Mar 07 2025 55 mins 9
In this episode of More Cheese, Less Whiskers, Chris Wysokowski shares his journey from working in his family’s painting business to helping others grow theirs. He discusses transitioning from hands-on projects to strategy and business development, emphasizing the importance of maintaining relationships with past clients.
Chris explains how to treat completed projects as "homes under management" and stay top of mind through regular communication. He also introduces methods to create more opportunities from each job, using tools like an annual touchpoint calendar and circle radius prospecting.
Chris's approach focuses on building long-term success through smart planning and relationship management, shifting from chasing new leads to creating a steady stream of work from satisfied clients.
Summary:
- In the episode, I introduce Chris Weissakowski, who shares his journey from a hands-on painter to a business growth mentor, highlighting the importance of transitioning from operational tasks to strategic business development.
- Chris emphasizes the significance of maintaining strong relationships with past clients, viewing completed projects as "homes under management," to enhance business revenue through repeat and referral opportunities.
- We discuss systematic approaches to maximize a painting business's potential, including the use of an annual touchpoint calendar and innovative metrics like "gallons under management" for project scope assessment.
- Chris provides insights into effective customer engagement and project management, introducing strategies such as circle radius prospecting to expand business opportunities from a single job.
- The episode delves into the development of a structured and repeatable business growth system, emphasizing the documentation of processes and the use of CRM systems for better client management.
- We explore how Chris's strategic insights, influenced by industry leaders like Jay Abraham and Dan Kennedy, can empower entrepreneurs to enhance their businesses, particularly in local markets like Eastern North Carolina.
- The conversation highlights the potential for impactful change through clarity and continuous improvement, setting the stage for a transformative year in business development for painting contractors.
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