Wealthy House Painter tip #5
By Terry | March 9, 2010
When I started my painting business I thought being a successful business owner was all about the physical part of painting. If I got out there and worked hard I believed that good things would come my way. Not so! I discovered it took so much more than that. Things didn’t get better until I started focusing my attention on what was working and stopped doing what wasn’t working. Most of us are ready and willing to take on any painting project that will help us reach our financial goals, but without a good, solid plan you’re just spinning your wheels.
Find what works anyway possible, trial and error is one way but it’s much easier to get out their and talk to anyone who can help with advice from their own past experiences. Painting is a competitive business, but who says you have to talk to painters in your area. Pick up the phone and call, or use chat rooms to find answers to your questions. I’ve found that most painters are happy to share their knowledge and past experiences.
Terry Begue is the owner of Begue Painting Inc., and author of the popular e-book, “The Wealthy House Painter’s Guide to Having it All.” He’s been a successful house painter and enjoys helping others start their own successful painting businesses, too. Discover more at: http://www.yourhousepaintingbusiness.com
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Wealthy House Painter tip #4
By Terry | March 7, 2010
Whether you’ve done a lot of painting jobs or you’re considering a brand new painting business a few things are key; in my opinion, the only real secret to success is learning to look at your painting business in a totally different way. If you’re not content with the money you’re bringing in, change the way you run your business
Albert Einstein said the definition of insanity is, “Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” The minute I made what seemed like a giant shift in how I thought about my painting business, was the moment I started my business transition from painter to a marketer of specialized painting services. My life changed for the better. As the owner you’re most important duty is marketing, never stop thinking of ways to get more jobs, it’s the life-blood of your business.
Terry Begue is the owner of Begue Painting Inc., and author of the popular e-book, “The Wealthy House Painter’s Guide to Having it All.” He’s been a successful house painter and enjoys helping others start their own successful painting businesses, too. Discover more at: http://www.yourhousepaintingbusiness.com
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Wealthy House Painter tip #3
By Terry | March 5, 2010
Make it a habit to under promise and over deliver on your painting jobs. People expect you do to what you’re paid to do, but they will feel indebted to you if you do more than what was expected. I always try to include the painting of something minor like a wrought iron railing or the mailbox and post and clean out the gutters if they’re clogged with leaves, for example.
Sometimes the little extra time you spend doing something that the homeowners have been putting off or forgot to mention at the time the estimate was given is what they will actually remember the most about you and your business. What might only take you a few minutes to do while you have a ladder out could take the homeowner months to get around to doing. And that’s assuming they are physically able to do it!
Terry Begue is the owner of Begue Painting Inc., and author of the popular e-book, “The Wealthy House Painter’s Guide to Having it All.” He’s been a successful house painter and enjoys helping others start their own successful painting businesses, too. Discover more at: http://www.yourhousepaintingbusiness.com
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Wealthy House Painter tip #2
By Terry | March 3, 2010
In order to be successful in your business you need to understand that technical skills alone will not get you there, not even close. It’s all about being a go getter, and setting yourself apart from your competition by making bold promises and backing them up. It’s about being a likable person, the type that homeowners are comfortable being around. It’s about offering an outstanding service and going that extra mile to make sure your customers are completely satisfied with your work. Remember this is a service business it’s built on happy customers. Continually ask yourself, “what could I do that would add more value to my business?” Companies that put the customer first never run out of work, even during the tough times.
Terry Begue is the owner of Begue Painting Inc., and author of the popular e-book, “The Wealthy House Painter’s Guide to Having it All.” He’s been a successful house painter and enjoys helping others start their own successful painting businesses, too. Discover more at: http://www.yourhousepaintingbusiness.com
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