Explore every episode of the podcast The Sales & Marketing for Decorators Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| 220 - Should you compromise on price? | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:04:55 | |
My thoughts on whether compromise is actually a good solution | |||
| 219 - 22 ways you can make more £££ as a decorator…GUARANTEED | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:13:51 | |
22 ways you can make more £££ as a decorator…GUARANTEED | |||
| 218 - What makes you stand out? | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:09:20 | |
How to create your 'sales story' and how it'll help everything you do going forward | |||
| 217 - Brand. How to build it, maintain it, and increase profits with it. | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:08:23 | |
Brand. How to build it, maintain it, and increase profits with it. | |||
| 216 - How to follow up without pestering | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:12:01 | |
The fortune is in the follow up. Here's how to do it properly, and why you should do it! | |||
| 215 - Why it is your fault the customer went with a cheaper quote… | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:20:13 | |
This one is a tough pill to swallow | |||
| 214 - How to write the perfect email to get commercial customers | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:10:57 | |
A step by step guide on how to write the perfect email to get commercial customers | |||
| 213 - Pricing - How to charge what you're worth | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:14:42 | |
Tired of not getting paid what you deserve? Check this out | |||
| 212 - How to contact commercial clients | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:16:09 | |
A quick guide on How to contact commercial clients | |||
| 211 - A simple hack to build customer confidence | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:02:56 | |
A business lesson we can all learn from waiters and waitresses | |||
| 210 - 14 simple web design tips to get more enquiries | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:11:54 | |
14 simple web design tips to get more enquiries | |||
| 209 - Focus on the performance, not the result | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:12:21 | |
How to improve your business by focusing on the performance, rather than the results | |||
| 208 - Know like and trust | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:06:08 | |
How to get better business by building a brand people know, like and trust | |||
| 207 - How to get what you want | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:06:44 | |
I discuss a landmark study that shows a simple trick to getting what you want | |||
| 206 - Why going to the gym made me better at sales | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:06:40 | |
...and how it can do the same for you...even if you don't actually go to the gym | |||
| 205 - Why working on day rate might be costing you more than you think… | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:07:35 | |
Have you fallen into the trap? | |||
| 204 - Doctor Doctor I need a decorator | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:06:41 | |
How to use strategic questioning to get more clients | |||
| 203 - Not all decorating is a luxury | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:05:09 | |
Tips on how to reposition your business as a service that actually saves people money. | |||
| 202 - Be different | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:04:01 | |
Why it's more important to be different than better. | |||
| 201 - Marketing tips for decorators | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:07:02 | |
Quick tips to improve your marketing as a painter and decorator | |||
| 125 - What homeowners actually want from a decorator | 09 Aug 2021 | 01:06:08 | |
In the final episode of the series Trev and I go over the results from a survey we conducted with homeowners about what they actually want and expect from painters and decorators! As always, you can get my free ebook from: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 124 - Following up as a decorator | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:37:24 | |
This week Trev and I discuss following up as a decorator and how much money you can generate from it. Trev's pricing spreadsheet: My eBook: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 123 - The customer is not always right | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:51:29 | |
The customer is not always right, and sometimes you have to let them go. Trev and I discuss when and how to do it to help your business. More from me: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 122 - Should you hire a business coach? | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:34:09 | |
This week Trev and I discuss the pros and cons of hiring a business coach. Get more from me at www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 121 - Should you hire an apprentice? | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:53:25 | |
Should you hire an apprentice? If you do, what's the best way to go about it? I discuss this topic with Trevor of TJ Painting and decorating, who has found recent success with an apprentice of his own. Want more from me? www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 120 - Delivering exceptional customer service | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:42:10 | |
How can you deliver exceptional customer service? I discuss the ins and outs of this topic with Trevor from TJ painting and decorating More from me... www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 119 - Trade associations - Are they worth it? | 28 Jun 2021 | 00:19:56 | |
This week I'm joined by Trevor Mangan and we discuss the trade associations available to decorators and whether we think they are worth it or not! www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 118 - Putting your prices up - How and when to do it | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:57:29 | |
This week I'm joined by Russ from RDP painters and decorators as we discuss how and when to increase your prices as a painter and decorator. Russ also runs the RDP Academy which helps small business owners get the most out of their business. Find him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rdpacademy/ or the website here: https://www.rdp-academy.co.uk/ | |||
| 117 - Is word of mouth a good marketing strategy? | 15 Jun 2021 | 00:23:24 | |
This week Trev and I discuss whether word of mouth alone is a good marketing strategy for painters and decorators. Remember to get my free ebook here: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 116 - Should you compromise on price? | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:31:41 | |
Before you just say 'NO!' you may want to have a listen to these arguments.
