From Painter to Multi-Million Dollar Business Owner: John Neubert's Journey to Success in the Painting Industry

Can you imagine building a multi-million dollar painting business without the help of YouTube, social media, or influencers? John Neubert, owner of Neubert Painting in Brook Park, Ohio, did just that and he's here to share his incredible journey. From starting out as a painter to earning his MBA and transitioning into a business owner and sales manager, John has valuable insights to offer contractors looking to grow their businesses and succeed in the world of painting.

In this episode, we explore John's unique approach to summer direct mail marketing campaigns and his strategy for scaling up his workforce during peak months. He also shares insights on managing and training a large workforce, implementing safety measures, and the challenges of finding and retaining employees in a competitive market. Plus, get an inside look at John's compensation and management style, his company's meeting rhythm, and how he maintains a strong company culture with bonus programs and employee engagement activities.

As John shares his keys to contractor success, you'll learn the importance of staying focused on growth and giving employees autonomy. He also offers advice on the investment required to hire people and the need to manage cash flow. Whether you're a growing contractor or an experienced business owner, you won't want to miss the wisdom and insights from this seasoned painting business owner. Join us as we uncover John Neubert's incredible journey and his invaluable lessons along the way.

About John Neubert:

John founded Neubert Painting in 1975. He has both grad and post-grad degrees from Cleveland State University. John has spent over 40 years in the residential painting industry, and hopes to continue on this path, in the direction of growth and success.

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Credits: 

• Scott Lollar: Host & Founder of Consulting4Contractors
• John Neubert: Owner, Neubert Painting, Brook Park, Ohio
• Justin Hange: Original music, artwork, transcripts, show notes, audio engineering

----- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS -----

(0:00:00) - Building a Multi-Million Dollar Painting Business
John Newbert shares his journey of transitioning from painting to business ownership, sales management, and more.

(0:12:47) - Summer Direct Mail Marketing Strategy
John Newbert's success is discussed, including his direct marketing campaigns, customized mailings, and scaling up workforce.

(0:18:23) - Managing and Training a Large Workforce
Safety meetings, training workshops, certification program, employee retention, legal spray booth discussed.

(0:28:02) - Compensation and Management Style
John Newbert pays employees well, has strategies for finding and keeping them, and has an exit strategy with financial compensation and bonus programs.

(0:34:06) - Company Meeting Rhythm and Hiring Strategy
John organizes the company with to-do lists, meetings, recruiting, goals, spending strategies, employee training, safety, and retention.

(0:41:56) - Painting Company Culture and Bonuses
Newbert Painting's culture focuses on people, with bonus systems, events, and celebrations.

(0:48:28) - Keys to Contractor Success
John Newbert advises on transitioning to a larger business, investing in people, managing cash flow, and giving employees autonomy.

(0:50:16) - Spending Wisely as a Contractor
John Newbert shared strategies for managing crews, finding and keeping great employees, and hosting events