the ground up. If you're ready to stop running your business on autopilot, this episode will change the way you think.
If you’re looking for someone to help think through this First Principles Thinking with you in your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
Are you a painting contractor who's tired of being the only leader on your crew? In this episode of Elite Business Advice, we break down how to identify, develop, and promote foremen from within your own team using the same leadership system that made the San Antonio Spurs one of the most dominant dynasties in sports history. Whether you're running 3 crews or 10, this episode will give you a practical 5-step framework to build leaders without starting from scratch. If you're ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business, this one's for you.
If you’re looking for some more practical advice on how to follow through on what we covered in this episode or looking to take your business to the next level in terms of growth or professionalization, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Stop waiting for the phone to ring. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore breaks down how to build a marketing funnel you actually own — so you can generate estimates on demand instead of hoping work shows up.
You'll learn how to grow your database with the right prospects, what content actually works on social media for painting contractors, how to use email marketing to pre-sell your value, and how to position yourself as the go-to painter in your local community.
Whether you're a solo painter or running a crew, this episode gives you a real strategy to grow your painting business — with both long-term results and short-term wins.
If you’re looking for some more practical advice on how to follow through on what we covered in this episode or looking to take your business to the next level in terms of growth or professionalization, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
The results in your life are a combination of the 5 people you spend the most time with. For some people that could be a great thing, and for others a concerning one! In today’s episode we dive into some examples of a litmus test to help you evaluate what community of people can be harmful and those that can be beneficial for you to get ahead in life and your business!
Looking to get involved with a community to help your business thrive? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
We celebrate our 250th episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast in the best way we know how: talking about the role consistency plays in our business and our personal lives. We thought it would be a fitting episode to have this discussion as today marks 250 straight weeks we’ve put out a new episode. We also share this milestone with some of our listeners and clients from hearing their most impactful takeaway during this journey!
If you’re looking to be more intentional with your business this year how some of our clients mentioned in this episode, start the process with us by scheduling a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
A great exercise to do in life periodically or at minimum annually is to think through what you need to stop doing, start doing, and keep on doing both in your personal life and business. In this episode, we’ll share a framework to think through as well as 2 important keys to ensuring you follow through on these things both for you personally and in your business!
Need help implementing new systems or discovering what you don’t know this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Have you ever wondered what some common trends are here in the painting industry? Or maybe what some common mistakes are that you want to ensure you avoid? On today’s episode our good friend Michelle Dambrowitz is back with us to ask some questions on what we see as we benchmark with 100’s of painting contractors in the industry to provide some insight on what works well, common pitfalls, and what doesn’t work on the business growth journey.
Want to make sure you avoid these pitfalls and have someone looking out for you? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
On our first ever Guest Host episode, our good friend Michelle Dambrowitz takes over the host seat to interview Elite Business Advisor founder Chris Moore. With a lot of burning questions from a contractors perspective, Michelle wanted to ask Chris some key questions that she hears a lot when recommending a coach to someone. If you’ve ever wondered what it looked like to work with a business coach or consultant, this is a great episode to know what to look for and how to find one that’s a great fit for you!
Exploring working with a coach as you head into 2026? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see if we’re a good fit!
Today we talk about a different kind of mindset conversation—the lens successful entrepreneurs use in every decision: How does this come across to my customers, my employees, and my market? Because in 2026, the difference between a professional painting company and a “hobby business” often shows up in the small things—your voicemail, email responses, bid writing, social media presence, uniforms, scheduling conversations, and confidence in yourself.
Need help working on your mindset and business heading into 2026? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Holiday season means it’s time to plan your 2026 marketing strategy. In this episode, Chris Moore shows painting contractors how to calculate their true lead needs and turn those numbers into a focused marketing plan. He breaks down the three essential buckets of marketing—organic/referral, digital, and neighborhood—and how each one supports your sales goals. With strategies for everything from LSAs to social media to door hangers, you’ll learn how to build a plan that’s intentional instead of random. If you’re tired of guessing at marketing, this episode gives you a clear roadmap for the year ahead.
Need help creating a comprehensive marketing plan for the year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Did you know that most contractors don’t lose money because of bad clients — they lose money because they avoid uncomfortable conversations? In today’s episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore breaks down how systems, structure, and communication can eliminate the stress around tough conversations and protect your profits, reputation, and culture. The good news? Hard conversations aren’t a personality trait — they’re a skill. And skills can be learned, practiced, and strengthened. With the right systems, scripts, and structure, even the toughest conversations become easier and far less emotional.
Need help navigating these hard conversations? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Winter is here — and for many painting contractors, this season brings the familiar question: “How do I make the most of my time?” In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore shares a practical framework to help you use the slower months to strengthen your business, sharpen your systems, and set yourself up for a successful 2026.
You’ll learn:
🧾 What financial systems need attention during winter (time tracking, materials, expense processes)
📣 How to tighten your marketing plan, content strategy, and budget for 2026
📞 Ways to upgrade your sales process, customer experience, and estimating workflow
👥 What to refine in your recruiting and onboarding systems
🛠 The operational tools, SOPs, and project workflows that prevent chaos in busy season
🧹 Why winter is the perfect time to clean and declutter your shop, office, files, and personal life
This season is about finding the sweet spot between resting and rebuilding. If you want to hit the ground running in 2026 with a more organized, efficient, and predictable painting business, this episode is your winter playbook.
Need help figuring out what to work on this Winter? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Change can be hard for everyone involved in your business. The owner, the leadership team and the field teams. In this episode, we have Bracken Anderson, Senior Partnerships Manager at BusyBusy join us to share some insight and tips on how to help implement tech successfully into your jobsite operations!
Interested in learning more about BusyBusy? Connect with Bracken at bracken.anderson@alignops.com.
Need help figuring out what tech to utilize and how to start utilizing it in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
From understanding how taxes differ for S-Corporations and LLCs to deciding when to accelerate expenses or defer income, we break down what really matters — and what’s just noise when it comes to your taxes. You’ll also learn how to use deductions like the Augusta Rule, mileage reimbursements, and home office expenses the right way (with documentation that keeps you audit-proof).
If you’re a painting contractor or small business owner who’s tired of getting surprised at tax time, this episode will help you make smarter financial moves, keep more of your hard-earned money, and start 2026 on the right foot.
Need help planning financially or strategizing for taxes in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Finances are emotional — especially when you don’t know your numbers. In this episode, we break down three steps every painting contractor needs to take to gain control of their finances: awareness, forecasting, and benchmarking. If you’re tired of reacting and ready to take charge of your profitability, start here!
Need help gaining clarity on the numbers part of your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Managing people is one of the toughest — and most rewarding — parts of running a painting business. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore breaks down five essential systems every contractor should implement to lead their team more effectively and create accountability that drives results.
You’ll learn:
✅ How to simplify compensation and make it performance-driven
📊 What KPIs matter most for estimators and project managers
🧾 How to track and assess progress with accountability systems
🗓 The right cadence for one-on-one, team, and handoff meetings
🎯 How to coach, support, and communicate effectively as a leader
Whether you lead a crew of two or a full operations team, this episode will help you manage people with more clarity, consistency, and confidence — so you can focus on scaling your painting business the right way.
Need help implementing these people management systems and standards into your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore sits down with Jon Beach, founder of Skilled Trades Media, to unpack one of the most overlooked marketing tools for painting contractors — brand awareness.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get your painting business noticed, remembered, and trusted in your local market, this episode is for you. Jon and Chris dive into what brand awareness really means, when to start investing in it, and how to balance it with your lead generation marketing efforts.
You’ll learn:
🎯 What brand awareness is (and why it’s not just about getting leads)
💡 How to make your painting company locally famous
📈 When and how much to invest in brand-building
🧠 Tips for contractors to build awareness with or without an agency
⚖️ How to balance long-term branding with short-term sales goals
To connect with Jon visit www.skilledtradesmedia.com or shoot him an email at jonbeach@skilledtradesmedia.com!
Need help with creating an overall marketing plan for your painting business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
What happens when Nick Slavik and Michal Cheney sit down to talk shop? You get real stories, smart strategies, and proven advice from two painting industry leaders. Tune in to hear how the hosts of Ask A Painter Live and Women in Paint Podcast run their businesses — and how you can do the same.
Need help with implementing some of the things covered in this episode in your painting business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Clemson, South Carolina isn’t just known for its legendary football program — it’s known for its powerful sense of culture, community, and loyalty. Whether you’ve experienced Clemson firsthand or just heard the buzz, there’s something truly special about how this small city in the Greenville–Clemson area has built an identity that people rally around.
In this episode, we break down three key elements that make Clemson’s culture stand out and how painting contractors can apply these same principles to build stronger businesses. From creating a winning team internally to building lasting connections with customers and the local community, Clemson offers a blueprint for long-term success.
Need help with creating a culture of excellence in your painting business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
How do you ensure that as your business is growing and becoming more popular, we keep making the right decisions to do it in a healthy way? Hindsight is always 20/20 in any business and in life decisions, but what are some core philosophies we can work with that as you grow, keep us guarded in our decision making. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast we do a deep dive case study on Topgolf, the popular entertainment complex to share their story over the years, some of the pitfalls that have happened, and how this can apply into your painting business.
Need help with future-proofing your painting business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Do you ever wonder how you should be leveraging AI and different technology in your business? Do you also feel lost on where to start or where to think about beginning with the vast array of things available and rapidly changing the last few years? In today’s episode we have Dan Fleisher, Co-Founder of HireBus on to discuss the variety of ways that painting contractors are using AI and Technology in your business! Dan also the lens to view what should be leveraged with technology and what shouldn’t be in those day to day decisions!
Want more information on the HireBus software Dan briefly talked about? Visit www.hirebus.com for more information and let them know you found them through the Elite Business Advice Podcast for the VIP treatment!
Need help with utilizing technology more efficiently in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
We know that objections are going to happen in sales, the question is are you prepared for them? Or more importantly how you can handle them in your process before they even come up! In this episode, we’re going to cover how to handle some common objections in your painting business as well as how you can identify trends and iterate your sales process to handle them before they even come up.
If you missed the first 3 episodes of this series, go back and listen to it before diving into this one!
Need help with handling objections and objection proofing your process? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
It’s important to have a repeatable process for every estimate that you do. This helps breed consistency in the customer experience, sets your production team up for success, and helps create a duplicatable system to teach others as you grow. In todays episode, we’re going to cover what this framework should be like and an example of a repeatable process for your sales department in your painting company!
If you missed parts 1 and 2 of this series, go back and listen to it before diving into this one. Each episode builds on the previous one!
Need help with creating a repeatable process into your customer journey? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
One misunderstanding we hear from painting contractors is that sales psychology is just manipulation of the customers. But it’s actually not! It’s understanding the way they’re thinking so we can communicate how to solve their problem or satisfy the emotion they’re after. When you understand want vs. need selling and how to connect with your buyer to speak their language, you will have a much higher success rate in helping your customers achieve their goals.
If you missed part 1 of this series talking about fundamentals, go back and listen to it before diving into this one. Each episode builds on the previous one!
Need help with utilizing these sales psychology ideas into your selling process? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Everything in a painting business rises and falls on sales. It’s often referred to as the cog in the wheel or the bottleneck in the business flow. Today, we kick off a 4-part series on sales covering the fundamentals needed in selling. From knowing who you’re selling to, understanding the customer experience they get in the journey, to creating a repeatable sales process you follow every time, these fundamentals can help elevate your sales game and improve your closing ratio.
Need help with implementing the fundamentals of sales into your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Do you know the impact of what having set structured crews can have in your business? Do you know how you would even organize your teams? In today’s episode we’re going to share why this can be so impactful, how to think about organizing your teams, and a few key strategies in executing this to it’s fullest!
Need help with identifying how to do this best for your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
There are 3 questions that you should be able to answer in your business off the top of your head, and if you answer yes to all 3 you are on track and should carry on! If you answer no to any of them, it’s well worth taking some time to slow down and reassess a plan for!
Need help with solutions to achieve what we discussed in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Everyone knows they need to build a consistent lead flow for their business, but few people know what that actually looks like. In this episode, we break down how to build marketing systems for your business into 3 areas: Time Intervals, Trigger Events, and Background systems to help understand the process for getting your marketing to be consistent and systematic!
