This Titan Talks podcast features Josh Thompson, the owner of JT’s Painting. Thompson started his painting career working for his father’s cleaning service before he developed a liking for the painting aspect of the job. JT’s Painting now specializes in home painting, staining, and refinishing and prides itself on high-quality service and work ethic. Thompson’s aim is to upscale the image of the profession and distinguish his business through quality work and reliable service. He says social media and online platforms like Google have helped drive business to his company, being particularly focused on garnering positive reviews. In the future, he hopes to expand his business to offer steady job opportunities and ensure a secure future for his children.

This episode of Titan Talks features Steve Lockwood, the owner of Lockwood Finishes, a successful painting company located in Springfield, Illinois. The show discusses his start in the industry, how he came to realize that he was a professional, and how making 100 phone calls a day helped boost his business and client base in the early days. Steve shares insights on the importance of job costing, his pride in carrying the name Lockwood, and how having a website has transformed his business and brought him in front of people that didn’t know about his services.

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Cale Schindler, owner of Fayette Property Solutions, a landscaping contractor based in Fayetteville, Georgia. Started in 2018 by Cale and his father, the company offers both residential and commercial services, with many larger scale projects. Cale shares the company’s origin story, noting that it began with him assisting a neighbor at age 17, and eventually evolved into a father-son enterprise. Initially, they invested $40,000-$45,000 in equipment without having any customers. He explains that they manage to perform work equal to a six-eight person crew efficiently due to superior teamwork and communication. The show concludes with a rapid fire round in which Cale shares his plan for the future, champions customer service and open communication as keys to the success, and admits his biggest regret was not quitting his day job sooner.