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Welcome to the Profitable Painter Podcast! In this episode, host Daniel Honan, CPA and former painting business owner, sits down with Brad Ellison, founder of Ellison Painting, to uncover how he scaled his residential painting business from $0 to $5.1 million in under 3 years.

Brad shares: How he stumbled into the painting industry The exact marketing and hiring strategies he used to grow fast Why work-life balance was a non-negotiable from day one The importance of paid ads, project managers, and setting clear revenue targets His journey partnering with a longtime friend and structuring a smart, scalable business Key metrics like set rates, close rates, and marketing ROI benchmarks Whether you're just starting out or trying to break past the $1M ceiling, Brad’s transparent insights and numbers-driven approach are packed with takeaways you can apply today.

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In this episode of The Profitable Painter, host Daniel Honan sits down with Zach Guthrie, a painting business owner from Buffalo, New York, who has grown his company from a solo venture into a thriving operation with two full-time crews and seasonal expansion. Zach shares the real-world challenges he faced in the early days, juggling roles, setting up his LLC, handling taxes, and managing manpower, and how he overcame them by investing in team culture and leadership. Learn how creating camaraderie among workers, recognizing achievements, and structuring roles like project managers and foremen have transformed his company’s efficiency and profitability. Zach also dives into hiring strategies, compensation plans for sales and production staff, and the importance of aligning incentives across the business. Whether you’re just starting your painting business or looking to scale efficiently, this episode is packed with practical advice on how to grow a committed team, retain top talent, and ultimately boost your bottom line.

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In this episode, Molly Zabielski and her business partner Jacob share their inspiring journey from working with Student Painters to launching Clean and Coat Painting in August 2023. Discover how they leveraged social media to serve 200+ residential customers in just eight months, achieving a remarkable 39% closing rate on Facebook leads, far above the industry average.

They reveal their winning strategies, from creating engaging team-focused content to mastering Facebook ads and optimizing their Google Business profile. Plus, learn how they keep customer acquisition costs low while scaling their team to meet soaring demand.

Whether you're a small business owner or a marketing enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable insights on digital growth and entrepreneurship!

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