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Elite Business Advice Podcast
Elite Business Advisors
240 episodes
5 days ago
Have you ever wondered what some common trends are here in the painting industry? Or maybe what some common mistakes are that you want to ensure you avoid? On today’s episode our good friend Michelle Dambrowitz is back with us to ask some questions on what we see as we benchmark with 100’s of painting contractors in the industry to provide some insight on what works well, common pitfalls, and what doesn’t work on the business growth journey. Want to make sure you avoid these pitfalls and have...
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Have you ever wondered what some common trends are here in the painting industry? Or maybe what some common mistakes are that you want to ensure you avoid? On today’s episode our good friend Michelle Dambrowitz is back with us to ask some questions on what we see as we benchmark with 100’s of painting contractors in the industry to provide some insight on what works well, common pitfalls, and what doesn’t work on the business growth journey. Want to make sure you avoid these pitfalls and have...
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Entrepreneurship
Business,
Management
Episodes (20/240)
Elite Business Advice Podcast
Common Trends We See in the Painting Industry
Have you ever wondered what some common trends are here in the painting industry? Or maybe what some common mistakes are that you want to ensure you avoid? On today’s episode our good friend Michelle Dambrowitz is back with us to ask some questions on what we see as we benchmark with 100’s of painting contractors in the industry to provide some insight on what works well, common pitfalls, and what doesn’t work on the business growth journey. Want to make sure you avoid these pitfalls and have...
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5 days ago
40 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
What Makes a Coaching Relationship Successful
On our first ever Guest Host episode, our good friend Michelle Dambrowitz takes over the host seat to interview Elite Business Advisor founder Chris Moore. With a lot of burning questions from a contractors perspective, Michelle wanted to ask Chris some key questions that she hears a lot when recommending a coach to someone. If you’ve ever wondered what it looked like to work with a business coach or consultant, this is a great episode to know what to look for and how to find one that’s a gre...
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1 week ago
38 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
The Mindset Shift Painting Contractors Need in 2026 — Pro vs. “Hobby Business” Decisions
Today we talk about a different kind of mindset conversation—the lens successful entrepreneurs use in every decision: How does this come across to my customers, my employees, and my market? Because in 2026, the difference between a professional painting company and a “hobby business” often shows up in the small things—your voicemail, email responses, bid writing, social media presence, uniforms, scheduling conversations, and confidence in yourself. Need help working on your mindset and busin...
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2 weeks ago
26 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Building a 2026 Comprehensive Marketing Plan (Not a Shotgun Strategy)
Holiday season means it’s time to plan your 2026 marketing strategy. In this episode, Chris Moore shows painting contractors how to calculate their true lead needs and turn those numbers into a focused marketing plan. He breaks down the three essential buckets of marketing—organic/referral, digital, and neighborhood—and how each one supports your sales goals. With strategies for everything from LSAs to social media to door hangers, you’ll learn how to build a plan that’s intentional instead o...
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3 weeks ago
30 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
How Painting Contractors Can Master Hard Conversations — With Clients, Crews, and Themselves
Did you know that most contractors don’t lose money because of bad clients — they lose money because they avoid uncomfortable conversations? In today’s episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore breaks down how systems, structure, and communication can eliminate the stress around tough conversations and protect your profits, reputation, and culture. The good news? Hard conversations aren’t a personality trait — they’re a skill. And skills can be learned, practiced, and st...
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1 month ago
31 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
How Painting Contractors Can Make the Most of Winter Downtime — Systems, Strategy & 2026 Prep
Winter is here — and for many painting contractors, this season brings the familiar question: “How do I make the most of my time?” In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore shares a practical framework to help you use the slower months to strengthen your business, sharpen your systems, and set yourself up for a successful 2026. You’ll learn: 🧾 What financial systems need attention during winter (time tracking, materials, expense processes) 📣 How to tighten your ma...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Utilizing Tech on Your Jobsites
Change can be hard for everyone involved in your business. The owner, the leadership team and the field teams. In this episode, we have Bracken Anderson, Senior Partnerships Manager at BusyBusy join us to share some insight and tips on how to help implement tech successfully into your jobsite operations! Interested in learning more about BusyBusy? Connect with Bracken at bracken.anderson@alignops.com. Need help figuring out what tech to utilize and how to start utilizing it in your business?...
