5 Mistakes That Almost Killed My Painting Company (And How I Fixed Them)

If you’re building a painting company and it feels harder than it should, this episode is your shortcut.I’m breaking down five mistakes I made the hard way, from hiring the wrong way and leading with pressure, to working nonstop, waiting too long to hire key roles, holding on to the wrong people, and not paying myself a real salary.These lessons didn’t just save my sanity. They helped me create structure fast, including the shift that led to a production manager running three crews in 10 weeks and the business producing $20,000 to $25,000 per week.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to communicate expectations so your team doesn’t quit or driftThe boundary rule that keeps entrepreneurship from wrecking your health and relationshipsThe hiring order that stabilizes leads first, then sales, then productionWhen to fire faster (especially in leadership roles)Why paying yourself a salary makes you a better operatorIf you want a company that grows without owning your life, this one’s for you.