Ryan Groth

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Ryan Groth of Sales Transformation Group (STG) to talk about hiring and training sales teams. We discuss the type of company culture that is designed to attract and retain the best sales people, and incentives that keep everyone achieving their best and staying sharp.We are excited to be a part of STG's Transform Conference in September. We'd love to see you there. Check it out here!

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Ryan Groth of Sales Transformation Group (STG) to talk about hiring and training sales teams. We discuss the type of company culture that is designed to attract and retain the best sales people, and incentives that keep everyone achieving their best and staying sharp. We are excited to be a part of STG's Transform Conference in September. We'd love to see you there. <a href="https://salestransformationgroup.regfox.com/transform-2023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check it out here!</a>

Hiring Sales Teams with Ryan Groth

Brandon Lewis

On this episode of Estimate Rocket radio we talk with Brandon Lewis of The Painters Academy about what contractors should be doing during challenging economic times that will not only save their business, but also bring them profitable growth. Hint: it does NOT involve lowering your prices! Brandon gives tips on how to find more leads, how to close more leads, how to make those leads more profitable, and most importantly...how to nurture the leads and clients you already have! If you want better business, Brandon Lewis can show you the way!Learn more about The Painters Academy and the soon to be announced Painting Profit Summit at paintersacademy.com.

On this episode of Estimate Rocket radio we talk with Brandon Lewis of The Painters Academy about what contractors should be doing during challenging economic times that will not only save their business, but also bring them profitable growth. Hint: it does NOT involve lowering your prices! Brandon gives tips on how to find more leads, how to close more leads, how to make those leads more profitable, and most importantly...how to nurture the leads and clients you already have! If you want better business, Brandon Lewis can show you the way! Learn more about The Painters Academy and the soon to be announced Painting Profit Summit at <a href="https://www.paintersacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">paintersacademy.com</a>.

Increasing Profit During Challenging Times with Brandon Lewis

Tom Reber

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Reber and Neil Kristianson of The Contractor Fight to discuss how contractors in any trade can break through the barriers of making $5MM in revenue. We learn that the questions of "how can I get to $5MM" is often premature and could even be destructive if your business has not mastered the basics and become truly profitable already. We discuss ways that contractors can safely plan to scale their business by increasing net profit, improving customer service, building up high-performing teams, and doing less of the wrong things while doing more of the right things.Learn more about The Contractor Fight and the Mile High Profit Summit. We'd love to see you there!

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Reber and Neil Kristianson of The Contractor Fight to discuss how contractors in any trade can break through the barriers of making $5MM in revenue. We learn that the questions of "how can I get to $5MM" is often premature and could even be destructive if your business has not mastered the basics and become truly profitable already. We discuss ways that contractors can safely plan to scale their business by increasing net profit, improving customer service, building up high-performing teams, and doing less of the wrong things while doing more of the right things. Learn more about <a href="https://thecontractorfight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Contractor Fight</a> and the <a href="https://thecontractorfight.com/mile-high-profit-summit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mile High Profit Summit</a>. We'd love to see you there!

Getting to $5MM with Tom Reber and Neil Kristianson

Tom Droste

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Tom Droste--CEO of Estimate Rocket--joins us to talk about that stage in the life of a business that everyone dreads: The Slog. Every business journey reaches plateaus that are long and tiring to cross. These are times when growth is slow, work is tedious, and company goals still seem miles away even after big team pushes. What should businesses be doing to navigate these slogs and how can leaders keep their teams motivated? Tom's answer: paddle! Good planning can help avoid prolonged struggle, but there are keys to helping everyone stay positive while progress is continually made...one step at a time!

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Tom Droste--CEO of Estimate Rocket--joins us to talk about that stage in the life of a business that everyone dreads: The Slog. Every business journey reaches plateaus that are long and tiring to cross. These are times when growth is slow, work is tedious, and company goals still seem miles away even after big team pushes. What should businesses be doing to navigate these slogs and how can leaders keep their teams motivated? Tom's answer: paddle! Good planning can help avoid prolonged struggle, but there are keys to helping everyone stay positive while progress is continually made...one step at a time!

