Painter Growth Podcast

Every painting business owner says, “Next year will be different.” But most never build the plan that makes it happen. In this solo episode, Mike shares how to turn 2026 into your breakout year, the one where you finally stop reacting and start leading. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Plan for profit (and reverse-engineer your revenue goals) ✅ Stay off the tools and lead like a CEO ✅ Build a team that r...

Are you doing quote after quote… but barely booking any jobs? In this episode of Brush Busters , Lucas, and Chris dig into real letters from painting contractors who are stuck—whether it’s the slow season blues , low close rates , or wondering if it’s finally time to hire their first employee . This is a practical, honest look at the everyday decisions painting business owners face, and what to ac...

Lucas spent years building service businesses from scratch. A painting company. A janitorial firm. Steady growth, solid teams, real revenue. But what happens when the business no longer feels like freedom? In this episode, Lucas sits down with Mike to unpack what most entrepreneurs never talk about—what it really takes to grow something valuable, and how to know when it’s time to let go. You’ll he...

Isaac never planned to run the family painting business. He was more interested in other paths. But after three years on the tools, he started to see things differently. What felt like just a job began to look like an opportunity. In this episode, Isaac shares what changed for him. He talks with Mike about stepping into leadership, learning to think like a business owner, and building systems that...

In this episode of The Painter Growth Podcast , Head Coach Jesse is joined by Coach Joel for his first Brush Busters session. Joel isn’t just a coach, he’s actively running a painting company doing over seven figures in revenue. Together, Jesse and Joel answer real letters from painting contractors, sharing insights on sales, hiring, marketing, and building systems that actually work. Whether you’...

Chris Davis never planned to build a million-dollar painting company. He was just trying to survive the pressure of doing everything himself while keeping jobs moving and clients happy. Most days felt like a firefight, with no time to slow down and no space to think. The business was growing, but it never felt like progress. That started to change when he stopped trying to be everywhere at once an...

Starting or growing your painting business? Got questions? We’ve got answers. In this episode of Brush Busters , Jesse and Gavin tackle real questions from painting contractors, overing everything from forming an LLC to switching CRMs to figuring out where to focus when you’re just getting started. Whether you’re launching your business, trying to stay organized, or just feeling overwhelmed by all...

ver feel like you know what to do in your painting business, but still don’t do it? In this solo episode, Jesse shares raw reflections on mindset, personal growth, and what it really takes to go from ideas to results. After a conversation with Jason Paris (who runs a $15M painting company), Jesse unpacks why so many business owners stay stuck, and what to do about it. You’ll hear: How mindset affe...

What does it take to go from working on the tools to running one of the fastest-growing painting franchises in the country? In this episode, I sit down with Zach Tanner, founder of Painter Bros and FM Flow , to unpack his journey from an 18-year-old with a paintbrush to leading a company with over 140 territories across the U.S. We talk about: How he scaled from one job site to a national franchis...

When you’re running a painting business and raising a family, something eventually has to give. In this episode of Brush Busters , Mike and Kit have a real conversation about what happens when fatherhood enters the picture. Kit shares how becoming a dad forced him to rethink his schedule, his priorities, and the way he ran his business. Together, they break down how to work fewer hours, lead with...

What would happen if you left your painting business for two full weeks, with no calls, no emails, no check-ins? In this solo episode, Mike shares a powerful test every contractor should run: The Two-Week Vacation Test. It’s not just about taking time off. It’s about whether your business actually runs on systems, or just on you. He breaks down: Why letting go is so hard (and so necessary) What ha...

Should you fire your best friend? What if your team ignores your systems? And how do you finally get off the tools without your business falling apart? In this raw and unfiltered Brush Busters episode, Rich and Andy tackle three real letters from painting business owners navigating some of the toughest leadership challenges in the industry: Mario’s friend-turned-employee is slacking off—should he...

