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Profitable Painter Podcast
Daniel Honan, CPA
185 episodes
3 days ago
Send us a text We sit down with Brandon Lewis of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors to dissect the exact playbook top-tier painting companies use to skyrocket profit, eliminate waste, and build a business that runs from a desk—not from their van. Brandon exposes the divide between owners who chase complexity and those who master the fundamentals: written goals, time-blocked deep work, and a bias for action over excuses. In this episode, you’ll get the instrument panel for a pro...
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Send us a text We sit down with Brandon Lewis of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors to dissect the exact playbook top-tier painting companies use to skyrocket profit, eliminate waste, and build a business that runs from a desk—not from their van. Brandon exposes the divide between owners who chase complexity and those who master the fundamentals: written goals, time-blocked deep work, and a bias for action over excuses. In this episode, you’ll get the instrument panel for a pro...
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Profitable Painter Podcast
13 Questions Predict Your Painting Company's Financial Future
Send us a text We sit down with Brandon Lewis of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors to dissect the exact playbook top-tier painting companies use to skyrocket profit, eliminate waste, and build a business that runs from a desk—not from their van. Brandon exposes the divide between owners who chase complexity and those who master the fundamentals: written goals, time-blocked deep work, and a bias for action over excuses. In this episode, you’ll get the instrument panel for a pro...
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3 days ago
51 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Coffee, Prayer, And A Million-Dollar Paint Roller
Send us a text We share how Grace took a sleepy painting company, faced a divorce and a two-hour commute with five kids, and still 10x’d revenue by focusing on sales, margins, and team. The path is not easy, but it is simple: solve the next problem, implement fast, and use a proven roadmap. • starting in cleaning then pivoting to painting for better margins • taking over the company after divorce and relocation • learning in-person estimates and building trust • tracking close rates and rais...
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1 week ago
32 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
One Estimator, Better Branding, And A 50-50 Mix Fueled Our Leap In Revenue
Send us a text In this episode, Daniel sits down with Chad Turpen, owner of a thriving painting business in Indiana, to unpack how he grew from a one-man operation to a $3M powerhouse, all while staying true to his mission of raising the standard in the painting trade. Chad opens up about the lessons learned from scaling, hiring the right team, and the importance of branding, marketing, and mindset in building a long-term, sustainable business. Whether you're just starting out or pushing past...
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2 weeks ago
29 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
From Web Design To Wild Fox: How Micah Built A Lean, Profitable Painting Company
Send us a text Struggling to scale past the half-million mark with a small team? In this insightful episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, we sit down with Micah from Wild Fox Painting in Colorado. He started his company from scratch in 2018 and has systematically scaled it to nearly $500K with just 2.5 people—and is on track to hit $1M. He reveals the power of niching down, creating hyper-efficient processes, and building a team that delivers exceptional quality and client experiences. Y...
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3 weeks ago
32 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
From Side Hustle to $4M: Building Leaders, Systems, and Margin in a Painting Company
Send us a text Struggling to scale beyond $2M and stuck as the bottleneck in your own painting business? In this game-changing episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, we sit down with Michael Cheney, who grew No Drip Painting from a side hustle into a projected $4M empire in Columbus, Ohio. He reveals the exact leadership and hiring shifts that unlocked explosive growth, and how he’s building a self-managing company that runs without him. You’ll learn how to: Hire Leaders, Not Doers: Why M...
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3 weeks ago
45 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Profit follows process: turning brushwork into a scalable, data-driven company
Send us a text Ready to scale a painting business to 76 locations with a 24% net profit? In this value-packed episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, we sit down with Jay Mason, a true industry insider who went from a Sherwin-Williams store manager to building a formidable painting franchise empire. He pulls back the curtain on the exact systems, processes, and mindset shifts that allow his franchisees, even those with zero painting experience, to build consistently profitable and scalable...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Saying No to Grow: A Painter’s First-Year Pivot
Send us a text Ready to go from startup chaos to a self-running painting business in under a year? In this powerhouse episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, we sit down with Jordan, a painting business owner from Virginia who skyrocketed from $0 to over $360,000 in his first year and is on track to double that in year two. He pulls back the curtain on the messy beginnings, the costly mistakes, and the exact mindset and operational shifts that unlocked rapid growth. If you're in the trench...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
From Solo Painter to Freedom-Focused Business Owner: Mihai's Journey
Send us a text Stuck as the "perfect" painter who can't let go? Discover how Mihai scaled his painting business to nearly $1M in a small market, built a self-managing team, and now takes 3-month vacations while staying profitable. In this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Mihai, a high-end painting contractor from Sudbury, Ontario. Mihai started as a perfectionist solo operator, frustrated that no one could meet his sky-high standards. He reveals the ...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Superhero Syndrome: Why You Can't Do It All Yourself
Send us a text In this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, we sit down with Tara Riley, COO of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors (APPC) and a 20+ year home services veteran and former President of Fresh Coat Painters. With experience diving into the financials of hundreds of painting businesses, she reveals the critical mindset shifts and operational strategies that separate stagnant companies from scaling superstars. You'll learn how to: Break Through the $500k Barrier...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
From Zero to Multi-Million: The Ukie Painting Success Story
Send us a text In this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, we sit down with Vital and Andrii, the founders of Ukie Painting in Charlotte, NC. They reveal the exact strategies that took them from two guys with a single car and no painting skills to a multi-million dollar business in just three years. You'll learn how they: Started with $0: Their humble beginnings using door knocking, Facebook, and a car magnet to land their first clients.Broke Through the First $1M: The pivotal mentor a...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Mastering the SCALE Framework: Building a Thriving Painting Business
Send us a text In this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, Daniel Honan (CPA, former painting business owner) and Richard Dunton (Enrolled Agent) dive deep into the SCALE Framework, the core system from Daniel's new book for ensuring your business is built to grow profitably. You'll learn the 5 critical components to diagnose your financial health: S - Secure Profitability: Discover the #1 ratio to dial in for maximum profit (and why just being "busy" isn't enough).C - Control Cash Flo...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
The BUTT Framework: Building a Sellable, Protected Painting Business
Send us a text Worried about protecting the wealth you've built in your painting business? In this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, Daniel Honan (CPA, former painting business owner) and Richard Dunton (Enrolled Agent) reveal the exact framework to shield your assets, slash your tax bill, and secure your legacy. You'll learn the "Cover Your B.U.T.T." framework to defend your business and family wealth: Built to Sell: Discover how to calculate your business's true value (even if you ...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Breaking Through Financial Ceilings: The GAPS Framework for Painting Businesses
Send us a text Breaking Through Financial Ceilings: The GAPS Framework for Painting Businesses Tired of hitting a growth ceiling in your painting business? In this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, Daniel Honan (CPA, former painting business owner) and Richard Dunton (Enrolled Agent) break down the exact framework they use with clients to identify and smash through their biggest bottlenecks. You'll learn the "GAPS" framework to diagnose what's truly holding your business back: Gener...
