I’m starting my own painting business as I truly find it relaxing and peaceful. I’m also tired of selling my talent to get another person rich. Time to focus on my growth 🤞
Love it!! 👏👏 Painting business owner here. In our 3rd year of business. 1st year I was completely solo. 2nd year brought on employees. Now for the 3rd year I've taken myself completely out of the field and off the brush. On track to finish this year out at $500k revenue with a 40% Gross Profit Margin.
@DoSterling Pretty much spent the 1st year solo just building our reputation, collecting 5 star reviews, posting on all socials. For tools, I just bought what was needed for specific jobs as we needed and built that up slowly. Keep pushing man, you can do it
@@ElitePainting_EpoxyCoatings thank you for getting back to me I lost all my money and family savings in the stock market this year trading options and I’m trying to get out of the hole by doing what I used to do in the past. Thank you so much for the encouragement man I appreciate it
My dad has been a painter for about 30 years now. My uncles (his younger brothers) are all painters as well. Ive work with them on & off throughout the years gaining experience & now that I’m in my mid 20’s i decided to pursue the family business. I’ve came to the realization that it will be an easy start up for me since my pops already has tons of connections that he can pass down to me. Wish me luck.
Same here broski, Been working with my dad since I was kid during summer and started working at age 18 now I’m about to be 21 and going to start off a business with my dad since he haves more experience than me and got connections also so already in a good start
Holy shit. Im in the same exact position right now. I own a mobile detailing biz but this family painting biz is a great opportunity as well. Thats the dilemma at the moment, which to put my focus on. Your opinion would be valuable if you care to share!
Answer your phone or pay someone to answer the phone every time. Do not underbid for any reason. EVER. Your new job is a salesman. The entire gig is selling. Understand those 3 and you will be succesful. ❤
i loved painting to until i started working commercial jobs lol that sucks all the fun out of it instantly with all the smooth walls in semi gloss paint electrical conduit and firedoors you have to do. had to paint by hand once 900 feet of bare conduit because the electricians claimed they were done so we sprayed the ceilings and then after all the lights fiberoptics and all the crazy stuff was ran came back and ran abunch of bare conduit that would had to do by hand. was a nightmare.
Starting a painting business is becoming a full time salesman. Be clean. Answer your phone. And don’t underbid for any reason whatsoever no matter what EVER!!! This is also goes for every single service business ever started. Landscaping, cleaning, carpentry, nails, hair, plumbing. Don’t matter all the same. The winners all do the same thing.
I paint often as a contractor and I feel this guy. We operate the same way in the fact we won’t hire and deal with flakes and have high work standards. It’s rough. What a talented artist too!!
I've worked with painting contractors and they've told me that they have also been ripped off by a few clients that's why you should always get a down payment or something first get them to pay half and the rest later
If he only charges 75/hr that is super cheap, at least for my area. And for owning your own business. Sure it is decent to cover the basics but not to get well ahead in life. I charge 250-700 plus per hour, The most I have ever made in one day is around 4k. Never charge by the hour.. Charge by the project... If you want to make good money at anything you do, you have got to get very efficient at it. If you are not you will make a lot less. I made about 3k a week when I first started painting 20 years ago.. I try to make $1,000 a day minimum. Average is 2k a day. Will be making more videos for my channel, just started not long ago on here.
I’m 38 years old and my name is Heidi Day and I just realized I know how to paint and I know how to paint really well and I would like to get me a business going? Thank you for your information. God bless and have a wonderful day. I hope you get to read this.
This is guy is awesome ! best painter I've ever seen on You Tube! Funniest part is he's trying to quit. Thats when you know he's good. Painting professionally since 1986 still trying to quit...
@@Cleggy1 Could not agree with your more. I have 1 foot on the shovel and 1 foot in the grave after 40 years of experience. What you and I do for a living aint easy. For those who think it is, they will change their mind after a day of working with us.
