Your next painting job might come from anywhere, and networking could be the key. Many painting contractors have discovered that property-management companies can be a source of steady work. If you’ve been wondering how to build relationships with residential property managers, keep in mind there’s an art to getting onto a list…
MoreWorking with residential or commercial builders can be a great revenue stream. To maximize that opportunity, several building industry experts say its important to keep these tips in mind. Have solid vendor relationships. In addition to contacting your paint supplier, “A builder who’s a prospective customer may ask the manager of the…
MoreWhen a customer asks you to repaint ceilings, is a shade of white your immediate go-to color? It doesn’t have to be, many color experts say. “I think it’s important to choose a coordinating ceiling color with the wall color,” said Dee Schlotter, senior color marketing manager for PPG Paints. “If walls…
MoreIf you want to build relationships with residential property managers to boost business, there are things to keep in mind as you set out to introduce yourself and your services to this group of professionals. Property managers want painting pros to be honest about their abilities, but they also urge them not…
MorePaint manufacturers’ color marketing experts who, every year, identify paint color trends, wear more hats than you might imagine. They’re well-versed in social science, demographics, pop culture, technology, spirituality, art, and even weather patterns—because these create or influence societal trends. It’s those trends that they then try to translate into color. These…
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When you’re hired for a commercial or residential project and the client looks to you for advice on choosing paint colors to enhance the impact of the architecture, are you confident about your recommendations? We asked three renowned architectural color consultants in the U.S. for their guidance on how to select the…
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