PaintED Podcast
PaintED Podcast is produced by the Painting Contractors Association (PCA), a national trade association founded in 1884. The show interviews industry experts about building stronger painting contracting businesses, covering topics like ethics, education, and excellence. PCA is supported by manufacturers and suppliers in the painting industry, and this podcast aims to help professional painting contractors improve their operations.
Episodes
How To Get Your Painting Business Found In AI Search - Phil Risher
While contractors and construction business owners are busy scrambling to get our websites ready for AI search, Phil Risher is asking a much bigger question: Will your website even matter in 3 years?
Phil is a digital marketing specialist who works exclusively with contractors.
He's been watching in real time as AI search puts an end to everything we thought we knew about modern marketing.
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The 4 Core Functions of a Painting Business (and Why We Keep Forgetting Them)
In a world full of AI tools, custom software, dashboards, and endless business education, it's easy for a painting contractor to lose sight of what a painting business actually does. Strip it all away and there are only four core functions that keep a painting company running.
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, goes off on a
How AI Is Changing Painting Businesses And What To Do About It - DJ Carroll
When ChatGPT released in 2022, we all knew the start of a new era in tech was coming.
But we couldn't possibly comprehend just how much our industry was about to change.
Although robotics are a few years away from replacing field labor, pretty much every other area of a contracting business has been totally disrupted.
DJ Carroll, a former contractor known for scaling home service companies throug
What It Takes To Build A $7M Business - Riley Rivers
At just 30 years old, Riley Rivers owns a $7M dollar landscaping business, pulling in $120K in profit every month.
Multiple divisions.
Massive contracts.
Complex operations.
And he does it all in less than 40 hours a week.
Riley shares how he built his company, including the key decisions he made as he scaled.
If you're ready to step out of the day-to-day and become a real CEO, Riley's story is a
Why Your Painting Business Is Profitable But Still Running Out of Cash - Bob Gauvreau
Ever run out of money despite making millions of dollars?
This is the situation Bob Gauvreau has seen hundreds of contractors fall into.
Revenue is up, profit may even be up.
But they run out of cash unexpectedly and when they get hit with an unexpected bill or expense…
…they crumple.
Bob walks us through a foolproof system for managing your cash flow so financial stress becomes a thing of the pas
Building Out the Org Chart, One Seat at a Time (with Michal Cheney, No Drip Painting)
As a painting business grows, someone has to step into the seats that don't exist yet: sales manager, production manager, project manager, estimator. More often than not, that someone is the owner. The question is how you step in, build the role out, and hand it off without the whole thing falling apart when you walk away.
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, fo
3 Numbers Every Painting Contractor Should Check Every Week
It's the 24th of the month and you're just now realizing production is going to miss target. Sound familiar? As a painting business grows and the owner steps out of "do it" mode and into leading, managing, and coaching, one question comes up again and again: what should I actually be looking at every week?
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Bu
Why Convenience Wins the Bid — The Comfort Economy for Painting Contractors
Same-day Amazon shipping. Grocery delivery. Talk-to-text. An air fryer that cooks dinner in 12 minutes. What do they all have in common? Consumers will pay — often irrationally — for comfort and convenience.
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore — founder of Elite Business Advisors and owner of a residential painting company — breaks down why understanding this sh
The Buyback Principle: How to Stop Being Your Painting Business's Hardest Worker
Most painting contractors don't start a painting business for 90-hour weeks — they start it for time and money freedom. So why do so many end up doing estimates at 9 PM, taking customer calls on weekends, and covering jobs when a painter doesn't show?
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore — founder of Elite Business Advisors and owner of a residential painting com
The Story You Tell Yourself: How Your Thoughts Are Sabotaging (or Building) Your Painting Business
What's the story you're telling yourself about your painting business — and is it true?
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down the #1 factor that determines whether a painting contractor succeeds: mindset. Not capital, not crew size, not experience — the internal stories painting company owners tell themselves every
Are You the Reason Your Painting Business Isn’t Growing? - Dr. J.J. Peterson
Most contractors become leaders by accident.
You start a business because you're great at your trade. Then suddenly you're managing crews, handling conflict, giving feedback, and trying to keep good people from walking out the door.
And if you're like most owners, nobody ever taught you how to do any of it.
That's why this week's Contractor Evolution episode with leadership expert and former He
The Jobsite Check-In Checklist: What You (or Your PM) Should Actually Be Evaluating
You send your project manager — or go yourself — to check in on a jobsite. You get a great report back. Everything looks fine. Then a week later, it's not fine at all. Sound familiar? In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down the real reason jobsite check-ins fail: a lack of intentionality about what's actually being che
What Every Painting Contractor Should Know About AI - Rob Cupello
AI is exposing everything that's broken in your contracting business…
…before it fixes anything.
