In this episode, Jon Bryant & Michael Murray interview Seth Peek to explore his journey in the painting industry and other endeavours that all point to business growth. Seth emphasizes the importance of quick customer responses, innovative sales strategies, and the need for professionalization in the painting industry. He also shares insights on work-life balance and simplifying production rates for efficiency, ultimately advocating for a customer-centric approach in business. They discuss how the painting industry is ever-evolving, and how companies must adapt to stay competitive and be successful. This conversation is full of hot takes and quippy banter that you don’t want to miss!

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Today, Jon Bryant & Michael Murray are thrilled to chat with Nick Slavik, a 32-year master craftsman and Board Chair of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA). They talk about setting proper expectations for sales reps, the importance of volume in estimating, and the current challenges in finding leads. Nick emphasizes the need for consistency and effort in sales and marketing, and focusing on personal connections and reactivating past clients. He also shares on the importance of building local relationships and the effectiveness of personal connections in marketing and recruiting. The discussion ends on the role of in-person events and the value of PCA events in fostering meaningful connections within the industry.

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In this conversation, Mike Green, a top-performing sales rep at Fitzpatrick Painting, shares his expertise in sales and prospecting with podcast hosts, Jon Bryant & Michael Murray. Mike discusses the importance of generating leads and the benefits of a hybrid role that combines office leads with self-generated business. He emphasizes the need for a targeted list, effective messaging, and a well-defined cadence in prospecting activities. The three then discuss the significance of closing out estimates and getting a clear "yes" or "no" from customers. Mike's impressive sales numbers and average job size demonstrate the impact of effective business development strategies in the painting industry.

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