# PaintED Podcast Podcast produced by the Painting Contractors Association (PCA). Join PCA as we interview industry experts on how to build stronger businesses. Founded in 1884, PCA is the only national trade association dedicated to the success of painting contractors through ethics, education and excellence. Today, PCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting contractors improve their business. Page: Feed: --- ## [Job Closeout SOPs: The #1 Stumbling Block for Painting Contractors (And How to Fix It)](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/job-closeout-sops-the-1) _2026-08-17_ There's one fundamental thing that trips up 95% of painting contractors — the Job Closeout SOP. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down exactly what a Job Closeout SOP should look like for your painting company, and why the process actually starts on day one of the project — not the last day. This is part 2 of a… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383347840-paint-ed-podcast-job-closeout-sops-the-1.mp3) ## [The Revenue Leaks Hiding in Your Sales Process - Ryan Fenn](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/the-revenue-leaks-hiding-in) _2026-08-17_ Most contractors assume the sale is dead after two ignored messages. The data says otherwise, and the money you're leaving on the table is staggering. Ryan Fenn, founder of CHIIRP, has analyzed massive volumes of real customer conversations to find out what actually gets replies, what kills deals, and what the best follow-up systems do differently. In this episode, we break it all down into the… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2377561913-paint-ed-podcast-the-revenue-leaks-hiding-in.mp3) ## [Job Start SOPs: The Missing Process Costing Painting Contractors Trust, Time, and Money](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/job-start-sops-the-missing) _2026-08-11_ Struggling to get projects off to a smooth, professional start? You're not alone. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down exactly what a Job Start SOP should look like for your painting company — and why most contractors are losing money, trust, and crew efficiency without one. This is part one of a two-part series on… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2379196664-paint-ed-podcast-job-start-sops-the-missing.mp3) ## [How to Structure SOPs Your Painting Team Will Actually Follow - Moustafa Moursy](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/how-to-structure-sops-your) _2026-08-10_ Your crew isn't lazy. Your processes are broken. In this episode of Contractor Evolution, process strategist Moustafa Moursy breaks down why most business systems collect dust, and introduces the OPTIMIZE Framework: a step-by-step method for building SOPs that your team actually uses, so you can stop running every decision through yourself. If you've ever written a process doc that nobody… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2377549976-paint-ed-podcast-how-to-structure-sops-your.mp3) ## [Retreat Reflection – The Ripple Effect](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/retreat-reflection-the-ripple) _2026-08-04_ It’s really easy for us as business advisors to see the ripple effect in motion to those around us or that attended the 2026 Elite Business Retreat. But the more important aspect would be how do you embody the ripple effect in your life when you learn something or attend an event? In today’s episode we share some takeaways from this years retreat while also sharing how to be impactful to those… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2374960433-paint-ed-podcast-retreat-reflection-the-ripple.mp3) ## [The Micromanagement Trap That Keeps Contractors Stuck - Matt Risinger](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/the-micromanagement-trap-that) _2026-07-30_ If you're the only person on every jobsite who can catch a mistake, you don't have a team; you have a daycare. In this episode, Matt Risinger (from The Build Show) maps the exact path from babysitter to system-builder, so your business runs without you hovering over every decision. Most contractors don't even realize they're micromanaging. They just know they're exhausted, their PMs won't make a… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355152924-paint-ed-podcast-the-micromanagement-trap-that.mp3) ## [The HR Systems You Need for Your Painting Company](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/the-hr-systems-you-need-for) _2026-07-28_ Struggling to let go of an underperforming employee? Hate conflict as a leader? This episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast is for you. Host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down the 3 HR systems every painting contractor needs to manage employees, protect their business, and avoid costly legal exposure — before termination ever becomes necessary. Why This Matters: · A… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2369049824-paint-ed-podcast-the-hr-systems-you-need-for.mp3) ## [The 90-Day Cash Flow System Every Painting Contractor Needs - Danny Kerr](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/the-90-day-cash-flow-system) _2026-07-23_ You're winning jobs, billing strong — and still sweating payroll every two weeks. Cash timing slips. Payroll doesn't. Here's how to fix it. In this episode, Danny Kerr breaks down the exact cash flow management system BTA has used with 1,900+ contractors to stop the financial panic and start projecting 90 days ahead, so you can make growth decisions with intention, not desperation. [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355113612-paint-ed-podcast-the-90-day-cash-flow-system.mp3) ## [Building Your Relationship Operating System](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/building-your-relationship) _2026-07-21_ If you're a painting contractor who relies on word-of-mouth and referrals to grow your business, this episode is a wake-up call. Chris Moore sits down with Sara Hardwick Grintz, President of GIFTOLOGY, to break down why "doing good work" alone won't sustain your referral pipeline — and what to do instead. Sara leads GIFTOLOGY's Relationship Operating System™, a proven framework that helps business… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2364805103-paint-ed-podcast-building-your-relationship.mp3) ## [Zuverlässiges Hosting, Domains, Server (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zQlFSl1VzMij) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Zuverlässige Infrastruktur, niedrige Preise und skalierbare Server für deinen Webauftritt. ## [The Mindset That Helped Him Build a $6.5M Business - Jason Alcott](https://soundcloud.com/paint-ed-podcast/the-mindset-that-helped-him) _2026-07-16_ We’re actively working with ~600 contractors, and a LOT of them are struggling — and it's not the economy. Breakthrough Academy coach Jason Alcott reveals the hidden mindset trap keeping contractors stuck, and the one framework that changes everything. Most contractors are measuring their success the wrong way. They're locked in "the gap,” constantly chasing an ideal that keeps moving, instead of… [Listen](http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355105470-paint-ed-podcast-the-mindset-that-helped-him.mp3)