Art Snarzyk has helped his share of painting contractors find qualified employees. But the founder of InnerView Advisors, a consulting firm that helps contractors get an edge in identifying solid job candidates, finds one common problem in interview situations. Sometimes, an interviewer may not communicate what the candidate really wants to know…
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Crafting a winning bid involves a lot more than plugging numbers into software. Most property managers will tell you that, even with detailed RFPs, bid prices for any given job can vary dramatically. Here are some expert insights on why prices can vary so much, and a few tips for how pros…
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Applying stain or paint to a deck still involves the same age-old painter’s axiom: the finished product relies heavily on the prep work. With decks, however, there’s less margin for error than, say, an interior wall. Even the best stains tend to only offer a couple of years of protection, and with…
MoreIn the world of paint tools, new product ideas can show up in a passing moment for any paint pro facing an on-the-job challenge. Some seize those moments and create products that fulfill a need. DUAL HEAD TIP EXTENSION That was the case with the Dual Head Tip Extension from Hyde Tools….
MoreSome busy painting professionals simply don’t have the time or resources to build a company website. Instead, many opt for a Facebook business page that becomes their go-to source for finding customers and communicating with them. It’s not a bad online marketing start, but there are some pitfalls to staying this course…
MoreIt’s a well-documented problem. So much painting work, not enough labor. Now, Sherwin-Williams has inserted itself into the dialogue between painting contractors and future painting professionals in hopes of both supporting contractors in their search and exposing all types of job seekers to a new, satisfying career as painting professionals. The coatings…
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