EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 51 MIN
Managing 40 Employees with Only 12 Hours Per Week
from Bringing Up Business · host Yumari Digital
Nick Slavik, founder and owner of the Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration Company, shares insights on managing relationships, the significance of purpose, and the strategies he employs for business growth, including effective marketing and sales techniques. He discusses his journey from leaving a family business to starting his own, the impact of military experience on his perspective, and the importance of empathy in both business and family life. The conversation emphasizes the balance between personal growth, family, and professional responsibilities.About Nick SlavikNick Slavik is the Proprietor of the Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co. and is the Host of Ask a Painter Live. Ask a Painter Live has aired weekly for over 9 years, instructing, answering questions, and championing the trades and entrepreneurship as an avenue for freedom. Nick has been a social media influencer and content creator for over a decade. His company will celebrate its 17th anniversary this year, employs +40 people, has a leadership team, and operates a full-scale finishing shop and training facility.Nick has been a craftsman for more than 33 years. His company has been awarded more than 17 National awards for craftsmanship, including massive restorations of Victorian mansions. He has created a rigorous Apprenticeship program where he finds, trains, inspires, and mentors young people in his craft. Nick is currently the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the PCA - the Painting Contractors Association. The PCA is a 140-year-old nonprofit whose mission is to build better contractors. nickslavik.com facebook.com/nick.slavik.92 facebook.com/askapainter facebook.com/nsprco instagram.com/slaviknickyoutube.com/@AskaPainterLivetiktok.com/@nickslavik linkedin.com/in/nick-slavik-aa7b53157Send us Fan MailProtect yourself with Build Safe EscrowFrom hiring contractors to getting paid, Build Safe Escrow is your source for funds protection.Get $20 for podcasting w/BuzzsproutStart your own show with Buzzsprout, the easiest software for hosting, promoting, & tracking.Earn 15k AMEX Membership Rewards PointsFrom bulk purchases to managing your cash flow needs, use AMEX Blue Business® Plus.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show--------------------📢 Support & Get a Business Shoutout!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2426474/support🎙️ Learn more about this show: http://bringingupbusiness.com📲 Send us a DM: https://www.instagram.com/bub.podcast💬 Text us:https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2426474/open_sms☕️ Buy us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/bubpodcast
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Nick Slavik, founder and owner of the Nick Slavik Painting and Restoration Company, shares insights on managing relationships, the significance of purpose, and the strategies he employs for business growth, including effective marketing and sales techniques. He discusses his journey from leaving a family business to starting his own, the impact of military experience on his perspective, and the importance of empathy in both business and family life. The conversation emphasizes the balan...
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