Send us a text In this value-packed episode, host Daniel Honan sits down with Josh Henry, a cabinet refinishing specialist who scaled his business to $1M+ in revenue with industry-leading 65% profit margins. Discover how niching down and strategic delegation transformed his operation from a one-man show into a powerhouse. Key Takeaways You’ll Learn: Why specializing in one service (like cabinet refinishing) beats being a "jack of all trades", and how it lets you charge premium prices The exact p...
Jul 18, 2025•29 min
Send us a text In this value-packed episode, host Daniel Honan sits down with Micah McLain, founder of Search Quick Grow, to share actionable strategies for painting contractors looking to grow their businesses profitably. Key Takeaways You'll Learn: The power of niching down and why trying to do everything often leads to failure How to calculate your true market potential (most contractors are leaving money on the table!) Branding lessons from Apple and Nike that apply to your painting business...
Jul 11, 2025•43 min
Send us a text 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 Beautiful Bill", and how it could drastically impact your taxes, deductions, and bottom line as a small business owner. 🔹 Will the government raise taxes in 2025? 🔹 Hidden pitfalls in the new tax bill, what they’re NOT telling you! 🔹 Child tax credits, ov...
Jul 03, 2025•23 min
Send us a text 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-door sales to scaling his company to over $1.5M in revenue in the first year and on track for $4M+ in year two . 🔹 Key Takeaways: How Ryan built a hybrid team of subcontractors and in-house painters. The power of door-to-door marketing and how it fuel...
Jun 27, 2025•39 min
Send us a text 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" to building a thriving painting business that’s on track to hit $600,000 in revenue this year, all in just four years! 🔹 Key Takeaways: -How Knut transitioned from a 9-to-5 job to entrepreneurship with zero painting experience. -The lead generation strategies ...
Jun 20, 2025•36 min
Send us a text 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’s license to building a multi-million-dollar painting business. Key Takeaways: How quitting drinking and focusing on productivity helped Patrick grow from $600K to $2.6M in revenue. The importance of hiring coaches (business, financial, and fitness...
Jun 13, 2025•44 min
Send us a text 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, proj...
Jun 06, 2025•40 min
Send us a text 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 cre...
May 23, 2025•32 min
Send us a text 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 o...
May 16, 2025•33 min
Send us a text 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 rooted in culture, communication, and social impact. Chad shares his unconventional journey into the contracting world, sparked by frustration with poor contractor experiences. His mission? To redefine professionalism in the trades by prioritizing low-stress, hig...
May 09, 2025•36 min
Send us a text 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 intention and impact. Jean shares how his background in the Navy and property management helped shape his mindset as a business owner. But what truly sparked his entrepreneurial drive was planning for his family’s future, including long-term care fo...
May 02, 2025•37 min
Send us a text Paint, Profits & People: The Leadership Edge In 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 in the industry for over 30 years. Together, they dive deep into what really sets successful painting contractors apart from the rest, and it's not just talent or tools. With his decades of experience and bird’s-eye view of the industry, Andrew shares powerful insights...
Apr 25, 2025•37 min
Send us a text 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 past customers. • Started painting business in 2008 during recession, sold it after growing to over $2 million in annual revenue • Realized clients forget painting contractors among numerous service providers they hire • Shifted from discount...
Apr 18, 2025•30 min
Send us a text 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 between direct B2B commercial relationships versus working under a general contractor, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of each approach. • Two types of commercial painting: direct B2B relationships and working under general contra...
Apr 14, 2025•24 min
Send us a text 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-mingling finances: legal protection, reduced audit risk, maximizing deductions, maintaining loan eligibility, and proper owner compensation • Mixing personal and business finances breaks down your "corporate veil," potentially exposing personal assets to ...
Apr 04, 2025•22 min
Send us a text 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 conversation covers essential topics such as pricing services effectively, streamlining operations, and leveraging marketing to attract high-value clients. Richard Dunton shares insights on how to manage cash flow, build a strong team, and create a business m...
