TCF871: Mastering Production: Construction Edition

The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

Today’s guest on the show, Nick Slavik of Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration, is an operations guru when it comes to production management. With over 40 full-time employees at 1600 production hours a week, Nick has refined systems for training, communication, and goal-setting to keep his business running smoothly. Nick shares his secrets for maximizing production through operational excellence and prioritizing his employees.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] - Intro

[02:24] - Nick’s background

[04:13] - Managing 1600 production hours per week

[07:18] - Hiring and retaining good employees

[09:37] - The decent human being theory

[11:07] - The best recruiting tool

[15:03] - Nick’s advice for contractors

[16:13] - How to make your team awake during meetings

[20:14] - Details of Nick’s apprenticeship program

[24:17] - Biggest challenge with the apprenticeship program

[25:39] - Filling the hiring funnel

[27:51] - Constantly improving your business

[29:51] - Training process for crew leaders

[33:55] - Vision and goals for Nick’s podcast and brand

[38:55] - How Nick’s podcast helped his paint business

[40:31] - Power of building your brand

[43:21] - Nick’s marketing strategy

[45:36] - Breakdown of Nick’s client sources

[46:08] - Nurturing relationships with clients

[52:58] - Best way to connect with Nick

Resources:

Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Website: https://nickslavik.com/

Nick’s email: [e-mail]

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