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In today's episode we acknowledge that most business owners suffer from Imposter Syndrome at times, so you're not alone! And we dig into how to cultivate a positive mindset and the importance of celebrating success in business. 

And this is your friendly reminder to enter your business in the Roar Awards, closing soon!! Go to www.roarsuccess.com or www.roarawards.com 

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Imagine building a successful painting business from scratch, starting at your father's company and turning it into a million dollar machine. That's exactly what Kevin Wooten, owner of Carolina Painting and Pressure Cleaning, has accomplished. In our conversation, Kevin gives us a peek behind the curtain, revealing the unique business model that has set his company apart. He explains his innovative employee structure - a five-person team with a unique pay system that balances fair compensation and profitability.

What does it take to keep a small business afloat? What strategies work best when the goal is growth? Kevin helps us unravel these threads. He shares his significant shifts in marketing approach, swinging back to the traditional direct mail strategy and experimenting with Google AdWords. He discusses the challenges of running a self-sufficient business model, the potential pitfalls of outsourcing, and how he monitors his business through data. It's a deep dive into the mechanics of running a successful small business in the contracting space.

As we conclude our fascinating chat, Kevin turns mentor, sharing his wisdom on how to build a business that not only survives but thrives. He talks about the importance of a solid foundation, cultivating a family-like culture within his team, and planning for the future. He discusses his unique payment system, his approach to retirement planning, and gives tips for those aspiring to reach the million-dollar mark. For anyone nurturing a dream of building a successful business from the ground up, this conversation with Kevin is a treasure trove of insights and practical advice. Don't miss it!

About Kevin Wooten:
Kevin Wooten is the founder and lead estimator of Carolina Painting & Pressure Cleaning, Inc. He has lived in Lexington, South Carolina his entire life, going to Lexington High School and graduating in 1987. He loves the outdoors and the beach, boating, camping, snowboarding, ping pong, and pool. He is very detailed and strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction while providing his team with an enjoyable workplace. He’s worked hard to ensure that his residential painting company has a broad net of communities, including Irmo, Chapin, Columbia and includes his home town of Lexington.

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• Open invitation for a free discovery call with Scott Lollar
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• Carolina Painting & Pressure Cleaning, Inc. website
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• Carolina Painting & Pressure Cleaning, Inc. on YouTube
• Carolina Painting & Pressure Cleaning, Inc. on Pintrest
• Check out this video of Consulting4Contractors' Operations Module, one of our flagship Done-For-You tech offerings.
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Credits: 

• Scott Lollar: Host of the Beyond $1,000,000 Podcast & Founder of Consulting4Contractors
• Kevin Wooten: Founder, Lead Estimator, Carolina Painting & Pressure Cleaning, Inc., Lexington, SC
• Justin Hange: Original music, artwork, transcripts, show notes, audio engineering

----- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS -----

(0:00:01) - Lessons From a Successful Painting Business
Kevin Wooten shares his journey of starting a million dollar business, strategies for marketing and keeping a lead funnel full, and how he left his father's business.

(0:10:24) - Business Model and Employee Structure
Kevin Wooten discusses his painting and pressure washing business, his five person team, payment system, and decisions for smaller jobs.

(0:20:54) - Marketing and Office Management in Contracting
Kevin Wooten shares his marketing strategy, discussing Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM), and direct mail, and his current strategies.

(0:30:51) - Google AdWords
Kevin Wooten shares expertise on Google Adwords, negative keywords, Zoho Social, and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) to maximize ad spend.

(0:37:41) - Business Management and Estimating Strategies
Kevin focuses on sales, profitability, data monitoring, customer service, and self-sufficiency to manage his business.

(0:47:28) - Successful Business Building and Future Planning
Kevin Wooten cultivates a family-like culture, shares advice on retirement and business structure, and discusses marketing, Google Adwords, and negative keywords.

(0:58:27) - Growth in Business
Kevin shares strategies for building a successful business, including developing a family-like culture, unique payment system, and marketing tactics.

• (00:00) - Lessons From a Successful Painting Business
• (09:50) - Business Model and Employee Structure
• (19:49) - Marketing and Office Management in Contracting
• (28:01) - Google AdWords
• (36:08) - Business Management and Estimating Strategies
• (44:35) - Successful Business Building and Future Planning
• (50:21) - Growth in Business

Yes your business is more legit than you think... join us today as we walk you through your Legit Business Checklist, I bet you tick off a whole lot more than you think!

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In today's episode we unpack the Fear of Judgement from others when it comes to growing our businesses, understanding where it comes from and why it’s not helpful for you. Identifying limiting beliefs and the importance of surrounding yourself with other women in business who will encourage you, empower you, support you, instead of tearing you down.

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Oh, I'll just wait until I'm ready... in two years or so things will be better/easier/i'll be making more money... sound familiar? It does to me, I hear this all the time from small business owners. 

Today we talk about the importance of backing yourself, even when you don't feel like you're ready.

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So many business owners fear failure. We want to grow and expand, but we are worried about what will happen if it all falls down around us. 

Today we will work through identifying fears in your business, the difference between what you’ve got to lose and what you have the potential to gain and the Importance of a coach / mentor and surrounding yourself with people who are in your corner. 

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Sick of doing it all?

Or perhaps you’ve outsourced as much as you can afford to, but the to-do list still feels overwhelming. What do you do? You don’t have to “pick up the slack” and do the rest. 

There are more currencies than cash. Today's episode will give you great examples of how to get the support you need when you don’t have the money in the bank to always pay for it. 

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This episode is Outsourcing 101: today awe are going to change the way you think about outsourcing, let's dive in!

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Do you know what your zone of genius is? Do you know how to work within its scope in order to make the most of your time? Today Stacey talks you through how to refine your to-do list so that the things you are focusing on are both exciting and easy!

