Profitable Painter Podcast

What If Your Painting Business Became Equity Instead Of A Job

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 Benson, founder of Legacy Paint Holdings, one of the most ambitious and innovative roll-ups in the modern painting industry. Benson’s story is extraordinary: starting a painting company in high school during the 2020 lockdown, scaling to multi-location operations while still in college, consulting for over 100 painting companies, and now leading an aggressive nationwide acquisition strategy with 8 companies already in the portfolio.  He shares deep insights into systems, leadership, roll-ups, valuation, growth mindset, and what it really takes to build a $100M organization, the goal he's now pursuing for 2030. If you’re a painting contractor interested in scaling, selling, or simply building a more powerful business structure, this episode is packed with rare and valuable knowledge. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How Benson went from a Craigslist ad and a minivan to running multi-location painting companies.  * The lessons from overseeing 300+ projects in one summer while still in college. * What he Learned working with 100+ painting companies as a systems consultant. * Why “systems”, not skill, determine whether a business scales or stalls. * How traditional roll-ups work and why painting is primed for massive consolidation. * Who Legacy Paint Holdings is looking to acquire, and why younger, hungry operators thrive in the model. * Why mindset, reading, mentorship, and “failing fast” are superpowers in business. This episode is part masterclass, part blueprint, and part inspiration, essential listening for any contractor thinking bigger. Subscribe now and learn how to build, scale, and exit a painting business the smart way. 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.

From Student Painter to $4M in 3 Years — The Rise of Gabe Elias

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 Gabe Elias, founder of EVM Home Improvements, one of the fastest-growing painting and home improvement companies in Massachusetts. Gabe went from a 19-year-old Student Painters rookie producing $200K in one summer to building a powerhouse business doing $4,000,000+ in only three years, plus acquiring a 7-figure construction company.  He shares the raw, unfiltered story of early struggles, insane learning experiences, building a strong personal brand, scaling with subcontractors, and using social media + recruiting to blow past industry norms. If you want the blueprint for fast, aggressive, smart growth in the painting industry, this is it. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How Gabe produced $200K at age 19 without ever touching a paintbrush.  * The painful mistakes that shaped him — including nightmare jobs, difficult customers, and expensive lessons. * How EVM exploded to $4M using branding, visibility, and constant recruiting.  * Why organic social media is still the most underrated growth tool in the industry. * How Gabe builds a pipeline of painters on demand through culture and visibility. * Why the home improvement division is harder to scale — and how he’s solving it. * The mindset required to grow fast, stay organized, and avoid overpromising. * How to decide when it’s time to hire a coach (and what to avoid). This is one of the most motivating, practical, and high-energy episodes we’ve ever recorded. Subscribe and learn how to scale a painting business the right way — 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.

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.