Everyone's racing to adopt AI right now. But here's what nobody's saying: if your workflows are messy, AI doesn't clean them up. It accelerates the chaos. This episode is your filter; a practical, no-hype walkthrough of where AI for contractors actually fits, where it makes things worse, and how to kn
Job Closeout SOPs: The #1 Stumbling Block for Painting Contractors (And How to Fix It)
There's one fundamental thing that trips up 95% of painting contractors — the Job Closeout SOP. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down exactly what a Job Closeout SOP should look like for your painting company, and why the process actually starts on day one of the project — not the last day.
This is part 2 of a two-p
The Revenue Leaks Hiding in Your Sales Process - Ryan Fenn
Most contractors assume the sale is dead after two ignored messages. The data says otherwise, and the money you're leaving on the table is staggering.
Ryan Fenn, founder of CHIIRP, has analyzed massive volumes of real customer conversations to find out what actually gets replies, what kills deals, and what the best follow-up systems do differently. In this episode, we break it all down into the t
Job Start SOPs: The Missing Process Costing Painting Contractors Trust, Time, and Money
Struggling to get projects off to a smooth, professional start? You're not alone. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down exactly what a Job Start SOP should look like for your painting company — and why most contractors are losing money, trust, and crew efficiency without one.
This is part one of a two-part series on
How to Structure SOPs Your Painting Team Will Actually Follow - Moustafa Moursy
Your crew isn't lazy. Your processes are broken. In this episode of Contractor Evolution, process strategist Moustafa Moursy breaks down why most business systems collect dust, and introduces the OPTIMIZE Framework: a step-by-step method for building SOPs that your team actually uses, so you can stop running every decision through yourself.
If you've ever written a process doc that nobody followe
Retreat Reflection – The Ripple Effect
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 aro
The Micromanagement Trap That Keeps Contractors Stuck - Matt Risinger
If you're the only person on every jobsite who can catch a mistake, you don't have a team; you have a daycare. In this episode, Matt Risinger (from The Build Show) maps the exact path from babysitter to system-builder, so your business runs without you hovering over every decision.
Most contractors don't even realize they're micromanaging. They just know they're exhausted, their PMs won't make a
The HR Systems You Need for Your Painting Company
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:
The 90-Day Cash Flow System Every Painting Contractor Needs - Danny Kerr
You're winning jobs, billing strong — and still sweating payroll every two weeks. Cash timing slips. Payroll doesn't. Here's how to fix it.
In this episode, Danny Kerr breaks down the exact cash flow management system BTA has used with 1,900+ contractors to stop the financial panic and start projecting 90 days ahead, so you can make growth decisions with intention, not desperation.
Building Your Relationship Operating System
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 busines
The Mindset That Helped Him Build a $6.5M Business - Jason Alcott
We’re actively working with ~600 contractors, and a LOT of them are struggling — and it's not the economy. Breakthrough Academy coach Jason Alcott reveals the hidden mindset trap keeping contractors stuck, and the one framework that changes everything.
Most contractors are measuring their success the wrong way. They're locked in "the gap,” constantly chasing an ideal that keeps moving, instead of
Dream First, Plan Second
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 preve
Three Areas of Opportunity For Painting Contractors
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 import
He Had 90 Hours A Week. Then Something Had To Change - Chris Bailey
Have you ever pulled a 60-hour work week and felt like you got nothing done? Productivity researcher Chris Bailey ran a radical experiment—working 90 hours one week, 20 the next—just to see what would happen to his output. The results challenge everything contractors believe about grinding longer to get ahead.
In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Chris Bailey (author of Intentional) breaks do
The Strategic Cycle of a Lead
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
Negotiating Contracts With AI Can Cost You Millions - Megan Shapiro
If you’ve thought about using AI to make the process of drafting, reading, and negotiating contracts easier, you’re not alone.
But according to today’s guest, relying on AI for your contracts could be a costly mistake. Because the reality is: AI is only as good as the knowledge of the user.
In this week’s episode of Contractor Evolution, we sit down with construction lawyer Megan Shapiro to brea
Systematic Scheduling
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:
Hiring an Admin: The Business Move Most Painting Contractors Wait Too Long to Make
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 administrat
How To Land $100K+ Projects Without Bidding Against Competitors - John Malanchuk
If you’re relying on leads coming in… you’re already behind.
In this episode, Breakthrough Academy Member John Malanchuk breaks down a proven approach to business development for contractors; one that goes beyond marketing and sales, and focuses on building real relationships that generate consistent, high-value work.
