Should You Start a Painting Business?

[@jeannefrizzell7385]

I started my painting business last season. I worked for a small bussiness painting company for 3 years before I did this. I really am glad I worked for an experienced painter (40+years of experience). I learned so much from those three years. This also allowed me to slowly build up my equipment over the years. There is so much to painting. I keep learning every job I am on. I was lucky enough to get quality equipment over the years working for my former ft employer (Airless Sprayers, Cup Guns, Pump Staging, compressors, pressure washers, Cargo Van, Trailers, ladders etc) to really set myself up for success when I decided I wanted to go out on my own. I would not trade those three years for anything. Invaluable. Now my former boss even sub contracts me for jobs. I stick to residential mainly exterior and finished last season with a profit Margin of 39k. I would highly recommend to gain experience before you go into business for yourself. It will pay dividends. I still lost money on a couple jobs this last year so no matter how long you paint you are still gonna fail from time to time. But use it as motivation! Great channel!

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Thanks for the comment! To each his own! It makes me happy to hear you are finding success in your business. Some people have been really successful without the 3 year apprentice period, but it wouldn't hurt either. But I don't believe it's necessary for creating a great business, for those reading. Cheers!

[@jeannefrizzell7385]

PaintingBusinessPro I certainly agree. Watching videos such as this and attending seminars or training such as yours I would highly recommend. I've watched every single one of your videos and would like to let folks know that are watching your videos that you are teaching the correct way, I've learned from your videos and tweaked a few different things and they have saved me time, and the saying goes "time is money". I have laborers and painters that work for me and I have recommended that they watch these videos, because they are straight forward and correct.

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Thank you!

[@compositionsbydova1151]

Awesome comment man. I started today on my first job as my own boss and the feeling is great! I’ve worked construction since I was 16 and in my early twenties I worked for a LLC painting company for 3 years also. Sadly, I had most of my equipment stolen. But thankful I still have the essentials. Wish me luck! Awesome channel by the way, I just subscribed!

[@musichallful]

Absolutely the best way to start off this year

[@Officialryanherrera]

thats good bro. I made 100k in just 6 months..im doing a webinar soon herreraryandrew.clickfunnels.com/optin

[@keandainleslietimngum7202]

Amazing presentation! I am really passionate about owning my own business in painting. I have painted before but can't do the mixing so I can't certify that I have the experience. However, I think am really inspired by your video clip. Thanks

[@griffinpaintingandhomeimprovem]

When i set up my business banking account the head of the business baking at santander said i picked the best possible time to start up again he said there's a boom in business and a shortage of painters and carpenter's I'm offering both i have been flooded with work and estimates since i started and i keep getting calls this is nothing ive seen in my 24 years in the business, great video i like to learn as much as possible you really know your stuff thanks Peter Griffin owner of Griffin Painting And Home Improvement LLC

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

In general, I'd say any time is a great time to get started in this business. Simply because there is SO MUCH work out there, and there are a ton of very poor competitors who need to get pushed out of the market before it truly becomes a competitive market. Competition is very low in our industry, which means there is a ton of opportunity for people who approach it with a business mindset, and actually operate with integrity. When operating with integrity is enough to set you apart from the competition, that's a good sign! A multi million dollar painting company that nets over $300k a year is very achievable over a period of only 3-5 years.

[@dariotoribio7588]

No question here, just want to say thank! Great info, I am from Colorado and I'm starting a painting business here myself, I find your channel incredible informational, thanks again!

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Great man! Good luck! Thanks for the comment!

[@tommyi-opener7779]

I have been planning on starting my painting business around March. I have been researching you for over a year now and I am impressed and inspired. I am a painting contractor and I make $60k + annually at 20 to 25 hours a week. I want more now. I'm am ready!

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

That's an amazing foundation to start with. This business can grow very quickly over just a few years.

[@redeyejedi4400]

I been seriously considering this. Great video

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Awesome

[@rommana8656]

I'm very impressed. Thanks for sharing. My question is 1. once you hire subcontractors they will publicize their own painting company, do you ask them not to? And display your company name? 2. Do you let the home owner that you will subcontract the painting to someone else? Your answer will be appreciated.

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

1. No they are working for us, representing us. If they ever representing anyone but us, they no longer work for us. This is standard. 2. Sometimes they know sometimes they don't. If they ask I don't hide anything. Whether I use subs or employees, they are human beings executing the promised job. And these aren't just the lowest bidders on craigslist. They are my guys. Subbing just makes a lot of the business easier. But they are our guys, I select them just like I would employees, they have experience, they do great work. They just get paid as a 1099 instead of W2, in short.

