TCF945: Building a New Painting Company
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From the past episodes, you may remember that Tom recently launched a new painting company, Simplify Painting, as a side hustle. And it’s off to a great start! In just the first month, they’ve landed 12 projects and received 39 leads. In this episode, Tom shares what he is doing to build the company and his plans for growing the business over time. Tom also shares how he scored a $6,200 job with a 60% gross profit. He walks you through the entire process and shows how the Shin-Fu sales method helped him qualify the lead, save time, and seal the deal in just 2 days. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Intro [00:31] - Benefits of the Shin-Fu sales process [00:42] - Selling a job with 60% gross profit [02:01] - Trust the process [03:24] - Walkthrough of the job scope [08:14] - The importance of marketing your business [08:23] - Businesses shutting down due to poor marketing [10:14] - Role of third-party lead generation sites Thumbtack and Angi  [11:11] - Tom’s strategy for building Simplify Painting as a side hustle [13:02] - Tom’s plans for scaling the business [14:00] - Closing remarks Resources: 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/  💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap  == Join us in BATTLEGROUND == Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground  == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook  == Grab the Gear == https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/  == Find Us on Social Media == YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber  Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig  == Rate the Podcast == Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review!  Apple Podcasts   Spotify
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