When Rachel realized her first painting company made zero profit after a full year of work, it crushed her.
She was exhausted, in debt, and ready to give up.

But instead of quitting, she started over, with a plan.

Today, Rachel runs XPaint in Cleveland, Ohio, a six-figure business on track for $1M next year.
She’s built systems, a team she trusts, and a level of financial security she never thought possible.

In this episode, she opens up about:
🎯 Hitting rock bottom and rebuilding with confidence
💡 How she turned chaos into clarity by learning her numbers
🧘‍♀️ The mindset and energy work that unlocked her next level

If you’ve ever felt like your business was running you — this conversation will change how you see what’s possible.

🎙️ Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.

Feeling drained, stressed, or mentally scattered before an estimate or job?
Take 10 minutes to reset your mind and body with this guided breathwork session led by Painter Growth Head Coach, Jesse Teron.

This isn’t a motivational talk, it’s an experience. You’ll go through intentional breathing designed to help you release tension, refocus, and show up as your best self for your team, your clients, and your family.

In this episode:

• Guided 10-minute breathwork reset

• How to regulate your state before an estimate or job

• Why your energy directly impacts your results

Important: Do not do this exercise while driving or if you’re pregnant.

Reset your energy. Reclaim your focus. Let’s breathe.

In this solo episode, Mike recaps the most transformative event in Painter Growth history, the Phoenix Mastermind.
What started as a business coaching event has evolved into something much deeper: a space where painting contractors become better leaders, partners, and people.

Mike shares what made this mastermind so special, from the keynote on shifting from “painter” to “entrepreneur,” to breakthroughs in mindset, branding, money, and personal growth. You’ll also hear about the new Flywheel Program, the AI tools changing how owners work, and the High Performance Day that left everyone speechless.

Whether you missed the event or want to relive it, this episode captures the energy, lessons, and community that make Painter Growth unlike anything else in the industry.

🎧 Tune in and see what it really means to build a business that builds you back.

What does it take to grow a painting business to $500,000 a year?

In this episode, Mike Gore-Hickman sits down with Fred Hamilton, owner of Hamilton Painting in Austin, Texas, and a leader on the PCA Residential Repaint Committee. Fred shares his journey of building a thriving residential repaint business, the mindset shifts that made growth possible, and why investing in community and industry events is one of the smartest moves a painting contractor can make.

If you’re a painting business owner looking for real-world strategies to scale, this conversation is packed with insights you can put into practice right away.

👉 Listen now and discover how to take your painting business to the next level.

What happens when a homeowner nearly falls off her chair from your price, and still leaves you a 5-star review before you do the job?

In this episode, we unpack a Momentum coaching call filled with real stories and real wins. From placing 350+ door hangers to unlocking $40K in builder work, these painting contractors are proving that consistent marketing, honest communication, and clear expectations can change everything. You'll hear from Josh, who locked in investor partnerships and scaled to a 16-man crew, and Rachel, who booked nearly $40K in one week using just one simple sales play.

If you’re a painting contractor stuck in the weeds or wondering how to get higher-paying jobs, this conversation will shift how you think about growth.

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Every painting business owner says, “Next year will be different.”
But most never build the plan that makes it happen.

In this solo episode, Mike shares how to turn 2026 into your breakout year, the one where you finally stop reacting and start leading.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Plan for profit (and reverse-engineer your revenue goals)
✅ Stay off the tools and lead like a CEO
✅ Build a team that runs without you
✅ Create real accountability and track your growth weekly

This isn’t about wishful thinking or New Year’s hype.
It’s about taking control of your time, your money, and your business, now.

🎧 Listen to learn how to make 2026 the year everything changes.

Are you doing quote after quote… but barely booking any jobs?

In this episode of Brush Busters, Lucas, and Chris dig into real letters from painting contractors who are stuck—whether it’s the slow season blues, low close rates, or wondering if it’s finally time to hire their first employee.

This is a practical, honest look at the everyday decisions painting business owners face, and what to actually do about them.

🛠️ You’ll hear:

• Why “too many quotes, not enough jobs” might not be the real problem

• How to survive and thrive during the slow season

• What to know before hiring your first employee

• Straight answers from people who’ve been there

🎧 Listen now and get unstuck.

📌 Perfect for:
Painting contractors, solo operators, and growing teams looking for real guidance without the fluff.

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Lucas spent years building service businesses from scratch. A painting company. A janitorial firm. Steady growth, solid teams, real revenue.

But what happens when the business no longer feels like freedom?

In this episode, Lucas sits down with Mike to unpack what most entrepreneurs never talk about—what it really takes to grow something valuable, and how to know when it’s time to let go.

You’ll hear honest lessons about starting scrappy, letting go of perfection, hiring before you’re ready, and redefining success after the exit.

This isn’t just about painting or cleaning. It’s about building a business that serves your life.

🔗 This episode is proudly sponsored by⁠⁠ ⁠DripJobs⁠⁠⁠! The CRM built for painting contractors. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use our code GROWTH60 to get a 60 days trial FOR FREE!

Isaac never planned to run the family painting business. He was more interested in other paths. But after three years on the tools, he started to see things differently. What felt like just a job began to look like an opportunity.

In this episode, Isaac shares what changed for him. He talks with Mike about stepping into leadership, learning to think like a business owner, and building systems that take the pressure off his parents. They talk through the early grind, the mindset shifts, and what it really looks like to go from working in the business to building it with intention.

If you're trying to build a company that creates freedom for you and the people you care about, this one will hit home.

In this episode of The Painter Growth Podcast, Head Coach Jesse is joined by Coach Joel for his first Brush Busters session. Joel isn’t just a coach, he’s actively running a painting company doing over seven figures in revenue. Together, Jesse and Joel answer real letters from painting contractors, sharing insights on sales, hiring, marketing, and building systems that actually work.

Whether you’re trying to book more painting leads, struggling to find reliable painters, or figuring out how to scale past $100K, this episode is packed with strategies you can use right away.