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Titan Introduces Heavy Duty Heat Gun Kit: Pro V55 Versatile Tool for Paint and Trade Professionals MINNEAPOLIS — April 19, 2016 — Titan™ introduces the Pro V55 heavy duty electric heat gun – a versatile, low-cost tool that performs a multitude of tasks for paint contractors, as well as tradespeople in a variety of industries […]
Brad Bolinger of Swatchdeck was at PDCA Expo in New Orleans and I stopped by his booth to check out the app. I was impressed with the improvements he has made since I first saw it. The pdf it generates are ideal for keeping track of paint colors and orders. It had a very user friendly […]
Introduction Yes, you get to wear yet another hat! Most of your crew are probably highly motivated self-starters. Some people however, if left to themselves, will not rise very far above average. This is where the role of a coach can be a critical factor in tipping the scales of winning or losing. It may […]
Nowadays, people are spending more time on their phones than ever. In fact, marketers spent $8.3 billion on social media advertising in 2015 and 78% of companies say they have dedicated social media teams, according to Sprout Social. When it comes to social media marketing for painting contractors, it’s all about the visuals. While we […]
After a long, hard day’s painting and decorating, hitting your marketing hard is not always the first thing painters are keen to do. But if you’re striving to keep the work flowing or to expand your business, taking some time out of your working week to promote what you do is essential. You may already […]
Video marketing can bring in new leads to help you build your business. Like most contractors, you probably have tools that you can count on for just about every job, but there’s always room to add new tools to your marketing toolbox. Email, print advertising and social media marketing are all reliable tactics, but […]
In the article, I am going to cover several important questions when it comes to getting a new website such as basic questions you should ask and explaining the different price ranges. First, we’ll cover the basic questions of your new website. Here’s a list of questions you should always ask: Will I ever own my […]
Pay per lead has been around for years, but it’s exploded more recently with the development of Thumbtack and Home Advisor. I offer a pay per lead program that is a cost-effective solution if you want to generate new leads through a free website I build for your business. This way, you don’t spend thousands […]
The PDCA Expo is off to a great start in New Orleans, if this morning is any indication of the caliber of speakers and presentation topic, there is still much to be learned and value by attending! Chris Schank, PDCA Educator started off by welcoming everyone to the Hilton and with breakfast and tips on […]
Brushaper was developed to give painters a paint brush cover that protects, dries, and shapes your brush between uses. As a painter, you know that your paint brush is your most valuable tool. It’s your money maker. Taking good care of it is as important as putting gas in your car. To extend the life of […]
The 2016 Expo is going to be more targeted than ever before on what painting contractors are asking for: course topics specific to industry segment (residential/commercial) and stage of business growth, and hands-on training.The question we asked ourselves while planning this event is: ‘What kind of education gives contractors the tools they need to […]
A paint brush cover made for painters by painters Traverse City, MI, February 27, 2016 – Painting contractors and do-it-yourselfers know all too well the frustrations of starting a project, not having time to finish, and ruining expensive paint brushes. A Northern Michigan company has developed the go-to product sure to make every painting project […]
This high performance tape will not dry out or lose holding power but can be cleanly removed for up to 30 days. The available 3, 2, 1.5, and 1 inch widths are sold on 60 yard tape rolls that are commonly used for drywall, glass, hardwood floors and wood trim. Presto Tape Thanks to Presto […]
Hardwood and tile floors are protected from dirt, paint, spills, dust and construction debris and damage with Presto’s floor protection film. The same clean removal without any residue is ensured for up to 45 days. Presto Tape Thanks to Presto Tape for providing samples to our readers.
Presto’s Carpet Protection Film is a temporary, yet extremely effective way to protect carpets from tracked in dirt, paint spills, dust, construction debris, and damage. Presto Tape Thanks to Presto Tape for providing samples to our readers.
