Growing a commercial painting business takes more than landing bigger jobs. It requires strong relationships, efficient systems, and a longer time table for cash flow. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to scale commercial operations, including how to build lasting partnerships with general contractors, turn successful projects into repeat business, and keep your […]

Description: For Brian Scott, aligning with Benjamin Moore has been more than a paint choice, it’s a competitive advantage. In this episode, the owner of The Exterior Painters shares how he has used brand recognition, marketing resources, and customer-facing tools to win more jobs, build trust, and increase profitability. We also hear from Justin Dubow, […]

The skilled trades need more young people, and Harrison Contracting isn’t waiting for someone else to solve the problem. The company created a unique event that introduced students to painting through hands-on competition, with scholarships awarded to the top performers. In this podcast, we talk with the organizers about how the idea came to life […]

Guest: Jess Majno Founder/CEO Idyllo Sponsored by: Behr Paint Everybody is talking about AI, but how can you use it to make your painting business better today? In this episode, we talk to one of the industry’s leading experts on how to incorporate AI into your business operations in an easy and practical manner.

Cherry Coatings just announced its acquisition of Vision Painting, a $50-million plus revenue painting contractor headquartered in Indianapolis. We’ll discuss how the Cherry Team identifies a potential company to bring into the fold, what strategy they use to combine business operations, and where they are expecting to expand next. Guests: Rocky Cherry, Cherry Coatings Todd […]

As we close out 2025, it’s time to review your performance. But what should you look at to determine the success of your business? And how do you tease out what’s bad policy versus economic reality? In this podcast, we’ll walk through what numbers to look at and how to look at them, so you […]

A new challenger approaches. In this episode, we sit down with the leadership of Pittsburgh Paints to talk about building a new (old) brand, what contractors should expect from them, and what new products are on the horizon for 2026. Guests: Brian Carson, CEO Dennis Karnstein, President & GM

We receive excellent advice from Chris Moore of Elite Business Advisors on what to learn from 2025 — from tax planning steps to take now, to identifying your break-even number based on monthly production. Sponsored by: Behr, IUPAT

In this episode, Andrew and Kevin welcome back Daniel Honan to discuss how to evaluate the health of your business using a few key formulas. Sharpen your pencils.  Sponsored by BEHR Guest: Daniel Honan

Nothing like quality time with a paint manufacturer! Listen to our excellent conversation with Benjamin Moore, as we learn new details about its contractor loyalty program, how product choice can help in a slow market, and even some interesting news about EcoSpec. Sponsored by Benjamin Moore Featuring: Justin Dubow Mike Mundwiller