College Pro Painters Seattle

Too early for an estimate in April? There is no such thing!

By Admin Wednesday May 15, 2013

By: Rachel Lyda, College Pro Window Cleaning Alumni

If you are a resident of the Pacific Northwest such as I am, as a homeowner, the last thing I would be thinking about in April as the rain pounds on my windows, would be getting them cleaned. But, perhaps to your surprise, receiving an estimate this early in the year will not only give you an edge on the competition but also give you top priority on booking your appointment for the service. Let me tell you how. Taking advantage of letting College Pro give you an estimate long before summer begins has three main perks:

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So I’m a high school graduate…Now what?

By Admin Tuesday May 7, 2013

By: Rachel Lyda

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How to Turn Friends into Employees

By Admin Monday March 25, 2013

By Rachel Lyda, College Pro Window Cleaning Alumni

If you are interested at all in management or developing better communication skills, one of the best opportunities to learn how to do so is being able to fulfill the role of being in a supervisor role to those you are friends with. In order to run an efficient and successful business with College Pro, hiring people you trust is key. Finding these types of quality employees that have the same goals, vision, dedication and work ethic as you can be exceedingly difficult outside of a circle of friends you know well. However, when hiring within this circle of friends, the already established level of comfort and familiarity can cause tension, miscommunication, and a feeling of being taken advantage of by your employees if you are not careful.

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So…I’m a college graduate, now what?

By Admin Tuesday March 19, 2013

By: Rachel Lyda, College Pro Alumni

As a college student, preparing to wrap up my undergraduate career in the upcoming months, I can speak from experience of the great deal of pressure that has suddenly been placed on my shoulders, that, now, after 17 odd years of education, it is finally my time to DO something. It is a hot topic of daily conversation as of late. I’ve spent a majority of my time trying to put together a plan in order to have something to say to appease the relentless questions pertaining to what I’m going to do with my degree.

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Your College Pro journey can begin today…from anywhere!

By Admin Tuesday March 12, 2013

By: Rachel Lyda, College Pro Alumni

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College Pro Reference: Scott Shay

By Admin Monday January 28, 2013

December 9, 2012

Dear Prospective Franchisee:

In the spring of 2008, I opened a College Pro Painters franchise in my hometown of Bozeman, Montana. I knew that my degree alone would not suffice, and that I needed something to give me the edge to be competitive once I graduated. So, I took a chance on running a franchised business.

It obviously worked out. This letter you are reading is one of a strong recommendation to those few qualified individuals considering an attempt at collegiate entrepreneurialism. College Pro Painters will prepare you for the business world in ways no other summer experience could; it will also prepare you in ways no university could.

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College Pro: Do the Math

By Admin Wednesday November 7, 2012

By: Rachel Lyda

I am not your stereotypical “type A” personality. I prefer organization, I like things a certain way, and I am constantly making lists. On the other hand, if things come up to disrupt my plans or the order of things in my life, by no means do I have a mental breakdown. The downside to this is I can become accustomed to avoiding the nitty-gritty details as long as I know everything is under control as a whole.

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When Everything Goes Wrong: How to Succeed in Failure

By Admin Wednesday October 24, 2012

By: Rachel Lyda

I remember waking up early one Monday morning in the beginning of June, not to my alarm but to the sound of large raindrops exploding against my windowpane. I let out a deep sigh and dragged my feet to check the weather forecast for the rest of the day. To my disappointment, the forecast did not show any signs of the rain letting up, and, to make things worse, rain was forecast for the rest of the week.

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Customer Satisfaction: The Rewards of Doing it Right the First Time

By Admin Monday October 15, 2012

By: Rachel Lyda – College Pro Window Cleaning Franchisee

If you know anything about window cleaning, you will agree with me that paint splatters on a window can turn into your biggest enemy. Not only is it frustrating to think about what kind of painter could be so sloppy, but also it becomes a huge obstacle in meeting budget on the jobsite. Combine the two, and you are left with a, flat out, no good situation. Reflecting back on my experiences of dealing with paint the past two summers working with College Pro, there are a few jobs that stick out and which I know will always stay with me.

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Beautify your home with College Pro Painters

By Will Macmillan Thursday September 13, 2012

Trim and porch painted by Clint Drader & Crew in Ottawa, ON.

We have all seen them – row upon row of houses all looking pretty much the same. The suburbs are notorious for it. Often referred to as “cookie cutter” houses, or the classic “builder beige”, most of us live in a house that doesn’t fully reflect our individuality or personality. One of the easiest ways to change or update the look of your home is to use color, and the easiest way to change color is to paint! At College Pro Painters we can help you to beautify your home by working with you to select colors that will complement existing or permanent structures on your home.

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