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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 optimizing their Google Business profile. Plus, learn how they keep customer acquisition costs low while scaling their team to meet soaring demand.

Whether you're a small business owner or a marketing enthusiast, this episode is packed with actionable insights on digital growth and entrepreneurship!

#SmallBusinessSuccess #SocialMediaMarketing #Entrepreneurship #PaintingBusiness

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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, high-communication service, values now embedded in his $3M+ Texas-based renovation business. But his vision doesn’t stop there. With Painting Angels, Chad is tackling two crises head-on: the skilled labor shortage and economic barriers for single mothers. This all-female painting company isn’t just about flawless finishes, it’s about creating career pathways and transforming lives.

Key Takeaways from Chad Huber:

🔹 Culture Over Skill: Why hiring for values (like communication and cleanliness) beats technical expertise, and how to spot the right fit.
🔹 The Working Genius Model: How Chad uses this framework to align team strengths with roles, and why a "wonder" thinker shouldn’t be a carpenter.
🔹 Solving Pain Points: From no-shows to radio silence, how Chad’s own contractor horror stories shaped his company’s core promises.
🔹 Painting with Purpose: The inspiring story behind Painting Angels, a venture designed to empower women and elevate the trade’s reputation.
🔹 Scaling with Heart: Why deep systems (not shiny objects) fuel growth, and how to stay focused on what truly matters.

Whether you’re a trades professional tired of the "chaos norm" or an entrepreneur looking to build a business with legacy, this episode is packed with actionable lessons on leadership, hiring, and the power of solving real-world problems.

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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.