Need help implementing these marketing systems? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
It’s not hard to see the negative things in the world and in people around us. It is a lot harder to find the positive in things though. Usually you have to actually look for it. In today’s episode we share how having an Attitude of Gratitude can unlock your mindset to achieve more in life, and if nothing else live a more joy filled life!
Need help laying out the plan for your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
As an entrepreneur, having opportunities all around you can be a very freeing and exciting thing, but it also can be a dangerous thing along your entrepreneurial journey if you don’t guard your golden goose and make smart decisions. In this episode we talk through why most contractors don’t think big enough about their business and the opportunity they have their hands on and how to make decisions of what opportunities make sense.
Need help making these decisions in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Keeping your business and personal finances separated sounds like a pretty simple and easy thing to do right? Unfortunately what seems easy and become tough in some day to day realities of running a business. In this episode we share some common transactions we see this occur on, the logic behind why this is important, and some actionable takeaways to ensure you’re running your business the proper way on paper for the IRS and your legal protection!
Need help keeping your finances completely separated? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
What you put into your brain is what you will see each and everyday in our lives. In this episode we share a few common areas that can make or break our mindset, the psychology behind why this is so impactful, and how to change if you don’t like the results you’re getting.
Need help working through your limiting beliefs and gameplan to set your business up for success? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
How good do you believe your customers experience is with your company? Do you have any benchmarks or feedback to back up that feeling? In this episode, we’re going to cover how your customer experience makes or breaks sales for you, the common things to consider when evaluating your experience, and then some real life perspectives on how we feel as customers when there’s an easy way to do business with a company.
Get your ticket(s) for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat before it’s too late!! Visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat for registration and more information!
Need help working through your customers journey and experience? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Do you ever catch yourself going down a negative slippery slope in your business? You quickly turn one little thing into a negative monstrosity that is hard to bounce back from? How do you view the overall satisfaction of your business? Are you happy and excited with where you’re going or are you self-sabotaging because you aren’t where you want to be? In today’s episode we’re going to talk about the mindset of lack versus desire and how to break the negative patterns we can often find ourselves in.
Get your ticket(s) for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat before it’s too late!! Visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat for registration and more information!
Need help getting your business to a state you desire? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Are you a painting contractor trying to prepare for the unexpected in your business? In this episode, we explore four critical areas where every painting business owner should build resilience to handle challenges like sudden employee turnover, equipment failures, cash flow disruptions, or unhappy clients. Learn practical strategies to protect and professionalize your painting company so you can navigate worst-case scenarios with confidence. If you’re searching for business tips for painters or ways to grow a stronger, more sustainable painting business, this episode is for you.
Get your ticket(s) for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat before it’s too late!! Visitwww.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat for registration and more information!
Need help figuring out how to build a resilient business for you? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Have you ever found yourself looking at things through a complicated lens in your business when in reality, you need to take a step back, look at it from a bigger picture and draw out a new plan? It’s easy to overcomplicate many things when running a business, and in fact it’s something we see a lot with painting companies throughout the industry. In this episode, we break down 5 areas that tend to get overcomplicated in business, share some perspective on how to overcome them and get back in a simple structure.
Get your ticket(s) for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat before it’s too late!! Visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat for registration and more information!
Need help figuring out how to simplify and structure your business/operations in a smoother way? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
What if there was one metric, one KPI, one identifiable number that if you focused on only that, it would give you success in your business? There is actually! And this metric drives all decisions in your business based on it and can almost guarantee financial success if you achieve it!
To grab one of the remaining spots for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat
Need help determining and executing the game plan for your North Star Metric? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In a world of “Money solves problems” it’s easy to throw a lot of money at your lead-gen problem and hope it solves it. However, we see that fail more times than not. In today’s episode we share what we’re seeing work across the board for our clients as it comes to marketing, broken down by stages and budgets of business, what you should think through as you’re ramping your marketing up for busy season, and a few bonus tips to think creatively and stay ahead of the marketing game over your competition.
To grab one of the remaining spots for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat
Need help organizing and executing your marketing strategy this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
It’s easy to miss the things that are draining you mentally or are overstimulating without realizing the root issue. Many studies have brought to light the role that “clutter” plays in our lives and our brains ability to process things. In today’s episode we share the different things you should think of de-cluttering to help your brain stay more focused on the important things in life and business!
To grab one of the remaining spots for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat
Looking to take your business to the next level this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
While culture seems to be a buzzword among business owners, it’s actually the lifeblood of your business! There’s nothing worse than an employee that kills the morale and culture in your business and creates a negative ripple effect. In today’s episode we’ll talk about some systems to have in place to avoid this, and how to spot a bad culture fit employee quickly before the damage becomes too extensive.
To grab one of the remaining spots for the 2025 Elite Business Retreat, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat
Need help with the systems we discussed in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
It’s hard for entrepreneurs to admit that in order to scale their business they need to hire people better than themselves in each area. But man is it a great feeling when you hire that person that thrives in a position better than you did… if you can put your ego aside. In today’s episode we’re joined by Hannah Khalaf, Marketing Manager of Surfprep to share some nuggets on this and also on running a business as a family dynamic!
Check out our friends at Surfprep for all of your sanding needs: www.surfprepsanding.com!!
Need help getting your business ready for an important hire? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In this rapid fire episode, we cover 12 pieces of advice that has been either instrumental on our journey or for our clients in helping their business succeed. Be prepared, there may be a few spicy ones! Remember our intentions are from a place of help and service, not criticism! The best time to plant an oak tree may have been 20 years ago, but the 2nd best time is now. It’s never too late to make a change!
Need help getting your business where you want it to be? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Did you know the average funeral sees about 30 to 60 people at it? While we often times associate legacy to the passing of someone, legacy is about impact on those you are interacting with everyday and the ripple effect it creates in the world. In today’s episode we dive through 3 key areas to think about the legacy you want to create and help define what your business should look like to help you achieve it.
Need help getting your business where it should be to create and leave this legacy? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Did you know that you can have every system and process in place for your business perfectly, the right people in the right seats and still have a disaster of a business? If your mindset about life, your business, your people and your clients is trash, it’s going to be hard to have a successful business (whatever that means to you)!
In today’s episode we have Gary Chupik with Elite Mindset with us. Gary is a Mental Performance Coach for athletes and business owners and specializes in helping people develop the edge they need to reach their potential and get past the roadblocks and limiting beliefs many of us have. The coolest part is Gary spent 6 years in the painting industry earlier in his life!
For more information on what Gary does with business owners visit www.elitemindsetnation.com or find them on Instagram: @elitemindset
Need help with the tactical part of growing your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
One of the best things you can do for your business and your mental health is to be organized in your business. Another top thing is to have real time data to cost out your jobs! In this episode, Bracken Anderson of BusyBusy joins us to break down the importance of Job Costing, what to do with the data, being organized in your company and why safety is important!
For more information on BusyBusy, visit https://app.busybusy.io/owner-onboarding?utm_source=EBA_Podcast&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=podcast
Need help making decisions with the data you have? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
If you’ve ever thought about offering benefits to your employees, but have been worried about the added cost to your overhead, this is the perfect episode for you! Alex Alvarado with Working Class Benefits joins us to share what options are available, what different cost tiers you have as a business owner, and how this can change the landscape of your recruiting and retention of employees.
Interested in getting more information? Connect with Alex at: Alex@workingclassbenefits.com
Need help understanding your numbers to know how to navigate this in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In this 200th episode of the Elite Business Advice podcast, Chris and a panel of friends: Matt and Maggie Kuyper of Harpeth Painting, Juan Vasquez of Illusions Inc., Corrie Leister with Inspired By U, and Shane Fast of Renew Painting of the Carolinas, discuss the importance of personal development, continuous learning, and networking in professional success. This can’t miss conversation highlights the leadership and ability to maintain a strong company culture, as well as the significance of emotional intelligence, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance through effective habits and routines.
Need a strategic partner in your entrepreneurial journey to help you every step of the way? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
How far ahead are you thinking about your business? Do you have an exit strategy? Is your business existing for a bigger purpose? In this episode, we dive in deep to talk about thinking bigger about your business, reverse engineering the life you want to live, and how to utilize your business as a vehicle for a bigger purpose or other investments.
Need help making your business become this reality? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In this Ask Us Anything episode we answer 4 common questions that we get asked:
- Should you have a $ minimum for jobs?
- Should you connect with your customers on social media?
- What frequency should you meet with your crew leads and what should be discussed?
- Should you connect with your homeowners before an estimate if they book an appointment online?
Need someone to bounce questions with and help you navigate your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
It’s tax time! Which means you’re probably thinking about how to ensure that 2025 is different and better than 2024. In this episode, we share one potentially impactful tax strategy: electing to file as an S-Corporation. We cover when you should consider making this switch, what’s needed to do it, and most importantly how do you need to operate differently on a day to day basis once you make the election.
Need help with your tax strategies and plan for 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
There are a lot of sales strategies and systems out there that work well. But we’re a fan of keeping it simple. Make a friend, Find a need, Transfer a feeling!
People will buy from who they know like and trust. If you pair that with finding a need and transferring the feeling of value in working with you, it’s a no-brainer for them to choose you!
Need help on your sales process to maximize your leads? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
As the weather is mostly warming up, lead flow is picking up, and you are thinking ahead to the growth for spring and summer, you’re probably thinking about hiring more painters. How does that thought make you feel? Dreadful? Excited? Anxious? All of the above?
What if you had a system in place where the only time you had to exert time and energy was when someone clears a handful of hurdles and warrants your time and energy.
For more information on Hirebus visit www.hirebus.com/eba to take advantage of the Elite Business Advisors Community offer.
Need help putting this system into action? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, we reflect on 2 key takeaways from the recent PCA Expo: focusing on the power of community and meaningful connections. We dive into the importance of identifying your biggest supporters, understanding why they stand by you, and how you can bring value to those relationships, as well as, the personal side—examining who in your life inspires you to be better and how your inner circle shapes your growth. CAUTION: These insights will challenge you to evaluate both your business tribe and your personal tribe.
Looking for help creating your tribe in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
We’re hearing a lot of mixed reviews on how the year has started out. For some they’re having record breaking months and for others it’s slower than ever. In this episode, we share some of the trends we see across all of our clients throughout the country, what we can take away from this to avoid it in the future, and some tactical things you can do right now to help get things moving!
Looking for help navigating your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see if we’re a great fit to help!
What is your view on social media? How are you using it in your business? What’s keeping you from using it in your business? Do you know how you should be using it?
These are some questions that we dive into on today’s episode to help you understand why Organic Posting works for your business, the psychology behind it, as well as what you should be posting and how to make it the most effective for your 2025 marketing plan.
Need help working on your marketing strategy for 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see if we can help you get there!
What if you had a morning routine that worked for you and not against you? If you catch yourself running frantically in the mornings, skidding into work, and then everything seems unorganized, this episode is for you! And if you feel like you have a decent one, hopefully we can share a few nuggets to make it even better and start your day off right. We share what some of the industry’s thought leaders morning routine looks like, why a solid morning routine is so important to long-term success, and tips on how to create a routine that works for you!
Looking to grow or do things differently in your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see if we can help you get there!
Have you ever wondered how to build a culture that your employees can thrive in? We all know that employee satisfaction helps your business both from a customer satisfaction perspective and productivity perspective. In today’s episode we interview Maggie Kuyper with Harpeth Painting to talk about the 8 Factors of Employee Passion and how to apply them into your business in 2025.
Need help putting these 8 Factors into action in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Entrepreneurship is hard in itself, beating cancer is even harder, but imagine blending both of those worlds together and the challenges that come with it. In today’s episode we interview Matt Kuyper with Harpeth Painting to share his story on how he overcame Leukemia in 2023, and how he navigated that both personally and professionally to come out stronger on the other side.
Struggling to put together a plan to afford you options in life? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Did you know you’re 42% more likely to achieve a goal if you share it with someone you trust? I bet if you currently have someone in your life holding you accountable, you weren’t shocked by that stat. And if you don’t, you just found out the single most important thing to achieving your goals in 2025. In today’s episode we share some ideas on who can make for a good accountability partner, and some tips on make the most of having an accountability group/partner.
