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Painters Academy

Brandon Lewis
Painters Academy
Business Growth
Marketing Mediums
Brandon Lewis
Marketing For Contractors
Growth and Scaling
Hiring
Lead Generation
APPC
Time Management
JTP Painting Services
Sales Strategies
Absolute Painting
Leadership
Painting Profits Summit
D&D Decorating
Legacy
Two-Man Crews
Pencil Log Pros LLC
Cabinet Painting

Painters Academy with Brandon Lewis equips painting contractors with the little-known marketing, sales, management & operations strategies needed to achieve next-level success in personal income & quality of life. Learn more at www.PaintersAcademy.com

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Are you tired of the "feast or famine" cycle in your painting business? In this episode of the Pro Painters Playbook, the APPC team breaks down System #1: Lead Generation.

Generating high-quality leads shouldn't be a guessing game. It requires a rep... more

In this episode of the From Ladder to Legacy podcast, host Tara Riley sits down with Liz Whitaker of T. Whitaker Painting to talk about what it really takes to build a painting business from the ground up — and turn it into something that lasts.

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In this episode of from Ladder to Legacy, Tara Riley COO, and Tom Tucker Sr Advisor, of the Academy for Professional Painting Contractors sit down with Pete Coughlin of Coughlin Painting to discuss the strategies and systems that drive real growth in... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Whitaker
Owner of T. Whitaker Painting in Tuckerton, New Jersey
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Episode: Liz Whitaker of T. Whitaker Painting on Building a Painting Business That Lasts
Pete Coughlin
Owner of Coughlin Painting, contractor in New Hampshire and Vermont
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Episode: Scaling Systems & Strategy: A Deep Dive with Pete Coughlin
Eric Heipel
Owner of Heartland Painting
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Episode: From Nonprofit Roots to Multimillion-Dollar Success: The Eric Heipel Story
Drake Blackledge
Second-generation painting contractor, owner of Blackledge Painting
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Episode: The Next "Coat" Reimagining a family business with Drake Blackledge
Walt Dykes
Owner of D&D Decorating
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Episode: from Ladder to Legacy Episode #8 featuring Walt Dykes of D&D Decorating
Michael Sanchez
Owner of L&J Painting, Greenville, SC
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Episode: From Ladder To Legacy Episode #6 freaturing Michael Sanchez
Kevin O'Brien
Owner of Trusted Painters LLC
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Episode: Episode #5 from Ladder to Legacy Podcast featuring Kevin O'Brien of Trusted Painters LLC
Brad Siler
Owner of Pencil Log Pros LLC; specializes in log-home reconditioning and coatings
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Episode: All In...No Plan B featuring Brad Siler on From Ladder To Legacy Episode #4
Michal Cheney
Owner of No Drip Painting; board member of PCA; advocate for Paint It Forward
No Drip Painting; Painting Contractors Association (PCA)
Episode: from Ladder to Legacy Episode #3 featuring Michal Cheney owner of No Drip Painting

Hosts

Tom Tucker
Host introducing guests, guiding conversations, and providing strategic framing.
Tara Riley
Co-host and COO; leads show flow and program direction.
Brandon Lewis
Host of Painters Academy; founder and coaching figure.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • My review of Brandon

    I was in Chattanooga, Tennessee a part of the Painter Summit about three years ago. Brendan Lewis is the real deal in the Painting business. He knows what he’s talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Cabrams33
    United Statesa month ago

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High-quality guest lineups and case studies drive credibility and actionable takeaways.
Bringing real-world, actionable growth tips for painting businesses.
Strong emphasis on systems and leadership, helpful for sponsors focusing on B2B marketing to trades.
Guests offer practical lessons, not slogans, with coaching emphasis.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

from Ladder to Legacy Episode #2 Hugo and Edgar Trejo from JTP Painting Services
Q: You mentioned a mindset shift around growth in 2023 and beyond—what specifically changed in your approach that unlocked the scale from hundreds of thousands to a million plus in revenue?
The shift was humility and openness to help, a willingness to implement structured processes, and relying on data rather than gut feel. We adopted production rate targets, job costing, proper onboarding, and a leadership framework with crew leaders. This let us scale without burning out, enabled us to hire smarter, and kept us accountable to numbers rather than personalities.
All In...No Plan B featuring Brad Siler on From Ladder To Legacy Episode #4
Q: What was the biggest mindset shift that helped you grow the business?
The biggest shift was recognizing that growth required hiring and empowering people; treating employees as a scalable asset rather than a cost, and understanding that good people pay for themselves as the company expands.
All In...No Plan B featuring Brad Siler on From Ladder To Legacy Episode #4
Q: How did you get started in the log home niche, and what was the turning point that moved you toward reconditioning and painting log homes?
Brad explains that initial remodeling efforts led to niche opportunities in log homes after first attracting clients through Instagram and endorsements from Permachink; a pivotal moment involved recognizing the demand and choosing to focus on this niche, which eventually evolved into reconditioning, staining, chinking, and blasting.
From Nonprofit Roots to Multimillion-Dollar Success: The Eric Heipel Story
Q: Well, thinking back to the beginning, what's one piece of advice you'd give to painters who are just starting out on this journey?
surround yourself with fellow contractor owners, build a strong network for knowledge exchange, and pursue ongoing education. The friendships and shared best practices will help you keep getting better every day, and you'll learn to lean on mentors and peers to navigate challenges.
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Q: What was daily life like in the early years and how did you balance on-ladder work with sales?
In the beginning, he spent long hours on ladders and then gradually shifted to out-of-site business development, while maintaining hands-on involvement with crews and estimates.

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This show concentrates on turning painting businesses into scalable, systems-driven operations. Episodes consistently emphasize repeatable marketing and lead generation, structured leadership, and people-based growth—often through coaching, mentorship, and the Painters Academy framework. Guests and hosts share practical lessons on hiring, production management, pricing, and succession, with a strong focus on building sustainable businesses that can run without the owners. A standout element is the emphasis on measurable systems, KPI dashboards, and a culture of excellence, which helps contractors move from craft-driven days to growth-oriented enterprises while balancing family and legacy considerations.

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1. Profitable Painter Podcast
2. Price. Sell. Paint.
3. Painter Growth Podcast
4. Contractor Secrets
5. The Contractor Fight with Tom Reber

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Painters Academy launched 3 years ago and published 231 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Painters Academy include:

1. Liz Whitaker
2. Pete Coughlin
3. Eric Heipel
4. Drake Blackledge
5. Walt Dykes
6. Michael Sanchez
7. Kevin O'Brien
8. Brad Siler

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