Having talks with your employee about performance or termination can be difficult. However, communicated effectively can save yourself some headaches down the road. Chris Elliott and Brittany Drozd join the show to provide some strategies for these tough conversations. PCA: pcapainted.org/ Chris Elliott: https://onitpainting.com/ Brittany Drozd: https://brittanydrozd.com/

Isaac and Maria from Whetstone Workshop were on ZK Live this week and discussed their process and strategy regarding their high standard, high-quality output. The two share and show what a successful craftsman's headspace should look like. PCA: https://www.pcapainted.org/ Whetstone Workshop: http://www.whetstoneworkshop.com/about

On this episode of ZK Live, Zach Kenney brings on Tim Leahy of Kirby Perkins Construction to talk about how he got his start and the delicate craft of historic restoration. In addition Tim fills us in on the key ingredient to the success of Kirby Perkins. Setting priority on quality.

Preparation is key in this business, particularly as the cold makes work more sparse. Patrick Coy and Linnea Blair, join Morgan and Torlando, to teach us the proper way to batten down the hatches for winter. PCA: pcapainted.org/ Patrick Coy: www.patrickspainting.com/about/ Linnea Blair: http://advisorsontarget.com/

This week on ZK Live, Eric Adams joins Zach Kenney on the show to talk shop, as well as, discuss the humble origins of the now, well revered, Adams and Beasley Associates. Hard work and integrity are key ingredients of this company, undeniably coming from Eric and his team. Listen in, to ZK Live.

Everyone knows that you should set goals and prepare for the future. Danny Kerr and Bill First join the discussion on why it's so important. Enjoy an extended play of this PaintED Show episode, Goals in Uncertainty. PCA: pcapainted.org FREE BTA RESOURCES: www.btacademy.com/pca Danny Kerr/BTA Website: btacademy.com Bill Ferst Website: firstplacehousepainting.com

Listen, Design, Manage, Deliver. Zach Kenney talks with renowned interior designer, Paula Daher, about her 4-step process. PCA Website: pcapainted.org ZK Painting: zkpainting.com Paula Daher: daherinteriordesign.com

Zach Kenney sits down with Josh Linder of Evolve Residential, an interior design firm out of Boston, to discuss all topics concerning design. Listen in to learn how one gets their start in interior design, and how to get the most out of your space. PCA Website: pcapainted.org ZK Painting: zkpainting.com Josh Linder: www.evolveresidential.com

Choosing the right Halloween costume can be challenging, but not as challenging as taking on charity projects while running a successful painting business. Morgan and Torlando along with Nick Slavik and Ryan Turry discuss the altruistic and intrinsic benefits of having charitable opportunities intertwined in your business. And what better way to have this conversation than in costume. PCA: pcapainted.org/ Nick Slavik Website: https://nickslavik.com/ Ryan Turry Website: https://headwaterspainting.com/ Jacob Babcock Story: https://tinyurl.com/yybnjr3k Gofundme Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/8e3k5y

Zach Kenney catches up with fellow painting contractor Lou Millinghausen. Their conversation centers around their passion for the world of high gloss painting, including technique, sales, and practice of the craft. Zach and Lou also discuss their constant chase for perfectionism, what it looks like to run their painting businesses, and what type of sprayers they prefer to achieve the perfect finish.