The Commercial Painting Podcast

The Commercial Painting Podcast

Commercial painting professionals and business owners! Are you looking for a place where you can sharpen your skills, find fresh insights, and get a pulse on the industry across the country? You found it. Listen in as David Chism and Aaron Moore discuss relevant commercial painting topics: marketing, sales, hiring, business development, technology, and more. They'll interview key thought leaders from across the country as well, each bringing a unique skillset and perspective to the discussion.

Episodes

July 2, 2025 34 mins

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Glenn Williamson

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In this episode, Glenn Williamson, founder of New Haven Painting, shares his journey from humble beginnings to running a respected painting business known for its integrity, precision, and customer care. Glenn opens up about how he built New Haven Painting from the ground up, the importance of relationships in the trades, and how word-of-mouth marketing continues to be a pillar of his growth strat...

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Zach Kenney

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Is social media just a thing the kids do these days? Not for Zach Kenney with ZK Painting. He's sold over $9 million in painting jobs on Instagram alone without spending a dollar on ads. He's known for his high-end residential work, but his methods apply to any painting contractor who wants to grow their business without blowing their budget.

What started out as a punishment turned into a career...

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Linnea Blair

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Linnea Blair has influenced and improved the health of several business owners, including your hosts David and Aaron. In this episode, Linnea Blair shares her journey of working with painting contractors, starting in 2002 when she created a coaching program for members of the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America), where she immediately got 18 sign-ups. She explains how understanding fi...

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Brian Jurgens and Tim Kenney

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Boston is known for its unique architecture and rich history; today we get to meet the family that’s spent the last half century painting it all! The legendary Tim Kenney and Brian Jurgens.

This fourth-generation company started by selling paint door to door during the Great Depression. When your business has thrived for that long, you’ve had to not only adapt but also tread in waters ...

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Alec Kinard

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Hundreds of employees, over a hundred million in revenue, and the need for a new CEO at Graydaze Contracting and the person to fill the role is none other than 29 year old, Alec Kinard.

So many people associate CEO’s with grey hair but as Alec proves, age is just a number when you lead with trust and integrity.

In this episode Alec goes into his short but vast history in contracting. Some of the things h...

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Matt Adams

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Tired of hearing about the magic of Google? Or maybe the “magical” 5 steps to grow your business through SEO? That’s probably because we learn at a young age that magic is a bad business word that really means smoke and mirrors or give me money and I’ll tell you a weak secret.

Believe it or not, you don’t have to learn a foreign language to use Google to help grow your business. Simple things like, what ...

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David Franco

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Ready to take your team to the next level? In this episode, David Franco of Protiv drops some serious knowledge on how to build a powerhouse team that delivers every time. 

From scaling a $10M business to tackling labor management, David reveals how Protiv’s performance-based solutions turn ordinary workers into top performers. Think creative contests, tech-driven performance tracking, and recogniz...

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Aaron Cooper

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Imagine a sales team that never sleeps, a receptionist with infinite patience, and a marketing department fueled by data-driven insights—all rolled into one incredibly efficient AI.  That's the power of Sameday AI.

This episode features Aaron Cooper, the visionary behind Sameday AI. Find out how this innovative technology is helping businesses achieve seamless operations and exponential growth. Lea...

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Dan Johnson

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dan Johnson, Global Total Markets Manager at Graco, as he shares the company's rich history—from its humble beginnings in 1926 lubricating vehicles to its current position as a leader in various industries, including commercial painting.

Dan details Graco's four business pillars, highlighting the company's commitment to end-user focus and innovation. He di...

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November 6, 2024 42 mins

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Liz Chism

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Liz Chism dives into the power of systems and processes for contractors. Liz explains how she helps contractors identify and solve business pain points to scale efficiently. She discusses her "Contractor Operating System," which includes five key steps: simplify, strategize, systemize, ensure sustainability, and scale.

Liz also shares insights on the...

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Karyn Greenstreet

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we interview Karyn Greenstreet on the transformative impact of MastermindGroups, where peers collaborate on creative solutions. 
Karyn highlights the essential role of facilitators, the benefits of different group types, and key success factors like privacy and respect. She also shares exercises to enhance group dynamics and offers tips on fin...

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Kevin Nolan

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Kevin Nolan, Co-Founder of Nolan Consulting Group, shares his entrepreneurial journey in the painting industry and the transition to residential painting. He emphasizes the importance of a strong management team in driving business success.
Kevin discusses key concepts from his book, Organizational Muscle, including intelligent neglect, emotional co...

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Brian Drucks

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Brian Drucks, a fourth-generation tradesman and founder of WhereTradesGo.com shares his journey from residential wallpaper to commercial painting and the creation of his app designed to revolutionize recruitment in the construction industry.
The app, inspired by dating platforms, connects tradespeople with job opportunities by matching profiles...

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Heinrich Schmid

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, join us as we welcome the fifth-generation leader of the Heinrich Schmid Group, Heinrich Schmid, as he reveals the company’s rich history, from its founding in 1914 to its current status with 7,000 employees and a 900 million euro turnover. 
Heinrich delves into the German apprenticeship system, detailing how internal training and strategic ...

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Brian Nolan

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In the latest episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Brian Nolan from Nolan Consulting delves into the crucial theme of succession planning. 

Discover various succession pathways, such as passing to family, selling to employees, bringing in investors, or adopting the GM model. Moreover, underscoring the importance of preparing for unforeseen circumstances with a detailed crisis plan, Brian advo...

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Grant Schiller

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we dive deep into the world of email marketing with Grant Schiller, Founder of Treemont Consulting. 

Discover the essentials of effective email marketing for commercial painting businesses, including DIY best practices and the benefits of outsourcing to specialists like Treemont Consulting, with insights on impactful emails, follow-ups, and lead...

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Scott Lollar

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, Scott Lollar from Consulting4Contractors discusses his journey from residential to commercial painting, sharing his extensive industry experience, highlighting the importance of seizing opportunities, teamwork, clear contracts, safety measures, and understanding commercial clients.

Scott also shares about CPIA Emerging Leaders, a new association p...

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Johnny Maghzal

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, special guest Johnny Maghzal, Head of Growth at Togal.AI dives into the transformative impact of AI on the construction industry, revolutionizing the estimation process, making it faster and more efficient.

Before AI, estimators struggled with manual tasks like uploading and renaming drawings, leading to inefficiencies and confusion, especially ...

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John Bryant

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we have John Bryant from PaintScout, who shares his journey from an unexpected start in the painting industry to developing the PaintScout software.

John discusses the critical role of sales in painting and the importance of data-driven decisions. He reveals insights from PaintScout's analysis of top-performing sales reps, emphasizing the value...

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Rob Brown

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In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we delve into the transformative power of leadership with special guest Rob Brown, former Chief Executive of Scripps Green Hospital in San Diego, California. 

From his early days growing up in San Diego to his distinguished career in healthcare administration, Rob shares invaluable insights into leadership, change management, and the journey to excel...

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