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Running out of time? Never enough hours in the day? I know the feeling. Today we talk about ways to make sure you are being productive, not wasting time just being busy. 

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A few weeks ago we talked about the danger zone and my DM's and Inbox lit up with women saying "That's me!!" and "I feel that everyday!"

In today's episode, we talk about how to avoid those danger zone moments in our lives and how to set ourselves up for success with a Plan A and a Plan B, every time!

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Last week's Simply Business Summit was a resounding success, so many great takeaways and memorable moments. Missed it? Catch up here.

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Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? Wearing too many hats? Responsible for too many things (and people!) Don't worry, you're not alone. 

In today's episode we cover how easy it is to feel overwhelmed by all the roles we play, mother, business owner, daughter etc. and how we can set ourselves up for success by identifying those danger zone moments that tip us over the edge.

Ever feel like you are stretched in several different directions? Today's episode is for you!

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Now that we have established a clear "I must pay myself" rule (see last week's episode if you haven't got this loud and clear yet!) it's time to unpack exactly how much we deserve to be earning in our small business. 

Not sure how to work that out? Then you will love today's episode. 

Missed my webinar last night? Get the replay now by emailing hello@simplystaceymorgan.com

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When I started my business, I took money out willy nilly and never really thought about the consequences. From my years of coaching small business owners, I have found that this is common practise, especially when it's not clear how much money we "should" be earning in our own business. 

In today's episode we talk about this and the lessons I learnt from not setting myself up for success from the get go! 

Want to better manage your money in business? Join me for my FREE webinar, June 13 at 7.30pm, register at simplystaceymorgan.com

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Joining us LIVE at the Simply Business Summit, alongside Lisa Messenger is the wonderful Alli Garison.

Alli is a Women's Therapist, who works online and in person, supporting women to heal & transform emotionally, mentally, physically & spiritually from the inside out.

I am so excited to see what magic Alli will create in the room at this years Summit.

I hope you will join Alli, Carrie, Susan, Lisa, Tahnee and I at this years Simply Business Summit June 21-23, 2023. Book now at simplystaceymorgan.com

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Joining us LIVE at the simply Business Summit, alongside Lisa Messenger and Tahnee Sanders is the gorgeous Carrie Benedet from Global Leaders Thrive. 

Carrie Benedet has a contagiously positive attitude to thriving in career and life. With 24 years of leadership experience in adult education, Carrie specialises in designing and facilitating professional learning and leadership programs, coaching and mentoring for workplace growth and performance. 

Her strong growth mindset and skill-set of social and conversational emotional intelligence (Genos Certified), coaching methodologies and leadership skills, Carrie relishes working with motivated business owners giving them confidence to revitalise their purpose, direction, voice, mindset and relational skills.

I hope you will join Carrie, Lisa, Tahnee and I at this years Simply Business Summit June 21-23, 2023. Book now at simplystaceymorgan.com

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What a thrill! In today's episode I spend 26 minutes with the incredible Lisa Messenger, our keynote speaker from the Simply Business Summit. After recording this episode, I can truthfully say her presentation is going to be even more brilliant than I could have imagined. 

This episode has a few stellar truth bombs that sound like this:

• “I’d spent so many years over servicing, undercharging and being everything to everyone. The reason that something finally worked wasn't that I was the smartest person in the room or that I actually knew what I was doing... It was because I got my mindset into gear. I learned how to have unwavering self belief.” 
• “Everything was stacked against me. What was in my favour—and what I’ll share with everyone attending your amazing Summit—is learning that when we can tap into our purpose and our passion and what's driving us, the end result is extraordinary.”
• "People see success or the ‘perceived success’ of others and think ‘I’m not good enough’ or ‘I don’t know what I’m doing’. Well here’s the secret: None of us actually know what we’re doing. I’m an 11 or 12-year ‘overnight success’.”
• “What I’d love to talk about at Summit is recognising what our strengths are. For example, I'm a great founder. I'm not necessarily a great CEO. We need to learn how to surround ourselves with people who are going to support us in whatever it is we’re trying to create. This is really important in business and as we grow in life.”
• “Particularly when we’re starting out in business, it’s important to remember there are more currencies than cash. If you can’t afford the extra help you need… what skills can you share or exchange with another business owner instead of exchanging cash? This is a way that we can feel supported, lean into our own strengths and get help without having to pay physical dollars until we're able to.”

Talk about speaking my language! 

Lisa is real, raw, authentic and vulnerable in sharing all of her stories of her 22+ years in business in a way that can help other women in business like you and I. Whether you’re just getting started or are 5+ years in, I guarantee you’ll walk away from hearing her speak (either on my podcast or in person at Summit!) feeling invigorated and inspired. 

If you’re free from June 21 - 23 there are just 8 tickets left to join us in person at Simply Business Summit in Byron Bay and I’d absolutely LOVE you to be one of the 30 women in the room with us.

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You may have heard by now, Lisa Messenger will be joining us LIVE at the Simply Business Summit in June 2023.

Lisa Messenger is the vibrant, game-changing founder and CEO of Collective Hub. She launched Collective Hub as a print magazine in 2013 with no experience in an industry that people said is either dead or dying. Collective Hub has since grown into an international multimedia business and lifestyle platform with multiple verticals across print, digital, events and more recently, co-working spaces – all of which serve to ignite human potential.

Lisa is an international speaker, best-selling author, and an authority on disruption in both the corporate sector and the start-up scene and we are thrilled she will be joining us for the Simply Business Summit in 2023. 

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Summit is less than 2 months away and today we talk to guest speaker and summit presenter Tahnee Sanders from the Strategy Studio about what she is going to be presenting in Byron bay in June. 

We still have spots available so book now at simplystacey.com/summit

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