Getting Through the Slog with Tom Droste

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them.Here's #4.On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with the always thought-provoking Brandon Lewis of the Painters Academy. Brandon helps his clients build sales and marketing systems that plug in the right numbers to set the right goals in planning. He doesn't pull any punches when he exposes weak strategies that cause contractors to waste their time! Brandon always shoots straight with people about the kind of consistency, hard work, and simple calculations that can set their business on the right track and get the kind of results that make business worthwhile. It's also a plus that he helps his clients understand the value of using a sales enablement system like Estimate Rocket to execute on big  yearly goals in sales and profit planning.Learn more about The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors at https://www.paintersacademy.com/.

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them. Here's #4. On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with the always thought-provoking Brandon Lewis of the Painters Academy. Brandon helps his clients build sales and marketing systems that plug in the right numbers to set the right goals in planning. He doesn't pull any punches when he exposes weak strategies that cause contractors to waste their time! Brandon always shoots straight with people about the kind of consistency, hard work, and simple calculations that can set their business on the right track and get the kind of results that make business worthwhile. It's also a plus that he helps his clients understand the value of using a sales enablement system like Estimate Rocket to execute on big  yearly goals in sales and profit planning. Learn more about The Academy for Professional Painting Contractors at <a href="https://www.paintersacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paintersacademy.com/</a>.

Sales Planning and Course Correction with Brandon Lewis

Aaron Moore

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them.Here's #3.On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with Mike Stanley and Aaron Moore about the state of Commercial Painting and how commercial contractors are pushing the industry forward. Mike and Aaron discuss barriers to entering into commercial work, opportunities for contractors crossing over from the residential sector, and new growth potential in the current economic landscape.The CPIA Leadership Conference is almost here! If you're a commercial contractor you'll want to register asap. Estimate Rocket will be one of the proud sponsors of the event! To learn more visit TheCPIA.com

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them. Here's #3. On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with Mike Stanley and Aaron Moore about the state of Commercial Painting and how commercial contractors are pushing the industry forward. Mike and Aaron discuss barriers to entering into commercial work, opportunities for contractors crossing over from the residential sector, and new growth potential in the current economic landscape. The CPIA Leadership Conference is almost here! If you're a commercial contractor you'll want to register asap. Estimate Rocket will be one of the proud sponsors of the event! To learn more visit <a href="https://thecpia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheCPIA.com</a>

The Evolution of Commercial Painting with Mike Stanley and Aaron Moore

Torlando Hakes

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them. Here's #2.On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Torlando "The Economist" Hakes and we discuss a point system that he developed to help contractors estimate accurately and quickly without waste. Torlando makes the case that too often contractors are charging by labor hours which signal to the customer the value of the project is in the time and work of painters instead of in the final product of a wonderful, beautiful home. Learn to sell wonder over work!Learn more about Torlando and get his point system here!

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them. Here's #2. On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Torlando "The Economist" Hakes and we discuss a point system that he developed to help contractors estimate accurately and quickly without waste. Torlando makes the case that too often contractors are charging by labor hours which signal to the customer the value of the project is in the time and work of painters instead of in the final product of a wonderful, beautiful home. Learn to sell wonder over work! <a href="https://www.estimaterocket.com/craftsmanpainter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Torlando and get his point system here!</a>

Selling Wonder over Work with Torlando Hakes

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them. Here's #1.On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Nick Slavik of Ask A Painter and Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration joins us to talk about new revelations about estimating and job costing that can help launch contractors into next-level growth. Owners and estimators are in need of quick and easy estimating that makes for a super-simple process for both customer and contractor that correctly assesses work, plans profitable margins, and delivers high quality. Nick discusses  new methods that can help get business owners out of the dreaded 96% of businesses that never get past $1M in revenue and have less than 10 employees.Find Ask A Painter at facebook.com/askapainter

Estimate Rocket is celebrating 100 podcasts! For June, we're replaying some of our top episodes from the last 100...in case you missed them.  Here's #1. On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Nick Slavik of Ask A Painter and Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration joins us to talk about new revelations about estimating and job costing that can help launch contractors into next-level growth. Owners and estimators are in need of quick and easy estimating that makes for a super-simple process for both customer and contractor that correctly assesses work, plans profitable margins, and delivers high quality. Nick discusses  new methods that can help get business owners out of the dreaded 96% of businesses that never get past $1M in revenue and have less than 10 employees. Find Ask A Painter at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/askapainter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/askapainter</a>

