3 Painting Tips. Don't Be TERRIFIED To Go Alone.

[@youRTrue_PoweR]

Chris... you are an inspiration to me. I started my own company 4yrs ago, and you have helped me to improve so many things. You truly are an entrepreneur of the painting game. I have learned more from you, then trialing them, than anyone ever taught me. I kind of fell into painting without training, and I'm self taught. I never had a teacher. You guys have helped me to reach new a plato every single day, week, and year. I cant thank you enough for inspiring the myself and the painting world. You truly live the life #paintlife. I still have a long way to go, and I hope 1 day I will get to meet yourself, to thank you personally.

[@joshsawyer2622]

I have two bachelors degrees and own my own painting business so it’s nice to be in good company with John. August 4th will be four years in business for myself and I will be hiring my first official employee very soon. It’s actually a retired gentleman who’s house I painted not too long ago. He’s bored in retirement and wants to try painting. Like you said he has the work ethic, character, and motivation but not necessarily the experience which is perfect. Great video guys.

[@lifesgood7235]

I've painted for many years. I was never asked for license or insurance. I realized that if I got licensed and insurance, I could bid higher and bid with confidence. I also purchased a bid packet from Chris. I have never lost a bid since I've done these things and I'm making more money.

[@lisaberry1456]

lifes good awesome thanks for sharing!🤙

[@stevelovelace4150]

Yes_where can we buy the bid packet ? How much ?

[@MotivBeats]

I want to buy this packet as well

[@lifesgood7235]

@@lisaberry1456 ....looks like you'll be selling some packets by the comment section... lol

[@lifesgood7235]

@@dennisgarber watch his video on bid packet and you'll see how

[@joshuareed3999]

Really valuable content. As a GC I have arrived at many of the same conclusions you have on hiring, bidding, etc. You guys have created a great example for others in the industry to follow. Thank you!

[@lisaberry1456]

Joshua Reed your welcome thank you for sharing!🤙

[@Idahopainter]

Joshua Reed Thank You

[@willied4631]

Good advice I’ve been working for the same company 19 years and he plans on giving me the keys when he retires in a few years.

[@edisonorellana3515]

How many years is "in a few year"

[@RufusTBiscuits]

Thank you for the Hebrews 4:15 tag. "For we do not have a high priest who can not sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin." We have the One almighty who yet humbled Himself to be tested in all the ways we are tested and tried. He remained blameless and steadfast without sin and stands as an example to encourage us while he is also there beside us to encourage us daily. Thank you for your encouragement and help as well brother. God bless

[@trjo6669]

On the aspect of spitting out numbers in the video I totally agree, one other thing I see from giving ballpark figures and just giving a price outright is the customer always goes back to “well you said it’ll be this much...” and your stuck working for less on a job that you didn’t take the time to think over before writing up a bid 👍 keep this in mind guys when bidding happens all the time

[@jonathandougboy4446]

Great job John. I am in the process of starting my own company I have been watching every video I have learned so much thank you for the time that you put in in helping others

[@carlcox7332]

You guys are awesome. Ive gotten more useful information from your videos than any others. I don't do just painting day in and day out. We do full remodel services but ive found myself getting more referrals and small painting jobs since ive started watching your videos and now I can jump in and tackle more with confidence. You have a lifelong subscriber here

[@michaelnorris7236]

Great info thank you! I’m going to look into the bid packet

[@mattberg6692]

Love this. Im 10+ years experienced in house painting, but never made the jump to create my own buisness. This and your other videos gives me so much confidence to start a company, thank you!

[@Idahopainter]

Wish you well

[@PeteLogan101]

Really great Q & A vid!

[@sylvesterkozlowski2961]

Yes boys 👍, Trust is the key and whole explanation of the process to buy and reassure customer that you will provide the service they expect and get back to you when needed again , then the rest will just follow - after good impression you know that this customer will go ahead with your services and it is also how you present your self and business and first impression how you meet your new customer. Good luck to all new starters.

[@Pokekid269]

How do you go from a one man show to a crew of say 4 people? What are the business markers that let you know it’s time to grow?

[@Idahopainter]

Lance Austin good video

[@willmurphy6996]

when you have to start booking work 4 mths in advance or further.

[@conradyo9274]

Congrats John you're a phenomenal painter

[@slicktype001]

Very cool that John now owns his old employers company.

[@josephfroehlich7234]

I am just starting up and anything you can share with help me thanks for your videos

[@johncrespo9902]

Journeyman john, where can I find some of your newer videos on cutting in ceilings and walls.

[@marklaffey7972]

I was wondering what happened to journeyman John that’s awesome that he bought your company I’m struggling to find help for my company now so this was a great video thank you so much

[@alexg8470]

Great Video and Thanks for sharing! Any tips for someone staring out solo? Thanks again for all that you share to raise the bar in the construction industry. Congrats John and Chris on your next chapters.

[@jbpaintingplasteringltd1542]

Great video as always guys wish I could get a look at your bid packages, would really help all the way here in New Zealand keep up the great work !!

[@visuals-lw3di]

Great video, great advise

[@Idahopainter]

Thank you🤙

[@underfundedaddict3806]

not talented at painting but feel it would be refreshing to give it a run. You guys are inspiring. I'm 46 and a reginal sales engineer in electronics. Your energy and motivation for your work is awesome. Mid life crisis maybe but fact corporate life doesn't seem as good as paint life. Enjoy all your vids

[@talonmclaren4948]

Thanks, guys. Hardest thing I'm running into right now is just getting people to call. 100 cards don't and still digging. Keep your fingers crossed.