AI for Contractors: Eliminate Admin Bloat & Scale Faster - Mark Wong
What’s slowing down your contracting or construction business isn’t always obvious.
In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Danny Kerr sits down with Mark Wong to break down the hidden inefficiencies that quietly drain profit, capacity, and momentum inside a growing company. From admin bloat and paperwork to wasted field time and poor workflows, this conversation dives into how smarter systems c
The Financial Playbook for Scaling Your Business - Ellen Rohr
What if the fastest way to build an accountable team was to show them the numbers you've been hiding? Ellen Rohr (Zoom Drain, Business Uncomplicated) has helped hundreds of contractors implement open book management — and the results are transformational.
In this episode, she breaks down exactly how to share your financials with your team, what to share (and what NOT to), and how to turn transpar
The Bad Apple Theory
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, neg
What It Really Takes to Scale a Business to $10M - Cameron Herold
Most contractors didn't start a business to be trapped inside of it.
Cameron Herold, the operational mind behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK's explosive scale from $2M to $106M, reveals the exact blueprint to turn your contracting company from a daily grind into a sellable, scalable asset.
In this episode of Contractor Evolution, Cameron breaks down why most contractors get stuck between $1M and $10M, what s
No Applicants? Here’s How Smart Contractors Still Hire
Most contractors post a job ad, get zero qualified applicants, and wonder why they can't find good people. The problem isn't the labor market — it's your hiring system.
In this roundtable, Matt Risinger (founder of The Build Show Network), Jacob Toler ($2.8M contractor running a 35% gross profit), and BTA coach Matt Balfe break down exactly how top contractors recruit, hire, and retain A-players
Actionable Healthy Habits You Can Take
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 ca
Bridging Hands-On Experience and Digital Education with Mike Kremsreiter
Today’s guest is a trusted voice in the painting industry and a true educator at heart. Mike Kremsreiter, founder of Home Painting Advice, has spent over 25 years helping homeowners and contractors elevate their craft through practical knowledge, honest insights, and real-world experience.
From running a successful residential painting business to building one of the fastest-growing online resour
Growing Your Bank Account in Busy Season
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
How To Turn Your Spouse Into Your Best Business Partner - Caleb Auman
Can you actually run a contracting business with your spouse…
…and still like each other at the end of the day?
Caleb Auman (host of the Kid Contractor Podcast) and his wife Brittany have been through bankruptcy, business failure, and the kind of fights that almost ended everything. In this episode, they share the hard-won rules for how they rebuilt — together — and turned their marriage into the
Ask a Painter…. Turned Business Advisor
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 Pr
Grow Your Business with This Modern Marketing Plan - Matt Jones
Stop obsessing over lead generation and start building a real marketing machine.
In this episode, Matt Jones (Founder of Tradie Web Guys & Host of The Site Shed) lays out the future of contractor marketing—from strategy and systems to for contractors and smarter, higher-quality leads.
If you’re a contractor who feels like you’re spending more on ads but not seeing profit, this conversation will
How To Keep Your Crews Productive (Without Micromanaging) - Derrik Shakespear
Your biggest expense is labor. If you aren’t tracking it accurately, your job costing is a lie. In this episode, Derrik Shakespear (CRO of AlignOps) reveals why most contractors bleed profit through inaccurate time tracking—and how to fix it without micromanaging your crew.
If you’re still using paper timesheets or trusting the "honor system," you’re likely losing thousands in unbilled hours and
5 KPI’s to Know For Your Painting Company
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
Why Vacations Are Healthy for Entrepreneurs
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 h
3 Onboarding Steps to Keep Your Best Employees - Mike Matalone
Over 33% of new hires quit...
...in just 33 days.
How do you stop your contracting company from becoming a revolving door and actually retain skilled workers?
Mike Matalone’s take:
Proper onboarding systems. Detailed hiring processes. Crystal clear vision.
It's not always the most fun part of business. But developing retention strategies is not negotiable.
Check out Mike’s book here: https://www
Decision Point Marketing for Painting Contractors
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 dete
Doubling Revenue Without Sacrificing Your Team - Blake Butry
Most contractors believe you have to choose: be the "nice guy" and lose money, or be the "tough boss" and lose your team. Blake Butry, owner of Churchill USA, proves that is a myth.
Since joining Breakthrough Academy in 2022, Blake has doubled his revenue while hitting an incredible 30.8% net profit. Even more impressive? He did it by building a culture centered on "emotional generosity."
In thi
From Prep to Profit: Avoiding Partnership Pitfalls in Business (Dr. Matthew Jones)
If you’re a contractor who is constantly butting heads with your business partner, psychologist Dr. Matthew Jones is here to help you save the relationship.
