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Episode 59
Stop Pricing Yourself Out of Business
Chris Moore (Elite Business Advisors) joins Jon and Michael to break down why most painting businesses don’t fail because of pricing.
Episode 58
What Should Painting Sales Reps Do Outside of Selling?
What should a painting sales rep be doing outside of selling the job? Jon and Michael break down where sales responsibilities should start and stop.
Episode 57
Ready to Win the Job? What to Bring to Every Paint Estimate
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint., Jon and Michael break down exactly what you should bring with you to every on-site estimate if you want to stand out.
Episode 56
How Two Day Painting Built an $8.5M, 25% Profit Painting Machine
Garrett Martell from Two Day Painting joins Jon and Michael to break down how he grew from a $10k credit card and door-knocking to an $8.5M painting company.
Episode 55
The 2026 Kickoff Playbook (Every Painting Contractor Needs This)
Every contractor hits the December wall. But instead of scrambling for last-minute leads, Jon and Michael walk through a smarter strategy.
Episode 54
Why Square-Foot Pricing Fails (and What to Use Instead)
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint. Michael Murray and Jon Bryant break down one of the biggest challenges in the painting industry: pricing jobs accurately
Episode 53
Email, Text, or Call? How Painting Sales Reps Should Talk to Customers
Michael Murray and Jon Bryant break down one of the most underrated parts of sales in a painting business: how you communicate.
Episode 52
Painting Businesses + AI: What Actually Moves the Needle
AI is everywhere, but what’s actually useful for a painting business? Jon and Michael break down the tools that move the needle today.
Episode 51
Beige Is Back: Sherwin-Williams’ Color Expert on Paint Colors, Trends & Winning Jobs w/ Sue Wadden
Sherwin-Williams’ Sue Wadden (Director of Color Marketing, 25+ years) joins Jon to break down the real driver of most paint jobs—COLOR—and how pros can use it.
Episode 50
What the Heck Is a CRM?
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint., Jon Bryant and Michael Murray break down what a CRM is and why painting companies should have one.
Episode 49
Hiring & Coaching Painting Sales Reps w/ Colin Nolan
Jon and Michael sit down with Colin Nolan of Nolan Consulting Group to unpack how painting companies can hire, coach, and keep sales reps who actually close.
Episode 48
How Painting Sales Reps Can Sell When the Exterior Season Is Fully Booked
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint., Michael Murray and Jon Bryant dive into one of the toughest challenges for painting sales reps.
Episode 47
Scaling a Painting Business to $10M w/ Matt Kuyper
In this episode of Price Sell Paint, Matt Kuyper, co-owner and founder of Harpeth Painting, reveals how he scaled his company to more than $10 million.
Episode 46
The Smarter Way to Sell Painting Jobs
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint., Jon Bryant from PaintScout breaks down how contractors are transforming their sales process.
Episode 45
Managing Unhappy Customers in Your Painting Business
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint., Jon and Michael break down real-world strategies for dealing with unhappy customers in the painting business.
Episode 44
Why Successful Painting Contractors Start Selling Winter Early
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint., Jon and Michael tackle a challenge every painting contractor in colder climates faces, how to stay busy.
Episode 43
Mastering the Shift from Residential to Commercial
In this episode of the Price Sell Paint podcast, Jon and Michael are joined by industry leader and PCA board member Chris Elliott.
Episode 42
Automate the Boring Stuff: How Painting Contractors Can Sell Smarter with Chris Kiefer
Jon Bryant chats with Chris Kiefer, founder of Boolean and automation nerd, about how painting contractors can use smart tools to take work off their plate.
Episode 41
Why Customers Ghost, Lowball, & Lead You On
In this episode, Jon and Michael unpack the real reasons why customers ghost, lowball, and lead you on and how you can shift the sales dynamic.
Episode 40
Selling with Color: How Color Consults Close More Jobs
In this episode, Jon and Michael sit with Amanda, color consultant, and interior design pro, to talk about the powerful role color plays in thee sale process.
Episode 39
What Makes a Painting Company Financially Successful
In this episode, Jon Bryant sits down with Daniel Honan, to uncover the key financial habits that separate thriving painting companies from the rest.
Episode 38
PaintScout X: Sales Unleashed
In this episode, Jon Bryant and Michael Murray sit down to give you an inside look at PaintScout X: Sales Unleashed, happening April 23rd, 2025.
Episode 37
Are Virtual Estimates the Future?
In this episode of the Price Sell Paint podcast, Jon Bryant and Michael Murray dive into the controversial topic of virtual estimates.
Episode 36
Building a Winning Sales Team w/ Kevin Nolan
In this episode, Jon and Michael sit down with Kevin Nolan to dive into the fundamentals of building a strong sales team in the painting business.
Episode 33
How to 10x Your Painting Business in 2025
Ready to grow your painting business? In this episode of Price.Sell.Paint., Jon Bryant & Michael Murray dive into the strategies you need to scale.
Episode 32
How to Sell More Cabinet Painting Jobs
In this episode, Luis Rodriguez, from Lifetime Custom Painting, shares strategies for growing and scaling a successful painting business with his father.
Episode 31
Master SALES OBJECTIONS in 2025 [Proven Tips for Painting Contractors]
Are you a painting contractor, painting business owner, or sales rep in the painting industry looking to close more deals in 2025?
Episode 30
How Much Should I Charge for Painting in My City? (+More Listener Questions!)
In this episode, Jon & Michael engage in a listener Q&A session, addressing common challenges faced by painting contractors and business owners.
Episode 29
The Art of Selling: Your Guide to Painting Sales Mastery
In this episode, the guest is Jim Falk, the VP of Sales at Nolan Painting — "the G.O.A.T." as Jon & Michael like to say!
