Bill Harrison, owner of A&S Painting, in Lansing, IL, has a unique perspective on closing out jobs. While some painting professionals have established checklists that demand a customer walk-through payment and numerous contract stipulations, Harrison, on the other hand, sees closing time as a paint pro’s chance to make one last good…
MoreSocial media can bring valuable exposure to any paint pro, and also open communication lines to new and existing customers; however, it’s a powerful tool that can bring some headaches, too. If you’re relatively new to social media or have had a fledgling presence online that you’re looking to boost, keep these…
MoreWith higher profit margins, due to dealing with a generally more affluent clientele, the log cabin market could be a dream niche for some paint pros. But in trying to do these jobs right, a lot can go wrong. So, in order to thrive, paint pros need to recognize the intricacies involved…
MoreThe Dec 2016/Jan 2017 issue of inPAINT magazine will feature its first-ever product guide. Unlike other product and resource guides that are organized by manufacturer, the inPAINT Product Guide is organized by product type, making it easier to do apples-to-apples comparisons amongst the categories: coatings and applicators. The coatings section features 14…
MoreJust when Genesis Macedo thinks he’s seen it all, someone surprises him. Macedo, owner of New York-based Genesis Pro Painting & Restoration, has had some interesting requests in the 16 years he’s been in the painting business, but some are more memorable than others. “I think the wildest room we ever painted…
MoreMost pros agree that, at some point, in order to grow their business, it’s time to get ‘out of the bucket.’ Delegating responsibilities can be difficult for anyone, but if done right, it allows a pro to focus on finding new work and building new relationships, instead of tending to daily details….
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