Learn how to navigate the "cofounder conflict" trap and turn endless arguments into productive strategy.
Check out Cofounder Clarity to learn more about Dr. Matthew’s work: https://cofounderclarity.com/
EXPO 2026 PaintED Podcast - Danny Kerr
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How to Dominate Your Local Market Online | Adam McChesney
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
EXPO 2026 PaintED Podcast - Dave Scatturo
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EXPO 2026 PaintED Podcast - John MacFarland
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EXPO 2026 PaintED Podcast - Justin Gordey
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First Principles Thinking in Your Painting Business
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 strippin
EXPO 2026 PaintED Podcast - Nick and Jeff
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EXPO 2026 PaintED Podcast - Bandon Lewis
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EXPO 2026 PaintED Podcast - Shane Fast
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Case Study: The Popovich Leadership Pipeline
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 pract
Angie Hicks – Building a Legacy & Breaking Barriers in the Trades
What does it take to build something that truly changes an industry?
In this powerful episode of the Women in Paint Podcast, I sit down with Angie Hicks, the co-founder of Angi, to talk about what it really looks like to build a business from the ground up—and lead it with purpose.
Angie shares the story behind building one of the most recognized platforms in the home services industry, the chal
EXPO 2026 PaintED Podcast - Annie Newton
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EXPO 2026 PaintED Podcast - Michal Cheney
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How to Build a Marketing Funnel That Gets Your Painting Business More Estimates
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
The Accountability Method That Can Change Your Business Growth
Do your job descriptions look like everyone else’s?
If so, you’re not doing yourself any favors.
Good job descriptions in the trades focus on the CANDIDATE, not the company. Show them how the job will meet their needs. Spell out who will thrive (and who won’t) at your company.
Breakthrough Academy Member Nick Cloutier did just that, and the quality of his team changed dramatically.
Community is the Key to Success
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 wit
Reclaim Your Week from Time-Wasting Tasks
When you're a busy contractor, every second counts. But in order to save time and increase productivity, sometimes you have to INVEST time in learning how to be more efficient.
Under the Surface of Men’s Wellbeing with Connor Beaton
Connor Beaton, founder of ManTalks and author of Men’s Work, came on the show to help us understand why.
And more importantly, to help us understand how to heal as business owners, as providers and as men.
Episode # 250!!! Consistency Compounds
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 im
Why Contractors Are Losing the War for Talent - Aaron Witt
Check out the latest Contractor Evolution about why contractors are losing the war for talent.
Performance Pay vs. Hourly: What Actually Boosts Contractor Profits? - Michael Fortinberry
Listen to the latest Contractor Evolution episode about performance pay vs hourly.
Work Smarter in Your Business Without Losing Your Creative Edge
Most contractors think that there's "only so much they can do" to market their business. After all, construction and trades aren't that exciting.
Take a page out of The Boring Company's book and you'll see that getting noticed means getting unconventional.
How bold is too bold for contractors when it comes to marketing strategies? Let us know what you think👇
Don’t hesitate to get in touch if qu
A Disney Case Study
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 u
Are Trades Businesses Future-Proof? (AI Is Coming) - Kasim Aslam
This episode of Contractor Evolution features Kasum Aslam, an entrepreneur who has built and exited multiple multi-million dollar companies. He now focuses on helping business owners and their teams "take control of AI before it takes control of them".
Can Learning Less Can Make You More Successful? - Pat Flynn
This episode of Contractor Evolution focuses on the concept of "Lean Learning". It features Pat Flynn, an entrepreneur, podcast host, and author of books including Super Fans and Will It Fly.
Why Does Your Company Exist? Defining Your “Why” to Build a Purpose-Driven Business
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 br
What Should My Profit Margins Be in 2026? Contractor Cash Flow Q&A - Danny Kerr (Self-Produced)
The latest episode of Contractor Evolution is a cash flow Q&A!
How $10MM contractors get more done (with less meetings, emails, and messages) - Luke Hansen, Blake Butry & Adam Sylvester
Check out the latest Contractor Evolution episode from our friends at Breakthrough Academy on how $10MM contractors get more done (with less meetings, emails, and messages)
Marketing Messaging That Connects With Your Target Market
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 w
Back to Basics Series: Why Discipline is the Foundation of a Successful Business and Life
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
Quick Hits Podcast - Behr Episode
The video is an episode of "Quick Hits," hosted by Brad Ellison, featuring Shawn Brown of Shawn Brown Painting. Shawn Brown is based in Orange County, California, has been in business for 25 years, and started painting as a teenager. He serves as a spokesperson for Behr Paint for this episode.
