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"Remember Nick, you’re going to school so you don’t have to paint the rest of your life."

These are the words my dad said to me every summer I came home from college to run my painting business in the Chicago suburb of St. Charles. After 5 years, I swore I would never paint again. Now, as I finish my 18th year as a painting contractor, I wonder where I went wrong.

In all seriousness though, painting has been one of the best things to happen to me. It took me a long time to learn many lessons, the hard way, but in 2017 my company won Best of Colorado from ColoradoBiz Magazine and we are the largest interior residential painting contractor in the Denver Metro area.

But why start a podcast? Well, I’ve been a podcaster for 8 years now. It all started with my friend John Erbert, the owner of the largest residential lawn care business in Denver, as we created Small Business Naked. We emailed business founders we’d read about in Inc. and Entrepreneur to ask if we could interview them on what it really takes to succeed in small business, and many of them said yes! Later down the road, this led to creating The Chaise Lounge, one of the most popular interior design podcasts on iTunes, where I interview top designers from across the country to figure out how they got into interior design, why they started their own firm, and what has made them flourish. The Chaise Lounge has built my personal brand and helped me forge relationships with designers and industry leaders all over the world.

Now, the time has come to dive into the world of painting podcasting. I will be interviewing successful painting contractors to coach young painters as they start their businesses. I will share some of the tough lessons I’ve learned along my journey.

Nick May

Nick lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with his wife and two boys. He loves learning about business, playing soccer, and traveling with his family (not necessarily in that order). Nick believes highly in systems for everything (even in raising his boys). He loves talking about marketing and LOVES helping others do more, achieve more, and reach their potential. Join Nick each week as he puts down the brush and helps YOU make more money.

 

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

I'm so glad that I'm able to be a part of the early stages of Pro Painter Network. After just a few months, it's become obvious to me that the educational content and partnerships that PPN has to offer are easily the best within the painting industry. The ROI and value of being a member is incredible. I highly recommend joining Pro Painter Network for any painting contractor looking to improve their business and quality of life.
Tristan Hamberg
Tristan HambergRefined Painting Services
I have been a member since the beginning and I have come to experience PPN’s evolution. I love that as a member I have the Ability to connect and discuss Ideas, experiences, and questions with people outside of my usual network Meeting new people in different markets and sharing ideas and best practices I had some very good recommendations from other participants This is one of the most valuable things, what you’re gonna get from it, the interactions with other growth minded leaders who are not only going to give you insights that you might not otherwise have considered, but you’re going to get this “element” where you're going to be connecting with growth pursuing leaders from around the Country who are aching to share their experience and knowledge It’s a Forcing function to review another business owner’s knowledge and consider how I would apply it to my life and business, it motivates you and makes you reflect, to think through application of systems and learn with other motivated leaders.
Gerardo Arguello
Gerardo ArguelloInfinity Painting LLC
It was really great to finally have a chance to get together with the Caliber 10 group. I’ve been eager to get in a group and meet everyone ever since Nick first told me about the idea about 3 months ago. I was pleasantly surprised to see some familiar faces on there from Crank2020, and even someone I had met at another retreat a few years ago! I feel blessed to be a part of this group and I look forward to learning from and sharing with these other high-level business owners. The level of professionalism shows even in the simple things; we were experiencing a lot of technical difficulties during our first meeting, but everyone there was more than happy to help fix the problem, rather than sitting around complaining about it! That point might seem insignificant, but I know that I’m in a group with people who take action and accountability.
Fred Hamilton Emery
Fred Hamilton Emery Hamilton Painting & Austin Commercial Painters
In the PPN I have found a group of growth minded people who have real world experience. I have found it to be a place I can go to get quality, actionable advise. This group has reignited my ambition and given me confidence in achieving my goals.
Marcel DeBlieck
Marcel DeBlieckQuad Cities Painting Company
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After just a few months, it's become obvious to me that the educational content and partnerships that PPN has to offer are easily the best within the painting industry. The ROI and value of being a member is incredible. I highly recommend joining Pro Painter Network for any painting contractor looking to improve their business and quality of life.
Tristan Hamberg
Tristan HambergRefined Painting Services
I’ve been eager to get in a group and meet everyone ever since Nick first told me about the idea about 3 months ago. I was pleasantly surprised to see some familiar faces on there. I feel blessed to be a part of this group and the level of professionalism shows even in the simple things.
Fred Hamilton Emery
Fred Hamilton Emery Hamilton Painting & Austin Commercial Painters
In the PPN I have found a group of growth minded people who have real world experience. I have found it to be a place I can go to get quality, actionable advise. This group has reignited my ambition and given me confidence in achieving my goals.
Marcel DeBlieck
Marcel DeBlieckQuad Cities Painting Company
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Paint Contractor Association Excellence

All presenters, facilitators, speakers, educators, and Caliber 10 leaders are expected to understand and represent the professionalism and integrity of the Pro Painter Network’s 4 Principles.

The Pro Painter Network (PPN) recognizes that the professional reputations of all presenters and educators engaged with PPN programming will become synonymous with the superior quality education and training offered at PPN education events and will be viewed as credible business resources for contractors. It is therefore necessary, for the continued success and stellar reputation of all presenters associated with PPN, that PPN programming and education maintain consistency and alignment between its principles, products, and services. To that end, all presenters for any of PPN education events and programming must be prepared to agree to the following standards:

It is the sole prerogative of PPN to select presenters for all PPN education events, online or regional, including Crank events. PPN bases its decisions on the knowledge and expertise of the speaker, relevance and usefulness of information, freshness of voice and presence, uniqueness of perspective and delivery, record of previous engagement results with various audiences, and with priority consideration given to PPN Partners and Sponsors.

Paint Contractor Association Principles

  • Understanding of, and adherence to, the professionalism and integrity of Pro Painter Network’s 4 Principles. 
  • Delivery of presentation or course, as approved by PPN, without disproportionate marketing or endorsement of company, product, or services.
  • Limitation of company logos, product name, and/or branding.
  • Distribution of information and handouts solely with intent to reinforce learning objectives.
  • Creative teaching techniques and devices appropriate for learning objectives and learning styles of attendees.
  • Accuracy of all presentation materials and information.
  • Conciseness of presentation-timing to fit parameters of course schedule.
  • Refraining from requiring attendees to submit contact information.
  • Direct coordination with, and required approval of, PPN’s Professional Development Director (Chris Shank) for all details relevant to presentation information and materials, event logistics, and delivery specifications.
  • Consistent and optimistic representation of PPN and all of its representatives, materials, and education in presenter’s verbiage, conduct, and content in accordance with the superior quality and integrity of PPN’s 4 Principles.

Paint Contractor Association Expertise

It is the sole prerogative of PPN to select presenters for all PPN education events, online or regional, including Crank events. PPN bases its decisions on the knowledge and expertise of the speaker, relevance and usefulness of information, freshness of voice and presence, uniqueness of perspective and delivery, record of previous engagement results with various audiences, and with priority consideration given to PPN Partners and Sponsors.

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