Profitable Painter Podcast is a rich resource for anyone interested in starting, running, and scaling a professional painting business, offering valuable insights, strategies, and interviews with industry leaders. Through case studies and in-depth discussions, we deliver a vivid picture of the painting industry, with a disclaimer that any financial or tax information is general and not a substitute for professional advice.
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It's no secret that a large majority of contractors are too busy working "IN" their business instead of "ON" their business. As a 3rd generation painter, I've first-hand witnessed the struggle of a contractor (my father) as he attempted to manage all aspects of his House Painting Business while still painting and performing the jobs. My passion is to free contractors from the chains of their own business, and truly help them achieve greatness through creating systems, processes, and standard ...
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How One Painting Company Generated $4,000 Jobs for Just $100 in Marketing
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31:46Send us a text In this episode, Molly Zabielski and her business partner Jacob share their inspiring journey from working with Student Painters to launching Clean and Coat Painting in August 2023. Discover how they leveraged social media to serve 200+ residential customers in just eight months, achieving a remarkable 39% closing rate on Facebook le…
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Hire for Culture, Train for Skill: Secrets of a $3M Painting Business
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34:54Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Chad Huber, owner of Casa Keepers and founder of the groundbreaking Painting Angels, for a deep dive into building a business rooted in culture, communication, and social impact. Chad shares his unconventional journey into the contracting w…
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Building Wealth Through Business Systems: A Painting Entrepreneur's Journey
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36:17Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Gene Harris, owner of multiple Painter 1 locations and founder of Hoosier Admin, for an inspiring conversation about building a business with intention and impact. Jean shares how his background in the Navy and property management helped shap…
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Paint, Profits & People: The Leadership Edge
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36:21Send us a text Paint, Profits & People: The Leadership Edge In this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Andrew Dwyer, publisher of American Painting Contractor (APC) and a trusted voice in the industry for over 30 years. Together, they dive deep into what really sets successful painting contractors apart from…
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From Recession to $2M: How Email Marketing Transformed a Painting Business
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28:47Send us a text Mike Beaulieu shares his journey from starting a painting business during the 2008 recession to selling his $2 million company, crediting his success to email marketing strategies that maintained 40-50% open rates and consistently reactivated past customers. • Started painting business in 2008 during recession, sold it after growing …
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Breaking Through $300k-$500k Revenue (Strategy)
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16:57Welcome to The Contractor Secrets Podcast — where real growth happens. This show is for contractors ready to level up. Whether you're scaling your painting business, fine-tuning your systems, or stepping into leadership, you’ll find the insights, tools, and motivation you need to break through. 🚀 Ready for more? Tap into the resources that are tran…
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Commercial Painting: Financial Survival Guide
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23:40Send us a text Daniel, a CPA who works exclusively with painting businesses, and Richard Dunton, an enrolled agent, discuss the financial considerations for commercial painting as a way to smooth out seasonal dips in business. They explore the differences between direct B2B commercial relationships versus working under a general contractor, highlig…
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Top 5 Home Service Businesses To Start in 2025
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14:31Book a DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/productdemo Signup for DripJobs: dripjobs.com
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Business and Personal: Why Separation Matters
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21:43Send us a text Proper separation between business and personal finances is critical for protecting your painting business, minimizing tax liabilities, and ensuring legal protection through your LLC or corporation. • Five key reasons to avoid co-mingling finances: legal protection, reduced audit risk, maximizing deductions, maintaining loan eligibil…
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Breakthrough Series: The Power of Focusing & Intent
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25:42Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen speaks with Felipe Lopez, the owner of LNG Exterior Solutions, about the challenges and opportunities in growing his painting and exterior cleaning business. They discuss Felipe's current revenue, business goals, and the importance of marketing and branding. Tanner emphasizes the need for Felipe to focus …
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Send us a text In this episode, we speak about the challenges and opportunities in the industry. We explore strategies for scaling a painting business, improving profitability, and avoiding common pitfalls that many entrepreneurs face. This conversation covers essential topics such as pricing services effectively, streamlining operations, and lever…
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Streamline Your Painting Business with Virtual Assistants
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25:17Send us a text This episode focuses on the critical role of hiring back office support to enhance productivity in painting businesses. We discuss how a virtual assistant can help alleviate overwhelm and improve service delivery. • Importance of hiring back office support • Common bottlenecks faced by painting business owners • Differences between h…
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Scaling Your Painting Business: The Power of a Back Office Admin
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26:04Send us a textBy Daniel Honan, CPA
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In this episode I drop the exact roadmap that's helped me personally sell over $7M in painting projects in the last 8 years. Book a DripJobs Demo: https://calendly.com/dripjobsteam/productdemo Signup for DripJobs: dripjobs.com
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How to Tackle Unfiled Tax Returns from Previous Years
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21:06Send us a text Uncover the keys to navigating IRS tax issues for painting business owners with expert insights from Richard Dunton, a seasoned Enrolled Agent. Learn how understanding and tackling your tax obligations can alleviate the stress of dealing with IRS scrutiny. In our conversation, Richard explains what it means to be an Enrolled Agent an…
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The Admin Advantage: Unlocking Growth in Your Painting Business
