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Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ If you’re like most painting contractors… You’ve probably heard people throw around numbers like “50% profit margins” and thought: “Yeah right.” Maybe in some perfect world… or some unicorn market… or if you’re working for rich people in Beverly Hills. But not in the real world. Not with labor costs. Not with material prices. Not with customers trying to beat you up on price. And definitely not if you’re still doing a bunch of the work yourself. That’s exactly why I wanted to share this podcast episode with you. Because Ronnie had the same reaction. He thought the 50% margin was “too good to be true”… Then he tested it. And realized it’s not only real… It’s actually simpler than most guys think (when you stop winging it). He’s hitting 50% gross profit… and $100k sales months his first year in business. That’s just a few of the things we cover in this episode. Here are some of the nuggets: - Ronnie reveals the marketing he’s doing to hit $100K sales months his first year in business - Why Ronnie was skeptical when he first heard “50% profit margins” (and what finally convinced him it was real) - How he hits 50% gross profit margin on jobs - How he stays disciplined on margin even when crews wanted to change the deal - The “one number” pricing rule that made estimating and production 10x easier to manage - The simple way he learned the painting side without pretending to be an expert - The “find one good guy” hiring strategy that helped him build crews without chaos - What happened when he finally turned marketing on (and how quickly things ramped up) - Why he believes most contractors lose money because they try to grow before they’re ready - The mistake that causes guys to chase revenue… and accidentally build a business with no profit - The order of operations he followed so the business didn’t get sloppy as soon as work started coming in - Why he didn’t try to grow fast in the beginning (even though he could have) And the best part? Ronnie didn’t come from painting. He came from the oil field and business development. No trade background. No years of “learning the ropes.” He just followed a process, stayed organized, and ran the numbers like an owner. Today he’s doing around $100K/month consistently… in his first year. And he’s doing it while staying strict on margin. So if you’ve ever thought: “I’d love 50% margins… but that’s not realistic in my market.” Or… “I’m too small to price like that.” Or… “My customers would never pay that.” This episode might be exactly what you need.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ In Kyle’s first full year in business, he built a painting business doing just under $600K in revenue… … with $180K net profit… On this week’s podcast, we sat down with Kyle Hoorn, owner of Green Diamond Painting, to unpack exactly how he did it - - and why simplicity beat creativity every step of the way. Kyle didn’t come in with decades of painting experience. He didn’t try to outsmart the process. Instead, he picked a proven system… and followed it. Here’s a taste of what we cover in the episode: - How Kyle was able to get Facebook Ads to work for his business - The key things that Kyle did when hiring a Facebook Ad Vendor that made him successful - The mindset shift that made him successful with Facebook Ads - How Kyle hit nearly $600K in his first year without overcomplicating anything - Why assuming “the system works” gave him an unfair advantage - The common mistake contractors make after buying training - Why partial implementation quietly kills momentum - How boring consistency creates predictable results - What he focused on instead of trying to be innovative - How he got 30–35% net profit while still growing fast - Why following the process imperfectly still beats doing your own thing - The exact mindset shift that removed guesswork - Why most painting business owners struggle simply because they won’t follow directions This episode is especially relevant if you’ve ever thought: “I feel like I’m working hard… but progress is slower than it should be.” Or… “I keep tweaking things, but nothing feels predictable.” Kyle’s story is proof that growth doesn’t come from brilliance. It comes from execution.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ Here’s a story that a lot of painters need to hear. On this week’s podcast, we sat down with Mike, a painter who’s been in the industry for a long time and has already built a highly systemized, multi-million-dollar business. And then he decided to do something most guys don’t talk about… He started a brand-new painting company from scratch. What happened next surprised even him. They sold nearly $1M in their first year. And it almost broke the business. In this episode, Mike opens up about what really happens when growth outpaces systems - and why going fast feels exciting right up until it becomes overwhelming. Here’s a taste of what we get into: - What he did to make $970k in sales their first 12 months in business - The highs and lows of starting a painting company and growing too fast - What happens when you grow faster than your systems can handle - The hidden downside of “good months” when the foundation isn’t solid - How fast revenue growth can actually increase stress instead of freedom - The moment Mike realized speed was the real problem - Why slowing down became the fastest way forward - Why you must learn sales yourself before delegating it - What he would do completely differently if he started all over again today - The little known business skill that made his business more successful - without working harder - How “more leads” actually made his problems worse - Why overpromising felt harmless - until it wasn’t - Why slowing down wasn’t failure - it was the only way forward This isn’t a highlight-reel episode. It’s an honest conversation about ambition, pressure, shiny objects, and the cost of growing before you’re ready. If you’ve ever thought: “If I could just get more leads, everything would be easier…” This episode will make you stop and rethink that.