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Discover the invisible mistakes that Painters make - This is why Contractors ghost, dispute your invoices, or refuse repeat work — even if your paint job is perfect.
“The GC Red Flags Cheat Sheet” shows you exactly why - No fluff. Just a practical, field-tested cheat sheet to help you keep GCs happy and invoices paid.
- Identify Hidden Risk Triggers – See exactly where GCs see liability in your business before you even bid.
- Prevent Payment & Retainage Delays – Learn the quick fixes that keep final invoices from getting disputed.
- Boost Repeat Work Opportunities – Apply simple process tweaks that make GCs think of you first for every project.
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No spam. No fluff. Just a practical, field-tested cheat sheet to help you keep GCs happy and invoices paid.
Inside the cheat sheet
Stop losing GC relationships over issues that have nothing to do with your craft.
Most painters assume that if the lines are clean and the punch list is short, the GC will be happy. In reality, they’re scoring you on how risky you are to work with — and they do it long before your crew ever rolls out a drop cloth.
The 4 most common ways painting companies quietly signal “high risk” to GCs — even when your bid is competitive.
How missing compliance documents, unclear scopes, and slow responses silently push you to the bottom of the call list.
Simple fixes you can roll into your bidding, onboarding, and closeout process this week.
4 sentences that can break your GC referral partner’s trust—and flag you as High Risk and they seem even worse out of context.
The Content:
🚫 "That's not my job." (Sounds lazy).
🚫 "I'll get to it when I can." (Sounds dismissive).
🚫 "The GC didn't tell me that." (Sounds like blame-shifting).
🚫 "It's good enough for now." (Sounds like low quality).
Format: easy read-page PDF checklist you can share with your office, estimators, and crew leads before every GC job.
Best for: Commercial and residential repaint contractors who work with (or want to work with) multiple GCs every year.
Built for busy painting business owners
You don’t need more theory — you need a clear, no-BS reference that keeps your GC relationships strong and your cash flow predictable.
A practical cheat sheet — not a 50-page ebook you’ll never finish.
Easy-to-Use Cheat Sheet
No tech skills required; understand GC expectations in minutes. Print it, pin it in the office, or keep it on your phone before every GC meeting.
Real-Life Examples
Learn from actual mistakes painters make — the emails, delays, and document gaps that quietly cost them future projects and clean payouts.
Actionable Fixes
Step-by-step guidance on low-cost, high-impact adjustments you can implement today — without rebuilding your whole business or hiring a consultant.
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