In this edition of the Like Minded Painters Australia Painters Domain podcast, we chat with an industry veteran boasting almost 50 years of experience. He began his journey by painting the family fish and chip shop in South Australia and this is where he discovered his passion for painting. Since then, his career has taken him on a road trip across Australia and particularly along the east coast, before ultimately settling down in Melbourne. There he runs a highly successful and respected sought after business, allowing him to lead multiple teams with without having to travel more than 5km from home. He is cherished by both his clients and his staff, many of whom have been with him for decades.

For him, loyalty is paramount and it has been the guiding principle in achieving his current success. 

In this episode of the Like Minded Painters Australia Painters Domain Podcast, I bring you a podcast featuring two individuals from different states of Australia who have united to leverage their industry expertise and challenge the major players in the airless spray sector, both with extensive backgrounds in the painting and decorating industry. 1 As a painter and decorator and respected business owner alongside one of the most seasoned experts in the spray industry within our country's painting and decorating field. These two, I guarantee you are poised for success with their new venture, the Spray Gun Club. Join us to gain insights to their expertise, their experiences, their innovative project and their future plans.

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In yet another captivating episode of the Likeminded Painters Australia Painters Domain Podcast, where we at times explore the extraordinary journeys of individuals who have faced immense challenges and emerged stronger, more resilient, and profoundly transformed.

Today, we invite you to join us on a journey down the scenic Pacific highway from the vibrant city of Brisbane to the historic and picturesque town of Newcastle. This episode promises to be a deeply moving and inspirational experience as we delve into the life story of a young man who hailed from Brisbane and now lives in Newcastle, who has navigated an incredible path marked by soaring highs and crushing lows.

Our guest today is someone who embodies the spirit of perseverance and transformation. Despite facing some of life's harshest trials, he has managed to pull himself together, find his footing in our industry, and turn his life around in the most remarkable way. His story is not only a story of survival, but about a profound revelation of what truly matters in life. As a dedicated family man, his journey serves as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of honesty and reflection.

Join us on this emotional and enlightening journey. Whether you are listening on your morning commute, applying the wet stuff to the walls, or taking a leisurely walk, we hope that this episode provide you with a sense of hope and inspiration. Our guest story is a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for growth and change, and we are honored to share it with.

In this enlightening episode of the Likeminded Painters Australia Painters Domain podcast, we journey to Bundaberg as I reconnect with a long time friend to delve into his extensive experience in the industry. With a tenure as a business owner spanning more years than one can count, he has also served as a board member of the Master Painters in Queensland. Holding a certificate in Training Assessment, he has facilitated Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments for painters throughout Queensland. In this episode, he graciously imparts some of his invaluable knowledge on these topics. Without further ado, let's dive right in and uncover the wealth of insights he has to offer. Join us on this engaging discussion!

In this episode of the Likeminded Painters Australia, Painters Domain podcast we delve into a conversation recorded about 10 months ago with one of the most authentic and down-to-earth painters you'll ever encounter. Hailing from a quaint town in regional New South Wales, he carries on the tradition as a second-generation painter, steadfast in his belief in old-school values. Not only does he prioritise upskilling and training his team, but he also emphasises the significance of taking care of oneself on the job. we explore a pivotal moment in his life – an accident he experienced on site a couple years back that has changed his approach to everything he does. Join us as we uncover his insights on work safety and the lessons learned from that incident. Let's dive into this engaging and thought-provoking conversation.


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In this episode of the Like Minded Painters Australia: Painters Domain Podcast, we are talking to a 20 year old industry veteran, a trade qualified painter and decorator, and the co-founder of HALT, Hope Assistance Local Tradies. And he hails from the small country town of Castlemaine about an hour and a half from Melbourne. Jeremy Forbes or Jezz to his friends, has experienced the highs and lows associated with the building industry  financially, physically, mentally. And he would like tradies to be more conscious of how depression, stress, tiredness and frustration can impact on their lives and their loved ones around them. Jeremy's catch phrase is, "The pain of regret is far greater than the pain of hard work."

Todd Smith might be one of the nicest blokes that I've met in the Australian painting industry.that I've met in the Australian painting industry. Hailing from Salt Lake City in the U.S. state of Utah, Todd started his career in the painting industry working for a major paint supplier in the U.S. Arriving in Australia in 2010, Todd started working for Bunnings in Brisbane, where he met a sales rep for Wagner, and that's where his career in the painting industry here really expanded. For those of you who may not be aware of who Todd Smith is, you may recognise him from his Instagram catchphrase of "Yo Painters." In his podcast, Todd shares his ideas on life and the Australian painting industry here versus that of the United States.

George Roumpanis is a third generation painter and owner operator of Contemporary Finishes in Sydney. In this podcast, we learn how George's world changed overnight. When one morning, his father simply did not come down for work, first thing in the morning, like he'd done religiously for years before. After that morning, George had to take the bull by the horns and take charge of the business. He openly admits that he was in wire in his head. Depression kicked in, but he found his feet and he moved on. And then along time a young bloke called Brad and things turned around for George, as they formed an unlikely bond and business partnership, but it worked. Between the two, they established their roles within the business, and the dynamic worked and worked so well they had 15 in employees and contractors. A couple of years later, the pair decided to separate and went in their own directions. And once again, George had to take stock, refocus on his new business and rebuild. And I'm pleased to say that George is now passing on the button to his fourth generation painter in his son, Costa as a family business continues.

Richard Abela is the son of immigrant parents, who were established in Australia originally as cane farmers in North Queensland. However, Richard would be raised in the Western suburbs of Sydney. Richard's education was not the best to begin with as his HSC results would show. So here is the interesting thing about Richard, he has a fear of failure. Determined not to let those results get the better of him, he got up, dusted himself off and turned his education around. Richard knuckled down to study an accounting qualification and now has an MBA with a marketing specialization. And, ironically, now teaches the Emerging Leaders program at the University of Western Sydney. Having had many roles throughout his career that has seen him work in many parts of the world, Richard now finds himself as a CEO of one, if not the, oldest and most established tool suppliers, to the painting and decorating industry in Australia, Oldfields. In this podcast, we will talk to Richard about where Oldfields came from to reestablishing Oldfields as a market leader and everything in between.

In this episode of The Likeminded Painters Australia: Painter's Domain Podcast recorded in November, 2021. Christina Toon explains how one one set of systems won't work all businesses and why.  Christina Toon has been helping painting business owners across Australia for many years. I have personally seen some of these business owners grow from a simple one-person operation wearing all the caps. They do all the office work, quoting, tax, all down to applying the product to the surface. You know what I'm talking about and I'm sure you've all felt the pain. Christina Toon has a large customer service and business development background. Having worked in government, pay TV service, and a painting business. With all the knowledge that she has gained over the years, Christina has developed systems that help painters grow from a simple one person operation, to employing multiple staff, and allowing the business owner to get off the tools and to work on the business not in it. If you're looking to take your business to the next level, this is a podcast you do not want to miss.