Wow...being a one man painter my self here in Bavarian Germany for 10 Years, i thought it is much different to the US. But it isnt. Really cool Video. Thx Tim!
This is a good small business model for a local who does very small projects within the immediate neighborhood. A base of ten or twelve locals in a suburban neighborhood with family houses can be profitable from word of mouth, reasonable prices, and reliability. But it's a very specific set of circumstances. Homeowners can be notorious for wanting more work than what was under contract, won't pay for extras and sometimes will hold out final bulk payment because they know a small business can't afford to go to court. So relationship with the clients is everything on this level. The other thing is that if you're working alone and sometimes with a helper you can only do this kind of work into your fifties. Injuries or health issues will put you in the red real quick. Finally there is a lot of down time with interior and exterior house painting. You're really busy only six months out of the year.
I have the transit connect van 2013 much better space wise then that still could be bigger but it works for me and it's very low to the ground easier to lift up the big 840 in there
Almost 30 years painting 9 inch out of a clean 5 gallon bucket. No screen You cant out pace us with the setup shown Sleeves should be replaced after every 50 gallons /per large job. Basically if you roll a whole house, it should be replaced Otherwise your 3/4 becomes a 1/2 Then that 1/2 becomes a 1/4. You end up beating yourself up production wise not replacing For walls
Thank so much both of you , one the best business advice in field, given from the heart straight to the point, great experience and great two man god bless both of you.
I just started at a new company 2 days ago... helped my grandfather on a few jobs when I was way younger... didnt realize how much actually goes into it... Excited to start this new opportunity. Any words of advice would really help! Thanks!
"After leaving my business management job due to a conflict, I faced significant challenges supporting my two daughters. However, I started a painting business, and through hard work and dedication, I am now a successful contractor with a team of 10 workers. We are currently handling three four-star hotel projects." My turnover also increased
I started my painting business with sandpaper, tub of filler, 1 brush, 1 pot, 1 roller/pole+tray. Today i have nothing due to a enevitable chronic drinking habit painters just pick up along the way
I’ve never seen a professional use paint trays… use bucket grids, I replace naps and brushes after each job. On occasion multiple brushes per job. I’m not big on stretching out a $9 nap. With what I charge it’s not even worth me spending time cleaning a nap
As an artist running a solo painting business for many years, this was a great vid! But $3k/week? Thats $75/hr for a 40 hr work week...are painters really making that much on the regular? I charge $45-50/hr and always wonder how I compare to the other paint contractors. Any thoughts?
While $75/hr (my current goal rate) may seem like it's on the higher side, consider comparing that to a larger painting company with tons of overhead. Many times customers get multiple estimates yet I've still gotten the project. Sometimes they've even told me I was the priciest but they want quality. A little more about my journey...My first year working for myself, I aimed to make $25 an hour (this was 2011). That was double what I was previously paid working for a large painting company that I knew was charging $40-45/hr (but paying me only $12). As I got more solo work, specifically referral work, I gradually increased pricing. As I got more experience, I learned which projects tended to make more and prioritized those. Most importantly, is getting into neighborhoods that, simply put: have money. If a house is worth $800k, their budget for painting (and willingness and ability to pay) will be far greater than a house worth $150k. Also, 15 years into painting, I can accomplish about 3 times the workload in a day than I could early on. If you're making around $50/hr as a painter, I'd say your doing way better than most! Last, I should point out that I don't work anywhere near a 50 week work year, as my style of working 110% burns me out. If you're staying relatively busy, consider quoting higher end projects a bit higher. You might be pleasantly surprised at the results! Good luck my fellow artist!
I dont know how I came across this video, but it was very helpful and the questions you asked related well to the topic and are things I wanted to know but wouldn't have thought to ask. Thank you. (by the way you forgot to sensor the number on the paper flyer) lol
Wow! Can you please share me the company whose providing you the liability insurance for $500 a year? I'm in Texas and the cheapest quote I got is $300 per month 😢 thanks in advance!
