Pro Painter Podcast

Remember a few weeks ago when JB Brown visited Morgan on the show? Of course you do! We talked all about growing your marketing share during a recession, and the importance of having a strong unique sales proposition. This week JB is back, and joins Morgan to break down the big long list of marketing […] The post Common Market Madrigal (w/ JB Brown) | S5E7 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Your host Morgan Knox is joined once again this week by Pro Painter Network founder Nick May, also of Walls By Design. In an earlier episode we teased a discussion on Peter Drucker and this week, we deliver! Have you asked yourself Peter Drucker's Five Most Important Questions? Morgan and Nick focus on several of […] The post Questions (w/ Nick May) | S5E5 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

After seeing so much public discussion on some of the biggest problems facing our industry, Morgan sat down with Torlando Hakes to review these thoughts and throw down some more. Come with us and take an eagle-eye view of the painting industry that stretches as far back as the Industrial Revolution. Wait, seriously? Yeah! It's […] The post Mo Money Mo Problems (w/ Torlando Hakes) | S5E5 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Wouldn't it be nice to have some insight into how to grow your market share during a recession? Well then we've got a show for you. This week, Morgan is joined by JB Brown as they discuss how to strengthen your existing marketing efforts – and when and how to strike to grow your market […] The post (What) No One Knows | S5E4 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Nick is back already! That's right, another episode with Pro Painter Network founder and owner of Walls By Design, Nick May. In the second part of their conversation (from this season's premiere episode), Morgan and Nick really focus on how to weather changing tides and oncoming storms. What can we learn from the past and […] The post You Gotta Be | S5E3 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Morgan is joined by Estimate Rocket's Chris Shank, The Education Guy. Chris is an old friend of the Pro Painter Network and was with us at the start, even shepherding so much of the Roadmap to Profit. Together Morgan and Chris explore the nature of learning as a lifelong pursuit and what it truly means […] The post You Get What You Give | S5E2 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Morgan Knox brings Nick May onto the show to start off the season with a discussion about all of the talk they've been hearing about the biggest problems in the painting industry. In this episode: Nick's #1 Problem: 6:40 Fighting Fires & Proper Delegation: 8:35 Why is Admin So Hard?: 10:35 Tips to Find & […] The post 99 Problems But A Brush Ain't One | S5E1 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Morgan Knox Hey there! Glad to see you again for another episode of the Pro Painter Podcast. We have come to the end of the fourth season; we hope this journey has served as a learning experience for you. We are not done yet, however! This week, Nick May […] The post Passing the Torch with Morgan Knox | S4E10 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Karalynn Cromeens Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast! This week's guest is not a painting contractor. Today, Nick May chats with Karalynn Cromeens, a legal counselor armed with a Juris Doctorate and nearly two decades of experience in construction law. Systems and processes don't refer to just procedures in […] The post Legal Counselor Karalynn Cromeens: Putting the “Contract” in “Contractor” | S4E9 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May Hi there! Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast. Today, Nick May sits down with… actually there's no guest this week. Don't worry, nobody bailed on us. This week we bring you a Nick May solo episode. Nick is all about connecting with people, and guiding painters on how to do business. […] The post Value Proposition with Nick May | S4E8 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Jaime Rowe Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast! Today, we are pleased to have our dear friend Jaime Rowe back once again! Through her company Impact To Income, Jaime guides female business owners to refine their sales structure and boost their confidence. She designs sales processes around women's strengths […] The post Delegating, Knowing Your Worth, and Hiring Your Family with Jaime Rowe | S4E7 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Bill Ferst Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast! Same great content with a brand-new coat of paint and a few extra treats here and there. This week, Nick May chats with Bill Ferst, owner of First Place Painting in Pennsylvania! Bill was previously featured in our Getting to a […] The post Bill Ferst of First Place Painting: Number 1 in Pennsylvania! | S4E6 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Doug Hershberger Hello and welcome to the Pro Painter Podcast! This week, Nick invites Doug Hershberger from Sarasota, Florida. Doug's painting roots come from his father. Growing up he did occasional painting jobs, although he pursued a professional career in Kinesiology to work as an instructor. For a few years […] The post Teaching and Training, with Doug Hershberger of Hershberger Painting | S4E5 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Keith Murphy Hello and welcome