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25:46Send us a text Cody Hall shares invaluable strategies for painting business owners struggling with administrative bottlenecks, explaining how hiring a virtual assistant can dramatically improve operations and revenue potential for businesses in the $350K-$1M range. • Virtual administrative support helps painting business owners stop wearing all the…
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Good, Better, Best Tax Strategies for Painters
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25:22Send us a text Unlock the secrets to smarter tax planning with insights from Daniel, founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, our advising director. Understanding tax strategies might just be your ticket to financial growth. Discover how tax deferral isn't just about postponing payments—it's a pathway to reinvestment and future financial s…
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Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner Mullen shares his insights on how to effectively grow a painting business by leveraging lead generation strategies. He emphasizes the importance of buying leads, nurturing them, …
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Revolutionizing Painting Businesses with Video Technology: Streamline Operations and Boost Customer Satisfaction
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30:16Send us a text Can video technology transform an entire industry? Join us as we explore this intriguing possibility with James Hatfield, the visionary Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch. With his unique blend of entrepreneurial experience in both painting and tech, James shares his innovative journey from handling paintbrushes to tech solutions. U…
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Breakthrough Series: Joshua Edwards Pt 2 - "I'm only painting 30% of the time!"
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38:08Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and Josh Edwards discuss the growth journey of Edwards Painting Co., focusing on the importance of refining processes, customer engagement, and building a strong team. The…
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Lift Off 2025: Alex Corral - Success Frequency
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Boosting Painting Business Profits with Strategic Vision and Goals
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31:08Send us a text Step into the world of strategic growth and propel your painting business into a prosperous future! Join Daniel Honan, CPA and Richard Dunton, EA as we promise to unlock the secrets of transforming aspirations into attainable realities through the art of SMART goal setting. Explore how visionaries like Jeff Bezos turned mere wishes i…
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Lift-Off 2025: Daniel Honan - Profitable Painter: Unlocking the Numbers to be a Top Tier Painting Business
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38:12Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session
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Transform Leads into Loyal Customers: Expert Facebook Ad Strategies for Painting Businesses
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35:05Send us a text Unlock the secrets of turning potential leads into loyal customers as we sit down with Caleb Plitos, founder of Taurify, a marketing agency specializing in the painting industry. Caleb's journey from accounting to marketing is a testament to the power of following one's passion for content creation and storytelling. Discover how his …
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Breakthrough Series: Jeff DeCarlo - Low Budget Growth Strategies
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Lift-Off 2025: Michael Gogan - Working with Subcontractors: The Winning Formula
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Lift-Off 2025: Micha Mclain - How to Dominate Google with Better Websites
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Maximize Your Tax Savings: Unlocking Home Office Deductions for Painting Business Owners
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20:01Send us a text Unlock the secrets to maximizing your tax savings with expert insights from Daniel, the founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, the advising director. Discover how the home office deduction can transform your business finances, whether you're an entrepreneur running a painting company or managing a side hustle. This episode…
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Lift-Off 2025: Joel Mercado - Adapt and Thrive: The Winning Mindset for Contractors in 2025
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34:57Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session Summary Joel Mercado discusses the importance of mindset in achieving business success, particularly for contractors. He emphasizes the need for a growth mindset, visualization techniques, and the power of positive thinking…
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3 Common Bottlenecks & How To Unlock Explosive Business Growth and Profitability
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23:55Send us a text Unlock the secrets to scaling your business by mastering the art of constraint management. Join us as Bookkeeping for Painters' founder, Daniel, and advising director, Richard, reveal how pinpointing bottlenecks and prioritizing resources can propel your business to new heights. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Elon Musk and Jef…
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Lift-Off 2025: Colin Nolan - Scaling Success: Avoiding Common Traps and Building Systems for Growth
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29:02Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Colin Nolan discusses the challenges and strategies for scaling small businesses. He emphasizes the common feeling of being stuck that many business owners experience and outlines the importance of identif…
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Breakthrough Series: Joseph Coram - Inside The Mind of Your Customer
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34:31Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner Mullen interviews Joseph, who shares his journey transitioning from the med spa industry to the painting business. They discuss the importance of understanding customer psychology, effective sales s…
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Lift-Off 2025: Danny Barrera - The Omnipresent Contractor Marketing Strategy
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30:57Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Danny Barrera discusses the Omnipresent Contractor Plan, aimed at helping contractors generate leads and sell projects without relying on marketing agencies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding custom…
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From Leads to Success in the Painting Market
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31:49Send us a text Unlock the secrets to transforming your painting business with insights from Julien Laplante, the founder of Home Run Marketing. Julien takes us on a journey through his personal connection to the painting industry, inspired by his father's career as a painting contractor. His expertise shines as he shares tailored marketing strategi…
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Lift-Off 2025: Eric Faschnact - Hiring VA's Overseas
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Breakthrough Series: Zach Mansour - "The guys are harder to find than the leads!"
