Paint Ed Podcast

Join us for an insightful conversation with Carl Utter, founder of Contractor Growth Strategy. Carl's story is both fascinating and inspiring; from a thriving musician to a starving salesman, and eventually becoming a successful sales trainer with a specialty in the painting industry. He shares his invaluable lessons from his early days of selling insurance door-to-door and his unique approach to reframing objections. Carl also provides valuable advice for commercial painters looking to develop new accounts. We don't just stop at Carl's journey. Together, we explore the philosophy of sales and emphasize the importance of sales training in the residential and commercial trades. You'll learn why a structured sales system is vital in today's competitive market, how to build rapport and trust with customers, and why focusing on doing more things right rather than dwelling on mistakes is the way forward. You'll also get a peek into the traditional sales system used by many contractors - referred to as "show up, th