EPISODE · Jul 12, 2026 · 27 MIN
Scaling Success with CertaPro Painters Franchise
from Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast · host Tariq Johnson & Franchise Empire
Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feWhat does it actually take to scale a painting franchise from $50 million to nearly $1 billion in revenue? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters, for a conversation that covers the full journey from the ground up. Mike started as a residential sales associate in 1999 helping a single franchisee cross the $1 million mark and worked his way through nearly every role in the organization before taking the top seat in 2015. ------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?🔍 Request a Territory Check | Check territory availability here: http://www.franchiseempire.com/checkterritory?utm_source=fe🔄 Franchise Resales | Find existing businesses for sale: https://www.franchiseempire.com/resales?utm_source=fe------------------Ready to Build Your Empire?🚨 Join The #1 Community for Owning a Money-Making Franchise: https://www.skool.com/franchiseempirebuilders/about🚀 Franchise Buyers Academy - Speed up your journey with our step-by-step mini-course: https://www.franchiseempire.com/FBA?utm_source=fe💰 Get Business Grants From the Government: https://www.franchiseempire.com/bizgrants?utm_source=fe------------------Free Resources to Get You Started!Download our list of 42 High Performing (and profitable) Franchises: https://www.franchiseempire.com/42hpf?utm_source=feGrab & understand 14 Franchise Buying Mistakes that could destroy your investment: https://www.franchiseempire.com/14fbm?utm_source=feGrab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=feWatch our FREE Franchising Masterclass to find vet and launch for : https://www.franchiseempire.com/masterclass?utm_source=feDownload our FREE StarterKit: The Zero to Profitable Franchise in Less Than 12 Months Guide: https://www.franchiseempire.com/o-ztpf-guide?utm_source=fe------------------Get High Performing Franchises In Your Inbox Every Weekhttps://www.franchiseempire.com/newsletter?utm_source=fe------------------00:00 - Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets00:14 - Introduction to the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast01:43 - Meeting Mike Stone: A 25-Year Journey from Sales to CEO03:29 - The Origins of CertaPro Painters05:06 - Why Painting is a Massive, Fragmented Opportunity07:01 - The Franchise Model: Being in Business for Yourself, Not by Yourself08:51 - Delivering Certainty and Investing in Technology09:47 - National Accounts: Painting for Walmart and Home Depot11:51 - Measuring Success with Net Promoter Scores and Voice of the Customer13:51 - CertaPro's Tiered Royalty Structure Explained15:06 - Investing in Field Support and People Development17:57 - Breaking the Blue-Collar Bias in the Painting Industry19:48 - Why Painting is a Recession-Retardant Maintenance Business21:10 - The Ideal 50/50 Split: Residential vs. Commercial Revenue23:09 - How to Build Trust in Your Local Community26:14 - Giving Back: The Paint It Pink Initiative for Breast Cancer27:32 - Final Thoughts on Franchise SuccessMy Most Popular Business Videos:https://youtu.be/EYBKoz68FUghttps://youtu.be/nJtAHaDYenA https://youtu.be/gpWQRflrtDY https://youtu.be/RPe2Sf6eL60 https://youtu.be/NpnFyXi4sAg https://youtu.be/U90fmdWhzCg https://youtu.be/fCLy6cc82Hw https://youtu.be/xQZkfQNkhqsLegal stuff we have to say!The information presented on this website is based on the most recent Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) available for each franchise opportunity. For detailed financial representations, please refer to Item 19 of the applicable FDD. Note that this information may have changed since publication. We strongly recommend verifying all fees, investment requirements, and franchise offers directly with the franchisor before making any investment decisions.This website and its contents are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. Franchise offers can only be made through the delivery of an FDD that is registered and compliant with applicable state laws.Franchise opportunities referenced herein may not be available in all states or countries. Offers are only valid where legally permitted and in compliance with local regulations.There is no guarantee of success, profitability, or financial performance. Starting any business including purchasing a franchise, involves inherent risk, and outcomes will vary. No results are promised or assured.Prospective franchisees are strongly encouraged to carefully review the FDD and consult with qualified legal and financial advisors prior to making any franchise investment decisions.
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Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fe What does it actually take to scale a painting franchise from $50 million to nearly $1 billion in revenue? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, host Chantel Soumis sits down with Mike Stone, President and CEO of CertaPro Painters, for a conversation that covers the full journey from the ground up. Mike started as a residential sales associate in ...
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