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How Ellison Painting Improved Visibility and Performance with Connected Systems
As a painting business grows, visibility becomes just as important as execution.
Tim Bergsma, part of Ellison Painting, knows that firsthand. Four years into business, the company had already built a solid foundation, but like many growing teams, they were running into a common challenge.
Their systems were not fully connected.
The Challenge: Multiple Tools Without Full Visibility
Ellison Painting had experience using different CRMs and estimating platforms, but something was missing.
They could complete tasks. They could build estimates. They could manage jobs.
But they could not easily see how everything was performing together.
For an operations-focused team, that creates limitations:
- Limited visibility into sales performance
- Difficulty tracking metrics in real time
- Systems that do not fully communicate with each other
To continue growing, they needed more than tools. They needed a system that worked together.
Finding a System Built for Painters
When Ellison Painting decided to overhaul their technology stack through Mighty Stack, PaintScout quickly stood out.
From the initial demo, the difference was clear.
The platform was built specifically for painting contractors. That meant it fit naturally into their workflow and pricing structure without forcing them to adapt their process.
“It’s very focused. It allows us to build proposals quickly and efficiently, and it fits right into how we price our work.”
Instead of working around software limitations, they were able to build a system that supported how they already operated.
From Disconnected Tools to Real-Time Visibility
One of the biggest improvements came from how PaintScout integrates with the rest of their tools.
Ellison Painting uses Monday.com as a central hub, alongside CompanyCam and other systems.
With PaintScout added to that ecosystem, everything began working together.
Data flows between platforms. Metrics are visible in real time. Performance can be tracked instantly.
That level of visibility changes how a business operates.
“Being able to click and see salesperson data and reports instantly is huge for us.”
Instead of waiting to review results after the fact, Tim and his team can monitor performance as it happens and make faster, more informed decisions.
Better Data Leads to Better Decisions
For operations, clarity is everything.
With PaintScout, Ellison Painting now has:
- Real time insight into sales performance
- Easy access to reports and metrics
- A connected system that supports decision making
This allows them to identify what is working, where improvements are needed, and how to optimize their sales process moving forward.
It is not just about estimating faster. It is about understanding the business at a deeper level.
A System That Supports Growth
As Ellison Painting continues to grow, their systems are no longer holding them back.
Instead, they are enabling scale.
By integrating PaintScout into their workflow, they have created a more connected, efficient, and data-driven operation.
“Everything talks to each other now. We can track performance in real time in ways we could not before.”
Your Next Step
If your tools are not fully connected, you are likely missing key insights into your business.
- What would change if you could see your sales performance instantly
- Track your team in real time
- Make decisions based on accurate, up to date data
PaintScout helps painting contractors build connected systems that drive better visibility, better decisions, and better results.