The Commercial Painting Podcast12 Mar 2025

Taking the Reins of a $100MM Company with Alec Kinard from Graydaze Contracting

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Alec Kinard

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Hundreds of employees, over a hundred million in revenue, and the need for a new CEO at Graydaze Contracting and the person to fill the role is none other than 29 year old, Alec Kinard.

So many people associate CEO’s with grey hair but as Alec proves, age is just a number when you lead with trust and integrity.

In this episode Alec goes into his short but vast history in contracting. Some of the things he covers are:

-How to lead people older and more experienced

-The roles of a CEO and the three key things to pay attention to

-Habits and groups to be a part of to stay on top of your life

-The future of Graydaze Contracting and the contracting industry

-Top advice for the next generation of leaders

More about Graydaze:

Graydaze Contracting specializes in the installation of architectural paints, specialty coatings, high-performance sealants, resinous flooring, and industrial slab repair—all under one roof. Their single-source approach simplifies what is often a complex process, eliminating the need to coordinate multiple finish trades. The result? A streamlined, efficient solution that saves both time and money.

Their rapid success stems from our ability to professionally manage a wide range of projects, meet tight deadlines, and deliver durable, high-quality finishes that stand the test of time, all under the leadership of Alec Kinard!

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EPISODE SPONSORS

⁠The Wooster Brush Company⁠

⁠⁠⁠The Commercial Painting Industry Associate⁠⁠⁠ (CPIA)

⁠⁠DC Marketing Group⁠⁠

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