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ At some point, almost every successful painting contractor starts thinking about the same thing: “What if I open a second location?” It sounds like the natural next step. More revenue. More growth. More freedom. But here’s what most people don’t realize… The second location can be a trap. And it’s trapped a lot of good contractors. Because the business doesn’t just get bigger… It gets more complex. And if your foundation isn’t rock solid… A second location won’t multiply your profit - it can destroy it. That’s why I wanted to share this podcast episode with Jon Bucci, a contractor in Southwest Florida, who built a multi-million dollar business… …and then opened a second location that wasn’t profitable… and hurt his main location. Here’s what happened… Jon was already doing around $2.5M in his main market. Then he expanded to a new city about 1.5 hours away. He hired staff. Added overhead. Moved a sales rep. Put a production manager in place. The second location grew… It did about $800K in its first year… Seems good right? …but instead of making the company stronger, it started draining everything. Because, meanwhile, his original location started slipping. Revenue dropped. Stress went up. Profit got squeezed. And for 18–24 months he tried to fight through it - until he finally made the hardest decision: He shut the second location down and rebuilt from the foundation. This episode is a masterclass in what really happens when you open a second location. Here are a few things you’ll learn: - Why you can’t “copy and paste” your success into a new market - The hidden cost of new overhead and why it crushes profit fast - How his original location revenue dropped from ~$2.2M to ~$1.7M when focus shifted - Why the second location did $800K and still wasn’t worth it - The moment he realized: “This isn’t going to get easier as it grows” - Why “more people” often makes your business harder, not easier - How ego can keep you trapped in a bad expansion for far too long - The lesson Jon learned: “Take as long as it takes to do it right - that’s the fastest path” - How he rebuilt with a leaner team, bigger job sizes, and much healthier marketing cost - And why Jon now says: “Chasing revenue is a scam - the juice is in the optimizations.” If you’ve ever thought about expanding… Or you’re already in the middle of it… This episode could save you years of pain and hundreds of thousands of dollars in mistakes. Listen to the full episode here.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ In our newest podcast episode, we interview Gage Colpron, and he shares how he’s growing his painting business using a low-cost marketing strategy most painters ignore. No big ad budget. No complicated funnel. Just a simple channel that produces high-quality, pre-sold leads, the kind of leads where you’re not competing with 5 other painters on price. And the best part? It’s something almost anyone can start building, even if your marketing budget is tight. In this episode, Gage breaks down how he’s using BNI and local networking to create consistent work, build relationships, and grow without depending on ads. Gage is doing over $1,000,000 a year now. He’s a really great guy, solid business owner, and building his business the right way. This is another inspiring story of what is possible and there is a lot for you to take away from Gage to use in your own business. Here are some of the highlights from the podcast: - Why most painters try networking once, fail, and quit too early - The simple networking strategy that compounds over time (instead of resetting every month) - Why leads from networking are different, and practically a booked job - An inside tip on how to boost the results you get from networking. - Why he believes “speed to lead” matters even when the lead is a referral If marketing has ever felt confusing, expensive, or unpredictable… This episode will open your eyes to a completely different way to grow, one that builds real relationships and brings in better leads over time. Plus, he shares some other things he’s learned: - The lesson he learned about hiring and training his first project manager - Why he regrets not moving forward faster with making changes in his business, and how that slowed him down - The moment he realized his business was costing him too much time with his newborn daughter - The mindset shift that helped him stop running on “whatever it takes” mode - The biggest subcontractor nightmare he lived through (overspray disaster) — and what it taught him Listen to the full episode here.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ If you’ve ever questioned whether you have what it takes to grow a real painting company… or you’ve felt behind, unprepared, or “not ready,” this week’s episode will change the way you see what’s possible. Just three years ago, Paul Chaban moved to the U.S. and spoke no English. He was delivering food, renting a room, driving ladders around in a Toyota Camry, and taking whatever small jobs he could find. His first paint job was a complete disaster: massive overspray, weeks of driving back and forth to fix it, and he didn’t get paid a dollar. Most people would have quit. But Paul didn’t. Fast forward to today… he’s built a $500,000 painting company in under a year, and he’s just getting started. In this episode, Casey goes deep into HOW he did it: the setbacks, the mistakes, the breakthroughs, and the systems that changed everything. Here’s a taste of what you’ll get inside: - How Paul went from speaking zero English to running a half-million-dollar business - The