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Hi, thanks for watching our video about why it's so important to specialise and what to specialise in as a painter and decorator.
In this video, we’ll walk you through:
- The Importance and Benefits of Specialising in a Specific Area
- Illustration through Wallpapering and Murals
- Exploration of Specialised Training Courses

TIMESTAMPS
00:00: Introduction by Pete Wilkinson
00:37: Pete's background in decorating and teaching
01:00: Pete's decision to specialise in spray painting
02:44: Success of specialising in spray painting
03:05: Advantages of specialisation
04:21: Discussion on specialisation vs. varied work
05:03: Importance of expertise in specialised areas
05:48: Discussion on wallpapering as an example of specialisation
07:17: Calculations on earning potential from wallpapering
08:12: Introduction to murals and mural installation
09:06: Discussion on the earning potential from murals
12:18: Mention of training courses in specialised areas
14:54: Discussion on kitchen respray as a profitable specialisation
16:04: Summary and conclusion

ABOUT OUR CHANNEL
Our channel is about everything sprayer, decorator, and business-related. We cover lots of cool stuff, such as spraying tips and tricks, product demonstrations, business help and support, training, and more
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We offer quality training to decorators as well as business support and the biggest spraying community in the UK, check them out here:
https://painttechtrainingacademy.co.uk/
https://decoratorsgrowthclub.co.uk/
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Hi, thanks for watching our video about Profit, Efficiency, and Business Growth! In this video, we’ll walk you through strategies for making more money in the painting and decorating business. We discuss the challenges and solutions for increasing profit, including diversifying skills for profit maximization.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:56 Overview of Decorators Growth Club and the Business Blueprint
02:00 Recap of 2023: Profit, Impact of Rising Prices, Customer Pushback, Cashflow
04:00 Reflection on Business Focus and Sacrifices
06:00 Step 1: Increase Prices
08:00 Step 2: Become More Efficient (Stop Doing Unnecessary Tasks)
10:00 Step 3: Win Less Jobs (Focus on Quality Clients)
12:00 Step 4: Negotiate and Avoid Discounting
14:00 Step 5: Improve Cash Flow (Prompt Payment Plans)
16:00 Step 6: Determine the Number of Jobs Needed
18:00 Step 7: Plan for Increased Profit in the Year
20:00 Step 8: Focus on Profitable Sectors and Skills
22:00 Step 9: Add Skills to Your Business for Increased Profit
22:52 Final Step: Business Blueprint and Offer for 2024

ABOUT OUR CHANNEL
Our channel is about everything sprayer, decorator, and business-related. We cover lots of cool stuff, such as spraying tips and tricks, product demonstrations, business help and support, training, and more. Check out our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/sprayingmakessense Don’t forget to subscribe!

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Tz9FYx7YPk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5oO1XkIoLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSg4jXlO8B4

We offer quality training to decorators as well as business support and the biggest spraying community in the UK, check them out here:
https://painttechtrainingacademy.co.uk/
https://decoratorsgrowthclub.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1439685999623969

FIND US AT
https://painttechtrainingacademy.co.uk/

GET IN TOUCH
Contact us at courses@painttechtrainingacademy.co.uk

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/painttechtrainingacademy
Instagram: www.instagram.com/painttechuk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paint-tech-training-academy-ltd/

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In this video, we share a 10 point plan for 2023 to help you grow your business and achieve your goals. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, these tips will help you get organized, improve your customer relationships, and raise the quality of your work. We also discuss the importance of stepping up and getting involved in the pro member section for even more valuable information and support. So watch the video and start building a better business today!

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At PaintTech, we are dedicated to providing the best training for those looking to enter the building and decorating industry. Our free courses, funded through CITB, are designed to help individuals gain the necessary skills to start their own businesses or advance in their current careers.

We are thrilled to share the success story of Move Michael, a business that was started with the help of our courses. Move Michael saw an opportunity in the market and decided to take the leap, but they knew that they needed to learn from the experts before starting. That's when they found PaintTech's courses and were able to learn the necessary skills without worrying about the financial burden.

