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Phases of Contractor Growth
Breakthrough Academy has worked with over 1500 contracting businesses, and in that time, we’ve accumulated an eye-watering amount of data on companies of all sizes. We’ve spent the past year…
Read MoreEmail Marketing for Painters (Step-by-Step Guide)
Did you know that email marketing has the highest ROI of all digital marketing channels? With an average ROI of 42:1 there is no reason your painting business shouldn’t be investing time…
Read MoreHere’s How to Hire a Painter for Your Painting Company
Hey there! If you’re in the painting business, you know that talent is everything. Whether you’re tackling a huge commercial project or giving a home a fresh makeover, the quality…
Read MoreFrom $2M to $5M: Why Your Painting Business Needs a Scalable Operating System
Growing a painting business to $2M is no small feat. Many owners rely on sheer determination, grit, and countless hours of hard work to hit this milestone. But when it…
Read MoreWhy Building for an Exit is Essential—Even if You Never Plan to Sell
Do you have an “exit” strategy? Stephen Covey’s first two habits in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Be Proactive and Begin with the End in Mind —…
Read MoreAutomating Word-of-Mouth Marketing: Generate Buzz While You Paint!
Last week, I watched a local painting contractor transform a building with a rundown front into a bright, welcoming space. The quality of work was impeccable. I’m sure a lot…
Read MoreThe Power of Automated Communication for Painting Contractors: How DripJobs Can Transform Your Business
In today’s fast-paced world, painting contractors face a growing challenge: managing multiple leads, projects, and customer communications efficiently. To stay competitive, contractors need to focus on the essentials — delivering…
Read MoreThe 5 Numbers You Should Know in Your Painting Business
In business, there are so many KPI’s, Key Performance Indicators, that you could look at to evaluate the performance and health of your business. For many business owners this can…
Read MoreHow Light Affects Colour
An extraordinary response to light is our paint’s most distinctive asset, but while we – and you – love the beautiful, unexpected results of different light sources meeting our colours,…
Read MoreHow to Work Less and Earn More by Resetting Your Priorities
The Cool, Calm Painter: How to Block Interruptions, Hit Your Goals, and Work Less If you’re drowning in a torrent of customer emails and staff calls, you need a new…
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