For a number of years, online review sites have provided consumers a forum to rate and share reviews of contractors they’ve hired—the good, the bad, and the ‘they played their music too loud.’ While you probably don’t want to share your honest thoughts about a customer on a public site, there is…

Commercial projects don’t just involve bigger budgets—they’re also more complex to estimate and execute. To manage these nuances, commercial-focused painting pros recommend employing technology tools both in the field and in the home office. ESTIMATING While the PDCA estimating guides serve as a baseline for accurate and consistent pricing, technology can help…

For busy paint pros, customizing a work vehicle can seem unnecessary. But the money saved in NOT customizing your ride could compromise efficiency for you and your crew. Getting a paint pro’s vehicle right is often a collection of many small details. Just having bins or shelves in the right places or…

Ryan Amato, owner of Easton, PA-based Amato Painting, prides himself on being customer focused. Voted Lehigh Valley’s Best Painting Company three years running, he seeks out the best products to better serve his customers. “It’s the little things that make all the difference in this industry,” Amato added. “We relish the idea…

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…

Social 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…