Yes, I only selected interior painting with 2 employees, no workman's comp and $300 per month. The company is called Next insurance in Dallas, TX. I'm glad to learn from you all here 😃
How do you guys find jobs? We have a licensed and insured company but have a hard time finding jobs. Things like angi list seem like a trap. Any help would be amazing!
i dont see how its possible to make £ 2,300 a week as a painter by yourself every job he goes on must just need painting without very little prep and every customer a millionaire
I live in a relatively small town and I charge $50 per guy on the job site. If I do a job alone I charge minimum $75. As far as material if you have a company discount you charge original price to customers if not try 15% of original price if you buy
I’m starting my own painting business as I truly find it relaxing and peaceful. I’m also tired of selling my talent to get another person rich. Time to focus on my growth 🤞
Hello
You and me both
Same here. Good luck!
I’m in the same boat as you guys
Did you do it?
I've been painting for years, talked to a contractor at a job and now I'm doing my first solo job 9200 bid 7800+ profit.
Thats awesome to hear!
Damn commercial or residential
Can you please help in that sense as to how you’d approach
nice,congrats my guy keep going
How do get clients ?
Love it!! 👏👏 Painting business owner here. In our 3rd year of business. 1st year I was completely solo. 2nd year brought on employees. Now for the 3rd year I've taken myself completely out of the field and off the brush. On track to finish this year out at $500k revenue with a 40% Gross Profit Margin.
Can you share some advice I’m starting my own solo at the moment but don’t have no idea about pricing, tools llc
@DoSterling Pretty much spent the 1st year solo just building our reputation, collecting 5 star reviews, posting on all socials. For tools, I just bought what was needed for specific jobs as we needed and built that up slowly. Keep pushing man, you can do it
@@ElitePainting_EpoxyCoatings thank you for getting back to me I lost all my money and family savings in the stock market this year trading options and I’m trying to get out of the hole by doing what I used to do in the past. Thank you so much for the encouragement man I appreciate it
@@DoSterlinghang in there man. I’ve lost a lot of money too trying to day trade and it’s not for me at all
How do you take on somone els and make a profit with out rising your prices ?
My dad has been a painter for about 30 years now. My uncles (his younger brothers) are all painters as well. Ive work with them on & off throughout the years gaining experience & now that I’m in my mid 20’s i decided to pursue the family business. I’ve came to the realization that it will be an easy start up for me since my pops already has tons of connections that he can pass down to me. Wish me luck.
you got this!
Awesome man
That’s Awesome
Same here broski, Been working with my dad since I was kid during summer and started working at age 18 now I’m about to be 21 and going to start off a business with my dad since he haves more experience than me and got connections also so already in a good start
Holy shit. Im in the same exact position right now. I own a mobile detailing biz but this family painting biz is a great opportunity as well. Thats the dilemma at the moment, which to put my focus on. Your opinion would be valuable if you care to share!
Very informative. I’m looking to run my own interior painting company. I was a painter on a contracting crew and fell in love with the work.
Answer your phone or pay someone to answer the phone every time.
Do not underbid for any reason. EVER.
Your new job is a salesman. The entire gig is selling.
Understand those 3 and you will be succesful. ❤
i loved painting to until i started working commercial jobs lol that sucks all the fun out of it instantly with all the smooth walls in semi gloss paint electrical conduit and firedoors you have to do. had to paint by hand once 900 feet of bare conduit because the electricians claimed they were done so we sprayed the ceilings and then after all the lights fiberoptics and all the crazy stuff was ran came back and ran abunch of bare conduit that would had to do by hand. was a nightmare.
I am a one man crew just starting off, and this is a beneficial video .
Thanks man
how are you going to get customers?
@@painterprenuer how do you mean
Starting a painting business is becoming a full time salesman. Be clean. Answer your phone. And don’t underbid for any reason whatsoever no matter what EVER!!!