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1 month ago
24 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Year End Tax Strategies
From understanding how taxes differ for S-Corporations and LLCs to deciding when to accelerate expenses or defer income, we break down what really matters — and what’s just noise when it comes to your taxes. You’ll also learn how to use deductions like the Augusta Rule, mileage reimbursements, and home office expenses the right way (with documentation that keeps you audit-proof). If you’re a painting contractor or small business owner who’s tired of getting surprised at tax time, this episode...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
3 Financial Pitfalls of a Painting Business
Finances are emotional — especially when you don’t know your numbers. In this episode, we break down three steps every painting contractor needs to take to gain control of their finances: awareness, forecasting, and benchmarking. If you’re tired of reacting and ready to take charge of your profitability, start here! Need help gaining clarity on the numbers part of your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
People Management Systems 101
Managing people is one of the toughest — and most rewarding — parts of running a painting business. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore breaks down five essential systems every contractor should implement to lead their team more effectively and create accountability that drives results. You’ll learn: ✅ How to simplify compensation and make it performance-driven 📊 What KPIs matter most for estimators and project managers 🧾 How to track and assess progress wi...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Using Brand Awareness in Your Marketing Strategy
In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore sits down with Jon Beach, founder of Skilled Trades Media, to unpack one of the most overlooked marketing tools for painting contractors — brand awareness. If you’ve ever wondered how to get your painting business noticed, remembered, and trusted in your local market, this episode is for you. Jon and Chris dive into what brand awareness really means, when to start investing in it, and how to balance it with your lead generation...
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2 months ago
35 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Ask The Experts: Nick Slavik & Michal Cheney
What happens when Nick Slavik and Michal Cheney sit down to talk shop? You get real stories, smart strategies, and proven advice from two painting industry leaders. Tune in to hear how the hosts of Ask A Painter Live and Women in Paint Podcast run their businesses — and how you can do the same. Need help with implementing some of the things covered in this episode in your painting business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Case Study: Clemson – Creating a Culture of Excellence
Clemson, South Carolina isn’t just known for its legendary football program — it’s known for its powerful sense of culture, community, and loyalty. Whether you’ve experienced Clemson firsthand or just heard the buzz, there’s something truly special about how this small city in the Greenville–Clemson area has built an identity that people rally around. In this episode, we break down three key elements that make Clemson’s culture stand out and how painting contractors can apply these same princ...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Topgolf Case Study - Building a Sustainable Business
How do you ensure that as your business is growing and becoming more popular, we keep making the right decisions to do it in a healthy way? Hindsight is always 20/20 in any business and in life decisions, but what are some core philosophies we can work with that as you grow, keep us guarded in our decision making. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast we do a deep dive case study on Topgolf, the popular entertainment complex to share their story over the years, some of the pitf...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Leveraging AI and Technology in Your Business
Do you ever wonder how you should be leveraging AI and different technology in your business? Do you also feel lost on where to start or where to think about beginning with the vast array of things available and rapidly changing the last few years? In today’s episode we have Dan Fleisher, Co-Founder of HireBus on to discuss the variety of ways that painting contractors are using AI and Technology in your business! Dan also the lens to view what should be leveraged with technology and what sho...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Sales 401 Series – Part 4: Handling Objections and Building Lifelong Customers
We know that objections are going to happen in sales, the question is are you prepared for them? Or more importantly how you can handle them in your process before they even come up! In this episode, we’re going to cover how to handle some common objections in your painting business as well as how you can identify trends and iterate your sales process to handle them before they even come up. If you missed the first 3 episodes of this series, go back and listen to it before diving into t...
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3 months ago
37 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Sales 401 Series – Part 3: Building Your Sales Framework and Process
It’s important to have a repeatable process for every estimate that you do. This helps breed consistency in the customer experience, sets your production team up for success, and helps create a duplicatable system to teach others as you grow. In todays episode, we’re going to cover what this framework should be like and an example of a repeatable process for your sales department in your painting company! If you missed parts 1 and 2 of this series, go back and listen to it before diving into ...
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3 months ago
36 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Sales 401 Series – Part 2: Sales Psychology
One misunderstanding we hear from painting contractors is that sales psychology is just manipulation of the customers. But it’s actually not! It’s understanding the way they’re thinking so we can communicate how to solve their problem or satisfy the emotion they’re after. When you understand want vs. need selling and how to connect with your buyer to speak their language, you will have a much higher success rate in helping your customers achieve their goals. If you missed part 1 of this seri...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Sales 401 Series – Part 1: Why Fundamentals Matter to Keep Your Business Moving
Everything in a painting business rises and falls on sales. It’s often referred to as the cog in the wheel or the bottleneck in the business flow. Today, we kick off a 4-part series on sales covering the fundamentals needed in selling. From knowing who you’re selling to, understanding the customer experience they get in the journey, to creating a repeatable sales process you follow every time, these fundamentals can help elevate your sales game and improve your closing ratio. Need help with ...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
How You Should Organize Your Crews
Do you know the impact of what having set structured crews can have in your business? Do you know how you would even organize your teams? In today’s episode we’re going to share why this can be so impactful, how to think about organizing your teams, and a few key strategies in executing this to it’s fullest! Need help with identifying how to do this best for your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!
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4 months ago
22 minutes

Elite Business Advice Podcast
Have you ever wondered what some common trends are here in the painting industry? Or maybe what some common mistakes are that you want to ensure you avoid? On today’s episode our good friend Michelle Dambrowitz is back with us to ask some questions on what we see as we benchmark with 100’s of painting contractors in the industry to provide some insight on what works well, common pitfalls, and what doesn’t work on the business growth journey. Want to make sure you avoid these pitfalls and have...