Need help putting together a plan for you and your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
How do we make sure that we are living our life with intentionality and purposefully? It all starts with having goals laid out and a plan in place to stay on course for our desired life! In this final episode of Season 4, we share 6 things, both personally and in your business, that you should have thought out, decided on, and down on paper as a plan of action to ensure you make the most of 2025 and live intentionally!
Need help putting together a plan for you and your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
How do we keep hope at the center of everything we do, without relying on it solely to carry us where we want to go? Hope is the first step of anything we want, but often times it requires a plan and action behind it. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about the hope we need in our business and personal lives, and a few steps in which we can use hope as a launchpad to success.
Need help putting together a plan for you and your business in 2025? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
With the end of the year right around the corner, it’s important to know what tax strategies need to be implemented by December 31st in order to benefit from it when you file your taxes in Spring of 2025. Listen in to make sure you’re taking all of the legal deductions you can in your business!
Need help navigating the complexities of running a business, managing your finances and staying on top of your taxes? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
How do you invest into your people? We have a lot of clients that want a great culture and want to develop their people and invest into their growth, but what does the practical side of this look like? In today’s episode we’re going to leave you with some tactical things you can do in your company that is actually investing into your people, along with some of the cultural and personal development things you can do to invest into them as human beings and leaders in your company
If you need help implementing any of the things mentioned in this episode, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
As you start looking ahead to 2025 it’s important to know if your goal for the year is to grow your business, systematize it and build up money in the bank, or a little bit of both! In today’s episode, we’re going to dive deep into the things you should think about, look ahead for and how to make that decision as you plan out your goals for 2025!
If you need help identifying which path forward makes sense for you and your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In the final episode of our 3-part series, we’re covering the People and Processes portion of your business plan. While many times people will associate the word Profit here for the 3 P’s of business, it’s the people and processes that drive the profit in any successful business! Tune in to understand how to make sure you have the right people in the right seats in your company as well as the key systems and processes to maximize your profit.
If you aren’t familiar with the book Traction by Gino Wickman, we HIGHLY suggest you get it and read/listen to it and implement everything he shares! While we are not an EOS expert or certified in this content by his team, we couldn’t let that keep us sharing some of the key takeaways from the book and how it can be useful for you in your painting company.
If you need help identifying if you have the right people in your company or the processes to drive profitability, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In the final episode of our 3-part series, we’re covering the People and Processes portion of your business plan. While many times people will associate the word Profit here for the 3 P’s of business, it’s the people and processes that drive the profit in any successful business! Tune in to understand how to make sure you have the right people in the right seats in your company as well as the key systems and processes to maximize your profit.
If you aren’t familiar with the book Traction by Gino Wickman, we HIGHLY suggest you get it and read/listen to it and implement everything he shares! While we are not an EOS expert or certified in this content by his team, we couldn’t let that keep us sharing some of the key takeaways from the book and how it can be useful for you in your painting company.
If you need help identifying if you have the right people in your company or the processes to drive profitability, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
If you aren’t familiar with the book Traction by Gino Wickman, we HIGHLY suggest you get it and read/listen to it and implement everything he shares!
While we are not an EOS expert or certified in this content by his team, we couldn’t let that keep us sharing some of the key takeaways from the book and how it can be useful for you in your painting company.
In this first episode, we’re going to talk about your values, vision and strategy for your business. If you’ve went through the book, this initial exercise is what’s referred to as your VTO, your Vision/Traction Organizer. This is the part that you figure out who you are as a company, why you exist, what makes you different in your market.
If you meet our target market that we share in this episode and are looking to make some changes in your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
What in the heck is SEO? How should we navigate ad spend for digital marketing? What are the things we can do to help us organically in the google rankings? Are these questions you’ve ever had? If so, we’ve got the perfect episode lined up for you!
Today we’ve got a friend of ours, Micha McLain with Search Click Grow to talk through these common questions we get and see a lot in the industry. If you’re friends with a handful of people in the PCA community, you’ve probably seen one of their websites whether you knew it or not!
To schedule a call with Micha and his team visit www.searchclickgrow.com/call
Have a list of things you’re prepared to work on this Winter in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
If you think of great leaders in sports, a lot of them come from the college level, not necessarily professional. Why? Because College’s have to replenish their talent every 4 years and build a winning culture that carries them to a dynasty! The feat is even more impressive at the college level
In today’s episode, we’re going to dive into what’s made Clemson the powerhouse they are, and how Dabo Swinney has played a pivotal role in this transformation over the past 16 years and what you can learn from this to apply in your business as a championship leader. Whether or not you’re a big football or sports fan, we think these practical analogies will hit home and help you understand what it takes to build a winning championship culture in your organization.
For help building a championship culture and organization, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
It’s been a bit since we did an Ask Us Anything, so we wanted to catch up on our list of your questions!
In this episode we cover:
- Gross Profit Target for Sub-Model
- Determining Profit share for PM/Crew Lead
- Credit Card Rewards – How to Handle
- Accountable Plan/Business Use of Home
- How to allocate $1,000 in marketing
- What would I do differently if I went back in time and started my painting company again.
Have a question you’d like covered on our next AUA Episode? Email Chris at Chris@elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Looking for someone to help you navigate your business here in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
What are you running for? What’s the grind going to pay off in your business? Are you burning the candle at both ends. Are you doing it because it’s the daily routine, or are you doing it because you know where you’re going and it’s the season you’re in?
One of our favorite things to talk about with companies is that growth isn’t always necessary. Sometimes it is to achieve the lifestyle you want in business, both financially and time freedom. But many people grow just because they think that’s what you’re supposed to do, only to realize it really didn’t serve them at all once they “got there” or anywhere along the journey.
In today’s episode we’re going to talk about the difference between a lifestyle business and a growth business, and how to figure out which one is for you.
Book Recommendations:
· Start With Why
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When’s the last time you stopped to take an assessment on your mentality about your business? How are you viewing your business both consciously, but more important subconsciously.
One thing we don’t talk about much is the small things, the subconscious thoughts and things that affect our actions. When going well, this makes us unstoppable in our business. When not, it can be the hardest thing to overcome and conquer. In today’s episode, we’ve got 5 questions to run through to help you do a “check up from the neck up” and make sure your mentality is solid about your business.
Looking for some guidance on your journey to help you reach your goals and keep your thinking in check? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Book Recommendations:
- The Ant and Elephant
- Winning The War in Your Mind
- The Compound Effect
- Atomic Habits
- The Slight Edge
- What to Say When You Talk to Yourself
- Attitude is Everything
Have you thought about getting into the commercial painting space but aren’t sure where to start or what to expect? Or maybe you’re currently in that space but are looking for some benchmarks or insights on how to be better? In today’s episode we have 2 of our good friends from the PCA Commercial Committee, Maggie Kuyper with Harpeth Painting and Chris Elliott of ONIT Painting to dive into these common questions.
We also share a little bit about the upcoming PCA Commercial Conference taking place on November 12th through the 15th in Scottsdale Arizona and what you can expect to take away from the event if you’re considering attending! Visit www.pcapainted.org/events for more info!
Need help getting your business in a spot to thrive while including commercial work? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
One question we get from a lot of people is what is the best way to get into a new area of business? Whether you’re looking to add on Kitchen Cabinets, a renovations division, get certified with Fine Paints of Europe, or even expand into commercial work etc. there’s a time and a place to launch into an unknown area of opportunity.
In today’s episode, we break down how you should prepare for the new addition, but also where you want your current golden goose to be at, to allow you the opportunity to do this in a healthy way that allows all divisions of your business to thrive!
Need help navigating a new expansion in your company? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
If you are like most business owners, you think, I can just do it myself. I’ve worn all the hats here for years, I can just do it. Its easier for me to do it than to explain to someone how to do it. Does that sound familiar? As Entrepreneurs, we will hit a ceiling in our business if we don’t learn to delegate. Unfortunately, what many people do is wait too long to delegate, get frustrated when it doesn’t go well, and resume doing it themselves. Or even worse, we do desperation delegation, where we just throw people into the fire and hope they brought an extinguisher with them.
In today’s episode we talk about delegation in your business, the number 1 thing to freeing up your time and getting ownership of your business again. We share some things to consider along with the pitfalls to avoid when it comes to delegation.
Need help coordinating tasks and roles in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
Regardless if you understand accounting and bookkeeping, it’s important to know both your numbers and what you should be getting from your accountant. We want you to be in the know on your numbers, how things work from a business financial perspective, but also focus your time and energy on what you’re good at and specialize in!
In today’s episode, we won’t talk extensively about taxes and bookkeeping stuff, but more so to educate you on what you should be getting and what to expect when it comes to your books and your accountant.
Looking to get a better handle on your finances this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Do you love being the HR Director in your company? Being in charge of the Human Resources department typically isn’t an entrepreneurs strong suit. The term HR essentially covers everything that comes to managing your employees: Hiring, interviewing, paperwork, reviews, documentation, legal agreements, etc.
We hire employees because we need them to do the work, but at the end of the day it ends up causing more work for us. In today’s episode, we’re going to break down the key things you need to have in place for your business to make sure you can operate the HR Department efficiently and appropriately.
Need help implementing some of the HR documents/strategies we discussed today? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Do you do your estimates on the spot or send them over afterwards? While there’s not a right or wrong answer here, we believe in the power of doing them face to face on the spot before you leave. In today’s episode, we’ll break down why we feel it’s important, what you need to be able to do this, and also some tips for those that aren’t doing it on the spot on how you can amplify and mirror some of the experience
Need help getting your business in a spot to do estimates on the spot? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
How often do you sit down and strategize or lay out a plan forward for your business? If you’re like most entrepreneurs, I’m going to guess once a year at most. In today’s episode, we’re going to walk through how you can start brainstorming for 2025, but filter that down into some action steps for both the next 45 days and 4 and a half months to help you run into 2025 with momentum!
Need help breaking down your business into action steps and objectives? Or maybe the discipline and accountability is the only thing holding you back? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
There are a lot of uncertainties right now with the economy, and we’re getting more and more questions of: what’s happening?! What should we do?? How do we prepare? While we might not have all of the answers right this second, I think there’s a lot of ways we can prepare either way for it. In today’s episode we dive into the current state of the economy, what we’re seeing across the board with consumer buying behavior, and then a list of do’s and don’ts in the meantime.
Looking for another perspective on planning ahead financially, or how to get in a better spot now? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
Do you feel like you own your schedule most days or your schedule owns you? Working with a lot of painting contractors over the past 6 ½ years, we’ve realized that 90% of the issue isn’t just the lack of systems or processes in their business, but the time to implement and work on things. In this episode, we want to break down some thoughts and tips to help you navigate guarding your schedule and making the most of the time you have!
Looking to figure out how you can manage your time better? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
Would it be nice to go on vacation and have your business actually grow while you’re gone instead of just survive? Do you know what’s required to make that happen and when those positions usually fit into your growth plan? In today’s episode we cover the 3 key positions you need covered as well as 5 things you need to have in place in order for this dream to become a reality!
Looking to figure out how you can have your business grow without being dependent on you? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
There’s a book by Dan Sullivan called Who Not How. In it, he talks about the benefits of hiring “who’s” in your company and how the empowerment and someone that can own and create the systems/processes needed to thrive has its benefits. In today’s episode we break down when you should hire a who and when you should hire a how for the key positions within your painting company.
Do you need help understanding who you should hire in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
Have you ever wondered why you look at your profit and loss and it says one thing but you look at your bank account and it says another? Or maybe you look at your profit and loss and it shows a great or terrible month but it’s in huge swings both ways?
That’s because there’s a huge difference between tax accounting and financial accounting in how you assess the numbers in your business. Believe it or not, the way you analyze the profitability of your business should be different than how the IRS analyzes your business. In this episode we help simplify the understanding of why things can be different and the best way to analyze the numbers for your business.
Are your finances something you struggle to understand? Do you need help identifying your breakeven number and using your financial analysis to make decisions in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
Scheduling projects properly is one of the hot questions of the summer so far for us. In this episode we cover how to schedule work to make sure you’re meeting your financial goals, how to set the right expectations with your customers, and also how to allow for flexibility and changes for when projects pop up and you can capitalize on them.