This is also goes for every single service business ever started. Landscaping, cleaning, carpentry, nails, hair, plumbing. Don’t matter all the same. The winners all do the same thing.
Im new and will certainly underbid at first.
Its a simple business tactic when you have no rep
This is probably the best video I've come across. Great job at putting questions
I am a girl who wants to start my own business ❤ of painting
Good luck. I doing really good job... I tell true is very difficult get job for properly money...
Now in readable format, preferably english 😂@@berusbogzniszczenia4359
I paint often as a contractor and I feel this guy. We operate the same way in the fact we won’t hire and deal with flakes and have high work standards. It’s rough. What a talented artist too!!
I've worked with painting contractors and they've told me that they have also been ripped off by a few clients that's why you should always get a down payment or something first get them to pay half and the rest later
Definitely we collect 40% deposit to schedule
@@Yo_666 it's highly not. Whatever the client agrees to is a sealed deal once it's on the board. 🖋️ 💯
If he only charges 75/hr that is super cheap, at least for my area. And for owning your own business. Sure it is decent to cover the basics but not to get well ahead in life. I charge 250-700 plus per hour, The most I have ever made in one day is around 4k. Never charge by the hour.. Charge by the project... If you want to make good money at anything you do, you have got to get very efficient at it. If you are not you will make a lot less. I made about 3k a week when I first started painting 20 years ago.. I try to make $1,000 a day minimum. Average is 2k a day. Will be making more videos for my channel, just started not long ago on here.
How do you get customers? And how did you start? Legally? Interior? Did you go door to door? Business card?
I’m 38 years old and my name is Heidi Day and I just realized I know how to paint and I know how to paint really well and I would like to get me a business going? Thank you for your information. God bless and have a wonderful day. I hope you get to read this.
Just wanted to stop by and say thanks so much for this video! Alot of great tips and ideas here.
This is guy is awesome ! best painter I've ever seen on You Tube! Funniest part is he's trying to quit. Thats when you know he's good. Painting professionally since 1986 still trying to quit...
Very underrated video. Thank you guys for your time! Tons of gold in there
Perfect video for a one man shows !! Love it ✊🏾
I’m also in Michigan so this is comforting
We love our business when it comes to painting! We had a similar upbringing.
Great Interview. Tim exudes with skills that are rare in the professional painting industry.
Professional is defined by qualifications 🤷♂️
@@Cleggy1 Could not agree with your more. I have 1 foot on the shovel and 1 foot in the grave after 40 years of experience. What you and I do for a living aint easy. For those who think it is, they will change their mind after a day of working with us.
His art studio is so cool does a great job!! Both in the field and out
m a software developer, but i paint my home by myself, its most satisfactory thing to me.
I have 14 years experience in painting business but now am about to open painting company need your prayers please
Thank you to Tim for your time! Go check his amazing artwork! And comment below what business you are starting!
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
@TimOliphant1 your realism is really good. Definitely, can become a top end tattooer
Wow...being a one man painter my self here in Bavarian Germany for 10 Years, i thought it is much different to the US. But it isnt. Really cool Video. Thx Tim!
My respects to this brother what a humble human being thanks for the information
Good Job to the interviewer and the subject. Very helpful.
Learn how to patch and repair drywall properly. This will help with the quality.
20:29 $1,000 for two bedrooms, $100 in paint $900 labor. Two days or less
Thanks he is very good guy God bless him
What a skilled guy! Hope him the best in his art career!
Starting my journey. Been working with my pops for a year and on my way to get my contractors license
This is a good small business model for a local who does very small projects within the immediate neighborhood. A base of ten or twelve locals in a suburban neighborhood with family houses can be profitable from word of mouth, reasonable prices, and reliability. But it's a very specific set of circumstances. Homeowners can be notorious for wanting more work than what was under contract, won't pay for extras and sometimes will hold out final bulk payment because they know a small business can't afford to go to court. So relationship with the clients is everything on this level. The other thing is that if you're working alone and sometimes with a helper you can only do this kind of work into your fifties. Injuries or health issues will put you in the red real quick. Finally there is a lot of down time with interior and exterior house painting. You're really busy only six months out of the year.
