The Commercial Painting Podcast

FEATURED GUEST Heinrich Schmid ABOUT In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, join us as we welcome the fifth-generation leader of the Heinrich Schmid Group, Heinrich Schmid, as he reveals the company’s rich history, from its founding in 1914 to its current status with 7,000 employees and a 900 million euro turnover.  Heinrich delves into the German apprenticeship system, detailing how...

FEATURED GUEST Brian Nolan ABOUT In the latest episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Brian Nolan from Nolan Consulting delves into the crucial theme of succession planning.  Discover various succession pathways, such as passing to family, selling to employees, bringing in investors, or adopting the GM model. Moreover, underscoring the importance of preparing for unforeseen circumstances with...

FEATURED GUEST Grant Schiller ABOUT In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we dive deep into the world of email marketing with Grant Schiller, Founder of Treemont Consulting.  Discover the essentials of effective email marketing for commercial painting businesses, including DIY best practices and the benefits of outsourcing to specialists like Treemont Consulting, with insights on imp...

FEATURED GUEST Scott Lollar ABOUT In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Scott Lollar from Consulting4Contractors discusses his journey from residential to commercial painting, sharing his extensive industry experience, highlighting the importance of seizing opportunities, teamwork, clear contracts, safety measures, and understanding commercial clients. Scott also shares about CPIA Em...

FEATURED GUEST Johnny Maghzal ABOUT In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, special guest Johnny Maghzal, Head of Growth at Togal. AI dives into the transformative impact of AI on the construction industry, revolutionizing the estimation process, making it faster and more efficient. Before AI, estimators struggled with manual tasks like uploading and renaming drawings, leading to ineff...

FEATURED GUEST John Bryant ABOUT In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we have John Bryant from PaintScout, who shares his journey from an unexpected start in the painting industry to developing the PaintScout software. John discusses the critical role of sales in painting and the importance of data-driven decisions. He reveals insights from PaintScout's analysis of top-performin...

FEATURED GUEST Rob Brown ABOUT In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we delve into the transformative power of leadership with special guest Rob Brown, former Chief Executive of Scripps Green Hospital in San Diego, California.  From his early days growing up in San Diego to his distinguished career in healthcare administration, Rob shares invaluable insights into leadership, change m...

FEATURED GUEST Jason Parker ABOUT In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we dive deep into the journey of Jason Parker, founder of Performance Painting in Jacksonville, Florida.  From humble beginnings to scaling a successful painting business, Jason shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey. We explore pivotal moments, like landing a massive project to rebrand gas stations alo...

FEATURED GUEST Dwain DeVille ABOUT In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we sit down with Dwain DeVille, founder of the The CEO Ride . A seasoned entrepreneur, author, and avid biker, Dwain brings over 30 years of boardroom experience to the table, offering a no-nonsense approach that drives real results for businesses. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dwain delves into whether...

FEATURED GUEST Gary Gray ABOUT In today’s episode of The Commercial Painting Podcast, we sit down with Gary Gray, Chairman of Graydaze Contracting and the founder of ESOP Consulting Group. Gary shares his journey in the painting business and his decision to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), emphasizing the importance of culture, key decision-making, and project focus. He shares ES...

FEATURED GUEST Justin Ullman ABOUT In this episode of The Commercial Painting Podcast, we had the honor of hosting Justin Ullman, Founder and CEO of Rhinodox . Rhinodox is revolutionizing the contracting landscape with its pioneering cloud-based estimating and bid software.  Justin explains how Rhinodox streamlines the proposal and bidding processes, empowering painters to use data to pinpoint the...

FEATURED GUEST Chuck Franks ABOUT In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we talk with Chuck Franks, the Midwest General Manager at PPG Industries, about the recent news that PPG is considering selling its U.S. and Canada paints business. Additionally, Chuck shares insights from his experiences in high school and college football, underscoring the valuable skills and principles he gain...

FEATURED GUEST Jim Kaloutas ABOUT In today’s episode, we sat down with Kaloutas Painting president Jim Kaloutas about how to figure out which jobs are worth your time and effort, and which ones aren't. Jim shares some practical advice on how to decide which projects will bring in the most money and which ones might not be worth pursuing. He also talks about how to work effectively with growing...

