Paint For America Mastermind

Paint For America Mastermind

Paint For America Mastermind

Episodes 108
Avg. Duration 5m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
90%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

A deep dive into the different parts of growing and running a successful painting business, hosted by Mark DeFrancesco

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Recent Episodes

S1E108 Josh Joosten: From Corrections Officer to Employing 19 Painters

Apr 04, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode, Mark interviews Josh from Sequoia Painting in California. Josh has a great story! He’s a 3rd generation painter and after a career as a corrections officer he built a sizable…

S1E107 How To Stop Doing Everything Yourself

Mar 27, 2026 6m

In this clip, Mark talks about owners who have trouble letting go of the customer-facing activities, like being on the jobsites and sales calls, which can hold you back from growing to the next…

S1E106 SALES: How Long Have You Been Considering This Project?

Mar 21, 2026 4m

In this excerpt from our sales training module, Mark talks about a very important question that will help you out later during the “closing trail”.Find out more about Mark, the podcast and our…

S1E105 Will Hayden: Taking on an Existing Painting Business

Mar 14, 2026 1h 6m

Mark interviews Will Hayden of Mary’s Painting in Arkansas. Will talks about the challenges of taking on an existing business, managing remotely from 3 hours away, and how they reactivated a dormant…

S1E104 The Trap of Doing

Mar 07, 2026 2m

There’s only so much you can grow your painting business by doing everything yourself. In this clip Mark talks about the mindset of becoming the leader and letting go of doing it all yourself. Find…

S1E103 Why Leaving the Job Site for Lunch Is a Bad Idea

Feb 28, 2026 4m

In this excerpt from the crew leader training module, Mark talks very passionately about why crews should always bring lunch to the job and not leave the site for lunch!Find out more about Mark, the…

S1E102 What Would You Pay Someone $1,000 an Hour To Do?

Feb 22, 2026 4m

Mark tells a story that might quite literally change your perspective on what it means to own a painting business. Many of us are "hiding out" in the role we're comfortable in, instead of going out…

S1E101 Sales Process Basics: No Fake Rapport

Feb 13, 2026 4m

In this clip from the sales training module, Mark talks about what he refers to as the warm-up, when you first get to the customer's house. It has to be a fluid process - a dance between where they…

S1E100 Eric Heipel: Would You Buy a Franchise Again?

Feb 06, 2026 1h

In this episode Mark talks with Eric Heipel about his journey to buying a painting franchise and then his successful departure and rebrand into what is now Heartland Painting. They cover everything…

S1E99 Crew Leader Training: Communicating With the Customer

Jan 31, 2026 5m

In this episode we’re playing a clip where Mark teaches crew leaders some best practices for communicating with the customer. What may seem like common sense can actually make a big difference when…

S1E98 Key Metrics Overview, By Department

Jan 24, 2026 13m

In this clip, Mark gives a high level overview of what key metrics you need to track in each department to be highly profitable.Find out more about Mark, the podcast and our masterminds / training…

S1E97 Love Your Problems + Choose Your Response

Jan 15, 2026 4m

If you had no problems, there would be nothing to do! Easy to say, right? But in this episode, Mark goes into more detail and offers ways to reframe a problem you’re having into a game that you can…

S1E96 Sales Call Basics: Using The Survey Form

Jan 10, 2026 3m

In this episode, Mark shares a clip from our sales training module about the customer survey form we send out ahead of each sales call. It’s also an important tool to guide questions during the…

S1E95 Insider Tips with CPA Daniel Honan

Jan 03, 2026 45m

Numbers aren’t just for taxes! In this episode, Mark talks with Daniel Honan of Profitable Painter CPA. Daniel shares highlights from his book, with advice for identifying bottlenecks, setting the…

S1E94 Knowing The Key Challenge For Each Position

Dec 26, 2025 10m

Mark talks about knowing the core challenge for each position, and how knowing this can make a huge difference in making the right hiring decisions.Find out more about Mark, the podcast and our…

S1E93 Employed vs Unemployed #HiringTips

Dec 19, 2025 3m

In this excerpt from our recruiting and hiring series, Mark gives some very simple advice about how to screen candidates, and he talks about a common trap business owners fall into.Find out more…

S1E92 The Subtle Importance of Keeping Your Van Clean

Dec 13, 2025 1m

In this excerpt from our production training series, Mark trains crew leaders on the importance of keeping their vans clean.Find out more about Mark, the podcast and our masterminds / training…

S1E91 Trent Huskey: Crossing the 2 Million Dollar Threshold

Dec 06, 2025 52m

In this episode, Mark interviews Trent Huskey, owner of Huskey’s Paint & Design of North Carolina. They go in depth about Trent’s journey getting to 5 million. This is a great episode to see the…

S1E90 Differentiating Against The Competition - "The Sanding Show"

Nov 29, 2025 4m

This is a powerful way to increase your value in the eyes of the customer. In this clip, Mark talks about the importance of going into detail about your level of prep work and sanding for exterior…

S1E89 Why Core Values Matter - Even for Your Accountant

Nov 22, 2025 6m

Knowing your company's core values are critical for hiring the right people. In this episode, Mark gives a real world example of the impact of hiring someone who does not share these values.Find out…

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