Need help working through the technology or processes for scheduling jobs in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! We help painting contractors in every area of their business.
For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
One of the best ways to wreck your cashflow is to not have a great system in place to manage change orders and time and material tickets. Between dragging out the process, losing documentation, and even disorganization leading to a loss of revenue, it can be a real detriment to your business. On today’s episode, we interview Cameron Page, CEO of Clearstory. Cameron came from the commercial construction world and after almost a decade of frustration with the process of change order processes, ventured out to solve the problem for the industry.
Looking for more information on Clearstory? Visit www.clearstory.build to schedule a demo of their platform!
For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
As entrepreneurs we need to have a mindset to grow and change. Often times, this starts with something that challenges us and our thinking to prompt the change. In this episode we talk through the things that can help challenge us and our thinking, along with the mindset we have to have to truly change.
Want someone with you every step of your journey to help you navigate challenges and change? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
So much of being an entrepreneur is learning, pivoting and growing. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could go back in time and give yourself all of the advice and things you’ve learned in running your business to avoid this mistakes? Well we’ve got you covered today! Juan Vasquez from Illusions Inc. shares the 4 things he’d do differently in his business if he could go back in time and do it all over again!
Want someone with you every step of your journey to help you navigate challenges and growth? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
One of the hardest things to do in growing a service business is getting away from the day to day production and turning into a manager and the visionary entrepreneur. In today’s episode we chat with Shane Fast, owner of Renew Painting Carolinas to share his process in how he went from working on his jobsites with his employees to focusing more on the entrepreneur piece of the business to double their business.
Looking to shift from working in the business to working on it? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
The sub-contractor/business relationship is one that often gets overlooked and undervalued. In today’s episode we hang out with Dmitriy Ivanchuk, co-founder of HeyPros to talk about best practices when managing sub-contractors, what can set you up for success and hold you back from having a thriving relationship with your subs.
Want to check out HeyPros more in depth? Email us at Chris@elitebusinessadvisors.com for an introduction to Dimitriy and his team, or visit heypros.com and let them know you heard about them from us or our podcast!
Tired of running around non-stop during your busy season already? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
Sometimes you find an individual who can provide endless nuggets of value to your audience, so we had to bring back our friend Dan Fleisher with HireBus to talk through the Top 4 Mistakes that we see Home Service Entrepreneurs Make. If you find yourself struggling with the KPI’s to look at, balancing sales and production, creating a marketing plan, or running around with no sense of direction in your business, this episode is for you!
Looking for help with the operations side of your business? Visit www.hirebus.com/elitebusinessadvisors for more information on how they can help you find the right people and put them in the right seats in your company!
Tired of running around non-stop during your busy season already? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
The best way to create alignment within your company is to incentivize everyone for the behaviors you want/need from them! This can come from efficiency bonuses or performance bonuses for certain deliverables/metrics. In today’s episode we talk with Brandon Lazar, Founder of BonusUP and NinjaVA, to discuss how he’s seen this concept revolutionize a home service business.
Visit www.bonusup.com or www.ninjava.com to learn more about both businesses we discussed on today’s episode. Enter Elite100 on NinjaVA to get $100 off!
Tired of running around non-stop during your busy season already? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
Growth is hard. It’s hardest when you’re alone, and only slightly less difficult when you have a team. One could argue that growth as a team is a challenge in itself because you have differing opinions, personalities and perspectives. In today’s episode, we chat with our advisor team to share what we’ve learned in the past year of growing Elite Business Advisors together and the principles that translate over to your painting company.
Searching for help in growing your team or business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
For more details on the Elite Business Retreat mentioned in the intro, visit www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/retreat!
We’re back with another Ask Us Anything episode! On today’s episode, here are a few topics we’re covering:
New construction margins
Closing rate when it comes to commercial and residential bids
Sundries % in job costing
Costing with Cabinets
Admin Hiring
Have a question you want us to cover on a future episode? Email us at Chris@elitebusinessadvisors.com or DM us on our social accounts: @Elitebusinessadvisors
Looking for a community of people to bounce ideas off of and someone to be there to help you navigate your growth and questions? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
There is so much information on finances in the world via social media and podcasts, some of it is great advice and others not as much. We wanted to share 3 principles that have withstood the test of time, and proven to be great principles to live by in both your business and personal lives. These aren’t the only principles we’d suggest, but 3 common ones that have come up a lot with our clients recently!
Need help achieving your financial goals for your business or another perspective? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
We all long for connection and community, it’s a foundational principle of society. But entrepreneurship in itself can be lonely, it can be hard, and it can leave many frustrated and isolated. In this episode we interview Joel Dryburgh and Jeff Buschhausen of Aloft Group in Toronto to share how they’ve found the PCA Community to be one of their biggest assets for their business!
Interested in more information on PCA Membership? Visit www.pcapainted.org for more information!
Showing up and being consistent every single day is hard, actually down right exhausting. Between showing up for people in your personal lives and showing up at your best for your business, employee’s and customers, it can be a challenge. In today’s 150th episode of the show, we cover the areas you should be consistent in, how to ensure you are, and also how to make sure you recharge yourself so that you can be consistent to those who need you.
Struggling with some of the systems we mentioned in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Being in business allows you a lot of freedom and options to differentiate yourself from your competitors. In this episode, we provide some practical things that you can do throughout your customers buying journey to solidify your brand and pricing, increase your closing rate and create raving fans about the experience they have with your company!
Looking for a great automated platform to help with some of these touchpoints? Checkout DripJobs at: https://dripjobs.com?fpr=elitebusinessadvisors.
Need help establishing some best practices and finding ways to increase your customer experience specifically to your company? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
It’s easy to be overwhelmed with growth in your business if you don’t understand the potential path ahead and where some relief points of hiring help may come in. In today’s episode, we dive into a rough path and plan for what the growth journey of a painting business might look like from solopreneur to $1.5 Million in revenue.
Want help from another perspective as you’re navigating this journey to make sure you’re on the right track? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
If this past winter was rough for you, the best thing you can do to avoid it again in 7 months is start planning now. While things are fresh, and you have time on your side with the upcoming busy season, putting together a plan and strategy now will only ensure next year is even better! In this episode, we walk through 2 strategies to look at for the next 12 months, what should be considered, and how to calculate the finances you need to get through a slower period.
Need help digging out of a hole from the last 6 months or ensuring your plan for the next 12 is solid? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
We all know that we need to be using social media in our business. But how do we do it effectively? What should we be posting? What’s the cadence or the strategy? In this episode we break down how to organically gain traction on your social media, easily and effectively without spending thousands of dollars a month to be seen!
Interested in more information on Pfitzer Media and how Jeff (@jeffpfitzer) and his team can help you? Visit https://beacons.ai/pfitzermedia!
Looking to increase your social media exposure this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of guts, courage, and risk to become an entrepreneur, not to mention a very high Adversity and Emotional Quotient. In today’s episode we break down a few of the mindsets that top entrepreneurs have in running a successful business!
Looking to level up your entrepreneurial game in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Being an entrepreneur and a visionary can be a great thing in building a successful business, but it also opens you up to a lot of risk the more you grow. In this episode, we break down the most common pitfall we see of having a growth mindset: not having a period of profitability to build up a cushion to fuel your growth. A lot of entrepreneurs spend their profits to sustain the growth, only to build the house of cards on a shakier foundation than having a period of profitability to prepare for that growth journey.
Looking for someone to help you have a period of profitability in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
It’s been a bit since we did an Ask Us Anything, so we wanted to catch up on our list of your questions!
In this episode we cover:
- Vehicle Purchases – Business vs. Personally
- Best Ways to Capture Before/After Pictures
- When to Expand into a New Service/Division
- How to Handle Credit Card Processing Fees
- What a Referral Bonus Incentive Looks Like
Have a question you’d like covered on our next AUA Episode? Email Chris at Chris@elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Looking for someone to help you navigate your business here in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
We all have 24 hours in a day, but the key factor in determining our success is how we use those 24 hours in a day. What if we could find ways to work smarter and not harder? What if we had some key systems in place to achieve more with less effort? How would that make you feel and how could that affect your bottom line in a positive way?
We are honored to spend this episode talking with Tanner Mullen, the founder of both Premium Painting and Dripjobs. We’re going to discuss how he’s grown Premium Painting, what he’s learned over the years, and how automation led to him founding Dripjobs and what it’s done for his painting company.
Looking to implement systems and work smarter not harder this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
Do you like the sound of Dripjobs from what Tanner described in the episode? Visit https://dripjobs.com?fpr=elitebusinessadvisors to set up a free demo and see if it’s the right fit for you and your business!
In the final episode of our 3 Part Series on Hiring & Recruiting the Smart Way with Dan Fleisher, co-founder of HireBus, we focus in on why you should ABR. Always Be Recruiting! We will cover the benefits of leaving your hiring funnel on at all times, even if you have no current openings. At the end of the day, hiring employees is one of the Top 2 biggest issues Painting Contractors face in business.
Interested in learning more about how HireBus can be an asset for your business? Visit www.hirebus.com/elitebusinessadvisors.
Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In last week’s episode, Part 1 of our series, we explained how Painting Contractors can help fill the top of the funnel to ensure they have a lot of interest in people working for their business. In today’s episode, we’re going to explain how to set up the right systems and automation to ensure the candidates you are spending time on the phone and in-person with are the correct potential candidates for your available position!
Interested in learning more about how HireBus can be an asset for your business? Visit www.hirebus.com/elitebusinessadvisors.
Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
You spend a lot of your resources marketing your business to get customers, so why don’t you treat the 2nd biggest problem Painting Contractors have the same way…. Hiring the right talent for your business. If you say there are no good employees out there, you’ll quickly see in this episode how that’s an excuse! Join Dan Fleisher, Co-Founder of HireBus and former Conquer Consulting Coach and our Founder Chris Moore as they dive deep into making sure the top of your funnel is full of potential candidates for your business.
Interested in learning more about how HireBus can be an asset for your business? Visit www.hirebus.com/elitebusinessadvisors.
Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! We currently have 2 spots left at the time of this episode releasing to take advantage of our Best Business Year Yet Special; $300 off your 1st 3 months of working with us. To qualify for one of the remaining spots, you must schedule an analysis meeting with us by tomorrow, January 31st!
Intentions, goals and plans are great, but if you don’t have the systems to follow through on the action items needed, they’re useless. In this episode, we go back to some basic fundamental tools on productivity and follow through to ensure you’re set to make 2024 better than 2023.
Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! We currently have 3 spots left at the time of this episode releasing to take advantage of our Best Business Year Yet Special; $300 off your 1st 3 months of working with us. To qualify for one of the remaining spots, you must schedule an analysis meeting with us by January 31st!
Even though we’re 3 weeks into the new year, it’s not too late to start or revisit your goals for this year! In today’s episode we break down the 3 main areas you should plan out your year in: Business, Personal, Family. We’ll help you walk through the process to create your Top 10 goals for 2024 and then set goals and action plans to ensure it’s not just another “plan made” that wasn’t implemented.
Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! We currently have 4 spots left at the time of this episode releasing to take advantage of our Best Business Year Yet Special; $300 off your 1st 3 months of working with us. To qualify for one of the remaining spots, you must schedule an analysis meeting with us by January 31st!
In last weeks episode, we interviewed Sean Davies and Tom Heiler of Heiler Painting in Philadelphia to hear how they’ve made their partnership work so well and the lessons learned along the way. In today’s episode we’re going to focus our discussion with them around how they’ve implemented the Visionary/Integrator role from the popular EOS system to help their business reach new heights.
Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com! We currently have 5 spots left at the time of this episode releasing to take advantage of our Best Business Year Yet Special; $300 off your 1st 3 months of working with us. To qualify for one of the remaining spots, you must schedule an analysis meeting with us by January 31st!
Making a partnership work in business can be a difficult thing, but it can also be a way to amplify the reach and opportunity in the business. In this 2 part series to kick off 2024, we interview Sean Davies and Tom Heiler of Heiler Painting in Philadelphia to share how they’ve made their partnership work so well and the lessons learned along the way.
Need help getting your business off to the right start in 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In the final episode of our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business, we cover the 4 components we feel are necessary for operations in your business. We cover things on both the day to day operations of your business and also the production of jobs piece of operations in your business.
