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In this episode, Daniel sits down with Chad Turpen, owner of a thriving painting business in Indiana, to unpack how he grew from a one-man operation to a $3M powerhouse, all while staying true to his mission of raising the standard in the painting trade.
Chad opens up about the lessons learned from scaling, hiring the right team, and the importance of branding, marketing, and mindset in building a long-term, sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or pushing past seven figures, this episode is full of hard-earned insights and real-world strategies that every contractor can learn from.
Tune in to discover:
- How Chad doubled revenue from $1.5M to $3M in just one year.
- The key hires and systems that unlocked explosive growth.
- How balancing residential and commercial work helps manage cash flow.
- Simple marketing moves, from door hangers to social media — that actually work.
- Why mindset and consistency matter more than any single tactic.
Subscribe now and learn how to build a painting business that grows profitably and sustainably, 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.
Chapters
1. Welcome & Mission (00:00:00)
2. Disclaimer On Financial Advice (00:00:15)
3. Meet Daniel And The Show (00:00:45)
4. Introducing Chad’s Story (00:01:02)
5. From Union Work To Entrepreneurship (00:01:14)
6. Early Years: Solo To Small Crew (00:02:16)
7. Injury Forces Real Scaling (00:02:36)
8. Deliberate Growth And Branding (00:03:31)
9. Team Size And Revenue Milestones (00:04:11)
10. Key Lever: Hiring An Estimator (00:05:32)
11. Capacity Limits And Lead Times (00:06:29)
12. Marketing That Drives Demand (00:07:21)
13. Balancing Residential And Commercial (00:08:10)
14. Cash Flow Strategy With GCs (00:09:34)
15. Social Proof And Content Presence (00:11:04)
16. Paid Ads And Door Hangers (00:12:58)
17. The Estimator As Community Builder (00:14:06)
18. Hiring Pipeline And Trade Schools (00:15:09)
19. Protecting Standards While Growing (00:16:29)
20. Referral Bonuses And Hiring Math (00:17:45)
21. Processes, Brand, And Sustainable Scale (00:19:19)
22. Final Advice: Mission And Mindset (00:20:15)
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