Relationships, Innovation, and Adventure with Surf Prep’s Chad Khalaf

Summary In this episode of the Bearded Finisher Podcast, host Zach Shrum interviews Chad Khalaf from Surf Prep Sanding. They discuss Chad's journey in the painting business, his transition to working at Surf Prep, and the importance of relationships and having fun in the industry. They also touch on the core values of Surf Prep and the innovative products they offer. The conversation highlights the significance of process efficiency and the impact it can have on a business's bottom line. In this conversation, Chad Khalaf discusses some of the new products and developments at Surf Prep. He mentions the release of a new red paper disc that is more aggressive and tear-resistant than the yellow paper disc. He also talks about the universal hole pattern that fits every five-inch orbital sander on the market, making it easier for painters and finishers who have multiple sanders. Chad also mentions the new names for their abrasives, such as Riptide, Blizzard, and White Lightning. He discusses the importance of investing in your business and not being afraid of change. Chad's passion is adventure, and he shares his love for extreme activities like Ironman races. He encourages listeners to work harder, not quit, and educate themselves and their customers about the benefits of using high-quality products. Keywords Bearded Finisher Podcast, Chad Khalaf, Surf Prep Sanding, painting business, journey, relationships, having fun, core values, process efficiency, innovative products, Surf Prep, new products, red paper disc, aggressive sanding, tear-resistant, universal hole pattern, abrasive names, investing in your business, not quitting, education, adventure Takeaways Building relationships and having fun are key aspects of the painting industry. Efficiency in processes can save time and money, leading to increased profits. Surf Prep Sanding offers innovative products that help improve surface preparation. Core values are important in guiding a company's identity and decision-making. Learning from others and being open to different perspectives can lead to personal and professional growth. Surf Prep has released a new red paper disc that is more aggressive and tear-resistant than the yellow paper disc. They have developed a universal hole pattern that fits every five-inch orbital sander on the market, making it easier for painters and finishers who have multiple sanders. Surf Prep has given names to their abrasives, such as Riptide, Blizzard, and White Lightning. Chad emphasizes the importance of investing in your business and not being afraid of change. His passion is adventure, and he encourages listeners to work harder, not quit, and educate themselves and their customers about the benefits of using high-quality products. Titles Innovative Products for Surface Preparation The Role of Core Values in Company Identity Embracing Change and Working Harder Chad Khalaf's Passion for Adventure Sound Bites "It's okay to be different, just don't be weird." "Work hard, play harder." "Building relationships and having fun are key." "Our new hole pattern that Skylar just created is a universal hole pattern that fits for the five-inch disk. It fits every single sander on the market. So no matter what tool you have, this one disc will fit every five-inch orbital sander hole pattern." "Our new red paper will be called Riptide. Our film is now going to be called Blizzard. Our new white lightning is a ceramic blend disc." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 08:15 Transition to Surf Prep 26:09 Company Culture and Core Values 32:58 The Fun and Stories in the Painting Industry 40:57 The Importance of Investing in Your Business 51:20 Embracing Change and Working Harder