Recorded live at the PCA Commercial Contractor Conference, Brandon Pierpont breaks down what actually drives profitable commercial painting work and what to ignore. He walks through the moves that tighten your funnel, improve conversions, and lower acquisition costs, plus the behind-the-scenes ha...

The contractors that are winning with AI aren’t asking “what more can I do?”

They’re asking: “How do I do my existing tasks at a tenth of the price?”

As David Jenyns, author of Systemology and Systems Champion says: “just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should do it.”

Check out the ful...

After spending years learning the value of community and connection in the Breakthrough Academy coaching program, Ryan Lermitte decided to focus on becoming more present with those around him.

So he made a move many contractors would struggle to do: he turned his phone into a brick. In other wor...

As 2026 gets underway and we move past “Quitters Day,” it’s time to talk about something more powerful than motivation or New Year’s resolutions: awareness. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore explains why simply seeing the truth—in your personal life and your b...

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 pai...

In this episode, Brandon Pierpont moderates a Residential Painting Success Panel on what will actually work in 2026. Hear the exact, ROI-driven plays: disciplined speed-to-lead follow-up, in-home review capture with QR codes, value builders like free touch-ups for life and color consults, smart u...

In this episode, Brandon Pierpont hosts the Commercial Painting Success Panel to unpack what’s actually working in commercial painting right now. Hear how top contractors target ideal clients, quickly pre-qualify, choose general contractor work versus direct-to-owner, protect margins, and manage ...

The Angi team provides you with some strategies to stay buys all year round!

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 aro...

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 ope...

In this episode, Brandon Pierpont dives deep into an ROI-driven marketing strategy that adapts to any economy at this year’s PCA Residential Contractor Conference. Listen as Brandon breaks down where to spend your marketing dollars, what to track, and how to actually get the results you’re lookin...

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, an...

In this episode, Brandon Pierpont hosts a dynamic panel from the PCA Residential Contractor Conference, where industry leaders share their go-to tools for streamlining communication, scheduling, quoting, and more. Learn how to simplify your systems and build an efficient, scalable tech stack road...

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 profit...

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 accountabi...

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If you, like MANY contractors out there, are thinking about a business coach…

…how do you pick the best one?

With so many options out there, it’s WAY too easy to get swindled by a smooth talker with no real track record or, more likely, to pick a perfectly good coac...

90% of contractors take the WRONG approach to Meta ads.

1️⃣Have someone make your creative.
2️⃣Run the ads
3️⃣Hope for the best 🤞

Instead, according to contractor marketing expert Phil Risher, you should make ORGANIC content first, figure out what drives engagement, and then reuse THAT as your ...

Does your brand feel the same as every one of your competitors?

You’re not alone. In the trades, it can be hard to truly stand out. To your customer, every company looks about the same. And EVERYONE’S website says they’re the best.

So how do you stand out? According to John “JD” Dwyer, the key ...

Is making content worth it for contractors?

Ben Degros, The Vancouver Carpenter, built a following of over 700K subscribers by making drywall videos. BUT he had to dedicate a massive amount of time and energy to his channel.

In a world filled with more and more noise, don’t underestimate how mu...

With all the AI sales tools coming out, you may be wondering…

…are sales reps being replaced?

According to Liveswitch CRO and contractor sales expert James Hatfield: not yet.

But, technology will continue to make selling easier for reps and MUCH more convenient for homeowners. If you haven’t s...