Our courses have been a lifeline for many individuals, especially during these financially difficult times. We are proud to be able to offer this opportunity to those who want to improve their careers and futures. We look forward to continuing to provide the best training and seeing more success stories like James & Mikey's.

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Discover how one business owner was able to achieve exponential growth for their business with the help of easy government funding. Learn about the simple process they went through to access funding for business courses and other projects. Despite hearing about a potential levy, they found the paperwork and overall process to be straightforward. Follow their success story and learn how you, too, can access government funding to take your business to the next level. Don't miss out on this opportunity to maximise your business growth.

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We find that there are generally two kinds of people over Christmas; either those slowing down not taking on any more projects or those that are overworked, feeling pressured and trying hard to fit it all in before Christmas eve, knowing it's pretty much impossible. If you're the overworked person, you're probably telling yourself that next year will be different. You're going to do things differently. You want less stress, less panicking, fewer last-minute issues, and more time off at Christmas. We ask, why just at Christmas? What if you could reduce stress by picking the jobs you wanted with less panicking and last-minute issues but have systems that stop errors and mistakes before they happen; and more time for yourself by making more profit per job and therefore reduce the jobs you take or take on more people to help. 

It's possible! You may not believe it, and you may not see it now, Trevor McMillan from TM Decor didn't either, but over the last 12 months, Trevor has been able to transform his business to make it work the way he wants to. So, we asked him how and what steps he's taking in 2023 to improve further.

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The Power of Curiosity: How Asking Questions Can Help You Connect With Others

Most people use social media to kill time or scroll through meaningless content. If you’re one of those people, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity. If used correctly, social media can be a powerful marketing tool.
As a decorator, you should be using social media to show off your work, connect with potential customers, and build your brand. Posting photos of your work is a great way to attract attention and generate leads.
But it’s not enough to just post any old photo. You need to make sure that you’re posting high-quality photos that accurately represent your brand. The right photos will attract the right customers and help you build a successful business.

But, unless we get the culture right a lot of decorators are scared of the negativity they may receive from the content they post.

To check out the scene from Ted Lasso that I talk about in the video then head here: https://youtu.be/oZ4YSXv6Xkg

This is just one of the topics that we talk about in the Decorators Growth Club. To find out more about the Decorators Growth Club head over to the website to have a look: https://decoratorsgrowthclub.co.uk The Pro Members is a facebook group where we run topics each month. so far we have done: September - Getting Organised October - Setting up your socials correctly The pro members group is only £25 month with no tie in and no cancellation fees: https://decoratorsgrowthclub.co.uk/pro-members/

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If you’re a decorator, you might wonder how much work you SHOULD have booked in advance. After all, you don’t want to overcommit yourself and end up being spread too thin. On the other hand, you also don’t want to find yourself with too much free time on your hands and not enough work to keep you busy.
So, what’s the right balance? How much work should you have booked, and how far in advance should it be? Keep watching to find out!

This is just one of the topics that we talk about in the Decorators Growth Club. To find out more about the Decorators Growth Club head over to the website to have a look: https://decoratorsgrowthclub.co.uk The Pro Members is a facebook group where we run topics each month. so far we have done: September - Getting Organised October - Setting up your socials correctly The pro members group is only £25 month with no tie in and no cancellation fees: https://decoratorsgrowthclub.co.uk/pro-members/

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This is a great Interview Style chat with Graham Lindsay of The Belfast Book Company all about how he deals with Cashflow.

This is just one of the topics that we talk about in the Decorators Growth Club. To find out more about the Decorators Growth Club head over to the website to have a look: https://decoratorsgrowthclub.co.uk The Pro Members is a facebook group where we run topics each month. so far we have done: September - Getting Organised October - Setting up your socials correctly The pro members group is only £25 month with no tie in and no cancellation fees: https://decoratorsgrowthclub.co.uk/pro-members/

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