Jon Bryant: Boosting Profits with Time-Based Estimation in Painting

Ever wondered why your painting business isn't as profitable as you'd like it to be? Grappling with inconsistencies in project pricing, ineffective estimating methods or an unenthused team? My guest this episode, Jon Bryant, co-founder of PaintScout, is here to help you navigate these challenges. Jon shares his entrepreneurial journey, where he transitioned from pricing guesswork to a structured, time-based estimation strategy, ultimately revolutionizing the way painting projects are sold and priced.<br/><br/>In our enlightening conversation, we delve into how production rates can change the game for pricing and estimating. We explore tools and resources such as PCA's estimating guides and PaintScout's preloaded production rates, and how they can provide you with a clear roadmap for your business. We also discuss how to introduce this concept to your team in a way that boosts morale, increases profits, and puts you back in control of your business operations.<br/><br/>Finally, we examine the transformative power of PaintScout's system and the relief Jon felt when he made the switch. We discuss the integrations available with Zapier and QBO, and John generously offers advice to all painting contractors hesitant to embrace this change. With a structured pricing system, your customers have more control, your crew is more efficient, and you experience the ultimate freedom of having a system in place. Tune in for this insightful conversation as we uncover the art of pricing painting projects.