In this episode, Chase and Jesse pull back the curtain on what it’s really like to be on the customer side of the painting industry. After painting Chase’s own house, inside and out, they got a front-row seat to the exact experience homeowners go through when trying to find, vet, and hire a painting contractor. And what they found was shocking. From struggling to find a cabinet painter to evaluati...

In this episode I’m joined by Brandon Pierpont of Painter Marketing Pros to reveal the marketing systems that every painting contractor needs to scale fast. We dig into the real challenges painting business owners face, like: How to consistently attract high-end painting clients (without relying on referrals). Why most ad strategies fail—and what actually works in premium neighborhoods. How to bui...

In this episode of Brush Busters , Rich and Andy tackle three critical problems painting business owners face every season: What to do when your friend-turned-employee starts slacking off How to step off the brush and finally focus on growing your painting company How to deal with employees who ignore your systems, ( without losing your mind) From hiring painters and managing crews to leveling up...

When it comes to growing a painting business, one number matters more than most: gross profit . In this special crossover I sat down with Adam Sylvester, host of Jobber’s Masters of Home Service Podcast and Megan Schumann, owner of Top Tier Plumbing, to break down how service business owners can get serious about profitability. 🧠 Here’s what we cover: • Why 50% gross profit should be your goal —...

In this episode I'm joined by coach Lucas Mangotich to tackle the challenges every painting contractor faces when growing their company. We dig into the real stuff : how to hire your first employee (without going crazy), how to find high-end painting clients without relying on referrals, and how to build a steady stream of jobs, even when it’s slow. You’ll hear real questions from painting con...

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Kiefer from Boolean Automation to dive deep into something most painting contractors overlook: how to use automation and systems to scale your business. Chris is a systems expert who helps companies automate the boring, repetitive stuff so they can focus on what really matters: building a better business and enjoying their lives. We break down: ✅ The best CR...

Price objections, flaky subs, and clients asking for discounts? We've all been there 😐 In this episode of Brush Busters , coaches Jesse Teron and Kit Lyons break down the best tips to handle money objections without lowering your prices, how to build trust with strategic partners like realtors, and the best ways to target high-end neighborhoods. They also tackle a hot topic in the painting wo...

In this solo episode, I share the story of my “house from hell” a painting job on an 80 year old stucco home that nearly broke me. From poor delegation and unsafe ladders to underbidding and painful client disputes, this project taught me the hard way how not to run a painting business, and ultimately gave me the foundation I needed to scale a real painting company. If you’re trying to figure out...

Want to grow your painting business, land better clients, and stop losing money on jobs? In this episode of Brush Busters , coaches Gavin and Andy break down the job costing systems and marketing strategies that help painting contractors scale profitably. They cover: How to track job profitability without expensive software The best time to start marketing interior painting services to beat the wi...

Most painters think bringing on investors means losing control. But what if that’s the key to real growth? 📈 In this episode, I sat down with Chet Funk, the CEO of Aleph Holdings, who's invested in 22 painting companies across the United States. He shares how giving up a small piece of your company can unlock massive growth, help you build real wealth, and actually make your business more stable,...

In this episode, I'm sharing the live recording of my presentation from the Painting Biz Blitz event. I break down the 7 key chess moves that will help you grow your painting business to over $5 Million per year. If you're trying to figure out how to master marketing for painters , or generate more leads without being stuck on the tools 24/7… this is the roadmap. We dive into: - When and how to ge...

If you're serious about growing your painting business, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I break down how hiring a Field Marketing Manager can help you add over a million dollars in annual sales. Whether you're just starting to scale or looking for a better way to generate leads for your painting business, this system is a game-changer. Here’s what I cover: What a Field Marke...

In this episode, Coaches Rich Watson and Andy Mann share proven tips on how to grow a painting company beyond $20K/month in revenue by implementing smart systems, building trust with clients, and hiring the right people at the right time. You'll learn how to delegate, document job processes, create work order checklists, and hire reliable office help and painters without wasting time or money....