If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months to implement new processes, systems and habits to ensure you have a successful 2024!
Need help in working through this for your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can be an asset to your business in 2024!
In the 4th episode of our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business, we cover the 4 components we feel are necessary for recruiting and retaining good talent in a professionalized company. We cover: Having a structured application/interview process, implementing an apprenticeship pathway program, having a set training/onboarding process, and the importance of structured reviews.
If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months to implement new processes, systems and habits to ensure you have a successful 2024!
Need help in working through this for your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can be an asset to your business in 2024!
In the 3rd episode of our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business, we cover the 4 components we feel are necessary for estimating in a professionalized company. We cover: Having an Estimating Numbers System, A Professionalized Presentation, On The Spot Estimating, and Having a Sales Process.
If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months to implement new processes, systems and habits to ensure you have a successful 2024!
Need help in working through the marketing for your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can be an asset to your business in 2024!
In the 2nd episode of our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business, we cover the 4 components we feel are necessary for marketing in a professionalized company. We’ll cover how to implement an actual marketing plan, the importance of organic marketing with your previous clients, and having a Google and Social Media presence. If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months to implement new processes, systems and habits to ensure you have a successful 2024!
Need help in working through the marketing for your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can be an asset to your business in 2024!
We’re kicking off our 5-part series on Professionalizing Your Painting Business today with the Finances topic. In this episode we’ll cover a few key things that you should be doing for the finances of your business to make sure you’re treating your business like a professionalized business! If you find yourself lacking in a few of these, utilize the slower Winter months here to implement new processes, systems and habits to ensure you have a successful 2024!
Need help in working through the finances of your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can be an asset to your business in 2024!
When was the last time you had to make a key decision for your company? How did it make you feel? Scared, anxious, unconfident? In today’s episode, EBA Advisors Chris Moore and Jess Stephenson share about the 5 steps/things to consider when making key decisions for your company!
Have questions or need some guidance in making decisions for your company? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can be an asset to your business in 2024!
Entrepreneurship can be a lonely road to navigate on your own. The best way to overcome this and ensure your business is successful is to have a trusted board of advisors around you to help you navigate each thing you will encounter in your business! This can be a formal board that you meet with periodically or informal in the sense that they are there when you need them or you meet individually to get their perspective during the year. Either way, you should always have a group of experts looking out for you and your business’ best interest. At the end of the day they’ll always see things that you don’t!
Looking to fill one of those seats for your company? Schedule a free business analysis meeting to see how we can be an asset to you at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Being an entrepreneur that operates solo is hands down one of the hardest parts of entrepreneurship. Many entrepreneurs, including myself in both businesses, started out solo, only to scale it from there. In today’s episode we talk through the challenges that come with Solo-preneurship, how to succeed if you want to stay solo, and how to scale beyond that if that is part of your vision for your business!
Need help or guidance growing your business beyond yourself? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
The Law of Attraction is a real component to be aware of in both our business and personal lives. Who we spend time with, what we believe, our outlook on life with determine the clients, employee’s, friends, etc. that we attract to us. In this episode, we share some insight on how to be aware of the Law of Attraction in life and business, what shapes the Law of Attraction and then how you can make a shift of who you are attracting if you aren’t happy with your current results!
Want to dive deeper into the people and clients you have in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
One tough step for many business owners is hiring leadership positions or an admin position. Hiring a painter or production team member can feel more natural, but hiring an overhead position and taking something intangible (not applying paint on walls) off of your plate can be overwhelming and uneasy to walk into. In this episode, we interview Jess Stephenson, Elite Business Advisor’s newest addition to share some perspective on this topic both as an advisor but also stepping into these roles for EBA.
Need help in planning out your next hire or your growth plan for 2024? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
In business there are so many reports, numbers and data points that you can look at it can become overwhelming. So in this episode, we break down the 5 most important and impactful numbers to look at on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure your business is healthy and growing on track to reach your short and long-term goals!
Need help in figuring out how to put these numbers together or ways you can improve these KPI’s? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com
Our 1st “Ask Us Anything” episode had such a great response and prompted a lot of questions sent, so we didn’t want to wait too long to do another one and answer them!
In this episode we cover:
- Production Manager Compensation and Bonus
- Combined Production Manager/Estimator Expectations & Pro’s/Con’s
- Ideal Crew Sizes
- Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners
- A “Reasonable Salary” for S-Corporations
- How Big of a Financial Cushion You Should Have and What to do With The Excess
- Should You Keep Spending on Advertising This Time of Year?
Have a question you’d like covered on our next episode in November? Email Chris at Chris@elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Have you ever wondered how a farmer grows the world largest pumpkin? More importantly, how does that apply to your life and business? In this episode we dive into discovering the things you need to cut/trim in your life and business to focus all of your energy and resources into the main goal and purpose!
Need help identifying what’s working, what’s not, or how to put a game plan together to get from point A to point B in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Understanding the difference between an investment and expense is important but how often do you have the investment mindset in your business and personal life? The investment mindset goes for both investing time and/or money to return time to your life. In today’s episode we go through some real-life examples both personally and in business on things you should be looking to invest into to return more time and money freedom.
Looking to compound your efforts and invest into your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
In part 2 of our Tax Strategy Series we discuss both common and advanced tax strategies that you can look into and implement into your business these last 4 months of the year to LEGALLY lower your taxable income next Spring!
Do you have questions about taxes, tax planning or what makes sense for you and your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
One huge tax saving strategy for many business owners is filing as an S-Corporation. In today’s episode we cover what is an S-Corporation, when should you elect to file as one, and most importantly what are the operating differences of an S-Corporation versus an LLC or Sole-Proprietor.
If you are already an S-Corporation, this episode is still for you as we cover a lot of common mistakes we see business owners make when it comes to the day to day handling of finances/expenses.
Do you have questions about taxes, S-Corporations or what makes sense for you? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
While we try to make our episode content based around common questions, themes and topics we hear about and have discussion with our clients around, we don’t want to forget the shorter simpler questions that just need a couple of minute explanation. We plan to release an “Ask Us Anything” episode every 6-8 weeks moving forward so that we can address your questions that many others are probably having too!
On today’s ask us anything we cover:
- Salaried Painters
- Time Tracking Tools
- Navigating a Schedule While Wearing “All of the Hats”
- When to Hire a PM or Estimator
- Refund Policy for Deposits
- Should I Get a Shop?
- How Do I Get More Business Fast?
Have a question you want answered in our next episode? Email us at: Chris@elitebusinessadvisors.com or message us on social media: @Elitebusinessadvisors. We’ll be sure and answer your question in real time and add it to our list for the next episode!
One common thing we see with business owners is they take more money out of their business than the current stage of the business is actually making. In essence, they bleed the cash dry for the business to pay themselves. Our solution is usually to figure out how to increase the revenue/profit of the business to cover this, but many times the solution could lie within getting your personal finances in better order.
In this episode we cover some things that commonly cause business owners to have to pay themselves more than they would like to, as well as some habits that can carry over from the personal finance side into the business and cause harm. At the end, we share some ideas and strategies that can help you get both your personal and business finances in order!
Need help with your finances both personally or in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
A lot of people understand the importance and role that relationships play in both their business and personal life, but few understand how to better connect and strengthen those relationships. In today’s episode we share 2 key things that will help you better understand those around you (and in your business!) and how to dive deeper in your relationship with them!
One of the best things that you can do for your business to avoid any slow seasons is be VERY proactive and plan ahead. This is the whole reason we just hosted our 1st Elite Business Retreat for our clients, to help them plan ahead for November through February! We wanted to share some of the biggest highlights and overview of the few main things you can start thinking about now, to avoid a slow Winter like many experienced 8 months ago.
Need help laying out a marketing plan for the next 6 months? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
Working with entrepreneurs at all stages of business, you start to notice patterns, trends, and common themes. While we were compiling a list of the top mistakes that we see new entrepreneurs make, we realized that a lot of veteran entrepreneurs still get caught up in these same mistakes!
Looking to make some changes in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
When is the last time that you took time to reflect on all of the things you’re thankful for? Practicing gratitude every morning for 5 to 10 minutes can make a huge impact on your mindset and the things your brain focuses (positive or negative) on throughout the day. In today’s episode, Chris breaks down what is gratitude, why it’s important, and how to get in a good routine of practicing it.
What is work/life balance? Shouldn’t it be more of a work/life integration? In the final episode of our Running a Business With Your Spouse series, we interview Chad and Corrie Leister of Inspired By U to break down the balance of running a business and being married.
Looking for guidance in how to communicate better and define your roles in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
There is something to be said about having great communication with your spouse in your marriage, but even more importantly in your business! In Part 3 of our Running a Business with Your Spouse series, we interview Ryan and Danie Turry of Headwaters Painting in Minneapolis Minnesota to share their perspective on working together in business and how to make sure that business never takes priority over your marriage!
Looking for guidance in how to communicate better and define your roles in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can help!
How do you operate when you have 2 visionaries and 2 integrators AND you have to go home to each other every night? In this week’s episode, Part 2 of our Running a Business With Your Spouse series, we interview Austin and Lacie Ilsley with AI Painting Plus in Columbia, MO to share some perspective on how they run their business and have a balance at home!
We don’t have any degrees in therapy, but we would be lying if we said we hadn’t saved a marriage or two. Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to see how we can keep you rowing in the same direction in your business!
Marriage can be difficult enough as it is. Adding a business on top of it can be an extra strain, so how do you navigate running a business together while maintaining a healthy marriage? Join us for this 4-part series that we kick off today with Matt and Maggie Kuyper of Harpeth Painting in Nashville, TN as they share their entrepreneurial journey, the struggles they endured along the way and how they orchestrate their business together on a daily basis!
We aren’t marriage counselors by any means, but if you need help in running your business and navigating the day to day operations, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
We talked on last week’s episode about how to determine what your strengths are and what fulfills you. On today’s episode, part 2 of the Being Fulfilled in Your Business Series, we discuss the action plan and how to implement putting yourself in the role(s) that fulfill you and use your God given strengths and abilities to propel your business to a new level!
Need help with figuring this out and implementing a plan? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Have you ever felt like you weren’t super fulfilled in the role you’re taking on in your business? In today’s episode we talk with Crystal Scott about figuring out what fulfills you, what your strengths are, and how to identify the role(s) you should talk on in your business.
Need help with figuring this out and implementing a plan? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Winning a game with a defined time period or score is a great feeling. But how do you “win” infinite games that never end such as business, life, finances, parenting, etc.? In today’s episode we provide some insight to the challenges that infinite games bring, and how you can put a few principles in place to turn infinite games into finite measurables to ensure you stay on track!
Need help with goal setting and staying accountable to a plan to make progress in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
There are a lot of great financial “one-liners” and principles that you can choose to implement into your personal and business life. In today’s episode we share the 5 primary one’s that we embody on a personal level and help our clients understand when it comes to their day to day finances.
Need help with getting your business’ finances in order? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
There are so many ways that you can generate leads for your business, so putting them together in a comprehensive marketing plan can be challenging. In today’s episode we share the full blown marketing plan that yields results for most painting contractors to help grow their business.
Need help with putting a marketing plan together for your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Have you ever worked in a job environment that had structure, systems, Standard Operating Procedures and periodic evaluations in place? More likely than not, it ran like a well oiled machine! The question is, how do you put some of these things into practice in your business? In today’s episode we talk with Ted Pierce to share some real life experiences that Ted and Chris have had between working at Red Robin and Student Painters and the benefits that brought to everyone involved in both companies.
For help in creating and implementing your systems and SOP’s schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
As a business owner, the best assets you have for marketing your business are your happy, satisfied customers that already know, like and trust you. In today’s episode we talk with Rachel Grimm, the Marketing Advisor for Elite Business Advisors to share some foundational practices you can put in place to strengthen the relationship with your spheres of influence to provide ongoing referrals and repeat business to your sales pipeline.
Interested in learning more about the relationship marketing package to help your business grow? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Have you ever been to Disney world? If so, you’ll understand why it’s called the most magical place on earth! What makes it so magical though? In today’s episode we interview Dr. Jessica Ray, owner of Chiro-Med to share how she’s implemented the Disney Experience philosophy into her practice to create a great culture for both her staff and her patients!
