From Employees to Owners: Building Pro Paint Solutions with Mike Barrett & Bill Curtindale
In this episode, Aaron sits down with Mike Barrett and Bill Curtindale, co-founders of Pro Paint Solutions in the Seattle metro area. Both Mike and Bill spent years as employees and eventually senior ...
16 Sep 47min
From PPG to Pittsburgh Paints: Inside the Buyout, the Rebrand, and What It Means for Contractors with Todd Gatesy and John Moore
Episode SummaryTwo years after American Industrial Partners (AIP) acquired PPG's architectural coatings business and launched Pittsburgh Paint Company, Todd Gatesy and John Moore join the show to clea...
10 Sep 55min
Building the Industry's Missing Room: The CPIA's Origin Story with Aaron Moore
Episode SummaryAfter over 50 episodes of Aaron interviewing others, David flips the script in this special episode. From his multi-generational upbringing in Chicago to building a multi-city commercia...
7 Aug 44min
Find Your Authentic Voice: Leadership, Marketing, and AI with Emily Howard
Episode SummaryIn this episode, Emily Howard shares her journey from being an editor in the painting industry to exploring organic farming. She discusses the importance of storytelling in marketing, t...
16 Juni 44min
Part 2 - Beyond the Hype: How AI Is Actually Helping Businesses Grow with Kathy Slowinski (Part 2)
In this two-part episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we talk to Kathy Slowinski about her journey from family manufacturing roots to leading AI-driven business transformations. Discover practi...
13 Maj 26min
No Layoffs Since 1954: The Employee-First Culture of The Wooster Brush Company
In this episode of the Commercial Painting Podcast, we talk to Ben Maibach and Michael Stephens from the Wooster Brush Company, discussing the company's rich history, employee-centric culture, and inn...
14 Apr 40min
The Black Belt Mindset: What Jiu-Jitsu Teaches About Leadership and Resilience with Luke Rinehart
ABOUTIn this episode, David and Aaron talk to Luke Reinhart about `the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, exploring its origins, benefits, and the personal journey of Luke as a martial artist and business ...
9 Mars 45min
