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Contractor Q&A: Corissa Cook Takes a Very Personal Path to Painting Success

For more than 30 years, PPC magazine has been on job sites throughout the U.S. and Canada asking residential and commercial paint pros to share their stories. This issue: Corissa Cook, who markets herself as The Painting Chick and specializes in interior painting in the Pittsburgh area.
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Social Media 101 for Painting Contractors

Sherwin-Williams offers step-by-step instructions on how to set up pages and start advertising

Stumped by social media and how it might help grow your business?

Many painting contractors are growing a successful social media presence. And your Sherwin-Williams rep can direct you to a new guide from Sherwin-Williams that will show you how, featuring specific sections on using Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms, as well as an extended section on creating Facebook ads. Continue reading Social Media 101 for Painting Contractors

Contractor Q&A: Andrew Campagnone on Giving Back and What it Takes to Be a Pro

For more than 30 years, PPC magazine has been on job sites throughout the U.S. and Canada asking residential and commercial paint pros to share their stories. This issue: Andrew Campagnone, owner of Finished Work Painting in Swansea, Massachusetts. Continue reading Contractor Q&A: Andrew Campagnone on Giving Back and What it Takes to Be a Pro

Reach More Prospects with Video

It’s a fun, easy way to grow customer confidence in your services

Looking to make a bigger impact with your marketing efforts? Many contractors are turning to video, which they are using to connect with customers and prospects on websites and social media channels such as YouTube and Facebook. Continue reading Reach More Prospects with Video

7 Things to Do Right Now to Fuel Future Growth

The COVID-19 crisis has hit painting contractors in a variety of ways, and many of you likely have more time on your hands than you did before.

So what to do? Here are some ideas to help maximize your future productivity and ensure you hit the ground running when you’re able to work at full throttle again.
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Pro on the Go: Use Job Site Videos to Win Business, Build Customer Trust

In this episode of our Pro on the Go video series, we asked Chuck Kocinski, owner of Paint Medics, Inc. in Parma, Ohio, about his decision to use job site videos to promote his company on Facebook, YouTube and the company website. Continue reading Pro on the Go: Use Job Site Videos to Win Business, Build Customer Trust

How to Get the Most Out of the Top 5 Social Media Platforms

“Word of mouth.” That’s the answer you’d get if you ask many pro painters to name their favorite marketing strategy. They know that referrals from friends, neighbors and colleagues are some of the best advertising out there. In today’s world, word of mouth advertising isn’t just a person-to-person game. It’s gone digital as well. Continue reading How to Get the Most Out of the Top 5 Social Media Platforms

Navigating the Digital Maze: Social Media Tips for Pro Painters

Do painting contractors really need to be on social media?

Facebook. YouTube. Twitter. Instagram. Snapchat. Houzz. LinkedIn. As a business owner in the second decade of the 21st century, you’re bombarded with the message: It’s time to get your business on social media, or get left behind. But where do you start? And which platforms are really worth your time and money? Continue reading Navigating the Digital Maze: Social Media Tips for Pro Painters