Profitable Painter Podcast
Profitable Painter Podcast is a rich resource for anyone interested in starting, running, and scaling a professional painting business, offering valuable insights, strategies, and interviews with industry leaders. Through case studies and in-depth discussions, we deliver a vivid picture of the painting industry, with a disclaimer that any financial or tax information is general and not a substitute for professional advice.
Episodes
163 episodes
The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
In this must-watch episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, Richard Dunton, Enrolled Agent and Advising Director for Profitable Painter CPA, breaks down the controversial House Resolution No. 1 (HR 1), the so-called "One Big Beautifu...
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22:41
Door-to-Door to Dollars: The Art of Painting Profitably
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...
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39:19
From Desk Job to Thriving Paint Business: Knute Olson's Journey
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" t...
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36:00
Money and Vision: Patrick's Painting Business Breakthrough
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’...
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Beyond Brushes: The Strategic Mind Behind a $5M Painting Company
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 fr...
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Paint, Profits, and People: The Secret Sauce of Growth
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 a...
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How One Painting Company Generated $4,000 Jobs for Just $100 in Marketing
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...
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32:33
Hire for Culture, Train for Skill: Secrets of a $3M Painting Business
In this insightful episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Chad Huber, owner of Casa Keepers and founder of the groundbreaking Painting Angels, for a deep dive into building a business roote...
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Building Wealth Through Business Systems: A Painting Entrepreneur's Journey
In this powerful episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Gene Harris, owner of multiple Painter 1 locations and founder of Hoosier Admin, for an inspiring conversation about building a business with ...
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Paint, Profits & People: The Leadership Edge
Paint, Profits & People: The Leadership EdgeIn this episode of the Profitable Painter Podcast, host Daniel Honan sits down with Andrew Dwyer, publisher of American Painting Contractor (APC) and a trusted voice ...
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From Recession to $2M: How Email Marketing Transformed a Painting Business
Mike Beaulieu shares his journey from starting a painting business during the 2008 recession to selling his $2 million company, crediting his success to email marketing strategies that maintained 40-50% open rates and consistently reactivated p...
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29:34
Commercial Painting: Financial Survival Guide
Daniel, a CPA who works exclusively with painting businesses, and Richard Dunton, an enrolled agent, discuss the financial considerations for commercial painting as a way to smooth out seasonal dips in business. They explore the differences bet...
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Business and Personal: Why Separation Matters
Proper separation between business and personal finances is critical for protecting your painting business, minimizing tax liabilities, and ensuring legal protection through your LLC or corporation.• Five key reasons to avoid co-minglin...
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21:43
Multiple Entities, Multiple Benefits
In this episode, we speak about the challenges and opportunities in the industry. We explore strategies for scaling a painting business, improving profitability, and avoiding common pitfalls that many entrepreneurs face. This ...
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24:23
Streamline Your Painting Business with Virtual Assistants
This episode focuses on the critical role of hiring back office support to enhance productivity in painting businesses. We discuss how a virtual assistant can help alleviate overwhelm and improve service delivery.• Importance of hiring ...
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26:04
How to Tackle Unfiled Tax Returns from Previous Years
Uncover the keys to navigating IRS tax issues for painting business owners with expert insights from Richard Dunton, a seasoned Enrolled Agent. Learn how understanding and tackling your tax obligations can alleviate the stress of dealing with I...
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21:06
The Admin Advantage: Unlocking Growth in Your Painting Business
Cody Hall shares invaluable strategies for painting business owners struggling with administrative bottlenecks, explaining how hiring a virtual assistant can dramatically improve operations and revenue potential for businesses in the $350K-$1M ...
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26:33
Good, Better, Best Tax Strategies for Painters
Unlock the secrets to smarter tax planning with insights from Daniel, founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, our advising director. Understanding tax strategies might just be your ticket to financial growth. Discover how tax deferral...
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26:09
Revolutionizing Painting Businesses with Video Technology: Streamline Operations and Boost Customer Satisfaction
Can video technology transform an entire industry? Join us as we explore this intriguing possibility with James Hatfield, the visionary Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch. With his unique blend of entrepreneurial experience in both painting an...
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31:03
Boosting Painting Business Profits with Strategic Vision and Goals
Step into the world of strategic growth and propel your painting business into a prosperous future! Join Daniel Honan, CPA and Richard Dunton, EA as we promise to unlock the secrets of transforming aspirations into attainable realities through ...
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31:55
Transform Leads into Loyal Customers: Expert Facebook Ad Strategies for Painting Businesses
Unlock the secrets of turning potential leads into loyal customers as we sit down with Caleb Plitos, founder of Taurify, a marketing agency specializing in the painting industry. Caleb's journey from accounting to marketing is a testament to th...
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35:52
Maximize Your Tax Savings: Unlocking Home Office Deductions for Painting Business Owners
Unlock the secrets to maximizing your tax savings with expert insights from Daniel, the founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, the advising director. Discover how the home office deduction can transform your business finances, whethe...
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20:01
3 Common Bottlenecks & How To Unlock Explosive Business Growth and Profitability
Unlock the secrets to scaling your business by mastering the art of constraint management. Join us as Bookkeeping for Painters' founder, Daniel, and advising director, Richard, reveal how pinpointing bottlenecks and prioritizing resources can p...
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24:42
From Leads to Success in the Painting Market
Unlock the secrets to transforming your painting business with insights from Julien Laplante, the founder of Home Run Marketing. Julien takes us on a journey through his personal connection to the painting industry, inspired by his father's car...
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