#034 - Best Recruitment Tips I wish I knew about when I started my Painting Business!

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Some painting businesses are always short on painters. Others have painters lining up, waiting for a chance to work with them.

In this episode of The Painter Circle, Tas breaks down the difference, and it’s not luck. It’s the mindset of always recruiting, not always hiring. The most stable painting businesses don’t scramble when someone leaves or when work ramps up. They’re constantly putting their brand, culture, and standards out into the market so the right people are already watching.

Tas explains why painters choose certain businesses over others, and how reputation, leadership, and clear expectations turn your company into a place people want to work. From showcasing your team properly to setting standards that attract professionals instead of time-wasters, this episode shows how recruitment becomes easier when your business stands for something.

If you’re tired of last-minute hires, unreliable painters, or constantly feeling understaffed, this conversation will change how you think about building your team. Always recruiting isn’t about growing fast. It’s about staying ready, respected, and in control.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Painter's Dilemma

00:22 Recurring Question Among Painters

00:35 Welcome to The Painter Circle

01:00 Understanding the Recruitment Dynamic

01:22 The Cost of Hiring When Needed

01:37 Rushing the Recruitment Process

02:05 Attracting Painters for Money

02:23 The Challenge of Finding the Right Person

02:46 A Different Approach to Recruitment

02:59 The Importance of Your Team

03:08 Revenue and Team Capacity

03:27 Long-Term View on Recruitment

03:49 Calculating Production Rates

04:54 Sales and Revenue Correlation

05:43 Experience in the Painting Industry

05:50 Fundamental Drivers of Business

06:03 The Role of Marketing in Recruitment

06:32 Building a Recruitment Strategy

10:14 Always Recruiting, Not Always Hiring

10:27 The Marketing and Recruitment Parallel

10:44 The Importance of Being Attractive

12:22 Mindset Shift: You Are the Prize

12:26 Understanding the Recruitment Math

12:56 Creating a Recruitment Plan

13:32 Hiring the Right Person at the Wrong Time

14:44 Proactive Recruitment Strategy

15:13 Long-Term Business Perspective

18:30 Building a Strategic Team

18:55 Avoiding the Recruitment Trap

19:06 Conclusion: Strategic Recruitment

19:10 Access the Game Plan Builder

19:19 Final Words and Farewell

19:24 Subscribe for More Tips

19:29 Support and Social Media

19:33 Follow Us on Socials

19:36 Stay Cool and Be Well