Painter Growth Podcast

I’m super excited to share today's episode of the Painter Growth Podcast featuring Chris Berry, The Idaho Painter ! Chris’s journey is truly inspiring, from his law enforcement career to founding his painting company and becoming a content creator who’s made a huge impact on the painting industry. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ The challenges Chris faced starting a painting business without fo...

It’s been a wild month, and I’m taking you behind the scenes of everything Jesse and I have been up to here at Painter Growth . 💪 From chasing growth to navigating challenges, we’re sharing the real, unfiltered stories from the frontlines. 🔑 Here’s What We’re Talking About: ✅ What this last month has taught me about perseverance and focus ✅ The challenges we’ve faced and how we pushed through...

Today I’m bringing back one of my favorite conversations from The Painter Growth Podcast . I sat down with Tom Reber—coach, entrepreneur, and founder of The Contractor Fight —to talk about the battles we all face as business owners. In this episode, Tom and I dive into: 🎯 How to overcome the feelings of victimhood that hold you back 🎯 The importance of taking ownership and accountability for you...

🎙️ What if you could boost your team’s performance without increasing labor costs? In this episode, Michael Thornberry Co-Founder and COO of Protiv and I dive into the power of incentive management to drive productivity and quality in your painting business. We’ll cover how to use incentives to motivate your team while keeping your budget in check, and how Protiv’s unique system helps you link pro...

🎙 Ready to grow your painting business without burning out? In this episode, Jesse and Rich share their top strategies for taking your business to the next level. From generating leads to hiring the right team, they break it down in a way that’s easy to apply. They’ll walk you through how to follow up with past clients, go after high-end properties, and leverage your networks for more opportunitie...

🎙 What if you could work fewer hours but grow your business even faster? In this episode, I share how to take control of your time and focus on the tasks that truly drive success. We’ll talk about the difference between $50/hour work, like painting, and $500/hour activities, like sales and marketing, and why stepping away from production can be the game-changer your business needs. Here’s what I’l...

🎙 Ready to revolutionize your painting business? This exclusive webinar, hosted in collaboration with Apollo Sprayers, delivers the strategies and tools you need to grow, streamline, and boost profitability. In this session, I unpack proven methods that help painting contractors scale efficiently and stand out from the competition. From job costing to offline advertising, this is your guide to tak...

In this Brush Busters episode, our coaches Jesse and Gavin dive into real-world strategies to help painters tackle some of the toughest business hurdles. If you're ready to elevate your game, this one's for you. Here's what they cover: ✅ Conquer Price Objections: Attract high-value clients, align pricing with costs, and sell based on value—not just price. ✅ Build Strategic Partnerships: Learn th...

Let’s talk about the real game-changer for painters: Strategic Partnerships. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my step-by-step strategy to secure high-value projects through meaningful business relationships. If you’re tired of chasing small gigs and ready to land  big, consistent contracts , this is for you. Here’s what I cover:  How to identify property managers, builders, and designers as poten...

🎙️ Think you know everything about spray painting? Think again. In this episode, John and Jonathan, the minds behind Apollo Sprayers, share the secrets of HVLP (High Volume, Low Pressure) systems and why they’re changing the game for professional painters. 🛠️ Here’s what we cover: 🎯 80-90% paint efficiency: No more wasted material! 🎯 Mastering fine finishes: From kitchens to heavy-duty paints....

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ Today, our coaches Rich and Gavin tackle some of those common challenges painting contractors face when growing their business. From letting go of control to building a strong team, they share strategies to help you confidently scale your company. Client expectations got you stressed? The...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Vaughn the CEO of Hirebus to dive deep into the mindset shifts that come with being an entrepreneur, especially when you're building something bigger than yourself. Brandon shared powerful insights on setting bold but realistic goals (and actually...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ Today I got to sit down with Nick Slavik—yes, the Nick Slavik from Ask a Painter Live —to talk about something close to both of our hearts: community. We dug into what community really means, how it’s changed our lives, and why it’s so critical in the painting industry. From creating stro...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this solo Brush Busters, I’m diving into the real stuff that can make or break your painting business—everything from managing burnout to building a reliable team. I share my own strategies for handling stress and talk about how to prioritize what really matters. Thinking about expandi...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this episode, I’m sharing the 7 key metrics every painting business owner should track. From understanding gross profit vs. net profit to knowing your customer acquisition cost and job close rate, these numbers are essential for your painting business. I’ll explain why getting off the...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In today's episode, Stephen Reynolds, a business owner, amazing Painter Growth client, and accomplished ice dancer, joins the Painter Growth Podcast to share his transformative business story. Stephen’s turning point came after a major project failure exposed gaps in his business processe...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this amazing episode, Zach Kenney from ZK Painting shares his expert approach to elevating profitability in high-end painting projects. Zach dives into the importance of building an effective social media presence, not just to chase algorithms but to create authentic engagement with cl...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the five biggest profit killers that can hurt your painting business and sharing the fixes you need to boost your bottom line. I kick things off with job costing, explaining how I track expenses and ensure a 50% margin on every job. Next, I dive int...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this episode, Mike Ventrella, CEO of Yeti Books, shares essential insights on the financial foundations every painting business needs to thrive. Join us as Mike discusses the importance of detailed financial tracking, especially for businesses with $250,000+ in monthly revenue, and why...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ Welcome to the Brush Busters Halloween Special! 🎃 In this episode, I’m joined by my incredible co-hosts and coaches at Painter Growth, Jesse Teron, Rich Watson, and Gavin Simpson. We share our most horrifying, can’t-believe-this-happened stories from the early days of our painting career...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this episode, I will tell you the top five reasons why door-to-door marketing teams often fall short and, more importantly, how to turn it around. I’ll share the crucial elements of building a successful team—everything from hiring the right people, providing solid training, picking th...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ I'm super excited to share this amazing conversation with Joe Crisara, founder of Service MVP and author of "What Should We DO? How to Win Clients, Double Profits, and Grow Your Home Service Sales." Today, Joe dives into the science of pricing strategies that can transform your painting b...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this episode, I sit down with Austin Netzley, founder of 2X, to dive into what it takes to scale your business like a pro. Austin breaks down his "Do the Thing, Get the Result, Systematize" (DRS) framework, sharing how clear vision, strategic planning, and tracking key metrics can lead...

Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this episode, I dive into a strategy that can give your painting business a massive advantage—booking jobs for the next summer, starting as early as January. By securing work months in advance, you can lock in revenue, offer clients the best pricing before inflation hits, and give your...

$97 Skool Group for entrepreneurs: skool.com/paintergrowth Ready to really grow? Schedule a meeting now with my team:  ⁠⁠go.paintergrowth.com/schedule?el=impactpodcast⁠⁠ In this episode, I dive into three key systems that can help you book more jobs quickly: the MVP Sales System , Job Site Blitz , and Touchback Calls . These strategies are designed to help you close more deals and turn one job int...