to the Pro Painter Podcast! This week, Nick May chats with Keith Murphy, a painting contractor from Newfoundland, Canada! Keith worked at his father Leonard's company while in high school and college. With Leonard slowly detaching himself from operations, Keith gradually altered processes to improve […] The post Family And Business with Canadian Painter Keith Murphy of Leonard Murphy Contracting | S4E4 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Greg Miller Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast! This week, Nick May chats with Green Pro Painting‘s Greg Miller from Greenvile, South Carolina! Greg started painting at a young age, working for a cousin for several years. Over time he acquired experience in both residential and commercial painting. He […] The post A Peek Into Commercial Painting With Green Pro Painting's Greg Miller | S4E3 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Garrett Hurlbut Hello and welcome to the Pro Painter Podcast! Same great content with a brand-new coat of paint and a few extra treats here and there. This week, Nick May sits down with a local friend, Garrett Hurlbut of A Perfect Finish Painting! Garrett is a second generation painter. […] The post Being a Subcontractor With Local Painter Garrett Hurlbut of A Perfect Finish Painting | S4E2 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest David Cook Hey, Pro Painters! We are excited to be back again for the fourth season of the Pro Painter Podcast! To kick things off, Nick May invited our good old friend David Cook, of D'Franco Painting & Wallpaper. David was previously featured in Season 3, where he shared his […] The post Pro Painter Podcast Season 4 Premiere! | David Cook is Coming to Denver to Teach You How to Apply Wallpaper! appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Tyler LaChapelle Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast! We've had plenty of great conversations with business owners, and we hope that you learned something from all of them. This week the keyword is learning: our dear friend Tyler LaChapelle will give us an overview of marketing and websites! Tyler […] The post Tyler LaChapelle of DOS-M and ABM Paint: Marketing and Websites 101 | S3E12 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Jessica Galloway Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast! Sit back and get comfortable because this week, Nick May has a deep conversation with Jessica Galloway, founder of Visionary Home Solutions in Ohio! For Jessica, painting is a hobby that accidentally turned into a business. She pursued a corporate career […] The post Jessica Galloway of Visionary Home Solutions: Painting, Training, Websites, Roadmap To Profit, and More! | S3E11 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guests Steph & Christina Young Hey y'all! Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast. And look who we have here: Steph and Christina Young, owners of Pro Image Painting in New Hampshire, and beloved hosts of the Paint Like A Girl Podcast! Steph and Christina return to give us an update […] The post Pro Image Painting's Steph & Christina Young on Hiring and Training | S3E10 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Jaime Rowe Hey! Welcome back for another episode of The Pro Painter Podcast. This week, Nick chats with one of his closest friends, and one of the greatest pillars behind his company, Jaime Rowe of Impact to Income. Jaime has been helping business owners improve by establishing systems and processes. […] The post Talking Systems and Processes with Jaime Rowe of Impact To Income | S3E9 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Welcome to Mornings with Nick, a new weekly segment of the Pro Painter Podcast. Featuring select episodes of Nick's live IGTV series in which he shares tips, updates and stories to help you improve (and succeed) as a business owner. You got the systems, you got clients, you got a clear goal, you're all set! All that's left […] The post Hiring | Mornings With Nick appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Tim Perryman Hello and welcome to the Pro Painter Podcast! This week we have a returning guest: Tim Perryman of Perryman Painting in Rocklin, California. Tim has been painting for over 30 years now. He initially offered a ton of painting services, both residential and commercial. The company got too […] The post Tim Perryman of Perryman Painting & Remodeling: Make Your Business Run Itself | S3E8 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Welcome to Mornings with Nick, a new weekly segment of the Pro Painter Podcast. Featuring select episodes of Nick's live IGTV series in which he shares tips, updates and stories to help you improve (and succeed) as a business owner. Being a leader is not the same thing as being a boss. Leadership is not telling people what […] The post Leadership | Mornings With Nick appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest David Cook Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast! This week we take a little break from the usual and explore different territory: wallpaper. Nick chats with David Cook, founder of D'Franco Painting & Wallpaper. David had been offering painting services for a while. Then one day he got called […] The post D'Franco Painting & Wallpaper Founder David Cook | S3E7 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Welcome to Mornings with Nick, a new weekly segment of the Pro Painter Podcast. Featuring select episodes of Nick's