FEATURED GUEST Mike Stanley ABOUT In today’s exciting episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Mike Stanley, the executive director of the Commercial Painting Industry Association, shares about the upcoming 2024 CPIA Leadership Conference in Austin, TX, at Omni Barton Creek Resort from October 20 to October 23. Painters will have the opportunity to attend panel and roundtable discussions with p...

FEATURED GUEST Craig Bundren ABOUT In today’s episode we invite you to delve into the insightful world of Craig Bundren, the President of Bundren Painting, as he unravels the transformative advantages of incorporating outsourced virtual estimators into your commercial painting business strategy. Tune in as Craig sheds light on the revolutionary impact of engaging skilled professionals from the Phi...

FEATURED GUEST Jason Moorhouse ABOUT In today’s episode, we sit down with Jason Moorhouse, the President of Moorhouse Coating, to uncover the key elements of hiring and managing a successful sales team. Jason emphasizes the pivotal role of providing clear pricing structures to salespeople, enabling them to harness their skills more effectively. By arming the team with comprehensive pricing informa...

FEATURED GUEST Rick Williams ABOUT In today’s episode, Williams Professional Painting president Rick Williams shares how he got started in painting churches, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and inspirations that shape this specialized field. From the importance of team expertise to the value of good referrals, Rick provides insights into the unique aspects of transforming sacre...

FEATURED GUESTS Ian Siegner David Wiersum ABOUT In today’s episode Siegner and Company Commercial Painting's President, Ian Siegner, and Superintendent, David Wiersum, share their profound insights on cultivating enduring and meaningful connections with the local community. Ian also unpack his experience building relationships in the painting industry, which resulted in a long term relationshi...

Featured Guests/Interviewees Matt Callero About In today’s episode, Paint Blue founder Matt Callero dive into the game-changing strategies that have proven effective in harnessing the power of the professional networking platform LinkedIn. Matt shares insights and experiences that can serve as a blueprint to leverage LinkedIn for business growth including the importance of strategic engagement, ho...

Featured Guests/Interviewees Liz Perez-Lavin About In today’s episode Elizabeth (Liz) Perez-Lavin, the president and co-owner of Service Contracting Solutions (SCS), unravels the importance of crafting a business structure and fostering a company culture that nurtures employee growth, fosters a sense of belonging, and instills professional pride.  Liz shares insights into the strategic shift in SC...

About In today’s episode, the crew at Higgins Coatings takes us on a journey into the heart of Higgins' customer-centric philosophy that defined the Aussie company's 73-year history. They share how the entire Higgins crew is passionately dedicated to forging enduring relationships with clients, ensuring that both painters and customers reap the benefits. But that's not all – The Higgin...

Featured Guest Steve Hester In this episode, CPIA Cofounder Steve Hester shares how he grew Hester Painting and Decorating from a $3 million residential company to a $15 million commercial behemoth. Steve explains how to deal with growth pains transitioning from a residential to a commercial painter, including cash flow and marketing problems. Steve also delves into the importance of being open to...

Featured Guest Gretchen Arbini, Founder of Crown Painting Inc. About In this episode, we talk to Gretchen Arbini about her company serving Reno and California markets. Gretchen discusses her unique experience as a woman leading in the commercial painting industry. How to Connect with our Guest crownpaintinginc.com/about gretchen@crownpaintinginc.com Connect with Us thecpia.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ commerc ialpa...

About In the first episode of "The Commercial Painting Podcast," hosts Aaron Moore and David Chism discuss their vision for this new show. This episode sets the tone for an engaging series that promises to blend professional wisdom with fun conversations, making it a must-listen for both seasoned business owners and those looking to strengthen their newer businesses. Join Aaron and David...

Hosts Aaron Moore and David Chism About David and Aaron debrief the recent 2023 CPIA Leadership Conference, sharing their key takeaways from the time at Wrigley Field. They share insights gleaned from discussions, workshops, and presentations at the conference, offering a glimpse into the current state of the commercial painting industry and the trends shaping its future. Contact us ⁠thecpia.com/p...