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In this episode, host Daniel Honan, CPA and former painting business owner, sits down with Ryan Ezzell, the founder of a rapidly growing painting business in Tennessee. Ryan shares his incredible journey from starting with door-to-door sales to scaling his company to over $1.5M in revenue in the first year and on track for $4M+ in year two.

🔹 Key Takeaways:

• How Ryan built a hybrid team of subcontractors and in-house painters.
• The power of door-to-door marketing and how it fueled his early growth.
• Why hiring salespeople first was a game-changer for his business.
• The importance of aligning incentives with subcontractors and employees.
• Ryan’s mindset shifts and lessons learned from scaling so quickly.

Whether you’re just starting your painting business or looking to take it to the next level, Ryan’s story is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

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In this episode, host Daniel Honan, CPA and former painting business owner, sits down with Knut Olsen, the owner of Cascade Ridge Painting in Washington. Knut shares his incredible journey from working a "boring desk job" to building a thriving painting business that’s on track to hit $600,000 in revenue this year, all in just four years!

🔹 Key Takeaways:
-How Knut transitioned from a 9-to-5 job to entrepreneurship with zero painting experience.
-The lead generation strategies that work best for his business (hint: Google LSA is a game-changer!).
-Why subcontractors have been crucial to his success, and how he manages them effectively.
-The importance of seasonal planning and budgeting for painting businesses.
-Tips for scaling your business without burning out.

Whether you're just starting your painting business or looking to take it to the next level, Knut’s story is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

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In this episode, host Daniel Honan (CPA and former painting business owner) sits down with Patrick from Patrick’s Painting in Northern Virginia. Patrick shares his incredible journey from starting with just a paintbrush and a contractor’s license to building a multi-million-dollar painting business.

Key Takeaways:

• How quitting drinking and focusing on productivity helped Patrick grow from $600K to $2.6M in revenue.
• The importance of hiring coaches (business, financial, and fitness) to accelerate growth and avoid costly mistakes.
• Why project management was his biggest bottleneck and how he solved it by delegating and systematizing processes.
• The role of continuous learning, mastermind groups (like PCA and BK Live), and implementing knowledge to drive success.
• Patrick’s advice on building a business that doesn’t rely solely on you, scaling through leadership and team development.