Tips and advice to run a successful construction business from two long-term industry professionals: Wade Carpenter, a construction CPA, and Stephen Brown, a construction bond agent. Each host has unique, but complementary views and advice from each of their 30+ years in the contracting industry. Their goal is to promote healthy, thought-provoking discussions and tips for running a better, more profitable, and successful company. Subscribe for new insights and discussion every week. Visit Co ...
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These are official podcasts of CoatingsPro Magazine, with an emphasis on helping industrial and commercial coatings contractors learn best practices and jobsite tips to improve their bottom line.
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Inside the Fence Line features conversations with the thought leaders shaping national defense. Host Jason Barbour sits down with guests from government, military, industry, and academia to discuss their stories and the ever-changing defense and intelligence landscape. AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter (AFCEA-CMD) is a non-profit membership association dedicated to providing an ethical, interactive forum for sharing knowledge and building relationships across government, military, industry, and ...
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The Surprising Secret to Scaling Your Construction Business
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Accreditation Matters: Unpacking Certifications in Industrial Painting
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This roundtable conversation with leaders from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) explores the vital role of certifications in industrial painting, as well as areas in which a trained and certified workforce can boost the coatings industry. Topics include modern project requirements, certifications, and the industry’s fut…
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From Stuck to Scaling: Which 10 Founder Habits Are Killing Your Profits?
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From Grit to Growth: How to Scale Your Construction Biz Without the Chaos
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AMPP to Host First Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum
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From February 3-4, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) is hosting its inaugural Maritime Coatings Contractor Forum. With a goal of serving members and the industry, CoatingsPro is a member magazine of AMPP. To share the latest event information along with insight on maritime trends and …
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The Secret to Winning More Construction Work in 2026
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Why Your Construction Business Isn't Making Money: Avoid These Pitfalls!
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Survive the Slow Season: Winter Cash Flow Tips for Contractors
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‘The Paint Father’ Targets Next Generation of Workforce
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David V. Revay, an AMPP-certified professional and founder of Revay Coating Consultants, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, recently introduced “The Paint Father” as an innovative YouTube and TikTok video channel. After 13 years of consulting and inspections work, as well as serving as an expert witness for many coatings-related legal cases, th…
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AI Can't Fix Chaos: Cut Through the Noise with These Tips
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Private Equity's Secret Playbook: Building & Buying Construction Firms
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Episode 07 - Greg Sutton "Less Headaches You Have Down the Road"
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Starting and running a government contracting company often requires support from a network of professional services. In our latest "Inside the Fenceline" episode, I sit down with lawyer Greg Sutton to discuss the essential legal items for government contracting companies. We cover the entire business lifecycle, from the critical first steps, such …
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When Bids Go Bad: Contractor Horror Stories
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Meet Lisa Sciortino, CoatingsPro’s New Managing Editor
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This episode introduces readers to Lisa Sciortino, the new Managing Editor of CoatingsPro Magazine. Topics include her career background and what makes her a good fit for the role; opportunities for industry leaders to become more involved with the magazine; and how CoatingsPro aims to help contractors and other industry professionals do their jobs…
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Avoid These Tax Traps! Year-End Planning Guide for Construction Contractors
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The Ultimate Tech Stack for Construction Contractors
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Pittsburgh Paints Primes Users for Success
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Dennis Karnstein and Brian Carson are top executives at Pittsburgh Paints Co., a leading North American producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants. In this conversation with CoatingsPro Magazine, Karnstein and Carson address marketplace trends in late 2025 and entering 2026; making coatings mo…
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How Job Site Culture Can Build or Break Your Business
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From Failed Hires to Profit Gains: The Contractor's Guide to HR ROI
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Contractors and Mobile Tools: Enverge Spray Foam Shows the Way
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A new set calculator on the Enverge.App is designed to provide contractors with a quick, mobile tool displaying instant estimates for how many spray foam sets a project will need, as well as built-in calculators for circles, triangles, and corrugated metal. Ryan Decker, spray foam brand manager for Enverge, chats with CoatingsPro Magazine regarding…
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Don't Crash Your Construction Business: Use FP&A to Navigate
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JetRock Finds Unique Niche in Commercial Flooring
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Pamela Novak, vice president of finance and HR at JetRock, joins this sponsored episode of the CoatingsPro Interview Series. Discussion topics include what makes JetRock stand out among flooring options in the commercial business sector; the company’s unique value proposition; installation challenges, opportunities, and training resources; and much…
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Mastering Change Orders: Profit Boost or Project Killer?
