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Aleph Ventures TV

by Haakon Hansen

Welcome to Aleph Ventures TV, where we talk about scaling profitable painting businesses that last for decades. What it takes, what works, and who is doing it across the country. If that sounds interesting, consider subscribing! See you in the next video🔗 Visit our website: https://alephholdings.com📸 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @AlephHoldings▶️ Visit our YouTube: @AlephVenturesTV

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Episodes

  1. From Summer Job to Market Leader | Michael Murray| Ep. 43

    Michael Murray entered the painting industry the summer before his junior year of high school, years before Textbook Painting was a real company. By college, the side hustle had grown enough that he had to make a call: stay a solo painter, or build a real business. He chose to build, and in this...

  2. From Stage 4 Cancer to $10M - with Tom Heiler - Aleph Ventures TV – Episode #42

    New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV! Tom Heiler funded Heiler Painting with deposits he collected knocking doors in the Philly suburbs — before he had a company. Two years in, a stage four cancer diagnosis pulled him out of the day-to-day. He walks through the health crisis that nearly took...

  3. Marketing Minutes: Episode 06

    New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!In this latest installment of Marketing Minutes, Nate Streeter (Director of Marketing for Aleph Ventures) and Caleb Svendsgaard (Marketing Manager for Paris Painting) share insights into their neighborhood marketing strategies, door knocking techniques…

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  4. Values-Driven Leadership That Builds Better Businesses | Eric Crawford | Ep. 40

    New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV! In this episode, Eric Crawford shares his journey from starting a painting business to scaling it to over $3 million in revenue. He discusses leadership, systems, partnership, and growth strategies that transformed his company and personal development....

  5. Why Your New Salespeople Are Struggling (And It's Not a Hiring Problem) - with Micah Stelter - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #39

    New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!In this episode, Micah Stelter shares expert insights on hiring, onboarding, coaching, and developing sales teams in the painting industry. Discover how we work to accelerate sales performance, avoid common pitfalls, and build a high-performing sales...

  6. 2025 Aleph Marketing Check In with Nate Streeter - Aleph Ventures TV I Episode #34

    🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV! In this episode, Haakon Hansen and Nate Streeter discuss the current state of Aleph’s marketing strategies as they approach 2025. They reflect on their convictions about consumer preferences, the importance of content, and the challenges faced in the...

  7. Field Coaching Masterclass with Dave Rychley - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #33

    🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV! Haakon Hansen and Dave Rychley explore the critical role of field coaching in driving team performance and accountability across organizations. They explain how field coaching supports skill development, differentiating it from traditional one-on-one...

  8. Building and Investing with Ben Landusky - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #32

    🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!Haakon sits down with Ben Landusky to talk about his journey in the painting industry. Ben shares how he started as a college student with no business experience and grew Foothills Painting into a successful company. They explore key topics like team...

  9. Intentional Growth with Skip Johnson - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #31

    🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!Skip Johnson shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges and lessons learned from his experiences in building and growing businesses. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality in growth, balancing personal and professional life,...

  10. 5 Keys to Running Impactful One-on-One Meetings with Mx olson - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #30

    🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV! Haakon speaks with Max Olson about the significance of one-on-one meetings in leadership and business growth. They discuss the importance of purpose, preparation, structure, honesty, and follow-through in these meetings. Max shares his extensive...

  11. Data, Sales, and Performance with Jon Bryant - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #29

    🎙️ New episode out now on Aleph Ventures TV!Haakon had a wide ranging conversation with Jon Bryant from PaintScout. Jon is a very thoughtful guy and shares some great insight on a number of topics, focusing primarily on the sales data from PaintScout and what he has learned from analyzing it....

  12. Irrational Confidence with Brad Ellison - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #28

    In this episode, Brad Ellison shares his journey from early entrepreneurial ventures to founding Ellison Painting and launching Rollout Marketing. He highlights the importance of community, the challenges of rapid growth, and the role of risk in success. He also offers insights on defining…

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  13. Marketing Minutes: Episode 05

    Latest installment of Marketing Minutes.Nate and Caleb recently sat down to discuss how marketing is going so far in 2025. Here are the key topics they covered:Current State of MarketingDigital Channels (Facebook & Google Ads)Team Engagement & Data AccuracyCustomer Feedback & ContentFuture...

  14. Is Partnership Right For You? - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #27

    In this episode, Jason Paris shares insights on forming business partnerships, especially in the painting industry. He highlights the challenges, the importance of character and communication, and how to assess the need for a partner. While partnerships aren’t a quick fix, he emphasizes that with...

