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Contractor Secrets
It's no secret that a large majority of contractors are too busy working "IN" their business instead of "ON" their business. As a 3rd generation painter, I've first-hand witnessed the struggle of a contractor (my father) as he attempted to manage all aspects of his House Painting Business while still painting and performing the jobs. My passion is to free contractors from the chains of their own business, and truly help them achieve greatness through creating systems, processes, and…
Episodes
- Contractor Secrets
Day 28: The Franchise Theory
In this episode, I dive into the importance of consistently creating value in business. I share insights from my own experiences and from observing franchises…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 27: Suggestive Selling (LIVE Call)
Listen in as I display value and suggestively up-sell, turning this project from what would've been around $2000 to what turned out to be $7000! Spotify…
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Day 26: Your Word is Your Gold (Part 3)
In this episode, I dive into why consistency and keeping promises to myself are the foundation of both business success and personal growth. I talk about the…
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Day 25: Virtual Sales Call
In this episode, I share a virtual sales call I did with a customer moving into their home. Listen in as I build value, trust, and ultimately close the deal…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 24: Your Word is Your Gold (Part 2)
In this episode, I talk about the importance of keeping promises in business and why it matters so much to me personally. I share experiences where broken…
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Day 23: Your Word is Your Gold (Part 1)
In this episode, I talk about the critical importance of keeping your word in business. I share some of my own experiences that showed me how broken promises…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 22: Entering Into Battle
In this episode, I want to talk about leadership when times get tough—because that’s when it really matters most. In the home service industry, we deal with…
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Day 21: The Path Less Traveled
In this episode, I share a personal story about a tile removal job that taught me one of the most valuable lessons in business: the importance of…
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Day 20: Lead From the Front
In this episode, I dive into one of the most important topics in business—leadership. I share why I believe leaders can’t just tell their teams what to do…
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Day 19: Make The Big Play
In this episode, I dive into the importance of making big, decisive moves in business. I talk about the financial plays that can change the trajectory of a…
- Contractor Secrets
The Dopamine Secret Behind Converting Ads Into Sales
Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen engages with Lev, a painting business owner, to explore the challenges he faces in lead generation, marketing…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 18: The Cost of Being Present
In this episode, I talk about the power of simply showing up in business and in life. I share how I balance the responsibilities of being a dad and husband…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 17: Breed Decision Makers
In this episode, I open up about the challenges of being a business owner and why building a strong team culture is so important. I share how I’ve learned to…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 16: Follow Up Value
Listen in on two follow up calls as I build value with potential customers! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contractor-secrets/id1477208973 Free…
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Day 15: Gift or Burden?
In today’s episode of the 31 Days of Value, I talk about the real challenges and responsibilities of being a business owner. I share why it’s so important to…
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Day 14: Hit The Week Hard
In this episode, I dive deep into what it really takes to manage a business effectively. I talk about the power of deep work and why creating a structured…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 13: Speed to Applicant
In this episode, I dive into the mindset behind building a business that grows the right way—starting with how we hire. I talk about why first impressions…
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Day 12: First Impressions Matter More Than You Think
In this episode, I dive into the heart of what makes or breaks a business—sales. I share why truly understanding the customer journey is the foundation for…
- Contractor Secrets
Breakthrough Series: Kevin Mataya - Piece Rate Pay
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin from St. Louis Epoxy Pourers, a business owner in year three of his journey. Kevin shares how he went from being a solo…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 11: A Financial Wall Nothing Can Get Through
In this episode of 31 Days of Value, I share one of the biggest mindset shifts you’ll ever need to win in business. Alex Hormozi spent $500k a day on ads and…
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Day 10: What's Your House Worth?
In this episode, I open up about the challenges and strategies that come with running a home service business. I talk about why understanding the true value of…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 9: Create Opportunity Out of Thin Air
What’s going on guys, it’s Tanner Mullen here with another episode of the Contractor Secrets Podcast. Today I want to talk about sales strategies that actually…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 8: All Out Blitz
In this episode, I talk about the importance of preparation and having a strategic playbook in business. Entrepreneurship is unpredictable—you never really…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 7: Fill The Gaps
In this episode, I talk about the importance of truly taking ownership in business. For me, that means understanding every part of the operation—not just the…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 6: Get Your Ducks In a Row
In this episode of the Contractor Secrets podcast, I dive into why aligning your business practices with your growth strategy is critical. I talk about the…
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Day 5: Market Segmentation Theory
In this episode of the Contractor Secrets Podcast, I dive into some of the most important marketing principles for business owners. I talk about why it’s…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 4: Unlocking the Secrets of Value Creation in Business
This is day 4 of the 31 days of Value Try DripJobs: https://dripjobs.com Free coaching session: https://calendly.com/dripjobs/breakthrough In this…
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Day 3: Building a Mission-Driven Business
This is day 3 of 31 days of value In this conversation, I talk about the principles of building a mission-driven business and why team culture is everything. I…
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Day 2: How Much Does It Cost?
