Paint Radio | American Painting Contractor

Andrew Dwyer
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Paint Radio | American Painting Contractor

Join Andrew Dwyer & Kevin Hoffman as they pick the brains of some of the best painters in North America! Whether you're a seasoned painting contractor or new to the industry, you'll love our witty and insightful discussions. From business topics to application techniques, APC covers it all ... and has been for 100 years. So connect your headphones, subscribe, and get rolling!

  1. When Two Painting Businesses Merge

    SEP 30

    When Two Painting Businesses Merge

    Combining companies can be tricky. You have to somehow mesh different tech stacks and culture. Done right, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Done wrong, and you have a chaotic mess that could bankrupt both businesses. In this podcast, we talk to two contractors in the midst of a merger, to hear what they’ve learned along the way. Sponsored by BEHR  APC: https://paintmag.com/

    36 min
  2. Commercial Painting Insights

    SEP 24

    Commercial Painting Insights

    Commercial projects are a whole different beast than residential. They are longer – months, not days – and often require an enhanced degree of professionalism. If you are a painting contractor who does both residential and commercial, you might even need to hire two separate teams or at least estimators. In this podcast, we talk to two painting contractors about how to add commercial painting to your residential business and what to expect. Guests: Maggie Kuyper and Chris Elliot  Sponsored by HYDE  APC: https://paintmag.com/

    43 min
  3. Painting En Español

    SEP 11

    Painting En Español

    Hispanics are the fastest growing demographic in the painting trade. Juan Vasquez of Illusions, Inc., brings the Hispanic perspective and offers advice on how to handle hiring and management. Juan also talks about the upcoming PCA En Español as well as the newly released APC En Español.

    39 min
  4. Building the Business You Want

    AUG 29

    Building the Business You Want

    If you're struggling to gain traction in your business, listen to Michal Cheney of No Drip Painting. Her secret sauce of kindness and confidence empowers her to create a painting company that reflects her ideals. And she's sharing her experience through the PCA's popular Women in Paint event. Sponsored: by BEHR & HYDE

    46 min
  5. Generating Better Google Reviews

    AUG 27

    Generating Better Google Reviews

    Reviews have a huge impact on your business. Five-star writeups are a big boost! But a few negative reviews can be ruinous. Chris Kiefer of Boolean explains the art of generating great reviews from your customers. (Plus: Andrew’s just had dental work, and his face is, well…half frozen?) Sponsored by: BEHR & HYDE

    38 min
  6. Safety, Sanding, & Tape

    JUL 8

    Safety, Sanding, & Tape

    3M™ makes a lot of useful products for contract painters. In this sponsored podcast, we get tips from three 3M™ experts on how to best utilize a variety of products, including respirators, sanding equipment, and tapes.

    47 min
  7. Brand Strategy

    JUN 20

    Brand Strategy

    What’s the difference between marketing and branding? In this podcast with Lacie Ilsley, president and owner of Ai Painting Plus, we explore how to manage your brand. Lacie talks about all the channels to express your brand – from social media to radio jingles – with examples of success from companies who have mastered the brand game. Sponsored by BEHR & Hyde

    34 min
  8. W-2 vs. Subcontractors

    MAY 31

    W-2 vs. Subcontractors

    Two painting contractors from Michigan, each with very different opinions on the issue of subcontractors. John MacFarland makes the case that hiring W-2 workers is the best way to build a solid company culture. Brad Ellison says subcontractors were key to rapidly scaling his company. There are no losers in this clash of champions.

    51 min
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Join Andrew Dwyer & Kevin Hoffman as they pick the brains of some of the best painters in North America! Whether you're a seasoned painting contractor or new to the industry, you'll love our witty and insightful discussions. From business topics to application techniques, APC covers it all ... and has been for 100 years. So connect your headphones, subscribe, and get rolling!

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