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Crafting a Successful Business Structure and Company Culture with Liz Perez-Lavin

In today’s episode Elizabeth (Liz) Perez-Lavin, the president and co-owner of Service Contracting Solutions (SCS), unravels the importance of crafting a business structure and fostering a company culture that nurtures employee growth, fosters a sense of belonging, and instills professional pride.

Liz shares insights into the strategic shift in SCS's core values towards a more growth-oriented approach, leading the team to attain a commendable yearly revenue exceeding $24 million. Her experience underscores the crucial role of adaptability in keeping pace with the dynamic changes in the commercial paint industry.

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Strategies for Building Lasting Customer Relationships

In today’s episode, the crew at Higgins Coatings takes us on a journey into the heart of Higgins' customer-centric philosophy that defined the Aussie company's 73-year history. They share how the entire Higgins crew is passionately dedicated to forging enduring relationships with clients, ensuring that both painters and customers reap the benefits.

But that's not all – The Higgins crew shared some invaluable lessons learned during their enlightening 22-day world tour, including innovative insights into the hiring and training processes and the establishment of a groundbreaking academy aimed at empowering the next generation of Aussie painters.

Lastly, the crew share their insight into sharing and actively collaborate with competitors.

Our heartfelt thanks to the fantastic team at Higgins Coatings and a special shoutout to the four members who joined us today:

  • Cameron Steindl, General Manager

  • Harry Higgins, National Project Manager

  • Dave Stephens, Melbourne Repaint Manager

  • Glenn Minett, Human Resources Expert

How to Connect with our Guests

https://www.higgins.com.au

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thecpia.com

commercialpaintingpodcast@gmail.com

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A Conversation with CPIA Cofounder Steve Hester

In this episode, CPIA Cofounder Steve Hester shares how he grew Hester Painting and Decorating from a $3 million residential company to a $15 million commercial behemoth. Steve explains how to deal with growth pains transitioning from a residential to a commercial painter, including cash flow and marketing problems. Steve also delves into the importance of being open to new ideas, even if they come from the most unlikely places.

How to Connect with our Guest

hesterdecorating.com

shester@hesterdecorating.com

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thecpia.com/podcast

⁠commercialpaintingpodcast@gmail.com⁠

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Debriefing the 2023 CPIA Leadership Conference at Wrigley Field

David and Aaron debrief the recent 2023 CPIA Leadership Conference, sharing their key takeaways from the time at Wrigley Field. They share insights gleaned from discussions, workshops, and presentations at the conference, offering a glimpse into the current state of the commercial painting industry and the trends shaping its future.

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⁠commercialpaintingpodcast@gmail.com⁠

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The Commercial Painting Podcast is Live!

In the first episode of "The Commercial Painting Podcast," hosts Aaron Moore and David Chism discuss their vision for this new show. This episode sets the tone for an engaging series that promises to blend professional wisdom with fun conversations, making it a must-listen for both seasoned business owners and those looking to strengthen their newer businesses. Join Aaron and David as they discuss the state of the commercial painting industry and where they see things headed on this first episode of "The Commercial Painting Podcast."

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thecpia.com/podcast

⁠commercialpaintingpodcast@gmail.com⁠

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