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Transforming Your Painting Business Through GP to CAC Ratio Mastery with Mike Gore-Hickman

October 02, 20241 min read

October 2, 2024

Season 1, Episode 114

Transforming Your Painting Business Through GP to CAC Ratio Mastery with Mike Gore-Hickman

Can understanding one key financial ratio transform your painting business? Join us as we chat with Mike Gore-Hickman, the founder of Painter Growth, to uncover the secrets of mastering the GP to CAC ratio (Gross Profit to Customer Acquisition Cost) and why it's crucial for scaling your business. Inspired by insights from Alex Hormozi, we'll dissect what goes into gross profit and customer acquisition costs, providing you with actionable steps to calculate and optimize this essential metric for long-term profitability.

Knowing how to price your services correctly can make or break your painting business. We dive into pricing strategies and cost-efficiency techniques that ensure you're not just working hard but also smart. Learn how to set competitive rates by factoring in labor costs and material markups, and discover effective ways to trim down expenses through piece rates, bonus systems, and meticulous material management. Mike emphasizes the importance of valuing your own labor and potential replacements to sustain growth and profitability.

Finally, we tackle the often-overlooked aspect of customer acquisition costs and maximizing sales efficiency. From identifying training pitfalls to optimizing marketing techniques, Mike shares candid stories and expert advice on how to streamline your sales process. Learn the benefits of specialized marketing campaigns, the power of on-the-spot proposals, and the critical role of persistent follow-ups. To wrap it all up, don't miss out on our free sales mini-course loaded with valuable resources to elevate your sales game and boost your ROI. Tune in and take the first step towards a more profitable painting business!

Subscribe to the Profitable Painter Podcast

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Daniel Honan

Daniel Honan is a former painting business owner and military intelligence officer with an MBA and a degree in Accounting. He's been in your shoes. Everything from cold calling for estimates, in-home consults, managing crews, to running payroll. With his accounting, intel, and painting industry experience, he's put together a back-office system to help painting contractors crush it by helping them know their numbers and what they mean, save big in taxes, and streamline and automate their processes to save time and money.

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Profitable Painter Podcast

Transforming Your Painting Business Through GP to CAC Ratio Mastery with Mike Gore-Hickman

October 02, 20241 min read

October 2, 2024

Season 1, Episode 114

Transforming Your Painting Business Through GP to CAC Ratio Mastery with Mike Gore-Hickman

Can understanding one key financial ratio transform your painting business? Join us as we chat with Mike Gore-Hickman, the founder of Painter Growth, to uncover the secrets of mastering the GP to CAC ratio (Gross Profit to Customer Acquisition Cost) and why it's crucial for scaling your business. Inspired by insights from Alex Hormozi, we'll dissect what goes into gross profit and customer acquisition costs, providing you with actionable steps to calculate and optimize this essential metric for long-term profitability.

Knowing how to price your services correctly can make or break your painting business. We dive into pricing strategies and cost-efficiency techniques that ensure you're not just working hard but also smart. Learn how to set competitive rates by factoring in labor costs and material markups, and discover effective ways to trim down expenses through piece rates, bonus systems, and meticulous material management. Mike emphasizes the importance of valuing your own labor and potential replacements to sustain growth and profitability.

Finally, we tackle the often-overlooked aspect of customer acquisition costs and maximizing sales efficiency. From identifying training pitfalls to optimizing marketing techniques, Mike shares candid stories and expert advice on how to streamline your sales process. Learn the benefits of specialized marketing campaigns, the power of on-the-spot proposals, and the critical role of persistent follow-ups. To wrap it all up, don't miss out on our free sales mini-course loaded with valuable resources to elevate your sales game and boost your ROI. Tune in and take the first step towards a more profitable painting business!

Subscribe to the Profitable Painter Podcast

Painting Business OwnersProfitable Painter PodcastBookkeeping For PaintersMike Gore-HickmanPainter GrowthSmall Business Strategy Tips
blog author image

Daniel Honan

Daniel Honan is a former painting business owner and military intelligence officer with an MBA and a degree in Accounting. He's been in your shoes. Everything from cold calling for estimates, in-home consults, managing crews, to running payroll. With his accounting, intel, and painting industry experience, he's put together a back-office system to help painting contractors crush it by helping them know their numbers and what they mean, save big in taxes, and streamline and automate their processes to save time and money.

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