In this episode of The Bearded Finisher Podcast, host Zach Shrum sits down with Ryan Huisman to explore his remarkable journey from youth pastor to powerhouse in the paint and coatings industry. Ryan reflects on his early days working at Sherwin Williams, building a $6 million store, navigating corporate politics, and eventually transitioning to Miller Paint. From challenges in wood coatings logistics to the growing popularity of water-based products, this episode dives deep into the ever-evolving landscape of paint sales, customer relationships, and staying adaptable in a consolidating market. Ryan’s story is filled with real-world wisdom for anyone in the coatings industry.
Chapters:00:00 – Introduction to Ryan Huisman 02:40 – Ryan's Journey in the Paint Industry 13:31 – Transitioning Through Various Roles 22:47 – Becoming a Store Manager at Sherwin Williams 29:11 – The Rise of a Paint Store 32:29 – Navigating Corporate Challenges 36:05 – Transitioning to Miller Paint 44:11 – From Store Manager to Sales Rep 49:56 – The Impact of Corporate Changes 56:03 – The Paint Industry Landscape 58:35 – Challenges of Transporting Wood Coatings 01:00:11 – Sales Strategies in the Wood Coatings Market 01:04:10 – Impact of Acquisitions on Wood Coatings 01:07:33 – The Shift to Water-Based Products 01:10:02 – Exploring Solvent-Based Innovations 01:14:31 – Common Misconceptions in the Painting Industry 01:19:12 – The Importance of Continuous Learning 01:21:00 – Advice to My Younger Self
Connect with Ryan Huisman📱 Instagram:Instgram/huismanryan
Popular Podcasts
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com