Mar 28, 2025•24 min
Send us a text 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 back office support • Common bottlenecks faced by painting business owners • Differences between hiring freelancers and BPOs • Steps to find the right virtual assistant • Cost considerations for hiring • Emphasizing the value of delegation for busi...
Mar 21, 2025•26 min
Send us a text On August 5th 2025 , I’m hosting a free, live webinar revealing: ✅ How to pay way less in taxes— legally ✅ The simple ratio top painting businesses use to grow profits fast ✅ What the top 20% of painters are doing differently Go to BookkeepingForPainters.com/Webinar to register now!...
Mar 19, 2025•27 min
Send us a text 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 IRS scrutiny. In our conversation, Richard explains what it means to be an Enrolled Agent and the role they play in representing and advocating for taxpayers. We explore the mental burdens of overdue filings and tax debts, and how taking a pr...
Mar 14, 2025•21 min
Send us a text 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 range. • Virtual administrative support helps painting business owners stop wearing all the hats • Missing just 10 phone calls monthly could cost a painting business $25,000 in lost revenue • Phone answering services often cost the same as d...
Mar 12, 2025•27 min
Send us a text 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 isn't just about postponing payments—it's a pathway to reinvestment and future financial success. From income deferral and expense acceleration to maximizing retirement plans and using 1031 exchanges in real estate, we break down how these ...
Mar 07, 2025•26 min
Send us a text 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 and tech, James shares his innovative journey from handling paintbrushes to tech solutions. Uncover how video technology is not only streamlining operations but also redefining customer interactions by enabling virtual estimates that save time...
Feb 28, 2025•31 min
Send us a text 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 the art of SMART goal setting. Explore how visionaries like Jeff Bezos turned mere wishes into global empires, and learn to craft a roadmap that guides you from today’s dreams to tomorrow’s triumphs. We'll discuss how to harness the power of...
Feb 21, 2025•32 min
Send us a text 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 the power of following one's passion for content creation and storytelling. Discover how his pioneering work in the realm of lead generation, especially through platforms like YouTube and Facebook, has carved out a niche for Taurify, making it...
Feb 14, 2025•36 min
Send us a text 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, whether you're an entrepreneur running a painting company or managing a side hustle. This episode promises to arm you with practical strategies to leverage IRS home office definitions, ensuring that every square foot of your dedicated workspace co...
Feb 07, 2025•20 min
Send us a text 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 propel your business to new heights. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, we uncover how focusing on high-ROI tasks can transform your growth trajectory. Through an enlightening case study of a painting business own...
Jan 31, 2025•25 min
Send us a text 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 career as a painting contractor. His expertise shines as he shares tailored marketing strategies specifically for painting contractors, pointing out common pitfalls like underestimating the investment scale needed for success. Discover why scal...
Jan 24, 2025•33 min
Send us a text Unlock the secrets of navigating 2025's tax landscape with Daniel, the innovative mind behind Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, our insightful advising director. As we transition into a new year filled with legislative shifts, get ready to understand the ramifications of the court's back-and-forth decisions on the Corporate Transparency Act and the intriguing fate of Beneficial Ownership Information Reports. With a possible change in administration, Richard and Daniel offer t...
Jan 17, 2025•14 min
Send us a text Prepare to revolutionize your approach to tax season bookkeeping with insights that promise to transform chaos into order. What if the demise of a major bookkeeping service like Bench could actually be your golden opportunity to get ahead? You'll discover the secret weapons top businesses are using to stay tax-ready all year round, maximizing deductions and minimizing stress. Our conversation uncovers efficient modern tools like QuickBooks Online and Dext, replacing outdated metho...
Jan 10, 2025•26 min
Send us a text Unlock the secrets of strategic budgeting for your business's growth as we sit down with Daniel, the visionary founder of Bookkeeping for Painters, and Richard, the insightful advising director. Set your sights on a prosperous 2025 with actionable strategies tailored for painting businesses, like setting and surpassing revenue goals using a $2 million target as our benchmark. Discover how to craft a robust sales budget, calculate the required number of jobs, and estimate your mark...
Jan 03, 2025•25 min