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Why Your Construction Software Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)
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Are You Running a Business or a Charity? Truths About Paying Yourself
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From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering Your Chart of Accounts Like a Pro
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Painting the Future: How Technology Is Transforming Industrial Coating
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In this sponsored episode, experts from the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) explore how new and emerging technologies are transforming the industrial coating marketplace. Featuring insights from Don McClain, Andrew Croll, and Ken Seal, topics include the impact of new technologies and tools; optimal strategies for training…
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Profit Killers: 10 Ways Waste is Hurting Your Bottom Line
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How AI Could Transform Construction Forever (Pros and Cons Inside)
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How to Manage Materials & Supplies Risks and Protect Your Profit
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10 Guaranteed Ways to Go BROKE as a Contractor in 2025 (Don't Do This!)
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Induron Innovates for Next Generation of Coatings
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Davies Hood, President and Owner of Induron Protective Coatings, shares his insight on marketplace trends; innovations within the industry; and feedback from clients and end users. Those innovations include Induron’s new Perma-Clean 100 SL, which was designed to offer the benefits of thick-film barrier protection without requiring complex plural-co…
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How Surety Companies Really Analyze Your Construction Financials
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Where the Money’s Going: Top Construction Growth Sectors for 2025
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Exhibitor Spotlight, AMPP 2025: Best-Tec and Sauereisen
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In “Exhibitor Spotlight” interviews at the flagship AMPP 2025 show in Nashville, we spoke with several industry experts regarding new products and services to address modern challenges for protective coatings professionals. This mini-episode features experts from from Best-Tec and Sauereisen.By CoatingsPro Magazine
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Revolutionizing Construction: How AI is Transforming Job Sites
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Building Profits: Protect Your Construction Rights with SunRay's Ariela Wagner
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Is Federal Contracting Right for You? Takeaways from the Fed Con Convention
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Exhibitor Spotlight, AMPP 2025: Belzona and Corrosion Innovations
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In “Exhibitor Spotlight” interviews from the flagship AMPP 2025 show in Nashville, we spoke with experts from across the industry regarding new products and services that could help address many modern needs and challenges. This mini-episode features experts from Belzona and Corrosion Innovations.By CoatingsPro Magazine
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From Debt to Profit: A Success Story for Contractors
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Spotting Trouble Early: The Contractor's Risk Management Scale
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AMPP Advocacy Day 2025: Key Initiatives in Washington, DC
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AMPP Advocacy Day 2025 is on the horizon, and this year’s event is focused on protecting America’s maritime future through corrosion mitigation and coatings solutions. As the United States modernizes its maritime industrial base and expands naval and commercial shipbuilding capacity, AMPP is leading conversations with policymakers to ensure materia…
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Dispelling Profit Myths: A Contractor's Guide
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How to Protect Your Construction Company From Costly Design Mistakes
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IUPAT Leads the Way in Safety, Training, Workforce Development
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The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) represents 140,000 workers across the United States and Canada. In this summer 2025 interview with CoatingsPro Magazine, IUPAT’s Andrew Croll and Ken Seal share insights and the latest trends pertaining to safety, training, workforce development, industry influence and advocacy, and more…
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Contractor Cash Flow Revolution: The Launch of Profit First for Commercial Construction
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Episode 06 - Claudia DeCarlo "A Passion for Products"
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Transitioning from a service company to a product company can be both exciting and challenging. One often used path is to participate in the Small Business Innovation Research program that allows small businesses to propose and develop innovative solutions for various government customers. But how do you get started? In this episode, we are joined …
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Now Privately Owned, Pittsburgh Paints Company Sees Bright Future
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Brian Carson, CEO of Pittsburgh Paints Co. since February 2025, shares insights regarding his new role and the future of the industry. Topics include opportunities for the company under private ownership; how Carson’s flooring experience helps him understand the paints and coatings market; common challenges and pain points for contractor customers;…
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Do Niches Bring Riches? Strategic Insights for Contractors
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Send us a text 🔗 LINKS Visit the episode page at for more details and a transcript of the show. Take the FREE Construction Company Health Evaluation ℹ ABOUT THIS EPISODE Join Wade and Stephen as they delve into whether it's better to expand your reach or narrow your focus to boost profits. They discuss the pros and cons of both strategies, using co…
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The Changing Landscape of Blast and Reclaim Technology, with ADI
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Atlantic Design, Inc. (ADI) is a family owned and operated business in Baltimore, Maryland. The company brings more than 30 years of experience in the blasting and coatings industry while aiming to provide innovative and efficient solutions for the needs of its customers. Russell Roden, president of ADI, joins this sponsored episode with perspectiv…
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