The #1 Thing Profitable Painters Know That Most Don't - Corey Pont

What does it take to raise the standard in the trades?In this episode of The Profitable Estimator, Corey Pont - Managing Director of Top Coat Painting, shares the mindset, systems, and lessons that helped him build one of Wyndham’s most in-demand painting crews.We talk about the real reason apprentices struggle, where most tradies lose profit, and what it looks like to train a team that turns up on time and gets the job done right.If you run a trade business, manage quoting, or want to grow with less chaos, this one’s for you.Guest:Corey PontTop Coat Painting, Melbourne VIC25+ years of experience | Dulux Accredited | Committee Leader, Wyndham BizNetTimestamps:0:00 Opening remarks / cold open0:18 Podcast intro — Meet Corey Pont of Top Coat Painting2:34 What pulled a Kiwi-trained painter across to Australia?6:45 What’s the main focus for Top Coat Painting in 2025?8:44 What practical fix are we still missing for the trade shortage?10:41 Where do painting businesses lose the most profit — and how do you stop it?12:10 What systems keep your crew punctual and sites spotless?13:44 What’s the biggest construction growth sector by 2030?14:29 What's the most overhyped tech in the painting industry?16:44 What advice would you give to new tradie business owners?Subscribe for more episodes on estimating, trade business strategy, and building remote teams that work.#TheProfitableEstimator #TradeBusiness #PaintingIndustry #Estimating #RemoteTeams