For help on identifying your customer experience and making changes to your organizations culture, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com to schedule a free business analysis meeting.
Today marks the 100th episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast!!! So, in honor of the previous 99 episodes we’ve released, we thought we’d highlight some useful information from our favorite show, Ted Lasso! If you’ve seen the show, some of these Top 10 lessons will send you down memory lane, and if you haven’t, you will still be able to take these principles and apply them into your business or organization.
One of the hottest topics in business right now is utilizing AI in your business. In today’s episode we have Jeff Pfitzer back on the show to talk about ways he’s seeing businesses use AI, new trends emerging on social media, and things that you can do to increase your brand in the digital space.
Connect with Jeff on social media to stay current as technology evolves and to see how he uses the tools that we discussed on today’s show: Instagram: @jeffpfitzer and @drunk.on.social
For more information on how to build your brand on social media, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
A common question we get from clients is “when should we hire a production manager?” Our belief is to maximize your production with crew leaders that help aid in the production to scale your business in a profitable way before taking on more overhead. In a perfect world, one of your crew leaders becomes a production manager when the time comes too!
In this episode, we share some insight on what a crew leader should be responsible for, how do you coach them along, and what should their compensation package look like?
For insight on how to build out this crew leader model for your painting business, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com.
We all have 24 hours in a day and your success in life depends on how you use those 24 hours. In today’s episode we cover a few common issues we see that clutter our clients calendars, and a few systems and philosophies you can put in place to have control of your schedule instead of your schedule controlling you!
For more insight and guidance on how to be proactive with your schedule and your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
In this 3 part series, Sam Salah joins us to break down: What is Leadership, Why is it important, and How do you grow in your leadership! In this final episode, we talk about how to become a better leader, what that will mean for your business and organization when you work on your leadership. We also cover some ideas on how you can effectively grow your leadership so you have some action items ready to implement!
In this 3 part series, Sam Salah joins us to break down: What is Leadership, Why is it important, and How do you grow in your leadership! In today’s episode we cover why leadership is important at every level in your business or organization, why the law of buy-in matters, and why leadership matters more than what you pay your employees.
In this 3 part series, Sam Salah joins us to break down: What is Leadership, Why is it important, and How do you grow in your leadership! Today’s episode starts the foundation for the series in which we define what leadership is, what areas in life you are a leader, and what are some key principles to follow in leadership.
For many entrepreneurs, slow and steady growth wins the race. And for others, fast-tracking growth to get some time and financial freedom back is key. There is no right or wrong answer, but figuring out the path to ensure your business serves your life is key! On today’s episode, Lauren Fink with Apex Painting in Hillsdale Michigan joins us to share how they have grown quickly in the past 22 months and some of the strategies and thinking that’s led them to where they are today.
For more information on how we help our clients, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
SOP’s seem to be one of the scariest things for business owners to put together. In reality, most painting contractors are just overthinking it. In today’s episode, we break down why SOP’s are so important for you to have in your business, what SOP’s you should have, where to get started with them, and how to implement them into the day-to-day operations of your business.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting to see how we can help with your SOP’s, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
The million-dollar question right now is: are we in a recession or heading towards one? The truth is no one actually knows, and often we don’t know until we’re already in the thick of it or coming out of it. In this episode we share the few things we look for on a day-to-day basis to determine if we should be worried about a potential pullback in the economy as well as 4 things that we feel will help you prepare your business if something happens, but also will help if things continue as normal!
For more insight or to schedule a free business analysis meeting, visit our website at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
There are a lot of things you can do to help your reputation as well as many things that can tarnish your reputation. Aside from the obvious ones of quality work, professionalism, communication, and following through on your word, we dive deep into the importance of staying neutral with politics, religion, social issues and current events and the role that social media plays in it. Our goal for this episode is to help you stay conscious of the things you say and do to ensure you stay a person that people want to refer business to!
In last week’s episode, Part 1, we covered the concept of limiting beliefs and the mental part of entrepreneurship. In this week’s follow-up episode we provide 5 strategies for getting your mindset right about yourself and your business to unlock your full potential!
The way you talk to yourself is the #1 determining factor of success in your business. It isn’t time availability, money, or ability. It’s the mentality you have when it comes to running a successful business. In this episode, we dive into what limiting beliefs are, how to identify them, and quickly reframe them in a healthy light.
Over the last 86 episodes we’ve been able to share 30+ different entrepreneur’s stories and journey in their business. We finally gave into the peer pressure today to do an interview to share our story on how Chris’ path led to him founding and growing Elite Business Advisors. Huge shoutout to Justin Ward for taking time to interview Chris and make it fun!
Here in part 2 of our series on Building a Culture in Your Business, we discuss everything you need to know about training and continuing education with your employees and the impact this can make on both your top and bottom line of your company.
For more information on Workhappy or to see how they can help you with your business, visit www.workhappyco.com!
To schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
There are many aspects that go into creating a culture in your business. In this 2-part series, we talk with Josh Douglas of Workhappy to discuss a few of the struggles that contractors have when it comes to the “HR” side of their business. Here in part 1, we talk about the hiring/interviewing/onboarding process. Catch us for part 2 next week to talk about training and continuing education for your new and current employees!
For more information on Workhappy or to see how they can help you with your business, visit www.workhappyco.com!
To schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
One of the most common issues painting businesses face is the handoff from a sold job to the production team. In today’s episode we interview Stuart Mackay with Pedigree Painting to highlight the process they use and how he empowers his Production Manager.
If you’re looking for help and guidance to systematize your sales to production handoff, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com.
It’s safe to say that most problems business owners face are a result of us getting in our own way. Whether that is a logistical bottleneck in a process, or the thinking that keeps us from reaching our true potential. In this episode, we chat with Haakon Hansen of Aleph Holdings to discuss some common issues that we see contractors face on a daily basis that prevent them from reaching their goals.
To connect more with Haakon about partnership with Aleph Holdings, visit www.alephholdings.com or email Haakon: haakon@aleph-mgmt.com.
To schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help your business reach it’s true potential.
Have you ever got to a spot in your business and realized that if you had more leads coming in, a lot of other problems would take care of themselves? Join us as we talk to Brandon Pierpont, Founder and Owner of Painter Marketing Pros to discuss what it means to build a long-term pipeline of leads for your business.
Want to find out more about Painter Marketing Pros? Visit them online at www.paintermarketingpros.com or email Brandon: Brandon@paintermarketingpros.com.
Need help in nailing down the relationship and organic marketing that we discussed in utilizing your previous satisfied customer database to grow your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Most entrepreneurs have tried doing everything themselves in their business at some point along their journey. We can argue that a good majority eventually realized they need some systems and processes to ensure everything gets done while keeping at least some of their mental sanity. In this episode, we break down the Top 4 areas in your business that we recommend having systems in place for to make life easier for you as your business grows!
Need some assistance or guidance in implementing these systems? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Wouldn’t it be nice if the time and energy you put into recruiting employees for your business always generated at least 1 new employee? In today’s episode, Luke Reynolds, founder of All-In Painting joins us to share the strategy they use in recruiting painters for their company to ensure that there are no wasted resources throughout the process and they always end up with at least 1 or 2 qualified candidates for the position!
Need help implementing this information into your business on a day-to-day basis? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
One term that we hear many people say is “I’m So Busy!” The real question should be, what are you busy doing? Are you busy because you are productively growing yourself and your business, or are you busy just for the sake of being busy? More than likely you don’t realize how unproductive your “busy-ness” really is and how it’s distracting from your business. In today’s episode, Emile Flowers joins us to break down a recent seminar we taught on how to stay productively busy and an exercise to determine the things that aren’t adding value to your life!
Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to ensure your busy is being productive for your business!
There’s a book by Michael Burt called Everybody Needs a Coach in Life. In today’s episode, we interview Brian Hepfer with HD Paint and Stain to share the benefits he’s seen in having business coaches and mentors in his life and the results it’s warranted for his business. Regardless of what profession you’re in, get a coach or mentor in your life! We can only achieve a fraction of our potential in life if we try to do everything ourselves!
Curious what we have to offer and how we can help you in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
One resource that we see many contractors underutilize is the relationship with their vendor/supplier of products. Believe it or not, they want to see you succeed just as much as you do! Many vendors such as Sherwin Williams have really taken more of a business focus instead of a sales focus, and the results speak for themselves. In this episode, we interview Roberto Martinez with Sherwin Williams and Joel Greiner with Paint The Earth to share how this relationship should be a win-win for both parties!
This time of year is the perfect time to start thinking through what 2023 should look like for your business. In this episode, we break down the 2 questions you have to answer first on what you want your business to look like next year and then how to filter those answers into a game plan with a timeline to set yourself up for success!
Interested in the 2 Planning Documents Chris mentions in this episode? Email him at Chris@elitebusinessadvising.com or visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com to request the resources when they’re available later this month!
Did you know you actually have control over what your tax filing result is next Spring? In today’s episode we discuss why Tax Planning is so important for you and your business and what are some common things you can do to legally reduce your taxable income if it looks like you will owe more than you expected.
If taxes are going to strain the cashflow in your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help get you back on track!
One hot topic at the forefront of employer’s minds right now is how they can provide better benefits to help recruit and retain top talent. In this episode we interview Amy Eckhardt of Legacy Planning LLC to discuss the options business owners have not only for themselves and their families but also to provide to employees as part of their compensation plan.
Fun Fact: business owners have many options to provide some level of benefits that can be customized to fit any budget!
For questions or to connect with Amy or her staff at Legacy Planning visit them online at www.legacyhealthplan.net or email them at info@onelegacyplan.com.
One of the things we love about working with painting contractors all over North America is getting to benchmark and identify the common mistakes they make in order to help others. In today’s episode we share the top 5 mistakes that we see business owners make which prohibits their business from reaching it’s true potential!
Guilty of making 1 or more of these mistakes and ready to break the cycle? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help!
We all know that reviews are an important piece of building credibility for future customers, but few business owners have processes in place to ensure they are receiving those reviews. In this episode, we interview Oscar Wimshurst, Partnership Manager at NiceJob to discuss the importance of collecting reviews for your business but also how that can lead to organic growth in your company!
Looking for more information about the NiceJob platform? Visit https://nicejob.grsm.io/elitebusinessadvisors for more information or to schedule a demo!
The only thing worse than being an accountant and staring at spreadsheets all day is watching paint dry. Thankfully Michelle Marler, owner of The Works, has found her calling working alongside her husband Larry in their business. Michelle shares not only her journey from corporate America into entrepreneurship but also a lot of lessons she’s learned and things she had to un-learn along the way!
Taking an idea and turning it into a successful business isn’t for the faint of heart. Especially when that idea involves manufacturing a product and selling it through an e-commerce platform. In this episode, we interview Mason McNeill, co-owner of Be Free Ride Bikes to share their story on how they turned their cycling apparel company from an idea into a successful business.
Looking to connect with Be Free Ride Bikes? Visit them online at www.bfrbcycling.com, Instagram @befreeridebikes, or email them: befreeridebikes@yahoo.com.
Have you ever felt like you have certain gifts and talents but aren’t sure how to turn it into a business? In today’s episode, we interview Laura Certa with The Spruced Home to discuss how she monetized, marketed and structured her home organizing and interior design business when starting it in 2019!
Looking for some help with home organization or design? Connect with Laura at www.thesprucedhome.com or on social media: @thesprucedhome
When is the right time to hire a production manager for your home service business? How can you structure their compensation and responsibilities if you can’t afford a full-time salary? In this episode we interview Eric Bausell, Production Manager for Paint The Earth to discuss his roles and responsibilities day in and day out and how empowering and utilizing a production manager can set you up for long-term success in your home service business.
Need help on determining if now is the right time to hire a production manager or estimator in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
What is your definition of success? Many people view success as the size of the company, number of employees, or cool office they have. But really success should be defined through the way your business serves your life. In this episode, Christian Vale, owner of The Paint Professor, shares a bit about his mentality in how he thinks about his business and the way PCA played a role in that shift.
Interested in more information on becoming a PCA member? Visit www.pcapainted.org!