Fearless Bidding and Job-Costing with Nick Slavik

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Fred Kulik, the head of Customer Success at ER, to talk about technology changes that every company must navigate, and best practices for fast team adoption and adaptation. As AI moves in to almost every sphere of business, it is becoming more and more imperative that teams learn to adopt and adapt efficiently. A lot of time and money is wasted on not being prepared. We talk about the best ways to carve out time and prepare for upcoming Change with minimal fear and stress.  Becoming a smart, tech-powered company is the only way to stay ahead of the competition and to stay on the evolving edge of operational efficiency.

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Fred Kulik, the head of Customer Success at ER, to talk about technology changes that every company must navigate, and best practices for fast team adoption and adaptation. As AI moves in to almost every sphere of business, it is becoming more and more imperative that teams learn to adopt and adapt efficiently. A lot of time and money is wasted on not being prepared. We talk about the best ways to carve out time and prepare for upcoming Change with minimal fear and stress.  Becoming a smart, tech-powered company is the only way to stay ahead of the competition and to stay on the evolving edge of operational efficiency.

Adapting to Tech Change with Fred Kulik

Celebrate 100 episodes of Estimate Rocket Radio with us! On this episode we discuss insights gathered from 100 episodes of discussion on business management and growth. We look back on some of the most profound moments of podcasting and chat about the BIG FOUR themes that kept emerging: Backlog, Knowing Your Numbers, Managing Uncertainty, and Managing Chaos. Let us know what you want to hear in the future! We're always open to suggestions for new guests.

Celebrate 100 episodes of Estimate Rocket Radio with us! On this episode we discuss insights gathered from 100 episodes of discussion on business management and growth. We look back on some of the most profound moments of podcasting and chat about the BIG FOUR themes that kept emerging: Backlog, Knowing Your Numbers, Managing Uncertainty, and Managing Chaos.  Let us know what you want to hear in the future! We're always open to suggestions for new guests.

100th Episode: Managing Backlog, Numbers, Uncertainty, and Chaos

The Estimate Rocket Podcast brings you off-the-cuff conversations from experts to help you excel and grow your service industry business. Whether you just started your own business or are a veteran with a thriving team, this show will keep bringing you useful ideas, training, interviews, tools, and tips each week to help you grow.

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by CEO and Founder of Estimate Rocket, Tom Droste, to talk about a subject every good contractor wrestles with at some stage in their business growth--advanced project management. With more money and more people come more problems, but problem-solving tools and processes should also evolve to balanced out complex project management. Knowing it's "okay to grow" is the confidence that your backlog, technology, communication, documentation, and reporting is right where it needs to be to tackle the next challenge and move into the future. 

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by CEO and Founder of Estimate Rocket, Tom Droste, to talk about a subject every good contractor wrestles with at some stage in their business growth--advanced project management. With more money and more people come more problems, but problem-solving tools and processes should also evolve to balanced out complex project management. Knowing it's "okay to grow" is the confidence that your backlog, technology, communication, documentation, and reporting is right where it needs to be to tackle the next challenge and move into the future.

"Okay to Grow" Using Advanced Project Management with Tom Droste

On this episdode of Estimate Rocket we are joined by Jim McBrayer of McBrayer and Associates to discuss the importance of backlog in business business. Jim says that backlog is the best predictor of the near future in profit and sales, and that backlog should be 70% of a company's annual volume! We chat about the differences between backlog and pipeline, and identify predictors that help you plan hiring and expansion more confidently into the future. Jim is an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) expert and regularly helps business engineer more healthy backlogs with low risk and high return.Learn more about Jim McBrayer and McBrayer and Associates at mcbrayerandassociates.com.