  15. Systems for Scaling to $4M - $10M+ - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #26

    Chris Kiefer, owner of Boolean Automation, shares various insights from his experience leading the marketing division of an 8-figure painting company as well as what led him to start Boolean Automation and the power of automation and systems for scaling businesses. Topics discussed:* Automating…

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  16. Big Bets for 2025 Marketing Strategy: - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode #25

    In this episode, Nate Streeter and Caleb Svendsgaard reflect on their 2024 marketing strategies. They discuss what worked, what didn’t and what bets they are making for 2025. Topics discussed: Understanding Customer Needs Integrating Sales and Marketing Execution is everything Content that…

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  17. Hiring An Integrator - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 24

    Josh Schrock is an EOS implementer and Leadership Coach. In this episode he shares his best practices around hiring an integrator. If you are considering this crucial step in your business, tune in to Josh’s insights. 00:00The Importance of Vision and Action 01:26 Josh Schrock's Journey to...

  18. Business Planning for 2025 - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 23

    CEO of Aleph Chet Funk joins the show to discuss Business Planning. This is an important topic this time of year. We discuss: The importance of business planning for Vision How to think about how much you should grow How to know if my plan is too optimistic Indicators on when to pivot on my plan...

  19. Personal Systems for Success in 2025 - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 22

    Thank to Micah Stelter! In this episode, Micah Stelter shares what helped him transform from chaos to clarity in work and life. Tune in to get some ideas and inspiration on building systems to make sure your 2025 is the best year yet. #BusinessSuccess #PodcastEpisode Where to find Micah…

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  20. Marketing Minutes Clip

    Marketing Minutes Clip: Nate shares his honest thoughts on an actual direct mail postcard, highlighting what works and what could be improved. #MarketingMinutes #AlephVenturesTV #Marketing

  21. Marketing Minutes: Episode 04

    Latest installment of Marketing Minutes. Nate sits down with Michael Sanchez, owner of L&J Painting. Topics covered include: Facebook Ads SEO Lead Tracking Data Integrity Sustainable Growth #MarketingMinutes #AlephVenturesTV #Marketing

  22. Marketing and Systems - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 21

    Thanks to Garrett Martell! In this episode, Garrett Martell shares his inspiring journey from his first entrepreneurial steps to building a successful business. Garrett shares about his experience around marketing strategy and systems that have helped him win. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessSuccess...

  23. Marketing Minutes Episode 03

    Latest installment of Marketing Minutes. @‌Nate Streeter and @‌Caleb Svendsgaard sit down and talk about what they think about in the off-season to gear up for next year. #MarketingMinutes #AlephVenturesTV #GrowthTips #Marketing

  24. Marketing Minutes Episode 02

    Latest installment of Marketing Minutes. @‌Nate Streeter and @‌Caleb Svendsgaard sit down and talk about how they put together an annual marketing plan. They go into the weeds so buckle up - hope you enjoy. #MarketingMinutes #AlephVenturesTV #GrowthTips #Marketing

  25. Marketing Minutes Episode 01

    Got marketing challenges? So does anyone who is serious about growth. Check out a new segment we are calling Marketing Minutes. We are fortunate to have two great marketers on our team: @‌Nate Streeter and @‌Caleb Svendsgaard. They receive a lot of questions from folks across the industry. We are...

  26. The Power of Mindset and Systems - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 20

    Thanks to Nathan TenNapel! Nathan TenNapel takes us through his journey, from starting as a summer painter to becoming the Owner and President of Select Painting, and now stepping into the tech world as Sales Development Manager at Boolean. Tune in for insights on leadership, mindset, and the...

  27. Selling $1.5M+ - with zero industry experience - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 19

    Thanks to Brandon Stahnke! Brandon Stahnke is a salesman at Paris Painting. He transitioned from the cycling industry and has jumped into selling in the painting industry. Here what has lead to his succesful transition and what has him excited about future leadership roles. Where to find Aleph…

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  28. Subcontracting For an Eight Figure Painting Company - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 18

    Thanks to Mark Nelson! Mark Nelson, Vice President of Operations at Paris Painting, shares invaluable insights on Subcontracting for an Eight-Figure Painting Company. Learn how to scale your business from one of the best in the industry. Tune in and get ready to grow your business with real,...

  29. A Real Life "Turkey Truck" Test (with Matt Kuyper) - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 17

    Thanks to Matt Kuyper! Matt Kuyper, owner of Harpeth Painting, shares about overcoming a major personal health crisis and its effects on his business. He highlight the importance of building a business that can stand on its own and strategies for sustainable success in the painting industry.…

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  30. How to win with Direct Mail - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 16

    Thanks to Caleb Svendsgaard! Caleb shares what he has learned and implemented to make Direct Mail more effective for Paris Painting in 2024. These insights have been a huge lift to help Paris Painting be trending to $12M in 2024. Caleb began his journey as a door-to-door sales rep, learning the...

