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Torlando Hakes
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·2 days ago

Ascending Your Interior Game with Upward SW 6239 — Sherwin-Williams’ 2024 Color of the Year

If there’s one thing that’s constant in the world of design, it’s change. But there are some years when the change feels particularly electric, rife with the promise of new beginnings. Enter Upward SW 6239, Sherwin-Williams’ Color of the Year for 2024. Here at Craftsman Painter, we’re diving deep into…

Paint Colors

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Ascending Your Interior Game with Upward SW 6239 — Sherwin-Williams’ 2024 Color of the Year
Ascending Your Interior Game with Upward SW 6239 — Sherwin-Williams’ 2024 Color of the Year
Paint Colors

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Interior Plain

·4 days ago

The Elegance of White Raisin: A Guide to Enhancing Interior Spaces

The spectrum of interior design colors is vast, yet there are hues that, with their subtlety and depth, claim a unique space in the hearts of designers and homeowners alike. One such shade is White Raisin. A gentle yellow blend of warmth. — The Emotive Essence of White Raisin Every shade carries with it an emotional undertone. With its muted and creamy elegance, White Raisin offers a serene sanctuary from the outside world. Picture an intimate reading nook or a quiet corner of a living room, where this shade creates a cozy and inviting atmosphere, beckoning one to…

Paint Colors

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The Elegance of White Raisin: A Guide to Enhancing Interior Spaces
The Elegance of White Raisin: A Guide to Enhancing Interior Spaces
Paint Colors

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Interior Plain

·Aug 30

The Artistic Fusion of Sherwin Williams’ Gossamer Veil and Griffin: A Palette that Speaks Volumes

Sherwin Williams is no stranger to the alchemy of color, and two of their hues — Gossamer Veil and Griffin — prove the magic that can happen when pigment meets ingenuity. In a world saturated with choices, picking the right colors for your space can feel overwhelming. That’s where the…

Interior Design

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The Artistic Fusion of Sherwin Williams’ Gossamer Veil and Griffin: A Palette that Speaks Volumes
The Artistic Fusion of Sherwin Williams’ Gossamer Veil and Griffin: A Palette that Speaks Volumes
Interior Design

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Torlando On Color

·Aug 26

Marketing is Honestly a Crap Shoot.

But field marketing might tip the odds in your favor. — Pay an pray In the early days of business I scoffed at other small businesses and trade companies that claimed all their work was word of mouth and that they didn’t need to do any marketing. I largely saw it as a recipe for being a one man show your entire life. I’d…

Business Strategy

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Marketing is Honestly a Crap Shoot.
Marketing is Honestly a Crap Shoot.
Business Strategy

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Interior Plain

·Aug 25

Moscow Midnight: An Ode to Elegance, Intrigue, and Culture

**While Moscow Midnight paints a beautiful homage to the richness of Russian culture and history, it’s essential to recognize the ongoing struggles and voices calling for peace, justice, and an end to oppression. We stand in solidarity with Ukraine and the many Russians who courageously fight from within to tear down tyranny. The Russia we celebrate through this hue is one of art, intellect, innovation, and humanity — a history filled with positive contributions to the world. Our hope is that the dark shadows of injustice will give way to a future where peace, compassion, and mutual respect are restored, echoing the harmony and depth symbolized by Moscow Midnight.

Interior Design

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Moscow Midnight: An Ode to Elegance, Intrigue, and Culture
Moscow Midnight: An Ode to Elegance, Intrigue, and Culture
Interior Design

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Interior Plain

·Aug 23

Eider White by Sherwin Williams: Redefining Elegance in Everyday Spaces

Eider White’s Quiet Revolution Eider White is a name that doesn’t shout; it whispers. In the ever-expanding spectrum of colors, this unique shade by Sherwin Williams strikes a chord that’s distinctly its own. Let’s explore the understated beauty of Eider White and how it’s redefining elegance in our everyday spaces.

Paint Colors

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Eider White by Sherwin Williams: Redefining Elegance in Everyday Spaces
Eider White by Sherwin Williams: Redefining Elegance in Everyday Spaces
Paint Colors

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Interior Plain

·Aug 18

Ivory Lace: A Subtle Symphony of Elegance by Sherwin-Williams

In the world of interior design, colors are not just hues; they are a language. They speak of elegance, style, and personality. Sherwin-Williams’s “Ivory Lace” is one such color that whispers sophistication in soft, timeless tones.

Paint Colors

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Ivory Lace: A Subtle Symphony of Elegance by Sherwin-Williams
Ivory Lace: A Subtle Symphony of Elegance by Sherwin-Williams
Paint Colors

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Interior Plain

·Aug 15

Sherwin Williams Top 4 Go-To Neutral White Paint Colors

How to choose from Sherwin Williams top 4 neutral white paint colors. — When I am helping my clients choose colors for their home, I always start with what I call a Neutral Point. This is a neutral color that is going to show up consistently throughout the home and serve as a palette cleanser when going from one colorful room to another. …

Paint Colors

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Sherwin Williams Top 4 Go-To Neutral White Paint Colors
Sherwin Williams Top 4 Go-To Neutral White Paint Colors
Paint Colors

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Torlando On Color

·Aug 13

What To Know About Selling Your Contracting Company

Thoughts from my conversation with JB Brown, M&A expert. — Listen to full PaintED episode: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify There are times in business where the work just really gets to you. You feel burnt out. Tired. Old. Ready to give in. But you’ve worked so hard to build this thing. Wouldn’t it be a shame to…

Mergers And Acquisitions

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What To Know About Selling Your Contracting Company
What To Know About Selling Your Contracting Company
Mergers And Acquisitions

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Torlando On Color

·Aug 12

Social Identity Theory

How we find our people and become our authentic selves. — Understanding who we are and feeling connected to a greater sense of self is the existential crisis of our modern age. We’ve all become guilty of being voyeurs of life through the lens of the small screen you’re holding in your hands. The voyeurism allows us the ability to disconnect…

Business Strategy

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Social Identity Theory
Social Identity Theory
Business Strategy

7 min read

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Torlando Hakes

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Craftsman Painter CEO | Author of Sprint | PaintED Podcast Host

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