Ask A Painter

Ask A Painter

9 Seasons

A collection of Nick Slavik's most popular Ask A Painter episodes by season.

Ask A Painter
  • Mastering the Basics - Goal Tracking

    Episode 1

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    If your plan for 2024 is to work like a dog and hope it all works out, you'll likely come up short. Here's how to ACTUALLY hit your goals in 2024!
    Email me [email protected] for the:
    -Weekly Goal Tracker
    -Industry Benchmarks
    -...

  • Mastering the Basics - Job Costing

    Episode 2

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    The secret to success in business is not moonshots, its in the basic, day to day operations of your company. Success starts with Job Costing! Almost any problem or friction point you have in your business can be solved with the d...

  • Mn Master's Class NSPRC Xmas Party & Year in Review

    Episode 3

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    If you like Mastering the Basics, you'll love the @PCA's Business Training:
    https://www.pcapainted.org/business-training/
    Upcoming Events:
    -Minnesota Master's Class
    Estimating and Marketing
    8 Dec 23 Contact your SW rep to attend
    ...

  • Mastering the Basics Standards & Deliverables

    Episode 4

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    The secret to success in business is not moonshots, its in the basic, day to day operations of your company. Success starts with Standards and Deliverables
    Today we discuss:
    Job Descriptions
    Pay Scales
    Goal Setting & Reviews
    Empl...

  • Mastering the Basics

    Episode 5

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    Estimating!
    Everything you've ever wanted to know about "What do I charge for X?"
    Email me [email protected] for:
    -Steps to professionalization
    -Estimating Template
    -Estimating SOP
    -Sales Tracker
    -Contract
    -"Whats Next" doc
    If ...

  • Mastering the Basics SOP's - Standard Operating Procedures

    Episode 6

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    Email me [email protected] for:
    -Steps to professionalization
    -My SOP's
    -How to Make SOP's Guide
    If you like Mastering the Basics, you'll love the Painting Contractors Association - PCA Business Training:
    https://www.pcapainted...

  • Mastering the Basics Winter Schedule Preview

    Episode 7

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    For a copy of my Steps to Professionalization email me [email protected] and make the specific request. Its the guiding document for all of the live videos and training we'll be doing this winter!
    Upcoming Events:
    -The Winte...

  • Mastering the Basics Winter Schedule Preview

    Episode 8

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  • Ask Me Anything

    Episode 9

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  • Live from the Painting Contractors Association - PCA Women in Paint Conference

    Episode 10

  • Ask Me Anything

    Episode 11

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    Upcoming Events:
    -Women In Paint Conference 1-3 Nov
    https://www.pcapainted.org/event/women-in-paint/
    -Commercial Painting Conference 1-3 Nov
    https://www.pcapainted.org/.../pca-commercial-painting.../
    -Contractor Reboot Conference...

  • Emptying your gas tank

    Episode 12

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    Painting Contractors Association - PCA
    @followers
    Upcoming Events:
    -Women In Paint Conference 1-3 Nov
    https://www.pcapainted.org/event/women-in-paint/
    -Commercial Painting Conference 1-3 Nov
    https://www.pcapainted.org/.../pca-com...

  • How to use Slack

    Episode 13

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    I show you how I use slack to eliminate communication friction in my business.
    Upcoming Events:
    -Women In Paint Conference 1-3 Nov
    https://www.pcapainted.org/event/women-in-paint/
    -Commercial Painting Conference 1-3 Nov
    https://w...

  • SoCal SurfPrep Sanding Masters Class Review

    Episode 14

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    Painting Contractors Association - PCA
    Upcoming Events:
    -Women In Paint Conference 1-3 Nov
    https://www.pcapainted.org/event/women-in-paint/
    -Commercial Painting Conference 1-3 Nov
    https://www.pcapainted.org/.../pca-commercial-pai...

  • Virtual Color Consults

    Episode 15

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    Help your clients find the perfect color by scheduling a FREE Virtual Color Consultation with a trained color expert from Sherwin-Williams! #ad #ProPanel #SWColorLove
    Believe it or not, the most important part of a paint job for ...

  • Fall painting projects tips, tools and techniques from a Master Craftsperson

    Episode 16

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    -Extend your season
    -Limit callbacks
    -use the right tools
    @purdy
    Upcoming Events:
    -SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class w ME! 29 Sep 23 - deep dive into marketing and market based pricing/estimating!
    -Contratistas de Pintura 29 Sep
    -...

  • Discipline & Consistency My Guest

    Episode 17

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    Paris-Painting
    Aleph Holdings
    Painting Contractors Association - PCA
    Upcoming Events:
    -SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class w ME! 29 Sep 23 - deep dive into marketing and market based pricing/estimating!
    https://www.pcapainted.org/...

  • Labor Day Deep Thoughts

    Episode 18

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    Upcoming Events:
    -SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class w ME! 29 Sep 23 - deep dive into marketing and market based pricing/estimating!
    https://www.pcapainted.org/event/socal-master-class/
    -Contratistas de Pintura 29 Sep
    https://www...

  • Deep Thoughts From The #Boxblind

    Episode 19

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    -can this Business run without you?
    -recent happenings in my painting company
    -Winter training/events
    -More happenings from The Retreat
    -upcoming events
    Upcoming Events:
    -SoCal // SurfPrep Master's Class w ME! 29 Sep 23 - deep di...

  • Reflections from the Retreat Estate in Northern Minnesota

    Episode 20

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  • Takeover

    Episode 21

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  • Technician vs Manager vs Leader

    Episode 22

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    Ask a Painter Live #375 part 2:
    Deep thoughts on a rainy day from the #boxblind - Technician vs Manager vs Leader
    My recent podcast with @BTA Contractor Evolution:
    Youtube: https://youtu.be/1TD8lODTxXg
    Spotify: https://open.spoti...

  • Strategies For Beating The Summer Rush!

    Episode 23

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    My recent podcast with @BTA Contractor Evolution:
    Youtube: https://youtu.be/1TD8lODTxXg
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3JcaIgDBuqpZQ2dVsoEbrC...
    Upcoming Events:
    -Summer Retreat w Nick Slavik 15-18 Aug https://www.pcap...

  • Live from the #boxblind on the #slavikfarm!

    Episode 24

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