  31. 7 Brutal Truths About Marketing - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 15

    Thanks to Nate Streeter! Nate Streeter breaks down 7 Brutal Truths About Marketing every painting business owner needs to understand. Nate pulls no punches in sharing what it really takes to succeed in today’s marketing world. Where to find Nate: Email: [email protected] Youtube…

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  32. From A Paintbrush To Partnerships with Chris Riggins - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 14

    Thanks to Chris Riggins! Where to find Chris: Website: https://rigginspainting.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rigginspainting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rigginspaint/ Where to find Aleph: 🔗 Visit our website: https://alephholdings.com 📸...

  33. Fuel for Growth with Mike Gore-Hickman - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 13

    Thanks to Mike Gore-Hickman! Where to find Mike: Website: https://paintergrowth.com/ Email: [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/@paintergrowth Instagram: @paintergrowth Facebook: facebook.com/paintergrowth/Mentioned in today's Episode: ** Painter Growth Mastermind:...

  34. Why Emotional Awareness Matters with Dave Kraai - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 12

    Thanks to Dave Kraai Website: https://www.windmilladvisor.com/ Emal: [email protected] 🔗 Visit our website: https://alephholdings.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @AlephHoldings Music Provided by: https://www.soundstripe.com/

  35. Mid Year Check in With Micah Stelter - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 11

    Thanks to Micah Stelter Youtube: @AlephVenturesTV Instagram: @micahstelter_aleph Check out Micah's previous episote on @AlephVenturesTV: https://youtu.be/JxGP6Y91qRc?si=_1XwTCndKJnP04CZ 🔗 Visit our website: https://alephholdings.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @AlephHoldings Music Provided by:...

  36. Nick Slavik - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 10

    Thanks to Nick Slavik! Website: https://nickslavik.com https://www.youtube.com/@AskaPainterLive Instagram: @slaviknick @ask_a_painter PCA Events Coming Up: https://www.pcapainted.org/events Please consider subscribing to the channel! Also, connect with Aleph if you are interested in a joint…

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  37. Painter to President - Mark Nelson - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 9

    Thanks to Mark Nelson & Paris Painting! Website: https://paris-painting.com/ Instagram: @markus.nelly Connect with Aleph if you are interested in a joint venture to scale and stabilize your company with partners that care! 🔗 Visit our website: https://alephholdings.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram:...

  38. Elite Business Advisors - Chris Moore - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 8

    Thanks to Chris Moore Website: https://www.elitebusinessadvisors.com/ Instagram: @chrismooreleadership Connect with Aleph if you are interested in a joint venture to scale and stabilize your company with partners that care! 🔗 Visit our website: https://alephholdings.com 📸 Follow us on…

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  39. Shareholder Mindset - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 7

    Aleph CEO, Chet Funk - get into his personal life background and some core fundamentals around having a shareholder/investment mindset. Connect with us: www.alephholdings.com

  40. Growth from Seasons of Challenge - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 6

    Dave Rychley has decades of experience leading and growing painting companies as the former President of Premium Service Brands & College Pro. Haakon and Dave discuss lessons learned through challenging seasons and how they have been crucial to the people we are today.

  41. Financials Habits for Scale - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 5

    Erich Leidel, Aleph CFO talks about healthy financial habits for growing companies.

  42. Discipline Needs Vision - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 4

    Jason Paris, founder of Paris Painting, co-founder Aleph Holdings, knows how to be disciplined, in this episode Haakon and Jason discusses how important having a vision is the process of getting disciplined.

  43. Skill Development Through Coaching - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 3

    Alex Calof - COO of Aleph Holdings, talks about the impact of coaching while integrating businesses - a key aspect to success, getting in the field with your people and helping develop their skill.

  44. Marketing Lessons Learned in Q1 - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 2

    A lot was learned from marketing efforts in the first quarter of 2024 with our partner painting companies nationally. Nate Streeter shares his learnings.

  45. Culture of Accountability - Aleph Ventures TV | Episode 1

    Ramping into the busy season in a home service company needs a culture of accountability from the team - Haakon Hansen and Micah Stelter discuss these topics and more!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Aleph Ventures TV, where we talk about scaling profitable painting businesses that last for decades. What it takes, what works, and who is doing it across the country. If that sounds interesting, consider subscribing! See you in the next video🔗 Visit our website: https://alephholdings.com📸 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @AlephHoldings▶️ Visit our YouTube: @AlephVenturesTV

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