This is day 2 of 31 days of value In this episode, I discuss the CEO mindset and its importance in driving business growth. He emphasizes the need for…
- Contractor Secrets
Day 1: Lead Selflessly
This is Day 1 of 31 Days of Value In this conversation, I share my experiences and challenges in running my painting business, Drip Jobs. I talk about the ups…
- Contractor Secrets
Ep 145: Aiden Smith - Estimating, Systems & Scaling
In this conversation, Aiden Smith discusses his journey from being a painter to becoming a coach in the painting industry. He emphasizes the importance of…
- Contractor Secrets
The 7 Systems Every Contractor Needs To Scale
Paint Biz Blitz 2025 In this engaging session, Tanner Mullen discusses the essential systems every million-dollar painting business needs to scale effectively…
- Contractor Secrets
Breakthrough Series: Sales Secrets
DripJobs Demo Free 1-1 Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Dylan discuss the intricacies of starting and running a painting business. They…
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Breaking Through $300k-$500k Revenue (Strategy)
Welcome to The Contractor Secrets Podcast — where real growth happens. This show is for contractors ready to level up. Whether you're scaling your painting…
- Contractor Secrets
Top 5 Home Service Businesses To Start in 2025
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Breakthrough Series: The Power of Focusing & Intent
Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen speaks with Felipe Lopez, the owner of LNG Exterior Solutions, about the challenges and opportunities in growing…
- Contractor Secrets
$7M Painting Sales Roadmap
In this episode I drop the exact roadmap that's helped me personally sell over $7M in painting projects in the last 8 years. Book a DripJobs Demo…
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Ep 143: BUY LEADS
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Breakthrough Series: Joshua Edwards Pt 2 - "I'm only painting 30% of the time!"
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Lift Off 2025: Alex Corral - Success Frequency
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Lift-Off 2025: Daniel Honan - Profitable Painter: Unlocking the Numbers to be a Top Tier Painting Business
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Breakthrough Series: Jeff DeCarlo - Low Budget Growth Strategies
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Lift-Off 2025: Michael Gogan - Working with Subcontractors: The Winning Formula
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Lift-Off 2025: Micha Mclain - How to Dominate Google with Better Websites
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Micha…
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Lift-Off 2025: Joel Mercado - Adapt and Thrive: The Winning Mindset for Contractors in 2025
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session Summary Joel Mercado discusses…
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Lift-Off 2025: Colin Nolan - Scaling Success: Avoiding Common Traps and Building Systems for Growth
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Colin Nolan…
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Breakthrough Series: Joseph Coram - Inside The Mind of Your Customer
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner Mullen…
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Lift-Off 2025: Danny Barrera - The Omnipresent Contractor Marketing Strategy
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Danny Barrera…
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Lift-Off 2025: Eric Faschnact - Hiring VA's Overseas
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen…
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Breakthrough Series: Zach Mansour - "The guys are harder to find than the leads!"
Chat with the AI version of me! Sign up for DripJobs! In this conversation, Tanner Mullen interviews Zach Mansour, a contractor from Michigan, about his…
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Lift-Off 2025: Brandon Vaughn - The Ultimate Hiring Flywheel - How to Attract & Keep, Viciously Loyal and Productive Employees
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Brandon Vaughn discusses…
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Lift-Off 2025: Jason Phillips - The Greatest Limit On Your Company
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Jason Phillips discusses the…
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Lift-Off 2025: Justin Georgopoulos - Million Dollar Knuckles
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session Summary In this presentation, Justin Georgopoulos…
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Lift-Off 2025: Austin Houser - Success Leaves Clues: The 4 Marketing Non-Negotiables
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this presentation, Austin Hauser from Basecoat Marketing…
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Lift-Off 2025: Corrie & Chad Leister - Building a Championship Team: Winning in Business and Life
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session Building a championship team requires finding the right…
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Lift-Off 2025: Ryan Stacey: Execute This ONE Play To Add $1M+ In 2025
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Ryan Stacey discusses effective marketing…
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Lift-Off 2025: Mike Gore-Hickman - Build To Sell - How To Build A Company That’s Worth Millions (While doing what you love)
Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Mike shares his journey of building a…
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Lift-Off 2025: Tanner Mullen - The Invisible Currency
This is a replay from DripJobs Lift-Off 2025! Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session Summary In this…
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Lift-Off 2025: Jon Majak - Liftoff & Land Into Your Best Year in Business
This is a replay from DripJobs Lift-Off 2025! Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner…