TIPS & TRICKS

Performance... Cure Time... & CRAZY Flex!

That's, in short, the key reason why each one of these 3 Caulking Tubes deserves its place in our kit bag.

All 3 can be found at Sherwin Williams: 950A, 1050QD & SHER MAX

Be sure to watch this weeks Tips & Tricks Video to discover where we use each one, and why. 

If you're running your own Painting Business, you owe it to yourself to watch this video to make sure you're not making this mistake when advertising your business. 

I promise you, this has the power to DRAMATICALLY change your business.

"What's this? Do you have a printer in your car?!?"

I can't even count the number of times a client has asked me this after I presented to them a printed computerized quote on the spot.

Not only does a Mobile Office like the one I'm about to show you allow you to write and print estimates on the spot, but the fact that you have to leave the clients house for a few minutes while you do so, offers you and your clients an incredible benefit that might surprise you.

Be sure to watch the video for an insiders look at the MANY benefits of having a Mobile Office.

PRINTER with BATTERY: CLICK HERE

WORKSTATION: CLICK HERE

RECOMMENDED COURSE:

Over the years, we received many questions about the specific types of Roller Sleeves we used in the videos we published online. 

That's why, we decided to shoot this video where, not only do we reveal our 2 Favorite Roller Sleeves. We also explain where we use each one and why.

A few years ago, I was doing this Color Consultation for a client and one of  the first thing she said was:

"I just want LIGHTER colors"

Following this statement, I asked her a few questions and the more she spoke, the more I started to feel like lighter colors really wasn't what she wanted... but that perhaps, her mind had seen this as her only option.

So to be sure, I started to talk to her about MUSIC and how it's very similar to COLOR when it comes to the songs we enjoy and the ones we don't.

I go into more details to explain this analogy in the video below, but the idea is this:

"If you really enjoy a song, you can listen to it a bit louder than other songs. And if you don't like a song, well... you can listen to something else."

Of course, changing a song is much easier than changing the colors in a house which is why I think her mind had thought of the next best thing... bringing down the volume (going with a lighter color).

Have you ever been asked this question...

"When do you think you'll be done?"

Whether this question came from your client or your contractor, being able to answer this question accurately is extremely important if you want them to be happy.

But there's another person who can benefit greatly from knowing how to accurately predict how long a project will take you to finish... and that's YOU!

Because as you'll soon discovery in this week's Tips & Tricks video, the key revolves around knowing your PRODUCTION NUMBERS. And knowing what those are, is also the easiest way for you to improve your efficiency... which leads to more money in your pocket! 

Recommended Course→→ ESTIMATING

If you're a professional painter, odds are you heard this one before... It's the wrong color!

In this weeks Tips & Tricks Video, I'll share with you a great example of how this Color Illusion had a homeowner, and even their Interior Decorator convinced that we had put the wrong color.

Once you understand the theory behind this, you'll be able to help your clients  (and yourself) solve... or even better, prevent this type of color illusion. 

RECOMMENDED COURSE: COLOR 101

The biggest problem I see in the Painting Industry is the fact that there are no mandatory schools Painters need to attend before entering the industry. This means that a lot of the important KNOWLEDGE that would typically be learned in school is lacking.

But this also becomes a great opportunity...

Because in an industry where KNOWLEDGE is lacking, the ones who have it gain a MAJOR ADVANTAGE on the competition. 

If you would like to learn one or all of the following:

• How To ESTIMATE?
• How to LAND MORE JOBS?
• How to SOLVE PAINT PROBLEMS?
• How to AVOID COLOR ISSUES?

Be sure to check out our ONLINE COURSES!

What Color Experts Want Painting Experts To Know About Color Theory

By Megan Headley
Originally published by APC (American Painting Contractor). Click here to view the original article.

How many times a week do you have a customer ask for your opinion on a color? Lots?

How many times a week do you offer your opinion on a customer’s color? Zero?

For many painting contractors, their job is strictly about applying the color—not selecting it.

“There was a painting contractor who I’ve worked with for years and when the homeowner asked him about color he would always say ‘I don’t choose the colors, I just apply the paint’,” shares Mary McMurray, owner of color consultancy Art First Colors for Architecture in Portland, Ore., and a licensed painting contractor herself for more than 30 years.

Painting contractors who take this hard line on color have every reason in the world to be defensive.

“I find that painters hesitate to voice their...

There's a vicious cycle happening these days in the Painting Industry that I want to address before it gets out of hands.

Here's the thing...

Paint is not a simple product... far from that.

In fact, some products require years of research and development from highly advanced chemists (often very large teams of chemists) to make it possible for Paint to perform at high levels while being compliant with today's strict environmental regulations.

And depending on the clients needs... and who is going to be applying the paint (a "DIY" or Professional Painter as an example), the "right" paint for the project might be two completely different products.

So where am I going with this?

Well this is such a touchy subject to tackle since "fixing" this vicious cycle will require all parties involved to work together. 

Be sure to watch this weeks video in full for a better understanding of the situation and how I propose we can start changing things around.