Want more from me? Visit www.jmears.co.uk/ebook
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| 115 - Advertising on a budget | 31 May 2021 | 00:52:27 | |
This week me and Trev discuss all the different ways to advertise your painting and decorating business...without spending a fortune! Get my free eBook - www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 114 - Pricing for decorators | 25 May 2021 | 00:59:21 | |
This week I'm joined by Trevor Mangan and we discuss the ins and outs of pricing! Remember you can grab my free eBook at www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 113 - How to find quality staff as a decorator | 18 May 2021 | 00:56:56 | |
This week I'm joined by industry expert Simon Goddard from Alliance Workforce. Alliance specialise in temporary contract decorators and know exactly how to spot a good candidate for your business. Find them at https://allianceworkforce.co.uk/ For a free copy of my eBook, visit: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 112 - How to manage your time as a decorator | 11 May 2021 | 00:27:18 | |
This week I'm joined once again by JG Decorator and we discuss how to manage the day to day admin tasks of being a self employed decorator. Get your free copy of my eBook at www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 111 - How to attract better quality customers | 04 May 2021 | 01:04:05 | |
This week I'm joined by Joel Bardall. We discuss everything it takes to build up a bank of great quality customers. Remember to listen in to Joel on Fix radio every Tuesday at 1pm. And don't forget to download my free eBook here: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 110 - Should decorators specialise? | 27 Apr 2021 | 01:02:41 | |
This week I'm joined by industry giant, Pete Wilkinson. We discuss the pros and cons of specialising in certain areas of painting and decorating. Get my free eBook from www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 109 - Transitioning to self-employment | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:51:50 | |
This week I'm joined by industry legend Mike Cupit, as we discuss transitioning to self-employment. We cover the pros and cons, how to get your first few jobs, and the mindset shift that is required. Remember to join Mike's Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4788016374572379/?multi_permalinks=5628341737206501 ...and you can get a copy of my FREE short eBook here: https://jmears.co.uk/ebook/ | |||
| 108 - Viral videos. How to maximise your social media as a decorator! | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:50:53 | |
This week we're doing it the Byron way! I'm joined by Andy Byron as we talk all things social media and how one of his videos clocked up over 100k views! | |||
| 107 - How to get your business to the top of Google | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:49:34 | |
This week I'm joined by website and SEO specialist Grant from Shake & Speare. We discuss everything you need to know about SEO and getting your website to the top of Google searches. Remember, if you want Shake & Speare to build your website for you and do all the SEO work too, you can get 10% off all website design work with them using code 'JonMears10' This means you can get a custom built 5 page website for just £450 (Was £500) Start here: https://shakeandspeare.com/ | |||
| 106 - How to get more enquiries through your website | 30 Mar 2021 | 00:37:17 | |
DISCOUNT CODE: JonMears10 for £50 discount on 5 page websites from Shake & Speare (https://shakeandspeare.com/) This week I'm joined by Grant from Shake & Speare. Grant's company is a specialist website builder for trades men and women. We discuss loads of quick and free ways to improve your website so you get more enquiries Contact Shake & Speare on: 01174 418 681 or email enquiries@shakeandspeare.com Get my FREE eBook: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 105 - What's the best way to run a sales meeting? | 23 Mar 2021 | 01:10:02 | |
I speak to Sharon Norton-Marshall on how to get the most from quotation meetings as a decorator Get my free ebook - www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 104 - Virtual consultations. Waste of time? Or stroke of genius? | 16 Mar 2021 | 00:22:28 | |
I'm joined once again by Trevor Mangan on TJ Decor, and this week we discuss the rising popularity of virtual consultations. For more free tips from me visit: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||
| 103 - Instagram for Decorators | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:27:37 | |
This week I'm joined by Jonathan Graham (JG Decorator) and we discuss how decorators can use Instagram for their business. For my free eBook visit: https://jmears.co.uk/ebook/ | |||
| 102 - Should your van be sign written? | 02 Mar 2021 | 00:22:08 | |
Trevor Mangan and I discuss the pros and cons of sign writing your van. For a free copy of my marketing eBook '7 marketing secrets guaranteed to grow your painting and decorating business' join my mailing list here: | |||
| 101 - Should decorators be using LinkedIn? | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:38:25 | |
Should decorators be using LinkedIn? Is it worth the effort? Can you really get customers there? We discuss everything you need to know. Check out Trevor Mangan's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ZrLOpMp3nY48YQ3bjmyvw Get my FREE eBook here: www.jmears.co.uk/ebook | |||