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If your painting company isn’t showing up online, you’re losing jobs to competitors who are — plain and simple. In this episode of Elite Business Advice, Chris sits down with Adam McChesney, CEO and Founder of Builders of Authority, to break down exactly what residential painting contractors need to do to dominate their local market online. Adam has built a 7-figure digital marketing agency from the ground up and has worked with hundreds of contractors, so he knows what works — and what’s a waste of money. In this episode, he shares the step-by-step playbook on Google Business Profile optimization, local SEO wins you can get without a big budget, what your website needs to actually convert leads, and how to run paid ads without flushing cash down the drain. Whether you’re just starting to think about digital marketing or you’ve been burned by agencies in the past, this episode will give you a clear picture of where to focus your time and money to get the best return. In this episode, you’ll learn: •      How to fully optimize your Google Business Profile to rank higher in local search •      The easiest organic SEO wins painting contractors can do right now •      What most contractor websites get wrong — and how to fix it •      When to start running paid ads and how to avoid the most common mistakes •      How to allocate a limited marketing budget for maximum ROI Connect with Adam: buildauthority.com | @adam.mcchesney on social If you’re looking to grow your business or professionalize it more, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Most painting contractors run their business the way they were taught — but what if the way you were taught is costing you money? In this episode of Elite Business Advice, we apply first principles thinking to 5 core areas of your residential painting company, from how you price jobs to why customers actually choose you over a competitor. This isn't theory — it's a practical framework for stripping away industry assumptions and rebuilding smarter systems from the ground up. If you're ready to stop running your business on autopilot, this episode will change the way you think. If you’re looking for someone to help think through this First Principles Thinking with you in your business, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

Are you a painting contractor who's tired of being the only leader on your crew? In this episode of Elite Business Advice, we break down how to identify, develop, and promote foremen from within your own team using the same leadership system that made the San Antonio Spurs one of the most dominant dynasties in sports history. Whether you're running 3 crews or 10, this episode will give you a practical 5-step framework to build leaders without starting from scratch. If you're ready to stop being the bottleneck in your business, this one's for you. If you’re looking for some more practical advice on how to follow through on what we covered in this episode or looking to take your business to the next level in terms of growth or professionalization, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Stop waiting for the phone to ring. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore breaks down how to build a marketing funnel you actually own — so you can generate estimates on demand instead of hoping work shows up. You'll learn how to grow your database with the right prospects, what content actually works on social media for painting contractors, how to use email marketing to pre-sell your value, and how to position yourself as the go-to painter in your local community. Whether you're a solo painter or running a crew, this episode gives you a real strategy to grow your painting business — with both long-term results and short-term wins. If you’re looking for some more practical advice on how to follow through on what we covered in this episode or looking to take your business to the next level in terms of growth or professionalization, schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

The results in your life are a combination of the 5 people you spend the most time with. For some people that could be a great thing, and for others a concerning one! In today’s episode we dive into some examples of a litmus test to help you evaluate what community of people can be harmful and those that can be beneficial for you to get ahead in life and your business! Looking to get involved with a community to help your business thrive? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

We celebrate our 250th episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast in the best way we know how: talking about the role consistency plays in our business and our personal lives. We thought it would be a fitting episode to have this discussion as today marks 250 straight weeks we’ve put out a new episode. We also share this milestone with some of our listeners and clients from hearing their most impactful takeaway during this journey! If you’re looking to be more intentional with your business this year how some of our clients mentioned in this episode, start the process with us by scheduling a free business analysis meeting at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore shares 4 key takeaways from his experience and speakers from Disney at PCA Expo 2026. These 4 things transformed Disney into what it is today and can transform your business into having Raving Fans there in your market as well! Looking to get clear on these 4 things in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore dives into the power of knowing your Why and how it impacts your marketing, leadership, and long-term fulfillment as a painting contractor. We talk about how to connect emotionally with customers instead of just listing services and features. We share some practical examples of how defining your company’s purpose can elevate your brand, inspire your team, and create deeper customer loyalty.  Looking to get clear on your Why and your story in 2026? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore shares how painting contractors can refine their marketing and sales messaging to better connect with homeowners and close more projects. Too many contractors use outdated language that talks about themselves instead of addressing real customer pain points like poor communication, lack of trust, and inconsistent follow-through. We walk through a simple four-step process: gathering customer feedback, crafting a clear tagline, identifying top homeowner frustrations, and how to position your services as the solution. You’ll also learn exactly where to use this messaging to reach your customers and help connect emotionally with them. Looking for help in updating your messaging or connecting with your customers through your marketing and sales channels? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore continues the Back to Basics series by tackling one of the most important, and misunderstood, topics for contractors: discipline. You’ll learn how discipline directly shapes your mindset, rewires your brain, and builds (or destroys) confidence in yourself over time. This episode breaks down why discipline isn’t about motivation, but about keeping promises to yourself long after the excitement fades. If you want more confidence, less mental fatigue, and a stronger foundation for your painting business, this episode is for you. Need an accountability partner to keep you on track in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, Chris Moore dives into one of the most important topics in the painting industry: job costing. As part three of the Back to Basics series, this episode breaks down what job costing is, how to do it correctly, and how to use financial data to make smarter business decisions. You’ll learn which numbers you should be looking at, how knowing your net cash flow helps with hiring and overhead decisions, and how this one system often uncovers dozens of opportunities for improvement.  Want access to our free no-strings attached job costing resource? Email Chris at [email protected] to receive a copy! Need help understanding your financial metrics in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this second episode of the Back to Basics series on the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore breaks down one of the most overlooked systems in a painting business: your calendar. Many contractors feel busy all the time, yet still fall behind on important work, and usually it’s because they aren’t honoring their calendar as a true productivity tool. Chris shares practical ways to use your calendar as a system by setting up repeating events to guarding your time by focusing on your big rock priorities for 2026. Need help implementing this system or others into your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, we kick off the new Back to Basics Series, designed to help painting contractors refocus on the fundamentals that truly move the needle in 2026. One of the biggest challenges we see when coaching business owners isn’t a lack of knowledge—it’s a lack of organization and follow-through. Great ideas and systems don’t matter if nothing actually gets done. This episode breaks down how to build a simple, repeatable to-do system that works for both your personal life and your business, how to establish clear rhythms and frequencies for important tasks like job costing, cash flow management, and goal reviews, and how to break large projects into manageable action steps to avoid overwhelm. Need help implementing new systems or structure in what we mention in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

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 business—can create massive change without complex systems or willpower. You’ll learn which personal and business metrics every painting contractor should be tracking in 2026, how to build simple dashboards to create clarity, and why awareness alone often leads to better choices, stronger leadership, and improved results. If you want more control, less stress, and a clearer path forward this year, this episode will help you start by simply paying attention. Need help implementing new systems or creating awareness in what we mention in this episode? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

A great exercise to do in life periodically or at minimum annually is to think through what you need to stop doing, start doing, and keep on doing both in your personal life and business. In this episode, we’ll share a framework to think through as well as 2 important keys to ensuring you follow through on these things both for you personally and in your business! Need help implementing new systems or discovering what you don’t know this year? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!