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🎙️ In Episode 26, Josh and Jimmy break down one of the most important (but most overlooked) pieces of building a scalable contracting business: SOPs — Standard Operating Procedures.

They dive deep into how to build systems that remove chaos, eliminate mistakes, and allow you to finally step back from the day-to-day without losing control of quality. From checklists to videos, enforcement to accountability, this episode shows you how top contractors turn unpredictable jobs into consistent, repeatable results.

If you’ve ever said “I feel chained to my business,” this is the episode that shows you exactly how to fix it.

🎙️ You will hear:
- The #1 criterion of a great SOP (hint: a random person off the street should be able to follow it)
- Why SOPs create predictability — and why predictability creates freedom
- How McDonald’s-style systems make painting companies run smoother than ever
- Why “telling your crew what to do” will always fail without a written checklist
- How to enforce SOPs without micromanaging
- Why updating SOPs is never a one-time task
- How AI tools like ChatGPT can draft SOPs in minutes
- The SOPs every painting business must have: start-of-job, mid-job communication, and end-of-job checklist
- Why skipping SOPs leads to customer frustration, miscommunication, and lost payments
- How to build a business that runs when you’re not on the job site

If you’re heading into the new year without a clear plan, this episode will show you how to stop guessing, start tracking, and build a business that actually supports the life you want.

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🎙️ In this episode of the Off the Tools Podcast, Jimmy Hong and Joshua Grootenboer break down how contractors should actually be setting goals for the new year — not wishful thinking, but real numbers, real systems, and real execution.

They walk through how top 1% contractors reverse-engineer revenue goals, avoid burnout, and build a business that runs on systems instead of chaos. From hiring decisions to production capacity to tracking the right metrics, this episode gives you a practical framework to start the year with clarity and momentum — not stress.

🎙️ You will hear:

How to set realistic revenue goals based on production capacity, not ego

The exact numbers contractors need to track weekly and monthly

Why hedging your goals is critical for slow seasons and unexpected delays

How to reverse-engineer $1M+ goals using close rates and job size

When to hire next — and why project managers unlock scale

How SOPs and delegation prevent burnout as you grow

Why contractors must shift from “doing the work” to organizing the business

How tools like ChatGPT can simplify planning, tracking, and execution

If you’re heading into the new year without a clear plan, this episode will show you how to stop guessing, start tracking, and build a business that actually supports the life you want.

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🎙️ In Episode 24, Josh and Jimmy tackle one of the biggest challenges facing high-performing contractors: burnout. They dive deep into how the top 1% avoid exhaustion, chaos, and overwhelm — and how clarity, structure, and mindset can turn stress into scalable success.

They share how to shift from laborer to organizer, why clear vision and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are game-changers, and how tools like ChatGPT and job boards can save hours every week. This episode is all about working smarter, not harder — and staying motivated while building something that lasts.

🎙️ You will hear:

- The hidden causes of burnout (and how to spot them early)
- Why contractors get stuck in the “busy trap” — and how to escape it
- How clear vision + systems give you freedom, not restriction
- The mindset shift from worker to leader that changes everything
- How to delegate tasks without losing control of quality
- The role of SOPs in building predictability and peace of mind
- Time management hacks to reclaim your evenings and weekends
- How adopting new tools and processes keeps your business evolving

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🎙️ In Episode 23, Josh and Jimmy break down the most common — and costly — mistakes that hold painters back from growing their business. From relying only on word-of-mouth to underpricing jobs just to stay busy, they share the real-world habits that separate pros from amateurs.

You’ll get honest stories from the field, practical fixes for recurring problems, and mindset shifts that will help you lead better crews, close better clients, and stay profitable for years to come.

🎙️ You will hear:

• Why relying on referrals is keeping your business stuck
• How showing up late destroys trust before the job even starts
• The fastest way to build accountability and leadership with your team
• The importance of safety — and the stories that prove it’s non-negotiable
• How underpricing jobs wrecks your margins (and your sanity)
• The right way to qualify leads before wasting time on bad estimates
• Why clear timelines and realistic expectations keep customers happy
• The small habits that make your business run smoother every single day

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🎙️ In Episode 22, Josh and Jimmy sit down with Christian Batista, owner of Precision Painters, to unpack how he went from inconsistent work and side jobs to running a thriving painting business — and officially getting off the tools in under six months.

Christian shares how he built momentum through better marketing, mindset shifts, and coaching, booking over $150K directly from Facebook leads and scaling to a steady flow of work through the slow season. His story is raw, practical, and proof that anyone can grow fast when they learn to take action and trust the process.

🎙️ You will hear:

- How Christian went from 15K a year to over 230K in 12 months
- The mindset shift that helped him finally quit his 9–5 job
- Why consistency in marketing beats word-of-mouth every time
- How to confidently raise your prices and still close more jobs
- The secret to pre-selling neighbors and stacking repeat work
- How better communication and leadership transformed his crews
- Why staying coachable and optimistic is the real growth multiplier

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🎙️ In Episode 21, Josh and Jimmy dive into one of the biggest traps holding contractors back — waiting for the “right time” to fix their marketing. They break down how indecision quietly kills momentum, how much money is actually lost by delaying action, and why top contractors move fast even when things aren’t perfect.

From missed leads and burned-out crews to the mindset behind consistent growth, this episode will push you to stop waiting and start acting — before another season slips by.

🎙️ You will hear:

- Why “I’ll do it next month” is the most expensive sentence in business
- The hidden cost of waiting to fix your lead flow
- How small mindset shifts turn slow seasons into growth seasons
- Why failure isn’t the enemy — stagnation is
- Real numbers behind what waiting actually costs your business
- How top 1% contractors stay booked when everyone else is slow
- The three-step framework to finally take action and scale.

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🎙️ In Episode 20, Josh and Jimmy dive into one of the most overlooked skills in contracting — knowing when to delegate and how to buy back your time. They break down how to identify the work that actually moves your business forward, what tasks to let go of first, and why holding onto everything is costing you more than you think.

From marketing and sales to production and team leadership, they walk through the mental and financial formulas that help contractors stop being “do-it-all” owners and start being real CEOs.

🎙️ You will hear:

- The simple formula for knowing when it’s time to delegate a role
- How to calculate your true hourly rate — and use it to guide decisions
- Why even great marketers and craftsmen should still outsource
- How to escape the “roller coaster” of inconsistent work
- What separates a busy tradesman from a scalable business owner
- Why small-business feel beats corporate polish every time
- The real cost of waiting too long to act — and how it caps your potential

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🎙️ In Episode 18, Josh and Jimmy dive into the overlooked skill that separates “average” contractors from trusted pros: professionalism. From how you dress to how you present estimates, communicate with clients, and lead your crew—every detail shapes how customers see your business (and what they’re willing to pay).

They break down what professionalism really means in the trades today and share real-world examples of how small shifts in appearance, attitude, and systems can instantly raise your perceived value, boost referrals, and make your jobs easier to close.

🎙️ You will hear:

- How your appearance, tone, and energy instantly shape client trust
- The difference between “looking busy” and looking put-together
- Why showing up clean, organized, and prepared lets you charge higher prices
- Simple ways to level up your estimates with iPads, visuals, and testimonials
- The hidden cost of job-site slang and unprofessional communication
- How to set the tone with uniforms, clean trucks, and clear client updates
- What “dad energy” leadership looks like and how to earn respect without yelling.

Thanks for watching the video! Our goal is to help residential painting, and remodelling businesses scale and solve their marketing forever and we’re pulling all the stops to make it happen!

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Multiple Fishing Poles ALWAYS Catches More Fish!

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