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“Hire character. Train skill.” That directive was made popular by Peter Schutz, the former CEO of Porsche whose book, The Driving Force: Getting Extraordinary Results with Ordinary People, was a bestseller. Schutz applied this principle at several Fortune 500 firms…
Read moreSherwin-Williams recently surveyed professional painting contractors about their needs from a supplier. The takeaway? Those needs are evolving, but one item showed up on their wish lists frequently, and that was a way to expand their purchasing power and improve…
Read morePrepare now for the short—but busy—school painting window The Education market segment can provide nearly non-stop earning opportunities for you and your crews, but only if you’re taking this window of time to understand the nuances and requirements of the…
Read moreIn this article, we take a look at a new unified program that combines a multitude of business benefits for professional painters in a user-friendly, all-in-one app.
Read morePersonalized service and support, 0% interest credit top list of PRO+ account benefits Painting contractors who have signed up for a Sherwin-Williams PRO+ account receive access to an array of valuable business tools, both in-store and online. And in challenging…
Read moreCheck out these resources designed just for PROs With a Sherwin-Williams PRO+ account and the S-W PRO+ App, customers get full access to Sherwin-Williams PRO+ Savings, 0% interest credit, and ongoing support from representatives both online and in-store.
Read moreBeing a one-stop shop helps ease customer pain points It’s no secret that multi-family communities offer a lot of work for painting contractors. But if you’re on the outside of the multi-family segment looking in, what are the best ways…
Read moreHotels, resorts and restaurants are an excellent sales opportunity for painting contractors who understand the market and are acquainted with the wide range of finishes available to keep these properties looking good.
Read moreThinking about retirement yet? You should be – even if it’s decades away. In this article, we asked a professional financial planner for his retirement planning advice for painting contractors.
Read moreCallbacks are a drain on profitability and productivity, not to mention the potential damage unsatisfied customers can do to your reputation and brand in referrals and social media. Here are some of the best ideas we’ve found to keep callbacks…
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