Did you know that most contractors don’t lose money because of bad clients — they lose money because they avoid uncomfortable conversations? In today’s episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore breaks down how systems, structure, and communication can eliminate the stress around tough conversations and protect your profits, reputation, and culture.

The good news? Hard conversations aren’t a personality trait — they’re a skill. And skills can be learned, practiced, and strengthened. With the right systems, scripts, and structure, even the toughest conversations become easier and far less emotional.

Need help navigating these hard conversations? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Winter is here — and for many painting contractors, this season brings the familiar question: “How do I make the most of my time?” In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore shares a practical framework to help you use the slower months to strengthen your business, sharpen your systems, and set yourself up for a successful 2026.

You’ll learn:

🧾 What financial systems need attention during winter (time tracking, materials, expense processes)

📣 How to tighten your marketing plan, content strategy, and budget for 2026

📞 Ways to upgrade your sales process, customer experience, and estimating workflow

👥 What to refine in your recruiting and onboarding systems

🛠 The operational tools, SOPs, and project workflows that prevent chaos in busy season

🧹 Why winter is the perfect time to clean and declutter your shop, office, files, and personal life

This season is about finding the sweet spot between resting and rebuilding. If you want to hit the ground running in 2026 with a more organized, efficient, and predictable painting business, this episode is your winter playbook.

Need help figuring out what to work on this Winter? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!

Change can be hard for everyone involved in your business. The owner, the leadership team and the field teams. In this episode, we have Bracken Anderson, Senior Partnerships Manager at BusyBusy join us to share some insight and tips on how to help implement tech successfully into your jobsite operations!

Interested in learning more about BusyBusy? Connect with Bracken at bracken.anderson@alignops.com.

Need help figuring out what tech to utilize and how to start utilizing it in your business? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com!