Elite Business Advice Podcast

The Elite Business Advice Podcast's goal is to help educate business owners in all areas of business and life. We want to help entrepreneurs both personally and professionally to make sure they have a healthy balance of how their business is serving their life! We cover very tactical topics like morning routines, marketing & tax strategies, and systems to have in place for your business, as well as big picture items like designing your life, planning out your business each year, and how to grow your leadership. While the niche our company serves is focused on the painting industry and painting contractors, the advice shared in this show will translate across all of the trades and home service industries as well as many other business categories.

Elite Business Advice Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Elite Business Advisors, with 271 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Elite Business Advisors hosts Elite Business Advice Podcast, a business show with 271 episodes published.

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  Episode #33

  Job Closeout SOPs: The #1 Stumbling Block for Painting Contractors (And How to Fix It)

  Aug 18, 202626 minS6

  There's one fundamental thing that trips up 95% of painting contractors — the Job Closeout SOP. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down exactly what a Job Closeout SOP should look like for your painting company, and why the process actually starts on day one of the project — not the last day. This is part 2 of a two-part Production SOP series. Last week covered the Job Start SOP; this week Chris focuses on the end of the customer experience — the walkthrough, the payment collection, and everything in between that determines whether a project closes clean or drags on with touchups, callbacks, and late payments. In this episode, you'll learn: · Why closeout problems are really structure problems — if you're dealing with late payments, callbacks, or crews saying "done" when it isn't, it likely traces back to a missing closeout process · Why the Job Closeout SOP starts on day one — setting expectations for the final walkthrough and payment collection before a single wall is painted · The 24-hour check-in — how to find out if the homeowner will be present for the final walkthrough, and how to problem-solve if they won't be · The 45-minute walkthrough script — exactly what to say to the homeowner as your crew leader or PM wraps up touchups, invoicing, and payment · How to build in reviews and referrals — using the walkthrough moment to hand off a Google Review postcard and introduce your Advocate discount program · Why mini-walkthroughs throughout the project make closeout easier — and how to avoid a chaotic final day · What closeout impacts — your mental bandwidth, your cashflow, and your schedule Whether you're closing out jobs yourself or handing that responsibility to a crew leader or PM, this episode gives you a repeatable framework to protect your cashflow, your reputation, and your peace of mind on every project. Missed part 1? Go back and listen to last week's episode on the Job Start SOP. Connect with Chris Moore and Elite Business Advisors: @elitebusinessadvisors on all social platforms www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to learn more about how they help Painting Contractors all over North America! This is the Elite Business Advice Podcast — practical business strategy for painting contractors who want to run a tighter, more profitable operation. #PaintingContractor #PaintingBusiness #SOP #PaintingCompany #ContractorTips #BusinessAdvice #CashflowManagement

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  Episode #32

  Job Start SOPs: The Missing Process Costing Painting Contractors Trust, Time, and Money

  Aug 11, 202625 minS6

  Struggling to get projects off to a smooth, professional start? You're not alone. In this episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast, host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down exactly what a Job Start SOP should look like for your painting company — and why most contractors are losing money, trust, and crew efficiency without one. This is part one of a two-part series on Job Start and Job Closeout SOPs. Chris dives deep into the standard operating procedure every painting contractor needs to kick off projects with consistency, professionalism, and accountability. In this episode, you'll learn: · Why a documented Job Start SOP matters — the hidden costs of inconsistent project kickoffs that most contractors never see · The exact sequence for a professional job start — from leader arrival time and lawn sign placement to the final scope review with the homeowner · How a final scope review builds trust — and prevents the dreaded "homeowner hovering over your shoulder" problem · Standards and timelines that protect your business — colors confirmed 2 weeks out, work orders ready 1 week out, materials ordered 3-5 days before · Who's accountable for executing the SOP — and why accountability always sits one level above the person doing the work · The 3 areas Job Start SOPs impact — marketing and visibility, client experience, and project efficiency for your crew Whether you're a solo owner still running your own job starts or scaling a team of project managers and crew leaders, this episode gives you a repeatable framework to bring consistency, trust, and professionalism to every project kickoff. Next week: Chris covers the Job Closeout SOP — don't miss it. Connect with Chris Moore and Elite Business Advisors: @elitebusinessadvisors on all social platforms www.elitebusinessadvisors.com to learn more about how they help Painting Contractors all over North America! This is the Elite Business Advice Podcast — practical business strategy for painting contractors who want to run a tighter, more profitable operation. #PaintingContractor #PaintingBusiness #SOP #PaintingCompany #ContractorTips #BusinessAdvice

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  Episode #31

  Retreat Reflection – The Ripple Effect

  Aug 4, 202625 minS6

  It’s really easy for us as business advisors to see the ripple effect in motion to those around us or that attended the 2026 Elite Business Retreat. But the more important aspect would be how do you embody the ripple effect in your life when you learn something or attend an event? In today’s episode we share some takeaways from this years retreat while also sharing how to be impactful to those around you on a daily basis! Have a growth mindset and looking for help growing your painting company? Schedule a free business analysis meeting with us at www.elitebusinessadvisors.com !

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  Episode #30

  The HR Systems You Need for Your Painting Company

  Jul 28, 202622 minS6

  Struggling to let go of an underperforming employee? Hate conflict as a leader? This episode of the Elite Business Advice Podcast is for you. Host Chris Moore, founder of Elite Business Advisors, breaks down the 3 HR systems every painting contractor needs to manage employees, protect their business, and avoid costly legal exposure — before termination ever becomes necessary. Why This Matters: · A single unemployment claim can cost employers an average of $4,200 — and $10,000+ if it drags out · Claims stay on your record for 3 years and typically raise your rates · Poor documentation opens the door to wrongful termination lawsuits, even when letting go of reasonable people The 3 Systems You Need: · Employee Handbook — the documented standard for behavior, attendance, drug/alcohol policy, and grounds for termination, signed by every employee · Written Warnings & a 3-Strike Process — what to include in every write-up to protect yourself and set clear expectations · A Termination Process That Protects You — how to conduct terminations privately, professionally, and with proper documentation Chris explains why documentation — not just the reason for termination — is what wins or loses unemployment hearings, and how a clear 3-strike system means no employee is ever blindsided. If you're a painting company owner ready to lead with structure instead of avoidance, this episode gives you the systems to do it right.

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  Episode #29

  Building Your Relationship Operating System

  Jul 21, 202634 minS6

  If you're a painting contractor who relies on word-of-mouth and referrals to grow your business, this episode is a wake-up call. Chris Moore sits down with Sara Hardwick Grintz, President of GIFTOLOGY, to break down why "doing good work" alone won't sustain your referral pipeline — and what to do instead. Sara leads GIFTOLOGY's Relationship Operating System™, a proven framework that helps business owners turn scattered word-of-mouth into a predictable, always-on marketing engine. In this conversation, you'll learn: o Why "good work = referrals" is a myth — and why relying on it leaves your pipeline vulnerable o How to build a Relationship Operating System™ so referrals stop depending on memory or good intentions o How to identify, equip, and energize the referral partners already sending you business o The real difference between networking and building a true referral partner network o Where to start if you're ready to turn referrals into a system instead of a hope Whether you're a painting company owner looking to scale past referrals-by-luck or a contractor ready to build real marketing systems, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to make referrals work for you — consistently, and on autopilot. Connect with GIFTOLOGY on social @giftologygroup or visit their website to set up a call and see how they can help you in your business: www.giftologygroup.com ️ New episodes of the Elite Business Advice Podcast drop weekly — practical business strategy for painting contractors who want to run a smarter, more profitable company.

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