The Forward Thinking Podcast with Lucas Jensen

In this episode, we get an a wealth of information from an industry leader - Tommy Lane.

We talk about his story, how he got into painting, and the mindset required to build a business of this size. 

Follow along as we pull back the curtain on Tommy's story. Whether you're doing $10k/month or $1M/year, there’s something in here for you.

Ready to grow your painting business? Click here to get started:
https://fwdmediamarketing.com/application

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In this episode, we get an a wealth of information from an industry leader - Mike Johnson.

We talk about his story, how he got into painting, and the mindset required to build a business of this size. 

Follow along as we pull back the curtain on Mikes story. Whether you're doing $10k/month or $1M/year, there’s something in here for you.

Ready to grow your painting business? Click here to get started:
https://fwdmediamarketing.com/application

Contact Mike:
Business Instagram: @wisconsota  
Personal Instagram: @itsmikejohnson 

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In this episode, we get an a wealth of information from an industry heavy hitter - Jeff Lockwood.

We talk about his story, how he got into painting, publishing and what it takes to build a business.

Follow along as we pull back the curtain on Jeffs story. Whether you're doing $10k/month or $1M/year, there’s something in here for you.

Ready to grow your painting business? Click here to get started:
https://fwdmediamarketing.com/application

- Jeffs Book Collection -
https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B0DG98P6KC?ingress=0&visitId=93bccf5a-2420-448d-88cd-dbd551c03912&ref_=ap_rdr

-Reach Jeff- 
https://www.facebook.com/jeff.lockwood.77

https://www.paintingbizcoach.com/

https://www.lockwoodpainting.ca/

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In this episode, we get an inside look into how our client Brennan Lane has scaled his company Peanut Butter Painting to 7 Figures.

We talk about his story, what it takes to lead a team, how he built his painting empire and more.

Follow along as we pull back the curtain on Brennans story. Whether you're doing $10k/month or $1M/year, there’s something in here for you.

Ready to grow your painting business? Click here to get started:
https://fwdmediamarketing.com/application

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In this episode, we get an update on our monthly check-in series with painting industry powerhouse Spencer Heyward.

We talk about what it really takes to break past your comfort zone, scale a painting business, and let go of fear around overhead, hiring, and growth.

This is real, unfiltered business talk from two guys in the trenches. Whether you're doing $10k/month or $1M/year, there’s something in here for you.

Ready to grow your painting business? Click here to get started:
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In this episode, we kick off a brand new monthly check-in series with painting industry powerhouse Spencer Heyward. Spencer just had his best sales month ever, closing out at $400,000 — and he’s doing it with grit, strategy, and an unshakable mindset.

We talk about what it really takes to break past your comfort zone, scale a painting business, and let go of fear around overhead, hiring, and growth.

This is real, unfiltered business talk from two guys in the trenches. Whether you're doing $10k/month or $1M/year, there’s something in here for you.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:
● Why fear of overhead is keeping you broke
● The mindset behind hitting your first $400K month
● Personal development that shows up in your business
● Why staying "comfortable" is a trap

🎯 Ready to scale your painting or epoxy business? DM me “SCALE” on Instagram @thelucasjensen for free resources.

Ready to grow your painting business? Click here to get started:
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In this episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast, Lawrence Portnoy shares how he went from a $300K in his first year in business, to $3M by year 3.

"Focus on one thing and be a niche, rather than chasing multiple rabbits"

Contact Lawrence: 
https://www.facebook.com/lawrence.portnoy

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From beating cancer to building a multi-million dollar business 💪

In this episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast, Joe Carfagno shares how he went from a $1.2M painting business in 2024 to chasing $3M in 2025 — all while carrying the mindset of a true fighter.

12 years ago, he was told he had 6 months to live. Today, he’s living proof that relentless drive and unwavering belief can defy any odds.

“You never stop. Just set the next goal and keep pushing.”

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In this episode of The Forward Thinking Podcast, I sit down with Ryan Ezzell, owner of Paint Pro LLC, who scaled his painting business from scratch to over $400K per month. 

We talk about:
• The entrepreneurial fire that drives growth
• Why betting on yourself changes everything
• The impact of family in business
• Hiring Forward Media Marketing and what happened next
• Real strategies behind his sales success

If you're a painter, contractor, or entrepreneur — this is the kind of episode that moves you.

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In this episode of The Forward Thinking Podcast, I sit down with Spencer Heyward—owner of a $3 million painting company—to unpack the strategies, lessons, and mindset behind his massive success in the painting industry.

We dive deep into what it really takes to build a profit-first business, why coaching is non-negotiable if you want to grow fast, and the exact numbers behind Spencer’s operation. Spencer also shares what he would do differently if he had to start from scratch, and the key decisions that helped him scale to multiple 7 figures.

If you're a painting business owner (or aspiring entrepreneur) looking to level up, this is an episode you don't want to miss.

What you’ll learn:

How to run a profit-first painting business

Why investing in coaching is a game changer

Spencer’s real sales numbers and how he tracks them

The mindset needed to grow fast

What he would do if he had to start all over

Mentioned Links:
Spencer's Facebook Profile (https://www.facebook.com/spencer.heyward)

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