mindset shift that helped him push past language barriers, fear, and early failures - How an overlooked marketing channel quietly brought in $130k in sales from just $11k spent (he shares the little tweaks that made it work) - The moment he realized marketing agencies weren’t the answer… and learned Facebook ads himself - How he sold $40k in a week, after months of struggling to get any leads - What he’s building now so that he can hit $1M next year - The overspray nightmare that nearly made him quit, and why it became a turning point for him - The $8,000/month mistake that pushed him into survival mode - How he dug himself out of $25,000 in debt during his first season - The subcontractor model that finally gave him momentum - His simple “copy and paste” method for finding A-player crews Paul’s story isn’t just inspiring. It’s proof of what’s possible. You don’t need a perfect background. You don’t need years of experience. You don’t need to “feel ready.” You need systems, work ethic, and the willingness to learn.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ Today’s podcast is awesome… because it shows what’s actually possible when you combine systems, ownership, and a commitment to client experience. Scot Christman started with no painting experience. He didn’t know how to do an exterior estimate. He didn’t have subs. He didn’t even have a Sherwin-Williams account. Seven months later? $408,000 sold. 43% Gross Profit. And one of the clearest, most grounded mindsets I’ve ever seen in a new painting contractor. In today’s episode, we go deep into exactly how he did it, including the painful mistakes that nearly derailed his business. Here are a few teasers: - The unexpected test he did that made him realize the huge opportunity available in the home services industry, and decide to launch his own company. - The one decision Scot made before he ever picked up a paintbrush that generated his first inbound lead in seven days. - Why naming his company the right way became a shortcut to half of his total revenue. - How he went from selling $3,000 in April… to $80,000 in May, without changing anything about his painting skill. - The simple sentence he uses during every estimate that produces more referrals than any marketing tactic he’s tried. - Why “picky clients” became his biggest referral partners, and the mindset shift that made it possible. - Why Scott turned his ads off, and how that single decision slowed his business more than any bad month. - The painful commercial job he should have walked away from… and how it actually cost him over $100,000 in lost revenue. - The belief that finally let him sleep at night - even when a job was falling apart. - The one rule he now gives every subcontractor that prevents 90% of problems before they start. - How Scot builds confidence every time something goes wrong (this is gold for new owners). If you’re in your first couple years of business - or you want to grow faster with less chaos - this episode will speak directly to you.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ Some painting contractors hit a point where they wonder if this business is even worth it. Has that ever been you? It’s normal for a lot of entrepreneurs. It’s not easy being overworked… stressed… juggling everything… And not making enough money on top of it all. It can feel like no matter how hard you push, you’re still stuck in the same spot year after year. Kara is an inspiration. She has completely changed her business and her life in the last year. She was homeschooling four kids, painting full-time, trying to run a business without systems, and fighting constant burnout. Then a bad partnership forced her to legally restart from zero. One year later… Kara is on track to hit almost $600K this year with 30% net profit… She never picks up a brush. She works about 30 hours a week. And runs a business that actually supports her life - not the other way around. Here’s a bit of what I covered with Kara in this week’s PBP Show: - How she finally got her marketing working… and doubled her business almost overnight. - The surprising ways being a woman became one of her biggest strengths — and the strategies she uses to overcome the disadvantages. - How she conquered the self-doubt that was holding her back more than anything. - The moment she realized she wasn’t alone — and how connecting with other painting contractors changed everything. - How she doubled her prices even though she was terrified people would walk. - Why her sales rate shot up once she simply followed the process. - Why she ditched the “safe” estimate approach and started presenting on the spot. - The moment she realized she had to rebuild from zero — and why that “failure” became the turning point. - The partnership mistake that almost ruined her business… and the lesson that changed everything. - How she overcame her fear of hiring subcontractors and finally got off the brush for good. - The moment she nearly quit the industry — and what pulled her back. - The mindset shift that helped her step confidently into the CEO role. - How homeschooling four kids sharpened her leadership skills. - The weekly rhythm that keeps her business running smoothly at 30 hours a week. - And how she blew past her original goals… and is now aiming higher than she ever believed possible. Kara didn’t grow because she had some big advantage. She grew because she finally learned the business skills most painting contractors never develop. If you’ve ever felt burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck — this episode might be the exact push you need.