Busy in UK for 11 months a year only exception is December 🤷♂️
I would like to see his business books. Solo painter that doesn't work full time, and rolls out paint, making 6 figures by volume is questionable.
If you quote projects at around $3k a week, it takes 33.3 weeks to reach $100k ;)
I have the transit connect van 2013 much better space wise then that still could be bigger but it works for me and it's very low to the ground easier to lift up the big 840 in there
Almost 30 years painting
9 inch out of a clean 5 gallon bucket. No screen
You cant out pace us with the setup shown
Sleeves should be replaced after every 50 gallons /per large job.
Basically if you roll a whole house, it should be replaced
Otherwise your 3/4 becomes a 1/2
Then that 1/2 becomes a 1/4.
You end up beating yourself up production wise not replacing
For walls
That ladder is meant primarily for stairs
Thank so much both of you , one the best business advice in field, given from the heart straight to the point, great experience and great two man god bless both of you.
I just started at a new company 2 days ago... helped my grandfather on a few jobs when I was way younger... didnt realize how much actually goes into it...
Excited to start this new opportunity. Any words of advice would really help! Thanks!
Loved this dude in Deadwood, too.
humble beginnings brother! im in the exact boat as you in this vid!
"After leaving my business management job due to a conflict, I faced significant challenges supporting my two daughters. However, I started a painting business, and through hard work and dedication, I am now a successful contractor with a team of 10 workers. We are currently handling three four-star hotel projects."
My turnover also increased
I’m a painting contractor . I have 8 years experience, and I became a contractor 6 years ago. I make 240+ profit a year.
Where are you from? Interested in being in a video?
Painting experience 11 years working in Saudi Arabia
This guy must be in the Grand Rapids, mi area. I see his signs all the time.
Great interview man. Lots of relevant questions
I started my painting business with sandpaper, tub of filler, 1 brush, 1 pot, 1 roller/pole+tray.
Today i have nothing due to a enevitable chronic drinking habit painters just pick up along the way
This is the most informative video I’ve found!
I appreciate this, thank you.
I’ve never seen a professional use paint trays… use bucket grids, I replace naps and brushes after each job. On occasion multiple brushes per job. I’m not big on stretching out a $9 nap. With what I charge it’s not even worth me spending time cleaning a nap
Awesome video Thanks a lot to Tim !!! Great info and amazing art
Awesome video. Love this info!
As an artist running a solo painting business for many years, this was a great vid! But $3k/week? Thats $75/hr for a 40 hr work week...are painters really making that much on the regular? I charge $45-50/hr and always wonder how I compare to the other paint contractors. Any thoughts?
How you come about to your clients to charge them that much
While $75/hr (my current goal rate) may seem like it's on the higher side, consider comparing that to a larger painting company with tons of overhead. Many times customers get multiple estimates yet I've still gotten the project. Sometimes they've even told me I was the priciest but they want quality. A little more about my journey...My first year working for myself, I aimed to make $25 an hour (this was 2011). That was double what I was previously paid working for a large painting company that I knew was charging $40-45/hr (but paying me only $12). As I got more solo work, specifically referral work, I gradually increased pricing. As I got more experience, I learned which projects tended to make more and prioritized those. Most importantly, is getting into neighborhoods that, simply put: have money. If a house is worth $800k, their budget for painting (and willingness and ability to pay) will be far greater than a house worth $150k. Also, 15 years into painting, I can accomplish about 3 times the workload in a day than I could early on. If you're making around $50/hr as a painter, I'd say your doing way better than most! Last, I should point out that I don't work anywhere near a 50 week work year, as my style of working 110% burns me out. If you're staying relatively busy, consider quoting higher end projects a bit higher. You might be pleasantly surprised at the results! Good luck my fellow artist!
