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In this episode, host Daniel Honan, CPA and former painting business owner, sits down with Ryan Ezzell, the founder of a rapidly growing painting business in Tennessee. Ryan shares his incredible journey from starting with door-to-door sales to scaling his company to over $1.5M in revenue in the first year and on track for $4M+ in year two.

🔹 Key Takeaways:

• How Ryan built a hybrid team of subcontractors and in-house painters.
• The power of door-to-door marketing and how it fueled his early growth.
• Why hiring salespeople first was a game-changer for his business.
• The importance of aligning incentives with subcontractors and employees.
• Ryan’s mindset shifts and lessons learned from scaling so quickly.

Whether you’re just starting your painting business or looking to take it to the next level, Ryan’s story is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

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