Have you heard about the Paint It Forward initiative the PCA is launching for October this year? In this episode we interview PCA Creative Director, Chad Schirmer to discuss the details of the event, tips to make it a success, and how giving back to your community can also help your branding and positioning in your local market!
For more information or to sign up to participate, visit the PCA Paint It Forward website!
Got questions on how to pull off a Paint It Forward event in your area? Reach out to us to see how we can help make it a success for you and your community! www.elitebusinessadvising.com
How do you know when to niche down and focus on your core business function? We answer this question in today’s episode with Inspired By U founder, Corrie Leister. Corrie shares details on why they focus only on kitchen cabinet painting and the systematic business model they’ve developed to execute their game plan!
Need help determining what part of your business is your most profitable, systematic area? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Everyone knows a picture is worth a thousand words, but how much is a video worth in your business? In this episode, Levi Kirby, co-founder of Splycehouse, joins us to share how and why you should use videos in your business to maximize your credibility, professionalism and perceived value!
Do you need a professional video done for your company? Reach out to Levi at: Levi@splycehouse.com!
Have you ever thought about starting a side hustle with the intention that it could eventually replace your job? In today’s episode, Dan Cheseldine joins us to share his entrepreneurial journey of starting Metro East Soft Wash as a side business while having a full time job and raising 3 girls to it replacing his full-time income!
Looking to start or scale up a side hustle? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help!
There are over 6,500 pages in the IRS Tax Code, but did you know that 95% of those pages are outlining legitimate business deductions to reduce your taxable income? In today’s episode we chat with our bookkeeping and payroll specialist, Crystal Scott, to highlight some key deductions that can reduce your taxable income this year
Are you looking for a new bookkeeper or for someone to handle your payroll? Or maybe you need help organizing your financials and strategizing for taxes? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
One common occurrence we see with many of our clients is taking on projects that aren’t in their wheelhouse. This often leads to burn out, frustration, lack of profitability, and worst of all, clustering their schedule. In today’s episode we break down why people take on the wrong projects, how to overcome it, and what you need to do to ensure you’re taking on projects that suit your business and skillset.
Need help breaking down the numbers and understanding your business better? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help!
We all know that systems are a necessity to any business, but have you ever wondered what the 3 most important systems are that your business needs? Jason Paris, Owner of Paris Painting and Aleph Holdings joins us on this episode to share how he has systematized multiple businesses to over $10 Million so that he isn’t the magic in the business!
Need help implementing these systems and scaling your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Many times, business owners make decisions based on their feelings and emotions instead of the data they should be utilizing. This is also why there is often a gap between where a business owner is and where they want to be. In today’s episode, Nick Slavik of Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration joins us to share the 3 areas of your business that you should be tracking data and using it daily for your company. Bonus Content: Nick also shares some insight on how he went from 0 to 22 employees in 20 months and has nearly doubled that over the last 2 years!
Need help with the numbers and data in your company? That’s what we specialize in! We’re self-admitted numbers nerds… Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help!
Being a business owner is a completely different dynamic to life than having a job with a structure, but have you ever wondered what it’s like from your spouse’s perspective? Listen in to hear what Christina Moore, wife of Elite Business Advisor’s Founder Chris Moore, has to share about the Pros and Cons of being married to an entrepreneur and a few key things that can help strengthen your marriage!
We can’t take credit that we save marriages, but we can confidently say we’ve helped multiple business owners get their business situated so it isn’t a strain on their marriage anymore! Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help.
Most people know and understand what their priorities are in life, but if you look at their calendar and their bank account it’s obvious, they aren’t living them out. In today’s episode, Mark Warren joins us to talk about the Big Rocks of Life and the 6 F’s to focus on to ensure you live out your life’s priorities.
Are you struggling to find time or increase your profitability so that you can afford to focus on your priorities in life? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help!
No one likes to talk about worst case scenarios in business. No one also likes to eat salads instead of burgers, but we do it because we know we need to! In today’s episode Mike Babcock joins us to talk about commercial insurance, making sure you’re protected if something should happen, and a few of the most common mistakes contractors make when it comes to their insurance.
Have questions about your insurance? You can connect with Mike via email at michael.babcock@babcockfinancialgroup.com.
There are 2 key things that can help propel your business to the top of your industry: treating it like a business owner and benchmarking and learning from other business owners in your field. In today’s episode, Jason Paris and Nick Slavik join us to share how these 2 things have propelled them to the top of the painting industry in Minnesota.
Working on professionalizing your business but aren’t sure where to start? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Would it be nice to have an entire training system laid out in front of you for your new employee’s? Good news, it’s coming! Luke Reynolds with All In Painting out of Indianapolis joins us on this episode to share about the state accredited painting apprenticeship program they’re launching this year in Indiana with plans to expand nationwide by the end of the year.
Struggling with the employee portion of your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com
Do you know what the #1 argument is most couples have every day? In today’s episode Cayle Alldredge joins us to share how she helps solve the “what’s for dinner” conversation most busy families struggle with and her entrepreneurial journey to helping thousands of families all over the country!
Connect with Cayle on Instagram: @caylealldredge or via email: info@caylealldredge.com.
· One common mistake business owner’s make is they don’t charge enough for the experience and value they provide to their clients. In today’s episode Sam Salah is back with us to discuss a few factors you should be taking into your pricing model!
Trying to figure out what your ideal price point should be? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
In today’s episode we chat with Steve Thomas about his concept “Going From Stuck to On” to help you identify when you are stuck in life or your business, how to move on from it and how to avoid getting stuck!
Do you feel like you’re stuck in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Do you ever feel like your business is profitable, but you don’t know where the money is going? In this episode we recap the talk we gave at the PCA Expo about job costing, cashflow, and determining your monthly breakeven revenue goal!
For access to any of the spreadsheets mentioned in this episode, email Chris at Chris@elitebusinessadvising.com.
Have you ever done something that you enjoy as a hobby and gathered feedback that you should take it and run with it? In today’s episode, Nathan Parchman, Co-Owner of Nitro Family Foods, shares the entrepreneurial journey that he and his wife Nicole have been on over the last decade turning their homemade salsa into a thriving business in downtown O’fallon!
Is your mouth watering for some salsa? Visit www.nitrosalsa.com to place an order!
Are you wondering if your hobby/passion project could become a viable business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Do you ever feel like running 1 business is tough and you couldn’t imagine having to run 2 businesses? You aren’t alone! In this episode, Joel and Shannon Conner join us to talk about how they manage running 4 businesses between the 2 of them and the strategy they used along the journey to know when it was time for the next adventure.
If your business is stressing you out because of a lack of organization and systems, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
In today’s episode, Chris Barth with Bradford National Bank joins us to discuss how a commercial loan officer can be an asset to you and your business, as well as how to prepare if you expect you may be in need of a loan in the coming years!
Have questions or want to chat with Chris about how he can help your business? Email him at: ChrisBarth@bradfordbank.com or call him at (618) 664-2206.
Do you need help getting your financials organized (or analyzed) so that you can talk to your bank about a lending opportunity? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
What is your mindset when it comes to your competition? Do you have a mindset of abundance by seeing an opportunity to benchmark and collaborate together or as a threat to your business? In today’s episode we interview Shane Fast with Renew Painting of the Carolina’s and Brian Hepfer with HD Painting and Stain to discuss what collaboration is all about!
Want to collaborate and learn from other business owners? Contact us for more information about our Mastermind Groups! We have groups specifically for Painting Contractors and others for various business owners. Schedule a call to learn more at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Have you ever wondered if writing a book could be a benefit to your business? The answer is YES! Chandler Bolt, Founder of Self-Publishing School, joins us to share how he has utilized books to generate leads, revenue, and referrals for his businesses over the years.
For a FREE COPY (First 50 People) of Chandler’s newest book Published:The Proven Path From Blank Page to 10,000 Copies Sold visit: www.publishedbook.com/Chris
For help implementing your book/guide into your business and marketing strategy, visit: www.elitebusinessadvising.com
Does your business provide the financial and time options to achieve the goals and dreams you know you’re capable of? In today’s episode, Colin Ahlvers joins us to share some insight on how he uses Squared Up Golf to help him pursue his goal of playing on the PGA Tour.
For more information on Squared Up Golf, visit: www.squaredupgolf.com
If you’re looking for insight on how to help run your business so that it serves you instead of running you, visit: www.elitebusinessadvising.com
Have you ever told someone what you do, and your description was so far off they tried to clarify and were nowhere near what you actually do? In this episode, Chris interviews Andrew Gibson, author of What’s Your URP? and breaks down how to clarify your messaging for the classic question: “what do you do?” to generate more interest and referrals for your business!
To connect with Andrew, visit: www.andrew-gibson.com.
To purchase What’s Your URP? visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1910406937/?tag=n
For additional marketing strategy or implementation help, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com
The term “business plan” is often a negative word to many business owners, but they serve a very useful purpose!! In today’s episode, Jo Ann Dimaggio May, Director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center For the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville joins us to share how they help business owners create and utilize their business plans in the day to day operations of business.
To contact with Jo Ann with questions, email her at: gdimagg@siue.edu or visit www.siue.edu/sbdc for an upcoming calendar of events and competitions!
If you are an existing business owner who wants to update your business plan, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
One of the most important (and often overlooked) pieces of business is having Standard Operating Procedures and a training system to follow for your employee’s. This is one of many ways in which a business owner can separate him or herself from the business to run systematically. In today’s episode, Chris Gwinn with Great Lakes Advisory shares how they help business owners create and implement training systems and SOP’s for their business.
To take advantage of Chris’ offer for a free 3-hour consultation about your SOP’s (first 10 people) visit: https://meetings.hubspot.com/c-gwinn/elite-business-advisors-podcast
For questions or more information, email him at: c.gwinn@greatlakesadvisory.com
For more information about Elite Business Advisors or it’s Academy for Contractors, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Reading (or listening to) books can be one of the simplest ways to develop yourself and your skills over your competitors. Gaining insight from a variety of people and learning something everyday to apply in your life will compound quickly over time! In this episode we share our top 5 book recommendations for small business owners along with a quick overview of the book.
Want to further your growth and learn from others business owners? Contact us for more information about our Mastermind Groups! We have groups specifically for Painting Contractors and also for all kinds of business owners. Schedule a call to learn more at www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
Often, business owners are solely focused on the growth of their business which can lead to stress and burnout. In today’s episode, Chris Habermehl of CRH Electric explains how he uses his business to serve his life and the guardrails he has in place to avoid being overwhelmed and distracted from his 3 main priorities in life.
In need of some electrical help in the Metro-East area? Contact Chris at (618) 604-7143
Is your business running you around like crazy? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com so we can help you put a plan together to focus back on why you started your business in the first place!
Did you know that if you have employee’s, you are a coach to them? Whether it’s coaching them through being a better employee, leading them to fulfill their potential, or helping develop them as people in life, you’re still a coach! In today’s episode Payton Blaylock, founder of the Blaylock Group by EXP Realty joins us to share some principles and perspectives of how to more effectively coach and mentor others.
Searching for a real estate agent in the Madison County area? Contact Payton at: payton@blaylockteam.com
Are you looking for a coach to help guide you through your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help you!
Walking a fine line between being a good servant (or going above and beyond) and running a profitable business can be a tough balance. In today’s episode, Jeff Roth, Senior Pastor of Skyline Church helps us break down what it means to be a servant leader, why it’s important in your business, and how companies like Chick-Fil-A appear to have mastered this concept.
To connect with Jeff on social: Facebook and Instagram handle - @jeffaroth or email him at jeff@skyline.church.
If you are a painting contractor looking to spend time with like-minded individuals on a monthly basis to elevate your business, schedule a free 15-minute phone call to discuss our Mastermind Groups for Painting Contractors at www.elitebusinessadvising.com.
Do you find it hard to balance running a business and being a good and present parent? You aren’t alone! In this episode, Rachel Grimm from Homes by Janell joins us to share some tips and tricks she’s learned along her journey of being a working Mom along with some philosophies that often help communicate our why to our children.
Looking for a realtor in the St. Clair County area? Email Rachel at: rachel@homesbyjanell.com to see how she can help!
If you want to work on your business to provide more time to spend with your family, schedule a free business analysis meeting at: www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
When starting a new business or evaluating if you’re in the right spot, it’s important to think through the 4 P’s of Entrepreneurship:
- Passion – What are you passionate and excited about?