On this episdode of Estimate Rocket we are joined by Jim McBrayer of McBrayer and Associates to discuss the importance of backlog in business business. Jim says that backlog is the best predictor of the near future in profit and sales, and that backlog should be 70% of a company's annual volume! We chat about the differences between backlog and pipeline, and identify predictors that help you plan hiring and expansion more confidently into the future. Jim is an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) expert and regularly helps business engineer more healthy backlogs with low risk and high return. Learn more about Jim McBrayer and McBrayer and Associates at <a href="https://mcbrayerandassociates.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mcbrayerandassociates.com</a>.

Backlog that Powers Growth with Jim McBrayer

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with Tom Droste about the necessity of good communication and documentation in growing companies. Tom gives insight into a process that makes documentation easier and a daily activity that doesn't become a mountain of "task debt" to be accomplished at the end of weeks and months. The first step to good documentation is saving your communication! Learn about the tools available to help you improve.

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we talk with Tom Droste about the necessity of good communication and documentation in growing companies. Tom gives insight into a process that makes documentation easier and a daily activity that doesn't become a mountain of "task debt" to be accomplished at the end of weeks and months. The first step to good documentation is saving your communication! Learn about the tools available to help you improve.

Communication Into Documentation with Tom Droste

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, we talk with Manny Navarrete of Priority Painting Services about the mind-body connection that influences  confidence, and can ultimately impact sales and management. New research in fat burning and weight loss may help contractors stay healthy, even for those on a very busy schedule that little time for the gym. We discuss ways business owners can increase their confidence in the sales process and personell management while improving health that ensures long-term energy and business success. Oh...and diets are off the table!Notes to Obesity Code.

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, we talk with Manny Navarrete of Priority Painting Services about the mind-body connection that influences  confidence, and can ultimately impact sales and management. New research in fat burning and weight loss may help contractors stay healthy, even for those on a very busy schedule that little time for the gym. We discuss ways business owners can increase their confidence in the sales process and personell management while improving health that ensures long-term energy and business success. Oh...and diets are off the table! <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FJQHlkg0dAxDEMEK9srzTc8Tk6JIS30M/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Notes to Obesity Code</a>.

Confidence to the Core with Manny Navarrete

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Droste, Founder and CEO of Estimate Rocket, to discuss the type of scheduling that doesn't cause neurological pain! How is it that scheduling is such a nightmare for contractors as they grow their business, and why does seem to haunt businesses at every new stage of growth? We chat about where scheduling actually starts in the life of a project, where it goes wrong, and a few keys to getting it right.

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Droste, Founder and CEO of Estimate Rocket, to discuss the type of scheduling that doesn't cause neurological pain! How is it that scheduling is such a nightmare for contractors as they grow their business, and why does seem to haunt businesses at every new stage of growth? We chat about where scheduling actually starts in the life of a project, where it goes wrong, and a few keys to getting it right.

Scheduling Without Brain-Hurt with Tom Droste

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Torlando "The Economist" Hakes and we discuss a point system that he developed to help contractors estimate accurately and quickly without waste. Torlando makes the case that too often contractors are charging by labor hours which signal to the customer the value of the project is in the time and work of painters instead of in the final product of a wonderful, beautiful home. Learn to sell wonder over work!Learn more about Torlando and get his point system here!

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Torlando "The Economist" Hakes and we discuss a point system that he developed to help contractors estimate accurately and quickly without waste. Torlando makes the case that too often contractors are charging by labor hours which signal to the customer the value of the project is in the time and work of painters instead of in the final product of a wonderful, beautiful home. Learn to sell wonder over work! <a href="https://www.estimaterocket.com/craftsmanpainter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Torlando and get his point system here!</a>

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Nick Slavik of Ask A Painter and Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration joins us to talk about new revelations about estimating and job costing that can help launch contractors into next-level growth. Owners and estimators are in need of quick and easy estimating that makes for a super-simple process for both customer and contractor that correctly assesses work, plans profitable margins, and delivers high quality. Nick discusses  new methods that can help get business owners out of the dreaded 96% of businesses that never get past $1M in revenue and have less than 10 employees.Find Ask A Painter at facebook.com/askapainter

