Painter Growth Podcast

Jesse Teron and I are still unpacking the game-changing information from the Skool event, today, we’re sharing the biggest lessons we learned—from Alex Hormozi and Sam Ovens, two of the sharpest minds in the entrepreneurial world.

Also, in this episode, we’re diving into strategies that can take your painting business to the next level. Whether improving your close rate, leveraging social media, or mastering the follow-up process, these insights can help you win more jobs and boost your bottom line.

Here’s what we cover:
✅ The power of social media for painters—how brands like Idaho Painter & ZK Painting are winning big.
✅ Why presenting proposals in person gives you a massive advantage—and how to handle pushback.
✅ How to follow up the right way so clients stop ghosting you.

If you’re looking to sharpen your sales game and grow your business, this one’s a must-listen!

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Too many business owners get stuck chasing new strategies instead of doubling down on what’s already working for them.

In this episode, I break down the"More, Better, New" framework—my biggest lesson from the past two quarters.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ Whyscaling existing strategies beats constantly chasing new ones
✅ The power ofquarterly and annual planning for business growth
✅ How to refine yourmarketing, hiring, and operations to maximize success

If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed by too many ideas, this episode will help youfocus on what actually works!

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We're bringing back amust-listen episode with Tom Reber, founder of The Contractor Fight! In thisFrom the Vault edition, we have Tom talking about one of the biggest things holding contractors back—themselves.

Tom shares hard-hitting truths about mindset, limiting beliefs, and why success starts with taking full ownership.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ How to ditch the victim mentality and take control of your success
✅ Why profit margins matter more than revenue (and how to hit 50%)
✅ The secret to building a strong, accountable team
✅ How better communication can transform your client relationships

This episode is packed with actionable strategies to help youfight for your business, your profits, and your success.

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The PCA Expo was an incredible experience, and I walked away with some major lessons—some inspiring, some humbling.

In this episode, I break down the three biggest takeaways that every painting contractor should know:

🎤 The power of collaboration in the painting industry—why networking with other contractors can transform your business
📊 A reminder that there’s always someone bigger—including a $100M painting company in Australia that blew my mind
🚀 Why there’s no single “right way” to grow—success comes from choosing a strategy and executing it consistently
😬 And… my own tough lesson from the stage when my presentation didn’t go as planned (spoiler: preparation is key)

Whether you made it to the Expo or not, this episode is packed with insights that can help you level up your painting business.

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What’s the real ROI of attending industry events? Mike Gore Hickman, founder of Painter Growth, shares his firsthand experience from the PCA Expo, revealing why investing in networking, coaching, and business events can transform your painting business.

🎤 Key takeaways from his presentation on profit-first business strategies
📊 Insights from top industry leaders on metrics, team placement, and conversion rates
👥 The role of coaching in scaling successful companies
🛫 Overcoming travel challenges and the sacrifices of business growth

If you’re serious about growing your business in 2025, this episode will help you make smarter investments in your success!

Learn more about Painter Growth Mastermind (April 3-4, 2025): paintergrowth.com/mastermind
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In this "From the Vault" episode, Brad Ellison, owner of Ellison Painting, shares his journey of hiring and training salespeople while maintaining a strong company culture.

He discusses how bringing on a second salesperson doubled his estimates but also increased management responsibilities, the importance of systematizing pricing and estimating, and the tools he uses to create consistency.

Brad also dives into work-life balance, explaining how weekly family meetings help him stay connected at home while growing his business.

If you're looking to scale your painting company without sacrificing culture or personal time, this episode is packed with valuable insights!

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How do you take a painting business from a solo operation to $7M+ in revenue? Russell Peach, founder of Peach Painting, Peach Roofing, and co-founder of Mighty Stack, reveals the game-changing strategies that helped him scale.

🔥 The mindset shifts that transformed his business
📢 Marketing tactics that actually work (Facebook, Google, and more)
💰 Why he invested $150K+ in coaching—and how it paid off
⚡ How Mighty Stack is revolutionizing business operations

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Learn More about Migthty Stack here: https://www.mightystack.tech/

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Alistair Tough had been running his painting business for 10 years, but despite his experience, he struggled to grow past $15k-$20k months. Everything changed when he discovered Painter Growth.

In just 6 weeks, he completely transformed his approach—landing more jobs, increasing revenue, and setting his sights on $750k and beyond!

In this episode, Alistair shares:
✅ The biggest mistakes that kept him stuck for years
✅ The simple strategies that doubled his revenue overnight
✅ How investing in coaching changed everything for him
✅ His ambitious plan to scale to $1M+ per year

Learn how small shifts can lead to massive business breakthroughs! 🎧

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I just got back from an incredible trip to San Diego and Las Vegas, where me and Jesse participated at the annual Painter1 Annual Conference and also had the amazing chance to meet Alex Hormozi! 🏆

In this solo episode, I’m sharing the biggest takeaways from that experience and how it’s inspired me to rethink business growth and client success.

I’ll dive into why customer satisfaction is the most important metric for scaling your business and how we’re planning to professionalize PainterGrowth this year.

Here’s what I cover:

✅ The lessons I learned from meeting Alex Hormozi.

✅ Why client retention is key to growing a business.

✅ My plans to simplify operations and improve accountability.

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to the next level, there’s something in here for everyone. Let’s grow together!

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In this episode, Jesse and I dive deep into our upcoming business planning session, where we’ll be mapping out our next 90 days and setting the stage for the years ahead.

Here’s what we cover:

✅ The shift from goal setting to intention setting (and how it changes everything)
✅ Aligning personal and business missions using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
✅ The emotional impact of painting services and why it matters for your clients

We also talk about the importance of actionable goals, meaningful feedback, and how to create a business that’s not just successful but truly fulfilling.

📩 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation—it’s packed with strategies you can start using today.

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