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Paint Radio | American Painting Contractor

Andrew Dwyer
Commercial Painting
Cherry Coatings
Vision Painting
Benjamin Moore
Indianapolis, United States
Dallas, United States
Brothers Colors Painting
Pittsburgh Paints
Granite State Painters
Prosharp
Paint Radio
Nolan Consulting Group
Painting Industry
GAPS Framework
Elite Business Advisors
American Painting Contractor
Harrison Contracting
Lightweight Spackle (3M)
Wall Repair
Respirators

Join Andrew Dwyer & Kevin Hoffman as they pick the brains of some of the best painters in North America! Whether you're a seasoned painting contractor or new to the industry, you'll love our witty and insightful discussions. From business topics to application techniques, APC covers it all ... and has been for 100 years. So connect your headphones, subscribe, and get rolling!

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Latest Episodes

Growing a commercial painting business takes more than landing bigger jobs. It requires strong relationships, efficient systems, and a longer time table for cash flow. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to scale commercial operations, includin... more

For Brian Scott, aligning with Benjamin Moore has been more than a paint choice, it’s a competitive advantage. In this episode, the owner of The Exterior Painters shares how he has used brand recognition, marketing resources, and customer-facing tool... more

The skilled trades need more young people, and Harrison Contracting isn't waiting for someone else to solve the problem. The company created a unique event that introduced students to painting through hands-on competition, with scholarships awarded t... more

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Jess Majno

Founder/CEO Idyllo

Sponsored by: Behr Paint

Everybody is talking about AI, but how can you use it to make your painting business better today? In this episode, we talk to one of the industry’s leading experts on how to incorpora... more

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Hosts

Kevin Hoffman
Co-host of Paint Radio and editor in chief at APC (American Painting Contractor)
Andrew Dwyer
Host of Paint Radio, publisher at APC

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • A p c

    Podcasts are life changing if you do not know the questions how will you get the right answer

    Most importantly if you are struggling along and floundering there is a better way Andrew and Emily are a great help with podcasts from some of the great painting companies in America

    The podcasts are uplifting and inspiration and some great business models to adopt

    Thankyou A P C

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    painting gentleman
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Awesome show! Hosts are really fun to listen to, great guests. Always learn something new even though I'm not a painter! Definitely worth a listen!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Hero3339
    5 years ago
  • A+

    Well known for delivering an industry leading monthly magazine it’s also great to see APC bringing their A-Game to the podcast sphere. The industry is better with more ears listening to what Emily & Andrew are putting out there!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JFKkjgrddfgbnhh
    United States5 years ago
  • Decorative Artisan

    Informative and entertaining! Thank you for keeping us up to date on everything paint related. Whether we are working ‘in’ the business or ‘on’ the business, there’s super tips to keep us all in the know and growing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CRH Studios
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, battle-tested strategies for growing painting businesses.
Content blends industry news with hands-on tactics and vendor insights.
Guests bring real-world experience, not just theory.

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Scaling Commercial
Q: What would you tell contractors who fear the leap into commercial work?
Treat it like residential at core—it's the same painting work—but plan for safety, have solid processes, vet clients, and start with manageable projects to build confidence before scaling up.
Scaling Commercial
Q: What keeps your cash flow steady when you're bidding large projects with longer payment cycles?
We maintain a mix of residential work alongside commercial projects, leverage lines of credit on invoices, and push for faster on-site milestone payments to avoid idle cash, while vetting clients carefully to avoid late payments.
Scaling Commercial
Q: How did you start moving from residential to commercial work?
We began with small commercial projects as a way to bridge from residential, learned to scale our operations gradually, and focused on building relationships with general contractors to win larger bids.
Optimize for 2026
Q: What metrics do you consider the most important to reveal the health of a painting contracting business in 2025?
Focus on gross margin as a primary indicator of efficiency and bidding accuracy, track monthly profitability, and use a data-driven marketing ROI to understand where leads and conversions come from; balance with gut instincts for judgment calls, especially with problem customers.
The New Pittsburgh Paints
Q: How did Pittsburgh Paints split off from PPG?
PPG carved out the North American architectural paints and coatings business, which became Pittsburgh Paints, and the leadership indicated that the separation involves moving away from PPG systems toward Pittsburgh Paints' own branding, IT, and operations.

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What is Paint Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on practical business growth for painting contractors, blending hands-on operations with market trends. Episodes frequently explore profitability, cash flow, and scalable processes while also hosting guests who bring frontline expertise on technology adoption, acquisitions, safety, and workforce development. A standout thread across installments is the emphasis on applying proven frameworks, real-world case studies, and industry partnerships to help contractors modernize their businesses without losing the craft's core focus. Notable strengths include in-depth discussions with industry executives, pragmatic financial coaching, and accessible coverage of tools and programs that contractors can actually implement... more

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