Paint Like a Pro
Color me Crazy
Prep Work
Paint or Pass?
BNI Buzz
100

This tool is best for cutting in around edges and corners

What is a brush?

100

This neutral colors goes with everything and never goes out of style

What is gray (or beige)?

100

This should always be cleaned before painting exterior siding. 

What is dirt/debris (or what is power washing)?

100

A brick fireplace inside a rustic cabin. 

What is pass?

100
This is the best way to give you a referral
What is a warm introduction (email intro) to a homeowner or property manager?
200

This technique helps avoid streaks and rips on walls. 

What is maintaining a wet edge?

200

Pantone's Color of the Year 2024 was this vibrant hue.

What is Peach Fuzz?

200

Filling this prevents cracks from showing through paint. 

What are nail holes or cracks?

200

An old wood deck with peeling paint/stain?

What is paint/stain?

200

This is your ideal client

What is a homeowner planning to sell or buy?

300

It's recommended to do this between coats of paint for best finish. 

What is light sanding?

300

This color is often used in kitchens to stimulate appetite. 

What is red?

300

You do this step to prevent paint from peeling on glossy surfaces. 

What is sanding or deglossing?

300

Original stained trim in a 1920s historic home. 

What is pass? (Debatable!) 

300

This is the key factor that sets your painting services apart from competitors in the area

What is your commitment to high-quality prep work and attention to detail?