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37:46Chat with the AI version of me! Sign up for DripJobs! In this conversation, Tanner Mullen interviews Zach Mansour, a contractor from Michigan, about his journey in the painting business. They discuss the challenges of growing a contracting business, including lead generation, hiring difficulties, and the importance of establishing a strong hiring p…
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Lift-Off 2025: Brandon Vaughn - The Ultimate Hiring Flywheel - How to Attract & Keep, Viciously Loyal and Productive Employees
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28:48Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Brandon Vaughn discusses the concept of the 'Ultimate Hiring Flywheel,' emphasizing the importance of attracting, training, inspiring, and empowering employees to create a successful business. He shares personal experi…
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Lift-Off 2025: Jason Phillips - The Greatest Limit On Your Company
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37:08Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Jason Phillips discusses the journey of business owners from the initial dream of freedom to the reality of feeling trapped in their own businesses, which he refers to as 'contractor prison.' He emphasizes the importance o…
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Lift-Off 2025: Justin Georgopoulos - Million Dollar Knuckles
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38:29Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session Summary In this presentation, Justin Georgopoulos discusses the power of door-to-door sales as a lead generation strategy. He emphasizes the importance of building a reliable lead flow, recruiting and training door-to-door reps, and transforming th…
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Lift-Off 2025: Austin Houser - Success Leaves Clues: The 4 Marketing Non-Negotiables
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45:48Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this presentation, Austin Hauser from Basecoat Marketing shares insights on how to thrive as a business owner in the seasonal painting industry. He emphasizes the importance of data-driven decisions, effective sales strategies, media content, and re…
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Lift-Off 2025: Corrie & Chad Leister - Building a Championship Team: Winning in Business and Life
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Preparing for Tax Changes Ahead with New Administration
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13:56Send us a text Unlock the secrets of navigating 2025's tax landscape with Daniel, the innovative mind behind Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, our insightful advising director. As we transition into a new year filled with legislative shifts, get ready to understand the ramifications of the court's back-and-forth decisions on the Corporate Tran…
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Lift-Off 2025: Ryan Stacey: Execute This ONE Play To Add $1M+ In 2025
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28:12Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Ryan Stacey discusses effective marketing strategies for business growth, particularly in the painting industry. He emphasizes the importance of taking action on the information shared, outlines the five phases of business, and shares…
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Lift-Off 2025: Mike Gore-Hickman - Build To Sell - How To Build A Company That’s Worth Millions (While doing what you love)
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40:58Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Mike shares his journey of building a successful business while emphasizing the importance of doing what you love. He discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons learned, and the strategies for building a company that can be sold or ke…
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Lift-Off 2025: Tanner Mullen - The Invisible Currency
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39:01This is a replay from DripJobs Lift-Off 2025! Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session Summary In this conversation, Tanner Mullen discusses the concept of value-based selling, emphasizing the importance of building trust with customers in the painting business. He outlines key questions that customers h…
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Lift-Off 2025: Jon Majak - Liftoff & Land Into Your Best Year in Business
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33:37This is a replay from DripJobs Lift-Off 2025! Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner Mullen shares his journey from personal struggles to achieving success in business. He emphasizes the importance of defining personal success, overcoming challenges, and the role of mindset in a…
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Avoid Common Bookkeeping Mistakes for a Smoother Tax Season
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25:40Send us a text Prepare to revolutionize your approach to tax season bookkeeping with insights that promise to transform chaos into order. What if the demise of a major bookkeeping service like Bench could actually be your golden opportunity to get ahead? You'll discover the secret weapons top businesses are using to stay tax-ready all year round, m…
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Strategic Budgeting for Painting Businesses: Achieve Your Revenue Goal
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24:35Send us a text Unlock the secrets of strategic budgeting for your business's growth as we sit down with Daniel, the visionary founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, the insightful advising director. Set your sights on a prosperous 2025 with actionable strategies tailored for painting businesses, like setting and surpassing revenue goals …
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Revolutionize Your Contracting Business: Harnessing Success Mindset with Tom Reber
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49:00Send us a text What if a simple shift in mindset could revolutionize your contracting business? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Tom Reber, the influential mind behind the Contractor Fight, as he shares his groundbreaking approach to overcoming self-limiting beliefs and harnessing the power of T-BAR—thoughts, beliefs, actions, and resu…
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Breakthrough Series: David May - Leverage Uncertainty
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37:04Check out my Youtube Channel DripJobs Demo Free Coaching Session In this conversation, Tanner Mullen and David discuss the growth of David's painting business, focusing on key areas such as financial discipline, marketing strategies, team dynamics, and the importance of specialization. They explore the challenges of managing family expe…
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