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, Nick Slavik of Ask A Painter and Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration joins us to talk about new revelations about estimating and job costing that can help launch contractors into next-level growth. Owners and estimators are in need of quick and easy estimating that makes for a super-simple process for both customer and contractor that correctly assesses work, plans profitable margins, and delivers high quality. Nick discusses  new methods that can help get business owners out of the dreaded 96% of businesses that never get past $1M in revenue and have less than 10 employees. Find Ask A Painter at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/askapainter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/askapainter</a>

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Droste, founder and CEO of Estimate Rocket software, to discuss the benefits of to-do tasks and checklists for employees. Supervisors and employees have too much to keep in their heads at any given time, and the problem of retention is only amplified by complexity. Once details start slipping, projects run over in time or expenses, or suffer in quality of work. The chaos that mounts as a result of basic forgetfulness or lack of organization can overwhelm even the most competent production manager. So much chaos is master by simple lists. Learn more about Estimate Rocket's new To-Do task lists in it's job management software!

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Tom Droste, founder and CEO of Estimate Rocket software, to discuss the benefits of to-do tasks and checklists for employees. Supervisors and employees have too much to keep in their heads at any given time, and the problem of retention is only amplified by complexity. Once details start slipping, projects run over in time or expenses, or suffer in quality of work. The chaos that mounts as a result of basic forgetfulness or lack of organization can overwhelm even the most competent production manager. So much chaos is master by simple lists. <a href="https://www.estimaterocket.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Estimate Rocket's new To-Do task lists in it's job management software!</a>

To-Do Checklists that Reduce Chaos with Tom Droste

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Splash of The Blue Collar Tribe podcast to continue our series of talks about the type of leadership that is both empathetic AND effective for managing in the trades. The tightrope between "bud" and "boss" can often be difficult to walk, especially in light of popular leadership gurus that sometimes confuse niceness with goodness, but there is a way to treat your team like family while also holding people accountable to complete tasks and increase in skill level. Splash isn't here to "should" on you, but he does drop some truth bombs about leading with care and integrity that should become canon for effective management principles.Find Splash and his podcast, Blue Collar Tribe Podcast, on any podcast app, or here. 

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio we are joined by Splash of The Blue Collar Tribe podcast to continue our series of talks about the type of leadership that is both empathetic AND effective for managing in the trades. The tightrope between "bud" and "boss" can often be difficult to walk, especially in light of popular leadership gurus that sometimes confuse niceness with goodness, but there is a way to treat your team like family while also holding people accountable to complete tasks and increase in skill level. Splash isn't here to "should" on you, but he does drop some truth bombs about leading with care and integrity that should become canon for effective management principles. Find Splash and his podcast, Blue Collar Tribe Podcast, on any podcast app, or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-collar-tribe/id1481969363" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Leading with Empathy AND Effectiveness with Splash

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, we are joined by Lacie and Austin Ilsley from Ai Painting Plus to talk about Team Training and Individual Improvement Plans that actually work. Lacie and Austin pride themselves in aligning their company goals to account for and include the individual goals of their employees--this is the only way to keep everyone moving in the same direction. We talk about performance reviews, individual improvement plans, and cognitive flow maps that help teams develop new skills together and form common goals to keep everyone on the same page.Learn more about Nolan Consulting Group and Situational Leadership!Check out the free Besting For Leaders and Besting For Teams.

On this episode of Estimate Rocket Radio, we are joined by Lacie and Austin Ilsley from Ai Painting Plus to talk about Team Training and Individual Improvement Plans that actually work. Lacie and Austin pride themselves in aligning their company goals to account for and include the individual goals of their employees--this is the only way to keep everyone moving in the same direction. We talk about performance reviews, individual improvement plans, and cognitive flow maps that help teams develop new skills together and form common goals to keep everyone on the same page. Learn more about <a href="https://www.nolancg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nolan Consulting Group</a> and <a href="https://www.kenblanchard.com/Solutions/SLII" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Situational Leadership</a>! Check out the free <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NBxIe8OLr-W0FAnYz6h34v0Yw_IgClU/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Besting For Leaders</a> and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CThHYUCIJutUiC0D3RHX9Y7MV6ry9mlX/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Besting For Teams</a>.

Team Training and Improvement with Lacie and Austin Ilsley

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