Profitable Painter Podcast

Systems, Not Surprises: The Quiet Math Behind A Profitable Painting Business

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2189297/open_sms] In this episode of The Profitable Painter Podcast, Daniel sits down with Hassan, owner of a fast-growing painting company out of Raleigh, North Carolina. Hassan shares how he and his wife went from frustrated homeowners dealing with unprofessional contractors to building a 1.8M+ painting business in just a few years.  Hassan breaks down the exact strategies that fueled their rapid growth — including a powerful on-site sales process, hiring a specialized marketing firm, building a call center partnership, and optimizing production rates across multiple crews. Whether you're struggling with lead flow, sales conversions, hiring, or scaling, this episode delivers real, actionable insights straight from someone who’s doing it at a high level. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How Hassan doubled revenue with a simple but game-changing on-site estimating process.  * The role COVID unexpectedly played in jump-starting their business. * Why switching to an industry-specific marketing firm transformed their lead flow. * How a call center boosted lead set rates to 40% — and dramatically lowered acquisition costs.  * The importance of building real production rates across crews (not just using generic guides). * How Hassan built a lean, scalable structure with subs, a production manager, and outsourced admin help. * His roadmap for hitting $2.6–$3 million in 2026.  If you're serious about growth, this is one of the most tactical, inspiring episodes yet. Subscribe now and learn how to build a painting business that scales — one episode at a time. For being a loyal listener, I want to send you a copy of my new book Profitable Painter. Inside, I’ll show you the exact frameworks that have helped painting businesses save big on taxes, increase profits, and scale with confidence Head over to profitablepaintercpa.com/book and grab your copy today. Don’t wait — this is my gift to you for being part of the Profitable Painter community.

Stone On The Walls, Health In The Home

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2189297/open_sms] In this episode of The Profitable Painter Podcast, Daniel sits down with Amy Stewart, a third-generation painter from Oregon who transformed her lifelong craft into a boutique, high-end finishing business specializing in Venetian plaster, faux finishes, murals, and tadelakt showers. Amy shares her remarkable journey, from learning meticulous craftsmanship as a child, to discovering Venetian plaster in the early 2000s, to traveling to Italy for nearly a month to study authentic lime plasters and old-world techniques.  If you’ve ever wanted to niche down, elevate your craftsmanship, or build a business purely around what you love doing, this episode is packed with wisdom, experience, and practical inspiration. Tune in to learn: * How Amy shifted from general painting to a high-end artistic niche. * The health and longevity benefits of true Venetian and lime plasters, and why mold can’t grow on them.  * Lessons from training in Italy and working with authentic materials. * What homeowners, designers, and builders don’t know about plaster quality and contractor selection. * How word-of-mouth helped Amy build a business that’s booked for years. * Why following your passion and continuing education truly pays off. If you're a painting contractor looking to stand out, raise your craftsmanship, or explore the world of decorative finishes, this conversation is a must-listen. Subscribe and get inspired — one episode at a time For being a loyal listener, I want to send you a copy of my new book Profitable Painter. Inside, I’ll show you the exact frameworks that have helped painting businesses save big on taxes, increase profits, and scale with confidence Head over to profitablepaintercpa.com/book and grab your copy today. Don’t wait — this is my gift to you for being part of the Profitable Painter community.

13 Questions Predict Your Painting Company's Financial Future

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2189297/open_sms] We sit down with Brandon Lewis of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors to dissect the exact playbook top-tier painting companies use to skyrocket profit, eliminate waste, and build a business that runs from a desk—not from their van. Brandon exposes the divide between owners who chase complexity and those who master the fundamentals: written goals, time-blocked deep work, and a bias for action over excuses. In this episode, you’ll get the instrument panel for a profitable business, including: * The 5 Key Metrics: Gross profit, discretionary earnings, average job size, close rate by source, and a fully-loaded cost per acquisition. * Production-Rate Estimating: How to stop guessing and start pricing with precision, just like the franchises do. * The Sales Shift for a Low-Trust World: Ditch the emailed PDFs. We detail a proven process of presenting with proof, live delivery, and value-based follow-up that slashes risk and lifts close rates. * Your Compounding Engine: How your list of past clients fuels cash flow now and valuation later through reactivation campaigns and practical marketing. * "Easy to Do, Easy Not to Do" Tactics: From yard signs and 40-door canvassing to crew-led upsells and the "Noah's Ark" B2B referral strategy. If you’re ready to trade chaos for clarity, this conversation is your blueprint. Measure what matters, block the time, show the scoreboard, and let your list compound. If this helped, please follow the show, share it with a fellow contractor, and leave a review. For being a loyal listener, I want to send you a copy of my new book Profitable Painter. Inside, I’ll show you the exact frameworks that have helped painting businesses save big on taxes, increase profits, and scale with confidence Head over to profitablepaintercpa.com/book and grab your copy today. Don’t wait — this is my gift to you for being part of the Profitable Painter community.

Coffee, Prayer, And A Million-Dollar Paint Roller

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2189297/open_sms] We share how Grace took a sleepy painting company, faced a divorce and a two-hour commute with five kids, and still 10x’d revenue by focusing on sales, margins, and team. The path is not easy, but it is simple: solve the next problem, implement fast, and use a proven roadmap. • starting in cleaning then pivoting to painting for better margins • taking over the company after divorce and relocation • learning in-person estimates and building trust • tracking close rates and raising average ticket • fixing margins with clear scopes and change orders • hiring subs, standardizing production, and defining done • shifting mindset from operator to CEO • using constraints to drive focus and action • investing in coaching and following the roadmap Quit your job, man. For being a loyal listener, I want to send you a copy of my new book Profitable Painter. Inside, I’ll show you the exact frameworks that have helped painting businesses save big on taxes, increase profits, and scale with confidence Head over to profitablepaintercpa.com/book and grab your copy today. Don’t wait — this is my gift to you for being part of the Profitable Painter community.

One Estimator, Better Branding, And A 50-50 Mix Fueled Our Leap In Revenue

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2189297/open_sms] In this episode, Daniel sits down with Chad Turpen, owner of a thriving painting business in Indiana, to unpack how he grew from a one-man operation to a $3M powerhouse, all while staying true to his mission of raising the standard in the painting trade. Chad opens up about the lessons learned from scaling, hiring the right team, and the importance of branding, marketing, and mindset in building a long-term, sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or pushing past seven figures, this episode is full of hard-earned insights and real-world strategies that every contractor can learn from. Tune in to discover: * How Chad doubled revenue from $1.5M to $3M in just one year. * The key hires and systems that unlocked explosive growth. * How balancing residential and commercial work helps manage cash flow. * Simple marketing moves, from door hangers to social media — that actually work. * Why mindset and consistency matter more than any single tactic. Subscribe now and learn how to build a painting business that grows profitably and sustainably, one episode at a time! For being a loyal listener, I want to send you a copy of my new book Profitable Painter. Inside, I’ll show you the exact frameworks that have helped painting businesses save big on taxes, increase profits, and scale with confidence Head over to profitablepaintercpa.com/book and grab your copy today. Don’t wait — this is my gift to you for being part of the Profitable Painter community.