Ep 8 - Lauren Fink: Aiming for a million-dollar painting business in 3 years

In this episode, Lauren Fink, the founder and CEO of Apex Painting, shares her unique journey into the painting business, driven by her entrepreneurial spirit and supported by her mentor and local painter Steve. Lauren emphasizes the importance of finding good resources, such as the Painting Contractors Association, and learning from others' experiences, including Nick Slavic's insights on keeping labor costs at 40% of the revenue. Lauren's motivation behind her business is to serve people and set them up for success by using their talents effectively, which ultimately reflects in the growth and accomplishments of Apex Painting. (00:01) - Introduction to Lauren Fink and Apex Painting (08:00) - Starting a painting business without prior experience (18:00) - Importance of having strong resources and support (24:00) - Website and marketing strategy for the business (35:00) - Plans for the future of Apex Painting (40:00) - Seeking mentors and experts for business growth (46:00) - Balancing between receiving opinions and making independent decisions (52:00) - Rapid-fire questions and the motivations behind Apex Painting