What does your bat signal look like? — Today I was speaking to a group of paint contractors and sort of off-the-cuff I mentioned making bat signals to the brand. We were talking about finding good people to hire. It’s hard. I told them their job ad needed to be a bat signal. Who comes when the bat…

Team decision-making hasn’t always been fun for me. I am impatient. I think I have the best ideas. I want people to take fast action. I forget that other people have opinions. That’s what sits underneath the surface. And in situations where I haven’t been on my game, that comes…

Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to enhance the romance in your life, and what better way to celebrate the day than by adding some special touches to your home? One way to do this is to choose the perfect paint colors to create a romantic vibe. …

You might be a DIY kind of person and love to paint your home on occasion. Maybe you even have friends who are handy and willing to help for free. …

When it comes to painting your home, finding the perfect color can be a daunting task. With so many different shades and finishes to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right combination. Luckily, there are a few tricks of the trade when it comes to color matching…

‍The holidays are just around the corner, and with that comes the hustle and bustle of holiday decorations. No one wants to sweat in trying to cover all your walls, especially if you’re just starting to mentally gear up for the upcoming holidays. The good news? It doesn’t have to…

Introducing The Craftsman Painter Collective Membership Professional Painting might just be the greatest industry in the world. Paint is everywhere. It’s beautiful. It’s useful. It’s in demand. …

I belong to a handful of Facebook Groups for contractors and I hold a monthly virtual Roundtable discussion group. Many are experiencing the same thing. Leads are drying up. The challenge with contracting is that you want to find the balance between capitalizing on the busy season and being…

This critical thought on leadership from my old friend Jack Taggart could help you go home happy today and feel about ten pounds lighter: Your identity CAN’T be defined by your status as a leader, a career person, or your title. You are more than your work. Don’t get me…