live IGTV series in which he shares tips, updates and stories to help you improve (and succeed) as a business owner. We all want a successful business, but we also want to take a break once in […] The post Be Gone From Your Business | Mornings With Nick appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Mike Mundwiller This week in the Pro Painter Podcast, Nick May sits down with Mike Mundwiller, field development manager at Benjamin Moore! Mike, lovingly referred to as the “Paint Geek,” has worked at Benjamin Moore for over 30 years, and recently acquired a new position. His main role is […] The post Benjamin Moore's Beloved Paint Geek Mike Mundwiller | S3E6 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Welcome to Mornings with Nick, a new weekly segment of the Pro Painter Podcast that features audio from select episodes of Nick's live IGTV series. In it he shares tips, updates and stories to help you improve (and succeed) as a business owner. To start off, Nick will explore what he calls the Painting Contractor's […] The post Pro Painter Podcast Presents: Mornings With Nick appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest CJ Welch Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast! This week Nick May brings on CJ Welch, a painting contractor and franchisee for Wow 1 Day Painting in Nashville. While studying to become a pastor, CJ worked for a medical device company. He'd always been passionate about improving the lives […] The post WOW 1 DAY PAINTING Franchisee CJ Welch | S3E5 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Chris Shank We're back again for another episode of the Pro Painter Podcast! Sit back and relax while Nick May and our bud Chris Shank have a comfy chat over a few beers. Cheers! For those who've been asleep for the past few months, Chris is a former member of […] The post Estimate Rocket's Chris Shank & Nick May at Pro Painter Network's Crankstart Denver! | S3E4 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guests Austin and Lacie Ilsley Hey! Welcome back for another episode of the Pro Painter Podcast. This week, Nick May chats with fellow Pro Painters Austin and Lacie Ilsley, owners of AI Painting Plus in Ohio. Austin started painting at the age of 16 working at a neighbor's business. He and […] The post Austin & Lacie Ilsley of AI Painting Plus: Students Becoming Masters | S3E3 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Tyler LaChapelle Hello Pro Painters! This week Nick May invites good ol' friend Tyler LaChapelle, digital marketing expert and owner of DOS-M.   For those unaware, Tyler was a marketing director at iMay Media before going off on his own. DOS-M focuses on digital optimization and automation services. It's […] The post Tyler LaChapelle of DOS-M and iMay Media | S3E2 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Matt Mathers Hello Pro Painters! We are back for a new season of the Pro Painter Podcast. This week, Nick May has brought Matt Mathers of Home Painting Geelong in Australia! Matt's history with painting started in his early years: his uncle owned a painting business, where Matt worked […] The post Pro Painter Podcast Season 3 Premiere! | Australian Painter and Entrepreneur Matt Mathers appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Jeff Malmer *This episode includes paid sponsored content. Hey! Fancy seeing you around here. This week, the Pro Painter Podcast brings you a mini episode featuring Jeff Malmer from 3M! Last time, Jeff walked Nick through the Scotch Painter's Tape line of products. Today, Jeff and Nick touch a bit more […] The post 3M's Application Engineer Jeff Malmer: Hand Maskers & How To Prepare A Room For Painting | Pro Painter Podcast Bonus appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guests Zach Ausherman & Steph and Christina Young *This episode includes paid sponsored content: Application Engineer, Jeff Malmer of 3M joins Nick to discuss the Scotch Painter's Tape line and gives a few tips on how best to use them! Has it been a week already? Nope, still the same. […] The post Getting To $1 Million Pt. II w/ Zach Ausherman, Steph & Christina Young | S2E12 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guests Bill Ferst, Shane Garret and Travis McClinton We have a special episode for you on this week's Pro Painter Podcast. Our host Nick May sits down with several successful paint contractors who have all reached at least a million dollars in sales! In Part I of this short series, […] The post Getting To $1 Million w/ Bill Ferst, Shane Garrett & Travis McClinton | S2E11 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Dane Carlson Hey! Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast. This week, Nick May is joined by Dane Carlson, a passionate painter from Connecticut and owner of a young business in New York City. Dane has been painting since he was 14; he enjoyed the craft and was skilled in […] The post Up-And-Coming New York City Painter and Business Owner Dane Carlson | S2E10 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Travis McClinton In this week's episode of the Pro Painter Podcast, Nick May sits down with Travis McClinton, co-founder of McClinton Painting in his hometown Albany, Ohio. Travis became a paint contractor alongside his brother Tyler, and together they both started McClinton Painting. Tyler left soon after, but Travis and McClinton […] The post Paint Contractor Travis McClinton and the Benefits of Hiring an Admin | S2E9 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Zach