Profitable Painter Podcast

Profitable Painter Podcast

Profitable Painter Podcast is a rich resource for anyone interested in starting, running, and scaling a professional painting business, offering valuable insights, strategies, and interviews with industry leaders. Through case studies and in-depth discussions, we deliver a vivid picture of the painting industry, with a disclaimer that any financial or tax information is general and not a substitute for professional advice.

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November 21, 2025 • 35 mins

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In this episode of The Profitable Painter Podcast, Daniel sits down with Hassan, owner of a fast-growing painting company out of Raleigh, North Carolina. Hassan shares how he and his wife went from frustrated homeowners dealing with unprofessional contractors to building a 1.8M+ painting business in just a few years. 

Hassan breaks down the exact strategies that fueled their rapid growth — including a powerful on-site ...

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In this episode of The Profitable Painter Podcast, Daniel sits down with Amy Stewart, a third-generation painter from Oregon who transformed her lifelong craft into a boutique, high-end finishing business specializing in Venetian plaster, faux finishes, murals, and tadelakt showers.

Amy shares her remarkable journey, from learning meticulous craftsmanship as a child, to discovering Venetian plaster in the early 2000s, ...

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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...

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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
• le...

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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, sustainabl...

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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...

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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 with...

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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 painti...

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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 operationa...

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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...

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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 sup...

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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 t...
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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 max...
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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:

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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 &qu...

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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 sc...

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August 15, 2025 • 40 mins

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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 hir...
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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 ...

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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...

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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 an...

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