Ep 13 - Steve Lockwood: The power of 100 phone calls a day building a painting business

This episode of Titan Talks features Steve Lockwood, the owner of Lockwood Finishes, a successful painting company located in Springfield, Illinois. The show discusses his start in the industry, how he came to realize that he was a professional, and how making 100 phone calls a day helped boost his business and client base in the early days. Steve shares insights on the importance of job costing, his pride in carrying the name Lockwood, and how having a website has transformed his business and brought him in front of people that didn’t know about his services. Steve aspires to further grow his company and eventually have a consistent crew of seven to ten employees focusing on painting full-time. (00:00) - Intro (03:30) - Steve's Start in the Painting Industry (08:15) - Making 100 Phone Calls a Day: A Unique Approach to Building a Client Base (12:45) - The Importance of Job Costing in Maintaining a Sustainable Business (15:55) - The Benefits of Having a Website for Your Business (24:40) - Rapid Fire Round: Constant Growth and Looking to the Future