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ For the first few years, Hayden Owens couldn’t catch a break. He worked hard. He cared about his customers. He did everything he thought he was supposed to do. But, no matter how much effort he put in, his business just wouldn’t grow. Every year was another grind. He even lost money the first few years. Then something clicked. He stopped trying to “figure it all out” on his own… and started following a simple and proven process that works. In this week’s Painting Business Pro Podcast, Hayden shares how he finally started winning - and what he did differently that took him from frustration to freedom. Here’s a little of what you’ll hear inside: - How he went from barely staying afloat to building a million-dollar painting business. - How he got good at sales, and started selling $20k to $30k a week - even though he had thought he was “bad” at sales. - The turning point that helped him finally feel in control. - Why the “Know it all” attitude is so common, and how it held him back from success. - How he bounced back after years of doubt, setbacks, and bad luck. - What changed in his mindset once he started tracking his numbers and running his company like a real business. - The systems that finally made the business predictable, profitable, and fun again. - How he rebuilt his confidence after feeling like he was failing at everything. - The single biggest difference between the years he lost money and the years he finally started making progress. - Why becoming a business owner made him a better person in all areas of his life. If you’ve ever felt stuck… like you’re working too hard for too little reward… Hayden’s story will hit home. Because when he stopped trying to reinvent the wheel, - and started following the process - that’s when he finally started winning.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ When most 22-year-olds are trying to figure out what to do with their lives, Ben Tornambe was building a six-figure painting business from scratch. In just six months, he went from painting houses himself, to running crews, building systems, and producing over $150K in work. And he did it all while staying organized, confident, and focused, with limited business experience. In this week’s Painting Business Pro Podcast, Ben shares what really made the difference: mindset, systems, and the discipline to keep showing up when it wasn’t easy. Here’s a taste of what he talks about: - The three marketing sources driving most of his work — and how one of them brings in 66% of his jobs for free. - The one decision that completely transformed his business and gave him his freedom back (hiring subs.) - The surprising place he found his first reliable subcontractors — and why it worked better than online ads. - The 4 business pillars he focuses on to stay organized and growing. - How he handles distractions, curveballs, and self-doubt - without losing focus. - The counterintuitive sales lesson that doubled his close rate (shorter estimates don’t close near as much.) - How he struggled with sales early on, and how he finally got good at it. - The checklists he uses to keep everything running smoothly. - The moment he realized he finally had freedom.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ Imagine quitting your job with no experience, no customers, and no clue what would happen next. That’s what Cade Zerr did. He walked away from a steady paycheck… and in just six months, built a $400k painting business from the ground up. No fancy marketing. No paid ads. Just lawn signs, door-to-door, and a lot of grit. In this week’s podcast, Cade shares exactly how he did it - and the mindset that made it possible. Here’s a taste of what you’ll hear 👇 - His 3 biggest sources of business (not Facebook, Google, or SEO.) - The $50 strategy that helped him book $90K of work in eight weeks. - How he turned one Kansas City neighborhood into a six-figure customer base. - What he says to neighbors that opens the door up for painting their house - without being salesy. - The 5 biggest things he learned since starting his business, and selling over $326k worth of work. - The bold move he made before he had a single lead - and why it completely changed his life. - The biggest mistake that nearly derailed him, and the lesson that took his business to the next level. - The simple routine he uses to stay focused, positive, and improving every day. - The back up marketing plan he’s set aside just in case the internet ever fails. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a thriving painting business from scratch - or you just need a shot of motivation - this episode is a must-listen.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ In this week’s episode of the Painting Business Pro Show, I sat down with Lloyd Molloy — one of my favorite people! Lloyd lives in New Zealand, and a little while ago… he was starting over. He’d lost millions during the 2008 crash, went deep into debt, and had to rebuild from zero. When he decided to start a painting business, he dabbled for a couple years - slow growth, side jobs, lots of uncertainty. Then in the last 2 years his business has taken off. He took his business from part-time to full-time… from $130K to $550K… and now, on track for nearly $1M this year. Here’s a taste of what we get into on the episode: - The 3 words Lloyd wrote on his wall that completely changed his business. - Why most painters stay stuck under $500K… and how Lloyd broke through without working more hours. - How he doubled revenue two years in a row -by doing less, not more. - The biggest mistake Lloyd made his first two years - and how fixing it unlocked explosive growth. - How he turned a $4,000 ad budget into $400,000 in revenue. - How a single phone call changed the way he sells, and boosted his close rate from 30% to 48%. - How he built a $950K business with no project manager, no salesperson, and just a part-time admin. - What he learned after losing everything that made him a stronger leader today. - The mindset shift that helped him go from surviving to building a $3M vision. Lloyd’s story is proof that you don’t need to reinvent the wheel to build a great business. You just need to follow the process. If you’ve ever felt stuck, or like you’re doing a lot but not moving fast enough… this one will hit home.