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The 7 Secrets of Successful Painters

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Pro painters share the mindsets that fueled their growth

Professional painting can be a very competitive industry to work in. In fact, a Painting Contractors Association (PCA) study found that the average painting business only lasts 1-3 years, according to Nick Slavik, Chair of the PCA’s Board of Directors.

So what is it that differentiates the businesses that survived and prospered? We talked to professional painters from across the country about their approach to business and what advice they would give the next generation. Continue reading The 7 Secrets of Successful Painters

How to Get a Great Spray Pattern

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4 factors that could boost your airless sprayer’s quality and productivity

Airless paint sprayers are known for delivering a consistent and high-quality finish—assuming everything is working properly. But your sprayer’s spray pattern is really the result of four different factors combining together to deliver a beautiful, even finish: pressure, tip selection, filtration, and technique. Continue reading How to Get a Great Spray Pattern

How to Use Instagram as a Painting Contractor

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4 tips to boost your brand and generate quality leads

As a painter, finding new quality leads is the lifeblood of your business. One way to find a larger audience and generate leads is by building a well-managed Instagram account for your business. Continue reading How to Use Instagram as a Painting Contractor

The Painting Contractor’s Guide to Local SEO

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Generate more leads online with these SEO-enhancing tips

As a painting contractor, you’re probably already familiar with SEO—search engine optimization—and how it affects online traffic to your business’ website. SEO is all about making your website show up earlier and more frequently in search engine results. But you may not know that SEO is handled differently for local businesses compared to national websites or organizations. Continue reading The Painting Contractor’s Guide to Local SEO

A Painter’s Guide to Balancing Your Business

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3 tips for improved time management

It’s the curse of success—what you always wanted when you first became a painting contractor. Leads are rolling in, and jobs are plentiful. In fact, there’s more than you and your team can handle. How do you juggle all these jobs and balance your existing workload without losing the quality your customers have come to expect? Continue reading A Painter’s Guide to Balancing Your Business