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There has been a lot of chatter about the recent Lead Reduction Amendments Act of 2012, where the Senate bill proposes to return the Opt-Out to the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. The bill was introduced by Senator Inhofe (R-OK) and is co-sponsored by several other republicans. NARI, NAHB, and many other contractor organizations […]
When it comes to choosing paint colors, most painters will simply hand their customer a fan deck. They don’t want to be involved in the process of choosing color because they don’t want to be blamed if the end result wasn’t what the customer envisioned. I get that. However, I think they are forgetting a […]
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The telephone isn’t going anywhere and for good reason. Nothing will ever be able to replace the effectiveness of an actual conversation. When it comes to solving your customer’s problems, being effective means picking up the phone and talking to your customer. I was just reminded again of how important it is to do this […]
Small business people are always juggling. Small Paint Businesses my even be worse because you probably work in the field, in the office, estimate, pick up supplies, answer emails, manage social media, set appointments and so much more. Many of us try to carry all the tools we need plus a small mobile office. In most […]
ADHESION TESTING What is an adhesion test? In the paint and roof coatings industries, paint adhesion testing is often used to determine if the paint or coating will adhere properly to the substrates to which they are applied. This is a very important test to perform since no matter how good the coating may be […]
The Commodity Price Trap Every business is a commodity business in the eyes of your prospective clients. As with any commodity ( take gasoline for example ) it’s all about price. In the new economy contractors need to understand that they must think and act differently to gain market share and create success. During the […]
I often find that contractors use photos to showcase their work to potential clients. They have albums (either online or off) of project photos they’ve completed, and often have a “portfolio” button on their website that presents some of their best work to visitors. Even though these photos are stunning, they don’t even come close […]
The development of a new product I first met Rick Hardman on Drywalltalk when I replied to an old thread where he was requesting tool testers. These paddles were the tools that he wanted to get other professionals opinions’ on. Rick Hardman grew up in the drywall trade from his father and took over some of […]
Attending this years Expo was very exciting to me. This was my first PDCA event, and expo. It was also my first time in Las Vegas. The opportunity to learn new things, and meet new people in our industry is always something I value. The short three days was packed with many different courses, with very smart […]
Another powerful social media outlet Pinterest is the latest in a wave of powerful social media sites. Providing “bulletin boards” of favorite pictures, projects, recipes and anything you can think of to share with the world. However, unlike Facebook and Twitter, Pinterest is communication simply through pictures or “pins”. Pinterest offers a sense of confidence […]
There are numerous good reasons for painting contractors to attend PDCA Expo. It’s always great to reconnect with old friends and meet new friends and share ideas and tricks of the trade. Plus you get to attend education sessions which help you to run a better business and learn new technical skills, not to mention […]
While not a topic everyone wants to hear, it is an important subject if you have concerns with risk management. Each month, 100,000 to 200,000 people are learning about the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. This is primarily from Lead Safe Certified Firms giving estimates and explaining the dangers of lead based paint. Unfortunately, with […]
I saw three absolutely great ads for painting yesterday from Seattle based, Shearer Painting. Do you know what I love about these ads? The price. One room for about $600. Proudly advertised boldly up front and center. I can only guess at how many paint contractors are seeing this ad and seething as they think […]
No, not Twitter and no I am not talking about some weird trip from the 60s. I am talking about tweaking. Constantly editing and improving my website. Especially my writing. Yes, I admit it. I edit articles I’ve written after I post them. A friend of mine told me this was a blogging no no […]