[@Idahopainter]

Yep

[@erikkarling2176]

Congratulations J.J.

[@Put-that-down]

You mentioned that if you don’t know how to do something that a customer wants you will read about it or research how to do it. Could you make a video about where to find good learning resources for someone starting out in the business?

[@phantomrl5721]

Paint life tv tells me to give the price a day after the estimate is completed but painting business pro says to give the price on the spot, who do I listen to.

[@Avital4414]

John is one of those rare people who instantly inspires trust.

[@Idahopainter]

🤙

[@llBanell]

could you guys create a video to provide more details about some more topics: like taxes and write-offs involved with a new painting company? Any suggested platforms like Homeadvisor, Angies Lists, etc (if there are any you recommend) to increase bids?

[@Idahopainter]

llBanell we sure will

[@willmurphy6996]

everything you do and buy that is used for business is a write off. I need a few plumbing pieces for a fix at my house. I go to home depot and get them and then buy a pack of roller sleeves. I saves me a trip for roller sleeves and I write of the trip to home depot. I get a brake job done on my vehicle which is my personal vehicle as well and lets just say i put 100000 kms on it over the yr and 20k was personal. 4/5ths of the brake job is a write off. Just remeber you are only getting the tax portion of the cost. To many think you will get the whole cost back.

[@krisward2366]

I've painted many many houses alone honestly I prefer help it gets old working alone.

[@jaxsonbrn]

Alot to digest ..Because I use the KISS method. I get 95 percent of all my bids, and don't use any of these steps. KISS...means Keep It Simple Stupid. Mostly because all my jobs are by referral. And I keep my wife out of all my business.

[@nova2nutt]

How and where did Journeyman John earn his journeyman status?

[@franklin9613]

Great Video!! I just need to hear a video on how you guys advertise/generate leads. I need some help over hear. Ive used Home Adviser, Thumbtack, Angies, list but they're ripp-offs. Ive gotten work from them but it's very little. Ive done alot of Canvassing and received not one lead from that. Stuck!!!

[@Idahopainter]

Franklin H I totally agree they are rip offs. We will make that video soon.

[@franklin9613]

@@Idahopainter I'll be looking for it. Thanks.

[@bojangles9714]

That video never came..... that’s the video I want

[@bojangles9714]

Come on Idaho! Please Chris... @idahopainter

[@cyberpunk4622]

I've run my licensed painting business since 2007 and always had rough time with hiring good people, either they were flakes or wanting twenty dollars a hour after two weeks of learning how to paint. At a certain point the economy was tanking around 2009 and had to refigure my business and I just became the kitchen guy, painting old cabinets and making them new (which took off). I've painted on my own since then unfortunately and now with having spinal surgery and other health issues I've slowed down to where I need help. Maybe I should move out of Los Angles to Idaho and John could hire this broken down 44 year old.

[@Idahopainter]

Cyber Punk possibly

[@alexwiens2491]

Good info, thanks guys👍

[@pnwester2697]

John is a smery vart guy! What's that say about you Chris?

[@lisaberry1456]

PNWester not sure🤙

[@Idahopainter]

PNWester Good question

[@TheFkman]

congratulations John 👊

[@goldo1020]

What books have you read to improve your craft? Please any info would be greatly appreciated

[@Idahopainter]

Only on the job learning

[@goldo1020]

Is the bid packet up to date or has it been revised since 2019? I'm really interested in purchasing. Thank you

[@Idahopainter]

Brand new 2021

[@the_family_man_clan3378]

Good stuff.

[@chrisdubs121]

I'm from canada and they use billboards all the time still

[@carlcox7332]

And congratulations John

[@GiDD504]

*How old are you and journeyman John?*

[@sherryroy5936]

do you guys pay for leads? or did you when you first started out?

[@lisaberry1456]

Sherry Roy we did not

[@josephsmith9663]

I remember him painting in other videos

[@Idahopainter]

👍

[@darreneves4060]

So are you concentrating on your supplies business now Chris?

[@Idahopainter]

I am focused on making content teaching others what I know that has helped me get where I am at.

[@elonmusk8667]

Did you sell your business?

[@desertdogg9773]

I laughed my ass off when you said a kid in the basement playing video games is a good way to start dudes these Millennials will constantly be on the job site on their cell phones you know I like your videos however the tips and recommendations maybe Boise Idaho happens to have quality people but most of the United States young people not all of them but 90% of the ones you describe playing video games in their basements will not make a decent painter call me please

[@bojangles9714]

That was the worst thought ever lol those kids can’t even make it to work one day in a row

[@jimmymcgill6778]

More job should train people. I've see jobs that are entry level, but want 10 years experience and pay's like $10. Having 10 years experience is not entry level. And that many years, you should be paying double.

[@fishon3586]

Bro Life!

[@livingaboard]

I don't understand. So Chris sold his company to John and what is Chris doing then?

[@Idahopainter]

Still painting and teaching!🤙

[@jctravel1554]

Guys I’m a 32 years guy I live in Boston ma! I really want to learn how to paint! If someone see this please givi me a chance

[@josephsmith9663]

Chris does your wife always come up with higher numbers then you too? Lol

[@Idahopainter]

LOL

[@Bigshoots86]

This man is violently bald

[@desertdogg9773]

1st to comment. Good info but videos should be less than 9 minutes. Finding decent help is almost impossible.

[@Idahopainter]

Desert Dogg After all that effort making this video to help you you could not help but criticize it LOL