Why You’re Not Closing Deals (And How to Fix It) | Ep 20

Everything is Your Fault | Ep 25

The crew dives into expectation setting with employees, why unclear standards create chaos, and how people-pleasing can quietly destroy respect inside a team. They discuss payroll events, leadership optics, piece-rate pay, hiring, training painters, motivating crews, and why great leaders create great teams. The episode also explores the mindset of taking full responsibility for your life and business — from bad employees and unhappy clients to poor systems and lack of results. Instead of blaming the economy, politics, weather, or other people, the conversation focuses on ownership, control, and building the discipline to fix problems directly. One of the most honest and reflective episodes yet.

The Make or Break Point | Ep 24

In this episode of Better Every Sunday, the boys have one of their most honest conversations yet. They dive deep into the pressure of balancing production, sales, recruiting, fitness, and personal life while trying to build businesses during the busiest part of the season. From burnout and inconsistent routines to the fear of missing goals, the conversation gets real fast. Kaleb opens up about questioning whether chasing bigger revenue numbers is actually worth sacrificing his lifestyle and happiness, while Alex talks about feeling stuck in constant work mode and learning the importance of having something outside of business to look forward to. Reece shares how triathlon training has helped him stay disciplined and mentally steady during production season, and El-Amine breaks down the importance of structure, scheduling, and avoiding the addiction to chaos that a lot of entrepreneurs develop.

How to Build a Team That Doesn’t Quit | Ft. Jordan Kipnes | Ep 23

Welcome back to Better Every Sunday. In this episode, we sit down with franchise CEO Jordan Kipnes for one of our best conversations yet on recruiting, leadership, and building a team that actually lasts. We dive deep into why most business owners struggle to retain good employees, how Jordan managed to keep nearly every painter he hired coming back year after year, and the systems behind building high-performing teams. We also talk about hiring for fit, setting expectations properly, training employees the right way, accountability, company culture, and the hidden costs of keeping the wrong people around. Jordan shares stories from running his own franchise, lessons learned from hiring dozens of painters, and why great leadership is more than just getting jobs done — it’s about building an environment where people want to improve and stay long term. If you’re running a business, managing employees, or trying to build a stronger team, this episode is packed with practical insights and real experience.

The Fine Line Between Stress and Success | Ep 22

In this episode, the boys dive deep into the role stress actually plays in business, performance, and life. Is stress something you should avoid—or something you need to succeed? They break down the difference between productive pressure and paralyzing overthinking, and how your response to problems matters more than the problems themselves. From painters quitting, to missed opportunities, to overthinking scenarios that never even happen—this episode is packed with real situations every operator deals with. They also get into why some people feel “too relaxed” and start questioning if they’re actually operating at their full potential, plus how small habits—like waiting 20 minutes to call a lead—can quietly cost you thousands. On top of that, the conversation shifts into sales psychology, why clients ghost or lie, and how weak initial calls can sabotage your results without you realizing it. If you’ve ever felt stuck between not doing enough and burning yourself out, this episode will force you to rethink how you approach stress, action, and growth.

When Everything Breaks in Business | Ep 21

In this episode, the boys dive into the reality of running a business when things don’t go to plan. From hiring mistakes and unreliable painters to missed expectations and stressful timelines, this is an unfiltered look at what happens behind the scenes when everything starts to break. They break down the difference between good hiring vs. lucky hiring, why “culture fit” can actually hurt you, and how poor systems show up fast under pressure. There’s also a real conversation around leadership, accountability, and what it actually takes to push through a tough stretch without quitting. Kaleb couldn’t make it to this episode, but the conversation still goes deep on lessons learned, mindset shifts, and what separates people who make it through hard seasons from those who don’t. If you’re building something and it feels like it’s falling apart right now—this one’s for you.