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ When Steve Burnett was waiting tables, he knew he was capable of more. He was smart. Ambitious. A hard worker. But like a lot of people stuck in jobs that don’t lead anywhere, he was tired of trading hours for dollars… and building someone else’s dream instead of his own. He stumbled into painting, discovered he enjoyed it, and decided to go all in on that. He started his own painting company. At first, it was chaos. He didn’t have systems. He was running everything himself. He hit the same wall most painting contractors run into. He was doing ok, but his business wasn’t growing. Then everything changed. He started implementing our coaching program… and the results speak for themselves. Today, he’s running a $600K painting business that’s still growing, with more control, more confidence, and a business that finally works for him. Here’s a taste of what we talk about in this new podcast episode: - The fear that kept him stuck for years (and how he finally broke through it). - How he realized he was managing emotions instead of managing the business… and fixed that. - How he’s transformed his business by getting better at working with subcontractors. - How he learned to hold his subs accountable without damaging relationships. - Why losing a good subcontractor isn’t the disaster most contractors think it is. - The calendar and time-management habits that freed up his calendar and gave him more free time. - Why he says joining the PBP Coaching Program was the turning point that changed everything.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ We were sold the dream of landing a secure, steady job with good pay and great benefits. That’s what Shawn had. He was making $45/hour working a safe municipal job at his local town. He had a pension, healthcare, and the kind of security most people spend their whole careers chasing. But he hated it. It didn’t fulfill him. And he knew he was capable of more. So Shawn quit the “safe” path that everyone else told him to take… He bet on himself… And started a painting company. Now he’s running Brothers and Brushes Painting, a $400K/year business. He’s way better off now than he was in his safe job… And he has a ton of upside… And he’s growing. All because he was willing to take a risk and bet on himself. In this episode of the Painting Business Pro Podcast, Shawn shares the whole story: how he made the leap, what he learned along the way, and what he wishes he’d done differently. Here’s a taste of what you’ll hear inside: - Why Shawn walked away from his job… and why the money and benefits weren't worth it. - The exact way he pre-booked jobs before quitting - without spending a dime on marketing. - The story of his brother being told “you’re just a painter” - and how it lit the fire to prove people wrong. - How Shawn used PBP’s simple business startup checklist (free resource) to launch without overcomplicating things. - What it felt like on his very first estimate (he was literally shaking)… and how he closed the job anyway. - The marketing channels that booked his first months solid… and why Facebook wasn’t one of them. - How simple things like yard signs and jobsite branding became lead machines for his business. - The mistake that slowed him down: waiting too long to trust the subcontractor model. - Why subcontractors scared him at first… and how he finally made them work for him. - How getting his brother off the brush and into project management freed up their growth. - How patience and persistence helped him push through the tough early days.

Download our Fast Growth Roadmap for Painting Contractors: https://paintingbusinesspro.com/fast-growth-roadmap/ Download Million Dollar Painting Contractor Case Studies Here → https://paintingbusinesspro.com/case-study/ Would you walk away from a multiple six-figure job in tech… to start a painting company? Most people dream about quitting their corporate job and starting something of their own. Brady Cummings actually did it. He had a multi six-figure career in software sales. On paper, he was set. Great salary. Great benefits. Great career path. But inside, he was restless. He didn’t want to spend the next 20 years behind a desk. So he bet on himself, and launched a painting company. And in just his first 6 months, while still working full-time… Brady booked over $210K in jobs… part time… on the SIDE. How did he do it? That’s exactly what we cover in this brand new episode of the Painting Business Pro Podcast. Here’s a taste of what you’ll hear on the podcast: - The backwards way he got referrals from people he knows - without even asking for them. - His top 3 lead sources that are keeping jobs rolling in (and no, Facebook isn’t one of them). - The 7 different marketing channels he tested out, and which ones worked for him. - His take on the Subcontractor Model, why he doubled down on it, and how he got it to actually work in his business. - Why he swears subs can sometimes deliver a better paint job than employees—and the surprising reason why. - What he says to customers when they ask about subcontractors (without losing the job or the trust). - The surprising role mentorship played in his success… and how it gave him the confidence to make the leap. - The mindset shift that helped him stop second-guessing and start trusting the process. - What he learned running his own Facebook ads vs. hiring an agency (and the key mistake most new contractors make). - His long-term vision for freedom and flexibility… and why painting gives him more control over his life than his corporate job ever did. There are lots of great takeaways for anyone stuck in a “good job”, and dreaming of something bigger.