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2 months ago
32 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Beyond Residential: Is Commercial Painting Your Next Growth Frontier?
Send us a text In this episode, Daniel Honan sits down with Michael Jordan, a true industry titan who built a massive painting business employing over 70 painters and expanded into multiple service-based companies. Mike opens up his 25-year playbook, sharing the exact strategies he used to break out of residential repaints and dominate the lucrative commercial and industrial painting space. If you're feeling stuck or ready to scale, this is a masterclass you can't afford to miss. We dive deep...
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2 months ago
37 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Paint, Profit, and People: The Growth Formula
Send us a text In this episode, Daniel sits down with Gabriel Gore, a successful painting business owner with nearly 20 years of experience. Gabriel shares his incredible journey from starting with no industry knowledge to running a multi-location, multi-million-dollar operation. Learn key insights on: Scaling past the $3 million revenue barrier and overcoming common growth plateaus.The power of core values and how they shape hiring, retention, and company culture.Sales and marketing strategi...
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2 months ago
40 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Free Webinar: Making More Money and Saving on Taxes
Send us a text In this exclusive webinar, Daniel Honan (CPA) and Richard Dunton (EA) from Profitable Painter CPA (formerly Bookkeepers for Painters) share actionable strategies to help painting business owners scale profitably, reduce taxes, and avoid financial pitfalls. Key Takeaways: -The #1 Financial Ratio to maximize profitability without wasting money on marketing. -Tax Reduction Secrets to legally pay almost nothing in taxes while staying IRS-compliant. -Pricing &...
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3 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Hard Decisions and Hiring Right: Scaling Your Painting Business
Send us a text In this episode, Daniel sits down with Matthew Johnson, a successful painting business owner from Louisiana, to explore his incredible journey, from picking up a brush as a teenager to building a multi-million-dollar company. Matthew shares candid insights on overcoming challenges, the importance of coaching and core values, and how to create a thriving team culture. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, this conversation is packed...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Family, Faith, and $4 Million: The Blueprint for Painting Success
Send us a text From $160K to $4.5M in 4 Years: The Monster Energy Painting Success Story In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of Montenegro's , to uncover how he and his brother built a thriving painting business in Idaho, starting from scratch and scaling to millions in revenue. Learn their secrets to balancing residential and commercial projects, managing cash flow, and overcoming major challenges like delayed payments and contract pitfalls. 🔑 Key Takeaways: How knocking doors and rele...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
From Brushes to Books: Building a Profitable Painting Business
Send us a text In this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan (CPA and former painting business owner) sits down with Russell Peach, founder of Peach Painting, to uncover the strategies behind scaling a painting business from $500K to a projected $7M in revenue. Russell shares his incredible journey, from starting with full-home remodels to niching down into commercial painting, and finally pivoting to residential painting, where he achieved explosive growth. Learn how h...
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3 months ago
43 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
From Wall Street to Wall Paint: A Corporate Finance Professional's Journey
Send us a text In this value-packed episode, host Daniel Honan sits down with Zane Zeman went from crunching numbers in corporate finance to running a 38-year-old painting business, and he did it with just 5% down. In this episode, we break down: ✅ Why he BOUGHT instead of starting from scratch (hint: it’s riskier than you think). ✅ The wild SBA loan process, how he got financing with ZERO industry experience. ✅ The biggest challenges of taking over a legacy biz (subcontractor mutiny? Almost....
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3 months ago
34 minutes

Profitable Painter Podcast
Send us a text We sit down with Brandon Lewis of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors to dissect the exact playbook top-tier painting companies use to skyrocket profit, eliminate waste, and build a business that runs from a desk—not from their van. Brandon exposes the divide between owners who chase complexity and those who master the fundamentals: written goals, time-blocked deep work, and a bias for action over excuses. In this episode, you’ll get the instrument panel for a pro...