Ausherman This week in the Pro Painter Podcast, Nick chats with Zach Ausherman, the new owner of Ausherman Painting in York, Pennsylvania. Ausherman Painting was originally owned by Zach's father. Zach himself got a degree in business and political sciences, and went on his own path. Whenever he […] The post Ausherman Painting's Newest Owner Zach Ausherman and the Challenges of Second-Generation Business | S2E8 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Ben Taff This week in the Pro Painter Podcast, Nick sits down with Ben Taff, founder of Grit City Painters in Tacoma, WA (which is apparently also known as Grit City… oh, now we get it!) In over 20 years, Ben has worked for a multitude of companies, from […] The post Grit City Pro Painter Ben Taff and the Importance of the Customer Experience | S2E7 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guests Kathy Droste and Chris Shank Howdy! Welcome back to the Pro Painter Podcast. This week, Nick brings on our old friends Kathy Droste and Chris Shank from Estimate Rocket! Kathy helped develop Estimate Rocket, a cloud-based system that helps service contractors improve their budgeting workflow in their projects. While the […] The post Estimate Rocket's Kathy Droste and Their Newest Education Guy and PPN Alumni Chris Shank | S2E6 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Ryan Gill Hello! This week in the Pro Painter Podcast, Nick chats with Ryan Gill of Brush Strokes in Augusta, Georgia. Brush Strokes is dedicated mainly to commercial painting. With half of the work focusing on new construction, while the other half focuses on repaints. Ryan's favorite projects to work […] The post Renewing Hotels One Brush Stroke at a Time with Commercial Painter Ryan Gill | S2E5 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Sam Chandler On this week's episode of the Pro Painter Podcast, Nick brings on Sam Chandler, owner of The Right Painter in Hawaii! While studying mechanics in college, Sam noticed he was more interested in architecture. From there he started painting for 30 different companies all over the states. […] The post If You're in Hawaii, Sam Chandler is The Right Painter for You | S2E4 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Ryan Turry On this week's episode of the Pro Painter Podcast, Nick brings on Ryan Turry, founder of Headwaters Painting LLC.    After graduating college with a Housing Studies degree, Ryan proceeded to get a secure job with benefits. He stayed for around 5 years, not wanting to be […] The post A Pro Painter Armed with a Degree, Minnesota native Ryan Turry | S2E3 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Phil Cline Nick sits down on this week's episode of Pro Painter Podcast with old friend of the show (and official Pro Painter), Phil Cline of TAMA Painting. For those of you haven't met Phil yet, he started out working for a friend of his mother's back in college. […] The post TAMA Painting's Own Pro Painter Phil Cline | S2E2 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Mike Gallagher Hello! We are happy to be back for season 2 of the Pro Painter Podcast! To kick things off, Nick May chats with painting contractor Mike Gallagher, founder of Gallagher Painting LLC in Boston, Massachusetts. Mike's journey starting his own painting business may be familiar to you […] The post Season 2 Premiere | Pro Painter Mike Gallagher on Hiring and More | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Mihai Cristolovean Welcome to the first season finale of the Pro Painter Podcast! Nick May is joined by longtime friend of the show Mihai Cristolovean, founder of Exceptional Painting Inc. Originally from Romania, Mihai spent nearly a decade working as a casino dealer on cruise ships and then married. […] The post Exceptional Painter Mihai Cristolovean | S1E11 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Damon R. Nagy Hello and welcome to the Pro Painter Podcast! Same great content with a brand-new coat of paint and a few extra treats here and there. This week we are going to roast your websites! Nick May and iMay Media's Damon R. Nagy visit the websites of two […] The post Nick May & iMay Media's Damon R. Nagy Roast Some Sites | S1E10 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guests Steph & Christina Young Hello and welcome to the Pro Painter Podcast! Same great content with a brand-new coat of paint and a few extra treats here and there. This week, Nick May sits down this week with Steph and Christina Young from Pro Image Painting out in Bedford, New […] The post Paint Like A Girl w/ Steph & Christina Young of Pro Image Painting | S1E9 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Mike Mundwiller Hello and welcome to the Pro Painter Podcast! Same great content with a brand-new coat of paint and a few extra treats here and there. Nick May and Mike Mundwiller geek hard on this week's episode of the Pro Painter Podcast. Mike goes deep on the ins-and-outs of […] The post Benjamin Moore Paint Geek Mike Mundwiller | S1E8 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.

Hosted by Nick May w/ guest Will Reyes Hello and welcome to the Pro Painter Podcast! Same great content with a brand-new coat of paint and a few extra treats here and there. On this week's episode of Pro Painter Podcast, Nick May sits down with Will Reyes from Battle Born Painting.  Will does it all, […] The post Battle Tested w/ Will Reyes | S1E7 | Pro Painter Podcast appeared first on Pro Painter Network.