Thank you guys so much 💯💯💯
I hate painting cabinets too but it pays well I only do them in shop tho so demo restore then reinstall all of it pays
Thanks for this info thank you
I enjoy this honest interview🤝🏿👌🏿👍🏿
What company do you get your liability ins from
They want me to pay 1500 a year where I live
I had my own headache, (need to be a drunk to be a painter) business… transitions to gutters best thing I ever did
I dont know how I came across this video, but it was very helpful and the questions you asked related well to the topic and are things I wanted to know but wouldn't have thought to ask. Thank you. (by the way you forgot to sensor the number on the paper flyer) lol
I am also a painter in Ghana... please I would like to work with you
Benjamin Moore products are far superior ... but cheap painters use SW because the give %40 discount
How do you get into bids ? I need advice thank you
Get Drip Jobs for your CRM.
Great Video. A lot of good info. Thank you for sharing!
Hi my husband just started his but can’t find clients , how do you get clients?
I hope he has more than just the LLC and liability. Contractors license or at least a business license to run a business is required you would think.
Need to know more.
Two very nice guys, glad this video is out here but i'm 3 months into business and pretty much not a single helpful thing in this video
Hey was wondering how your buisness is going and if you would have time to maybe talk about it and give some advice
Talk to your Sherwin rep. I get Duration for $40/gal
Really great video super helpful 10/10
Great Interview!🙂
I love paint work and I hope to join
Ty for this
Hello Dear Sir ,Am intressting painting work with you,,am working Painting work since 2008
Am from Pakistan,,how is poosible....??plz
I'm trying to grow my art business but I must admit I'm reluctant to spend on ads because I think I'm not going to get any interest
Hes an amazing artist!
Wow! Can you please share me the company whose providing you the liability insurance for $500 a year? I'm in Texas and the cheapest quote I got is $300 per month 😢 thanks in advance!
Oh wow! I'm with Acuity Insurance. (Keep in mind I'm just a one man crew.)
Yes, I only selected interior painting with 2 employees, no workman's comp and $300 per month. The company is called
Next insurance in Dallas, TX. I'm glad to learn from you all here 😃
I’m def following him
a really advertisment for his art
How do you guys find jobs? We have a licensed and insured company but have a hard time finding jobs. Things like angi list seem like a trap. Any help would be amazing!
i dont see how its possible to make £ 2,300 a week as a painter by yourself every job he goes on must just need painting without very little prep and every customer a millionaire
Why is his number blocked on van but if u type his name in on internet number shows up
Good one 👍
How you only pay $25 a year for your LLC please explain?
Considering this now in LA.Anyone in the area considering the same?
I work alone and charge $30 an hour rather than quoting. Am I not charging too little?
yes and you shouldn't be charging per hour
Charge more, maybe by the sq ft. Plus some
You need to be charging way more lol 30 an hour is hurting you big time... anything goes wrong and your done for profit.
$30 an hour isn't a business rate, it's a wage.
I live in a relatively small town and I charge $50 per guy on the job site. If I do a job alone I charge minimum $75. As far as material if you have a company discount you charge original price to customers if not try 15% of original price if you buy
What liability company do you use?
anyone using marketing to get a consistent flow of painting jobs?
STUD 👏🏼💯
A good brush is about 25 to 30 now haha
I'm pretty sure its not legal to put mail in peoples mail box.
How hard to be a one man painter
I’d fire him as soon as he pulled out the trays lmao😂
Dudes pants are way to clean lol.
Corona brushes over purdy all day
Am ready to join with you I
I haven't read thru the comments so forgive me. Is this George to the rescue's brother?
can i get a job as a assitate to you i have every documete
Real painters don't use trays bro
What do they use?
And you’re really dumb for saying that. Every good painter uses trays and buckets.
Why do painters wear white clothing?
It's the most common color to be used on the job.
White, grey, and beige