- Profit – How can you monetize your business to support your desired income? Is there enough demand for it?
- Problem – What problem do you solve for people?
- Purpose – What do you feel that your God given talents are that you can utilize?
In this episode, Twyla Hopper of Twyla Hopper Fitness joins us to discuss her journey in the fitness industry and how she’s found herself at the intersection of all 4 areas.
If you’re interested in a free fitness consultation or learning more about how Twyla helps her clients, or just to connect with Twyla on social media, follow and message her on these platforms:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/twyla.hopper or www.facebook.com/TwylaHopperFitness
- Instagram: @twylahopper
To schedule a free business analysis meeting to discuss your business (new or existing) and figure out how to properly implement the 4 P’s of Entrepreneurship visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com.
Many business owners market their business only when they need new clients and feel the pressure. What if you could develop a simple to execute marketing plan that would almost guarantee a consistent flow of leads? In this episode, Chris provides some insight on different marketing channels, what to consider when building a marketing plan, and how to go about implementing it into your daily habits.
For help with your marketing plan or to ask questions about it, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com.
As business owners we often don’t realize the strain we put on our employee’s and the actions we task them with. In this episode, Josh Douglas with WorkHappy helps us break down 3 main reasons why employee’s get burned out, how we can prevent it, and what way’s we can help them further succeed and feel fulfilled in their roles at your company.
For questions on the topic or to dive deeper into shifting the culture and atmosphere of your working environment, schedule a free meeting with Josh at www.workhappyco.com.
For more information regarding the Mastermind Groups for Painting Contractors that Chris mentioned in this episode, email Chris at Chris@elitebusinessadvising.com to let him know you’re interested in getting more information and see if it’s the right fit for you!
Finding ways to stand out in your industry may be extremely easy or rather hard. In this episode, Emile Flowers helps provide some creative ideas that you can use in your business to stand out, differentiate yourself, and give back to your clients. If you’re looking to build better, stronger, more fruitful relationships with your referral partners and/or clients, this episode is for you!
To reach Emile with questions or for further conversations, email her at eflowers@usa-mortgage.com.
For more strategic marketing help or implementation assistance, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com.
One thing that gets overlooked every year is intentionally planning out a vision and action steps for your company for the year. While having an annual revenue goal is great, seeing if it’s feasible and checks the boxes for you financially is most important. In this episode, Chris Moore, Founder of Elite Business Advisors walks through how they plan out a new year with their clients and some tips for a perfect reset in the new year.
To get access to the spreadsheet Chris references in the episode, email him at Chris@elitebusinessadvising.com so he can share it with you.
If you’d like to dive deeper to plan out your 2022 or have questions about the process, schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com
Many business owners feel as if they are flying by the seat of their pants running their business. Often it is because their to-do list is in their head and there is no organization and flow to accomplishing tasks. In this episode, Crystal Scott and Chris Moore share some productivity insights on not just how to be efficient with your to-do list, but also ensure the important tasks are getting done!
Need help with accountability or getting organized as we head into the new year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to put a plan together!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
The term commercial banker and commercial lender can be a confusing one for many business owners. In this episode we interview Justin Ward, VP of Commercial Lending for First National Bank of Waterloo to explain how exactly they help small business owners in their finances and day to day lives.
For questions or inquiries on commercial lending, email Justin at Jward@fnbwaterloo.bank.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
When is the last time you sat down to evaluate your business from your customers perspective? This should include not just the experience and feeling you give off to your customers but also the A-to-Z journey of what it’s like to do business with you. Identifying the weaknesses in your process is what will help you evolve as a business owner!
For help mapping out your customer journey and experience or to schedule a free business analysis meeting, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com.
If you have questions for Alex or want to talk more about missed opportunity consulting, visit www.neverindustries.com.
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
In this episode, Maxx Elbe shares some perspective on how college prepared him for the business world as well as what he’s learned in his first year of business. This is a great reminder to make sure you’re focused on the basics when it comes to strengthening your relationships and upping your networking game! If you’re a college student or recent graduate, this is a perfect episode for you!
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Believe it or not, your personal finances have a huge impact on your business finances. Whether it’s your habits that carry over, or the need to take cash out of your business to cover costs, it’s the #1 influence in your business finances. In this episode, Crystal Scott helps us provide some insight for personal & business finances as well as a quick bit on long-term savings.
Have questions about your finances or need help? Schedule a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvising.com to see how we can help!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Just about everyone uses social media in one way or another, but the intentionality to grow your brand/business is usually lacking. In this episode, Patrick Varnum with Brightside Insurance Agency shares how he’s used social media over the last 4 years to build his business while being genuine and authentic!
To connect with Patrick, visit www.brightsideins.com or email him at patrick.varnum@brightsideins.com.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
One thing that can often be overlooked in the workplace is the mental health of your employees. In this episode, Joel Greiner, Owner of Paint The Earth and licensed therapist of 15 years, helps us understand some simple to implement concepts on how to increase the well-being of our employees and the impact that has on our business.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Have you ever wondered how the process works of buying and selling a business, or how to value it? In this episode, Colin Clark with Weinheimer Opel Law Firm helps provide some perspective on Mergers and Acquisitions as why having an exit strategy in place for your business is important whether you’re 30 or 70 years old.
Got questions or need help in your business? Colin can be reached at colin@weinheimerlaw.com.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Have you ever thought about a way to generate leads for your business and position yourself as an expert on a topic? In this episode we break down what a lead generator & sales funnel is, why it’s beneficial, and how to go about creating one! The key is building trust with your target market and adding value to them.
Looking for help with your marketing strategy or executing what we discuss in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvising.com.
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Partnerships can be messy, right? Not always! This may be the case more times than not, but when you find the right partnership, it can be very rewarding and beneficial. In today’s episode we interview Brian Hepfer and Shannon Duvall, co-owners of HD Paint & Stain to discuss their partnership, their merger back in 2018, and what they’ve learned along the journey.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Many businesses face situations in which they have to pivot strategies in a segment of their business. Whether it’s from a global pandemic, changes in technology, or societal demand for the product/service, you must stay on the forefront and adapt to change. In today’s episode we interview Payton Blaylock, owner of The Blaylock Group, to discuss how they pivoted in a variety of areas during 2020 and have used technology in their business to captivate market share in a competitive environment.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Have you ever wondered how to keep in touch with your previous clients and referral partners without being pushy? In this episode, Janell Schmittling, owner of Homes by Janell shares how they use Value Add marketing campaigns to build relationships and grow their business.
Need help with buying or selling a home? Visit www.homesbyjanell.com to see how Janell or someone on her team can assist you!
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
The number 1 person holding you back from the growth and success of your business is… yourself! Many entrepreneurs try to have their hands in every area of their business instead of empowering the people that work for them. In this episode, Sam Salah discusses how he has built 2 successful businesses by taking a hands off approach along with other common mistakes he has made on his entrepreneurial journey.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Have you ever wondered why certain things motivate you or your employee’s, but others are the opposite? In this episode, Scott Milford breaks down the difference between Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation as we discuss leadership and business!
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Accepting Credit & Debit Cards is almost a necessity for any business here in 2021. In this episode, Lisa York with Beacon Payments Midwest offers up what you should know about credit card processing, the options available to business owners, and how the process works.
If you have questions about Credit Card Processing or would like to discuss working with Beacon Payments Midwest, email Lisa at: lyork@beaconpayments.com.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
If you’ve ever felt like your marketing message is plain, just like everyone else’s, or isn’t seeing the results you desire, this episode is for you! DJ Ficken with FM Exteriors shares how he has used the Storybrand framework by Donald Miller in his roofing business and why the concept can be so powerful.
Feel free to visit fmexteriorsstl.com for more information on what services FM Exteriors offers in the St. Louis area.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Have you ever wondered why some people are the way they are? Did you know there are 4 different personality types? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger, a certified DISC coach with Level Up Coach LLC breaks down what the 4 personality temperaments are, and how to use this in your business and day to day life to help foster better connections!
If you are interested in more information on DISC or the other services Jennie has to offer, visit www.levelupcoachllc.com.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Have you ever wanted to provide benefits to your employees, but you don’t have it in your budget to provide them? Good news, there are low-cost options for you! Alex Alvarado with Benefit Solutions Group explains the voluntary employee benefit options they have for small business owners.
For questions or to schedule a meeting with Alex, email him at: AlexAlvarado.bsg@gmail.com.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
One of the most important aspects to running a business is keeping your financial records organized and up to date. While this can be an easy task to take care of yourself, knowledge is power, and accounting knowledge is a whole different ball game. In this episode, Crystal Scott with Diamond Accounting Solutions shares the common mistakes business owners make in the bookkeeping and payroll area of their business.
Exciting announcement!! Starting September 1st, Elite Business Advisors will be partnering with Crystal and Diamond Accounting Solutions to offer in-house bookkeeping & payroll services to our clients!
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Just because you’re an entrepreneur and start up a business doesn’t mean you’re stuck with just that business the rest of your life. In this episode, Ryan Sautman with Keller Williams shares his entrepreneurial journey and how following his true passion led him to sell his insurance business to focus full time on building his real estate empire.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
One of the most fundamental aspects of starting any business is acquiring the proper insurance and protecting yourself as the business owner. In this episode, Deric Blaha with Country Financial explains the common types of business insurance, how the premium & audit process works, and common misconceptions when it comes to your policy!
For questions regarding insurance or to set up a meeting with Deric, send him an email at deric.blaha@countryfinancial.com.
For more information or to schedule a free business analysis meeting with us, visit www.elitebusinessadvising.com!
If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Two things in life are certain, death and taxes. In this episode, Mike Hilmes with Kingdom Financial shares some key strategies for how you can use the IRS tax code to your advantage as well as other tips on how to improve the financial health of your business.
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Often, business owners use special financing to help accelerate the growth of their business. Do you know what your bank would use to determine your repayment worthiness? Or how far ahead to plan for these purchases? In this episode, Matt Warren with Carrolton Bank breaks down what you need to know and prepare for if a purchase is on the horizon for your business
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Have you ever wondered what the best way to utilize social media to gain more clients was? In this episode, Jeff Pfitzer with Pfitzer Media shares his theory and strategies to ensure you win the social media game in business. Spoiler Alert: It’s not through using business pages!!
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Choosing a business entity can be confusing if you don’t know the pros and cons of liability coverage and tax consequences. In this episode, Phil Speicher of Mathis, Marifian, and Richter breaks down entity selection for us, along with other pitfalls to avoid when you have employees!
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Caleb Davis has been a serial entrepreneur since age 18 and views everything through the lens of a business owner. In this episode he shares his thinking and reasoning behind his mentality of business as well as a few tips to help shift your mindset to that of an entrepreneur. Being a real estate agent himself, Caleb recently created a system to coach other agents to view real estate as the business it is!
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If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Do you hear the terms SEO and Digital Marketing and pretend like you know what they mean? Dan Cheseldine with Vivial Marketing explains what SEO & Digital Marketing actually is and what simple things small business owners can do to be more proficient in each area.
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If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Check out academy.elitebusinessadvising.com for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
If you’ve ever tried getting a mortgage as a self-employed small business owner, you know that the process is entirely different than that of an employee! In this episode, Emile Flowers with USA Mortgage will answer a lot of common questions on how they handle mortgages for small business owners as well as how to prepare years ahead for future purchases!
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Mark Warren has built his home inspection business solely through referrals, networking and repeat business. In this episode he shares his philosophy on why he chose this organic growth method while providing some actionable tips you can apply in your business and life immediately!
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If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Click Here for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!
Have you ever wondered what it takes to recruit, train, and retain the right employees? In today’s episode, Josh Douglas with Workhappy will go through some key points on how to grow your company with the right people and keep them for the long haul. Josh provides a unique perspective after working with Sherwin Williams for 12+ years and tailors many of his examples to the painting industry.
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If you are a contractor/home service business and are looking for a simple, systematic approach to grow your business to $500,000 and beyond, our Elite Business Academy For Contractors might be a good fit. Click Here for more information on the Academy or schedule a free business analysis meeting with us above to get more information and see if it's right for you!