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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 for his special needs son. That mission led him to launch and scale not just one, but multiple businesses, all while stepping out of daily operations and focusing on building wealth through smart systems, strong teams, and a service-first culture.

Takeaways from this episode with Gene Harris:

• Purpose-Driven Wealth: How long-term family goals fueled Jean’s business journey, and why asset ownership beats a 401(k).
• Delegation Done Right: Why most painting contractors wait too long to give up the phones, and how Hoosier Admin fills the gap.
• Systemized Success: The importance of documenting roles, building reliable teams, and getting out of the "you = the business" trap.
• Culture of Hospitality: From project managers to painters, why customer happiness is the North Star (and how to hire for it).
• First Impressions Matter: Why offshoring your phones can backfire, and how a professional, U.S.-based admin team changes the game.

Whether you're just starting your painting business or aiming to scale out of day-to-day chaos, this episode offers a blueprint to grow with clarity, purpose, and peace of mind.

🎧 Listen now, then start building a business that supports your life, not consumes it.