[@rommana8656]

Thank you Eric, Very professional and straight forward answer

[@ANismo82]

You should convert your you tube videos into pod casts. I'd be able to consume more info.

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Thanks. Maybe later!

[@chriscobb4229]

I've painted houses for 12 years I love it and everything about it I plan on starting my own business

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Do it man! Definitely check out our resources, they'll help you a bunch! www.paintingbusinesspro.com

[@pushpendradhanuk9781]

Tell some site where we can upgrade this business so we can get more call for this business..

[@cliffeg.2766]

I love this channel. I been looking for the right business partner for years and still haven't found him yet. I been bouncing around too much I need to make a business work,I'm too old to keep ripping myself off

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Go solo! No business partner required in this one.

[@cliffeg.2766]

PaintingBusinessPro I acually do the work . I live in Berryville Va a small town where I have to compete with locals. I'm no contractor yet. I'm in debt I have to work my ass off first. Sib contractor status is a dream for me right now

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

One day at a time man. It's not easy. It's worth it. Just keep focused on growing one day at a time.

[@musichallful]

I've been following you as well I'm the hard worker that a painting company needs I'm so ready.

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

You going to start your own or are you trying to work for one?

[@musichallful]

PaintingBusinessPro I willing to work for a company

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Got it. Start applying then! Where do you live?

[@musichallful]

I'm not going to give up on my dream I'm there willing to work my butt off. So I'm going to apply for a job. So I can make sure my family has what they need and from there I'll save the start up cost and keep pushing forward I want to buy your courses.

[@musichallful]

MONETA VA

[@mikhailwilliams5955]

Paintboss here 2018 time an quality matters to me

[@hobertgray2969]

Thank You, I'm trying to get started from ground level.

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Good for you! Make it happen my man! And once you're really ready to pull the trigger, I highly recommend this full blown training program: www.paintingbusinesspro.com/course Cheers!

[@cheryldiston6306]

Hi Eric, I want to do this business. Don't have the experience,that does not scare me. Itts the painting California license. I am asking around.

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Will respond via email.

[@jimmyfirecracker1831]

Can you start a small painting business as a part time owner/operator? Long story short, I want to diversify while continuing my career as a Sr. Engineer. I have experience launching a successful on-line retail store working it part time (25 hours a week) and it took 2 years for it to become successful while I worked my full time job. I am not looking for a short cut as I know how much hard work it takes to achieve small business success along with a clear learning curve. My research has led me to this video and your expertise. What would be your general advice to my situation to enter this field? (Thank you in advance.)

[@Officialryanherrera]

yes ofcourse! I did 100k in just 6 months . Im actually going live on a webinar, join me! herreraryandrew.clickfunnels.com/optin

[@TheResidentialzombe]

I’ve been in the field for 22 years. I have experience in residential, commercial, and industrial maintenance, everything from custom finishes in architectural coatings, to production, and field logistics. I’m considering getting out of the field, because it’s impossible to start a business and bid against these inexperienced contractors (which I find offensive that people just start their own painting business without having to bleed in the field first)! So how does one just magically start their own business again, without knowledge of product and substrate, application methods, problem solving in the field, let alone someone with a vast amount of experience? Because I am at a loss!

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Just like you start any business. If you were to start a painting company tomorrow, you could do that. The knowledge can be learned and taught. There isn't a shot cut, but there are some creative ways to keep it really simple at the beginning so you can gain that necessary experience to expand the company. I can't answer it all here, obviously.

[@rommana8656]

Hey Eric, which one do you recommend for starting a painting business in the beginning, Sole Proprietorship or LLC?

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

LLC

[@Nottoday3033]

What is the name of your painting company?

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Foothills Painting in Colorado

[@rommana8656]

Hey Eric, I have interview of my first sub! Excited! Will appreciate Your answer. I booked a 5000 job for him, shall I shall I tell him we share 50/50 for 5000 as well as expenses such as paint and material? What is the best way you think? I appreciate your quick answer

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

You can have him do the job for $2500-$3500 and he buys materials and any price in there will make you great profit. To build a large business, you'll ultimately need to payout 50%. But for now, you can pay out less and still have very healthy profits. You can also use paying more initially to find better subs and make transitioning to 50% easier by having better subs and slowly finding cheaper great subs.

[@blacbeauty9558]

How can I reach out to you !

[@javassylvester478]

im guessing Eric watches Grant Cardone what ever it takes i love his books

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

I know who he is, but I've never watched a video of his or read any of his books. But I know he does great stuff, so I'll take it as a compliment!

