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Painter Growth Podcast

Mike Gore-Hickman
Painting Business
Painting Industry
Lead Generation
Leadership
Marketing Strategies
Business Growth
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Painter Growth
Time Management
Painting Contractors
Delegation
Painting
Hiring Practices
Customer Experience
Sales
Burnout
Sales Process
Job Costing
Hiring

If you are a growth-oriented painting contractor, this is what you need. Growing a painting company can be overwhelming. Should I buy leads? How do I price this? What type of marketing should I do? How do I find reliable painters? Join us as we explore sales, marketing, hiring, finances, leadership and more - everything you need to know to scale and grow your painting business. Learn how to get mo... more

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Latest Episodes

Eric Winegardner started Winegardner Fine Finishes and Coatings in

Honesdale, Pennsylvania in 2023. People told him no one in his area

would pay premium prices for high-end finishes. By 2024 he was at

just under $700K in revenue. By mid-2025 he... more

You're slammed all summer, crews are pumping, the phone won't stop — so why is there no money in the bank? In this episode, Coach Jesse and Coach Rich break down the real reason so many painting contractors stay busy but broke, then hand you the fina... more

Derrick did $680K in sales in 2025 and ended the year broke. Six months later, his company, Mountain Man Painting in Twin Lakes, Colorado, where most jobs are 8,000 ft and up, had $1 million booked for the year. It's the first time he'd ever hit that... more

Tanner Mullen (founder of DripJobs) returns to the Painter Growth Podcast for one of his most tactical conversations yet. Mike Workman and Tanner dig into why software is becoming commoditized, why education and service are the real moats, and how AI... more

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Recent Guests

Derrick Chandonnet
Owner of Mountain Man Painting, Twin Lakes, Colorado
Mountain Man Painting
Episode: From $680K and Broke to $1M in 5 Months | Painter Growth
Tanner Mullen
Founder/CEO at Routimize; former DripJobs founder involvement
Routimize
Episode: How Painters Win The Ai Gold Rush (Before It's Too Late)
Damon Lee
Owner of Damon's Painting Company
Damon's Painting Company
Episode: Dream It or Doubt It: Coaching a Painter Through the Gray Zone
Jason Paris
Board entrepreneur in the painting industry
Episode: Build With AI or Get Buried: How Painters Get Ahead
Myrna Solorzarno
Owner of CEO Painting Pro, painting company operator in Colorado
CEO Painting Pro
Episode: She Never Touched a Paintbrush — Now She Runs a Company Across 5 Cities
Jason Thompson
Director of Mitsuoka & Company Recruiting
Mitsuoka & Company Recruiting
Episode: How to Hire the Right People for Your Painting Business
Coach Gavin
Coach Gavin, founder of Conquer Coaching
Conquer Coaching
Episode: AI Native or AI Extinct: How Painters Can Win with AI Before 2028
Christian Manhard
Owner-operator of Moose Painting; social media educator and cabinet refinishing instructor
Moose Painting
Episode: From Paint Brush to Content Creator — How Christian Manhard Built a Business He Actually Wants to Live
James Mitchell
Painting business owner seeking growth and leadership improvements
Episode: The $5 Million Check: Why a Million-Dollar Business Owner Was Terrified to Cash It

Hosts

Michael Hickman
Founder of Painter Growth; host and driving force behind growth-focused discussions.
Jesse Tarrin
Host focusing on scaling painting businesses through systems and leadership.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Best podcast for painting business owners hands down

    I first heard about Painter Growth on facebook or Instagram ads and Mike is as passionate and knowledgeable as it comes for painting business owners to grow on a foundational level for business marketing, building systems, teams and he genuine in his approach. Love the case studies from other painters and hearing from the coaches too. 100% recommend to listen on the way to work or in office

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cteron
    Canadaa year ago
  • Best Podcast For Painters

    Just the podcast I was looking for! I was looking to get specific information for not only the trade of painting but running an actual successful painting business. Once I heard my first episode, I was hooked. Very valuable information that business owners like myself needed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edgarbrightview
    United States2 years ago
  • A Good Show For All

    Pragmatic show for solution oriented business-owners looking to level up. Great for painters and non-painters alike.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quest For Adventure 365
    United States2 years ago
  • Value packed for Paint Contractors!

    I appreciate Painter Growth podcast for the variety of guests, topics, and the range of shared business experiences. It’s been helpful with growing our own successful painting company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJayski
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Very informative for business owner in the painting industry. Highly recommended

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GodiegoGo07
    United States3 years ago

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Consistently value-driven, with actionable case studies and templates.
Pragmatic coaching style that helps owners implement systems and improve profitability.
Hosts bring credibility through hands-on experience and a coaching mindset.
Diverse guest mix provides broad perspectives on growth, marketing, and operations.
Professional and practical guidance for painting business owners seeking real-world results.

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How Painters Win The Ai Gold Rush (Before It's Too Late)
Q: How does the AI voice agent change after-hours bookings for painting businesses?
The AI voice agent handles calls during nights and weekends, uses the same route-optimized time propagation to offer and confirm appointment slots, and integrates with the CRM to automatically place bookings without human intervention, improving availability and conversion.
How Painters Win The Ai Gold Rush (Before It's Too Late)
Q: What is Routimize and how does it differ from traditional lead generation tools?
Routimize is a route-optimized scheduling platform that funnels inquiries directly into booked appointments by matching times to a salesperson's territory and customer preferences, effectively replacing traditional lead generation with highly qualified, booked slots.
How to Hire the Right People for Your Painting Business
Q: What makes the process work well for painting businesses, especially when hiring for roles like canvassers or exterior sales reps?
We tailor the approach to the business, use a structured pre-screening and video application to assess communication and fit, emphasize values alignment and long-term potential, and offer flexible models like Rent a Recruiter for volume hiring to meet seasonal needs.
How to Hire the Right People for Your Painting Business
Q: What is Mitsuoka & Company's main business model and how do you differ from a traditional staffing firm?
We operate as a direct placement headhunting firm, partnering with business owners to find a custom fit rather than simply staffing positions. We handle front-end sourcing, screening, and pre-vetting, then present a short list of strong candidates for final owner decisions.
Building a Field Marketing Role That Drives Growth
Q: What is the core metric for the field marketing role?
The core metric is the number of estimates scheduled for the sales team each week, with the broader goal of driving dollars booked as a result.

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1. Derrick Chandonnet
2. Tanner Mullen
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