Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🚀 Whether you're doing $500K or gunning for $5M+, Off The Tools is the podcast for growth-minded painters and remodelers who’ve traded the brush or hammer for the business plan. Hosted by Joshua Grootenboer & Jimmy Hong, the Owners behind Launch Point Media. This show dives deep into the real strategies, hard lessons, and smart marketing moves that help residential painting and remodelling business ...
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Off the Tools Ep 15: How to Stay Fully Booked During the “Slow Season”
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27:53Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 15, Josh and Jimmy break down proven ways to stay busy and profitable during the off-season—without cutting your crew or shutting down operations. They share how to turn a slowdown into an opportunity, keep your calendar full,…
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Off the Tools Ep 14: The Contractor’s Sales Playbook – Close More Deals Without the Sleaze!
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40:02Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🔥 In Episode 06, sales wizard Joe Kim reveals how contractors can ethically dominate sales—turning leads into loyal clients without manipulation. Jimmy and Joshua break down the mindset shifts, scripts, and strategies that helped Joe close …
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Off the Tools Ep 13: Burned by Marketing Before? How to Finally Get Booked Jobs (Not Just “Leads”)
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26:51Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 13 Josh and Jimmy tackle one of the biggest frustrations in the painting and contracting world — hiring a marketing company, spending thousands, and ending up with nothing to show for it but an empty calendar. They break down …
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Off the Tools Ep 12: Boost Margins & Scale Smarter: Real Sales + Profit Tactics
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30:39Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 12, we uncover what most painting and remodeling business owners completely miss when it comes to protecting their margins and scaling profitably. Jimmy and Josh break down practical, real-world tactics you can use to keep more…
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Off the Tools Ep 11: How Patrick Connell, of Rocket Painter Became the Most Recognized Brand in Town
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41:30Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 11, we sit down with Patrick Connell, the founder of Rocket Painter in Kingston, Ontario. Patrick shares how he’s created omnipresence in his market, why most contractors underprice themselves, and the real reason he turns dow…
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Off The Tools Ep 10: 6 Figures & Trip to Europe, How Abbi Runs Crews w/o Lifting a Brush + REVIEW
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26:26Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 08, Jimmy and Josh sit down with Abbi Fenik—Owner of Lake Simcoe Painters—to unpack how she built a six-figure business and took a European vacation while her crews ran things without her. Abbi shares the mindset shifts that t…
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Off The Tools Ep 9: How to Keep Your Best Painters From Quitting (& Make Them Love Working for You)
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25:27Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 09, Josh and Jimmy dive deep into how to retain great painters and project managers—without begging them to come back after slow weeks or burning out your top performers. Creating career paths that aligned with his painters’ p…
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Off The Tools Ep 8: Why Your “Great Work” Isn’t Enough Anymore To Bring In New Leads
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25:26Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 08, Josh and Jimmy break down the real reason your marketing isn't generating consistent leads — even if you're proud of your work. Spoiler: “good work” alone doesn’t cut it anymore. You’ll hear how one contractor went from 30…
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Off The Tools Ep 07: What Most Painters Get Wrong About Growing Their Business
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24:42Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 06, Josh and Jimmy unpack the biggest mistakes painting contractors make when trying to grow—and why staying “on the tools” could be the thing holding you back. You’ll hear how Josh scaled to six figures in year one without ev…
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Off The Tools Ep 06: How Dexter Launched a Deck Staining Business & Booked Over $100k + REVIEW
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27:48Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule Want to connect with Dexter (Owner of Deckstaining.com) Site: https://deckstaining.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573077074478 IG: https://www.instagram.com/deckstaining.com_/ In Episode 06, we sit down with Dexter, the …
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Ep 05: Double Down the Secret to Turning Busy Season Into Year-Round Growth
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23:49Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 05, we dive into what contractors should be doing right now to take full advantage of the busy season. Josh and Jimmy break down how to turn today’s momentum into more jobs, more leads, and more growth—without burning out or t…
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Ep. 0: Our Story (Jimmy Hong & Joshua Grootenboer)
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27:10Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule Welcome to Episode 0 of the "Off The Tools" Show! 🎙️ In Episode 0, you’ll hear: - Our experience in the painting industry - Why we started Launch Point Media - What you can expect from this show - How we’re helping contractors solve marketi…
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Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule Welcome to Episode 01 of the "Off The Tools" Show! 🎙️ In Episode 01, you’ll hear: - Our experience with door knocking - Why door knocking alone wasn't enough - How Facebook ads changed our contracting business - How "On The Bay Painting" ha…
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Ep 02: Turning Happy Clients Into Repeat Business
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27:24Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule Welcome to Episode 02 of the "Off The Tools" Show! 🎙️ In Episode 02, you’ll hear: - The Real Value of Client Success - How to Deliver a Great Experience - Getting Referrals - Asking for Reviews and why it's so important! 🚀 Whether you're do…
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Ep 03: The Not-So-Secret Way Joe Kim Scaled to $5 Million
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30:38Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 03, we sit down with Joe Kim, a former franchise director and contractor sales expert, as he shares his journey from running a painting business to coaching others to scale to over $5 Million in revenue. 🎙️You will hear: - The…
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Ep 04: The Truth About Hiring, It's Not the Economy — It's You (with Adam Dennison)
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38:50Send us a text Book a FREE 1:1 Painting/Remodelling Marketing Diagnostic ➔ https://launchptmedia.com/schedule 🎙️ In Episode 04, we sit down with Recruiting Expert Adam “Denny” Dennison, founder of Trade Link Recruiting and former painting and window cleaning business owner, as he breaks down exactly why most contractors struggle to hire — and what …
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