[@alexxdaviss5722]

hi guys good day! i would just like to if i can get my painters license by working for a painting for 2 years or do i have to go a school to get cerficate to obtain the license? please guys help me out here

[@team_swisher4945]

How do you find work

[@jaquelinenavarro1353]

One of the things my dad uses and has worked for him very well is isqft.com He bids and gets most of his jobs from there. This is if you want to do commercial jobs.

[@mikhailwilliams5955]

Most times the clients does want you to do it.instead of a wrker because skill level wud be different how do you wrk that out?

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Those aren't my clients. My clients want a legit professional company and a high. Clients don't dictate how I run my business, I do!

[@mrosomba]

I am planning on starting up my own Painting business in california, i am looking into getting my license. What type of license should i get and do you have any recommendations for any schools that i can get my license

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Most of the information about how to get a license you'll need to check in with the local government. Every area is unique and different, so I can't give specific information about that. If you need to get a license in California but you do not have the required painting experience, send me an email and I can give you the work around steps. [e-mail]

[@azulprincipe2889]

Im a very good painter,im very profesional and faster painter but i dont know aboute make busines i dont know how to start

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

You're in the right place. Check through all of our videos on our channel. And if you really want to figure out the business part, check out our painting business training programs here: www.paintingbusinesspro.com/course

[@andrew12494]

I live in CA, and need a License. I don't meet the criteria needed, so what do I do?

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Email me: [e-mail] - I have the answer. Some of my members have started their biz in Cali in the same situation.

[@mikeheaning8429]

Can I email you about the same question for Florida Sir?

[@lajaroxitaa]

I find it a little hard to price a job how do charge ?

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Check out my estimating videos.

[@moisesquiles6442]

Was the best page to buy lead ??

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Painter Choice Craft Jack Those are typically our 2 best performing services. Full disclosure- I'm a co owner in Painter Choice.

[@kevinvazquez5310]

Can you make a video to how to make a call for a painting agreement?

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Make a call for a painting agreement? I'm not sure what you mean. Who are we calling? What is a painting agreement?

[@kevinvazquez5310]

So i find a. Contractors phone number how to get aprove for the jobs they have

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

If you want to subcontract jobs from other contractors, just start calling contractors and ask if they need a painting subcontractor until you find someone who needs you. If you want to run a painting business, follow the advice on my channel and check out my full painting course here: www.paintingbusinesspro.com/course

[@kevinvazquez5310]

PaintingBusinessPro thanks

[@sudhakaranna2171]

Can any one suggest. How to caught customers. Plz suggest best option

[@muneespallippuram8308]

The best ways is to give advertisinment

[@ebkgooey8698]

It’s 2022 now , should I start ?

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

The only time that's not ideal to START is in the very end of the season. But even then it's a great time to start preparing for the next year. So yes, right now, February 2022, is an excellent time to launch and get started.

[@ebkgooey8698]

@@PaintingBusinessPro my partner wants to hire employees, I want to hire subcontractors like you teach , how do I make him realize subcontractors is the better option ??

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

@@ebkgooey8698 Have him watch my videos. Get my training course. Email me and I'll send you a webinar I just did where I covered it as well.

[@moisesquiles6442]

how can you do the paperwork for the taxes and license??

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Email me at [e-mail] and let me know where you're located.

[@moisesquiles6442]

Buffalo Ny

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

@@moisesquiles6442 Check local regulations for licensing. Registering the business is pretty easy. You register it on the Secretary of State. If you just google how to set up a business in Buffalo, New York that should help you out quite a bit.

[@bubloog9118]

I am Taseer from Pakistan (punjab ) I want to small scale paint production bussiness please give me detail and cost of machines and how to run

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

That's not the kind of painting business this is.

[@levicamacho7490]

I like many of these comments. It cheers me up as I am starting my painting business as well. Went to school for graphic design/advertising and did painting and light remo work for this guy every summer. I ran a small signs and graphic shop for two years while still doing some painting on the side. Long story short, I am giving my full time into painting. I have the advertising knowledge and labor skills. But I need to learn more in depth like prep work or variety of tools to use on more complex jobs like painting outside. I've only done interior painting. Also, I need to learn more on estimating!! lol I live in Boston, MA btw.

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Exciting man! I would strongly recommend investing into my full business training course here: www.paintingbusinesspro.com/course

[@steveyoung6493]

Hey is there a way to contact you via email

[@jakethesnake1503]

I quite before I was successful lol

[@PaintingBusinessPro]

Most people do. Or they don't get successful fast enough because they didn't get the formula right. Having a proven system makes all the difference. That's why people spend $20k+ on franchises.