🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!Haakon sits down with Ben Landusky to talk about his journey in the painting industry. Ben shares how he started as a college student with no business experience and grew Foothills Painting into a successful company. They explore key topics like team structure, marketing, and navigating profitability challenges. Haakon and Ben also discuss the value of strategic hires, company culture, and measuring success beyond cost per lead. The conversation highlights how purpose and strong partnerships drive long-term business growth.00:00 Introduction to Ben Landusky and His Journey03:11 Growth and Evolution of Foothills Painting06:13 Team Structure and Roles at Foothills08:45 Revenue Growth and Business Strategy11:46 Understanding Growth Metrics and People Management15:01 Profitability Challenges and Lessons Learned17:54 Marketing Strategies and Vendor Management24:09 Measuring Success Beyond Cost Per Lead26:11 The Impact of Key Hires on Business Growth30:33 The Role of Culture in Business Success32:34 The Journey of National Painting Group35:58 The Value of Partnerships in Business39:59 Understanding the Intent Behind Business Growth42:05 Navigating Established Businesses vs. Startups46:04 The Importance of Humility and Purpose in BusinessTopics Discussed:Started by accident, grew Foothills Painting to $7M.Team and key hires were essential.Growth = people + systems, not just revenue.Focus on cost per estimate and completed appointments.Vision, humility, and partnerships drive success.#BusinessGrowth #TeamLeadership #SmartScaling #PurposeDriven #MarketingMetrics #VendorRelations #GrowthMindset #PaintingBusiness #KeyHires #ProfitFirstWhere to find Aleph:🔗 Visit our website: https://aleph-ventures.com/📸 Follow us on Instagram:@‌AlephHoldingsMusic Provided by:The Best Royalty Free Music for Video, Ads, & Film | Soundstripe