Episode 28
Good-Better-Best: Is Tiered Pricing Right for Your Painting Business?
In this episode, Jon & Michael explore the concept of the 'Good-Better-Best' pricing strategy within the painting industry.
Episode 27
Tom Reber Is Back in the Painting Industry!
On this episode, Tom Reber, founder of the Contractor Fight, shares his experience of starting a new painting company… again.
Episode 26
Should Painting Contractors Offer Discounts?
In Part 2 of this discussion on pricing strategies in the painting industry, Jon & Michael focus on the pros & cons of discounting.
Episode 25
Raise Your Damn Prices!
How much are you charging per hour? The answer is: probably not enough! Many painting contractors confuse being busy with being successful.
Episode 24
The Secret to Selling Paint Jobs (That No One is Talking About!)
In this episode, Jon & Michael interview Seth Peek to explore his journey in the painting industry and other endeavours that all point to business growth.
Episode 23
Nick Slavik on Sales, Marketing, Lead Generation & the Future of the Painting Industry
Nick Slavik, a 32-year master craftsman and Board Chair of the Painting Contractors Association (PCA), joins Jon & Michael to discuss the painting industry.
Episode 22
Prospecting Strategies from a Top Painting Sales Rep
In this conversation, Mike Green, a top-performing sales rep at Fitzpatrick Painting, shares his expertise in sales and prospecting with Jon & Michael.
Episode 20
Production Rate Estimating in Commercial Painting
On this episode, Brian Struble, owner of Shaver Painting & Decorating, shares his experience transitioning from residential to commercial painting.
Episode 19
Is There Room for Women in the Painting Industry?
This episode brings on Maggie Kuyper, CEO of Harpeth Painting, to discuss the role of women in painting and the benefits the female perspective brings.
Episode 21
How to Grow a $2M Painting Business & Maximize Profit
Today's guest, Ty Brown, shares his journey in the painting industry, from starting out as a side hustle to growing his business to over $2 million in revenue.
Episode 18
Mastering a Sales System: The Key to Success in the Painting Industry
In this episode, Jon & Michael chat with Colten Bethel as he shares about his journey to becoming a top painting sales rep.
Episode 17
How to Sell More Painting Jobs [Top Sales Rep Strategies]
Today, Jon & Michael interview Connor Forbeck, a top painting sales rep in the PaintScout database, from Sound Painting Solutions.
Episode 16
Setting the Table, Pain-Points & Closing on the Spot [Painting Sales Tips]
In this episode, Jon and Michael interview Russell Godoy, one of the top painting sales reps in the PaintScout database.
Episode 15
Best Follow-up Strategies for Painting Companies
This conversation discusses the importance of follow-ups in the sales process and provides strategies for effective follow-up communication in painting.
Episode 14
3 Tips for Painting Contractors in the Busy Season (AVOID Burnout!)
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint., Jon & Michael discuss how to handle the busy season in the painting industry and avoid burnout.
Episode 13
How to Handle Price Objections [Painting Contractors]
In this episode, Jon and Michael discuss the five words no painting company ever wants to hear: “Your price is too high.”
Episode 12
Tough Questions About Painting Sales Software – Answered!
In this conversation, Jon & Michael have Mark Glinskiy on the podcast to ask the tough questions about sales software — and they leave nothing on the table!
Episode 11
12 Reasons to Attend 'PaintScout X' [Painting Sales Conference 2024]
PaintScout X (as in "experience") is an online conference for painting sales professionals taking place on April 10-11, 2024.
Episode 10
Winning at Sales: Untold Secrets from $2M+ Painting Sales Reps
In this episode, Jon & Michael discuss strategies of top sales reps in the painting industry by revisiting a presentation they shared at the PCA EXPO.
Episode 9
STEAL THIS Referral System for Painting Sales Reps [Secret Unlocked]
In this episode, Jon & Michael interview Dave Bryant, a successful Sales Rep in the painting industry, about his strategies for generating referrals.
Episode 8
Sales Compensation Structures in the Painting Industry
Jon & Michael discuss different methods of compensating Painting Sales Reps, including aligning the compensation structure with the company's core values.
Episode 7
6 Things You Should Never Do at a Home Show
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint., Jon & Michael discuss how painting companies can have the most success at home shows.
Episode 35
Should Painting Contractors Include Materials in Their Hourly Rate?
In this episode of Price. Sell. Paint., Jon Bryant & Michael Murray dive into one of the most debated topics in the painting industry.
Episode 6
2 Things to Evaluate When You're Not Hitting Your Sales Goals
In this episode, Jon & Michael discuss the 2 Big Pillars you need to look at when your sales teams (or yourself!) are not hitting their goals.
Episode 34
Proven Sales Strategies from a Painting Business Pro (Eric Barstow)
In this episode, Eric Barstow from Painting Business Pro offers actionable insights on mastering sales in the painting industry.
Episode 5
Annual Goal Setting for Painting Contractors in 2024
Annual goal setting is a vital part of running a successful painting business. In this episode, Jon & Michael discuss a methodical approach to setting.
Episode 4
Starting a Painting Business in 2025 [What You Need to Know]
In this conversation, Jon Bryant & Michael Murray discuss their experiences and lessons learned in the painting industry.
Episode 3
Production Rate Estimating 101
There's a lot of confusion around painting estimation methods, so today Jon Bryant & Michael Murray clearly define what Production Rate Estimating is.
Episode 2
Hiring a Sales Rep – For Painting Contractors
Whether you're hiring your first sales rep or just looking to expand your sales team, finding the right fit for your growing painting business isn't easy.
Episode 1
How to Generate Leads in the Slow Season
In this episode, Jon & Michael discuss nine ways painting contractors can generate leads in the winter months (i.e. the dreaded slow season).
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