Painting Biz Coach

08/23/2026

THE DAY IS GETTING CLOSER

Come see me at the Colour X Expo 2026 in Vaughan, Ontario!

Stop by to say hello, check out my collection of books written specifically for painting contractors, and let’s talk about your painting business. Whether you have questions about estimating, production rates, marketing, hiring, sales, or growing your company, I’d love to chat.

I’m looking forward to connecting with painters and industry professionals from across Ontario. See you at the Colour X Expo 2026!

08/09/2026

I had a great conversation yesterday with a fellow “brother of the brush” whom I first met at the 2024 PCA Expo in Orlando, Florida.

Jeff, a painting contractor from Connecticut, called to share a pretty cool story. Someone had recommended Daniel Honan’s book, The Profitable Painter, which is available on Amazon. While placing his order, Amazon recommended two other books for painting contractors, so he decided to add those to his cart as well.
When the package arrived, Jeff opened it and immediately recognized the photo on the covers—the other two books were mine! He had no idea when he ordered them. What a small world!

That unexpected discovery led to a much bigger conversation. Jeff shared that his long-term goal is to get off the brush, step away from daily production, and focus entirely on managing and growing his company.

We ended up talking for more than an hour about scaling strategies, building the right team, delegating responsibilities, creating systems, and making the transition from working in the business to leading it.

These are the conversations I genuinely enjoy. There is something special about connecting with another painting contractor, sharing experiences, and helping someone map out the next stage of their business.

Thanks for the call, Jeff. I’m excited to see where you take your company next!

07/30/2026

One of the most rewarding parts of what I do isn’t selling books—it’s hearing from painters who are putting the ideas into action and seeing real results.

Yesterday, I received this incredible email from a painting contractor in rural Maine:

“I started my painting business about a year and a half ago. I’ve purchased several of your books and they have been very helpful. Thank you so much.”

He went on to ask thoughtful questions about running a one-man painting business, improving efficiency, managing scheduling, landing profitable jobs, and whether a 59% gross profit margin after materials and equipment was on the right track.

I love emails like this.

They remind me why I created PaintingBizCoach.com and started writing books for painting contractors in the first place—to help painters build stronger, more profitable businesses with practical, real-world advice.

Whether you’re a one-person operation or managing a growing team, you’re going to face challenges. The key is asking questions, continuing to learn, and never settling for “good enough.”

To the painter from Maine—thank you for reaching out and trusting me to be part of your journey. I’ll be replying with my thoughts, and I know you’re on the right path.

If you’re a painting contractor with questions about estimating, pricing, hiring, marketing, production, or profitability, don’t hesitate to reach out. That’s exactly why I’m here.

👊 Keep learning. Keep improving. Keep building the painting business you want.

07/25/2026

All set up at the Pretty Boy Paint Festival in Ithaca, NY!

If you’re here this weekend, stop by and say hello. I’d love to chat about your painting business, answer your toughest questions, and share ideas on estimating, marketing, hiring, pricing, and growing a more profitable company.

Come check out my books for painting contractors, and let’s talk shop.

See you soon!

07/18/2026

⏰ ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT

The countdown is on! In just one week, I'll be heading to Pretty Boy Paint Fest 2026 in Ithaca, New York, and I'd love to meet you there.

I'll have FREE books, swag giveaways, and I'll be answering your toughest painting business questions—from estimating and pricing to hiring, marketing, production rates, and growing a profitable painting company.

If you're looking to sharpen your skills, connect with great painters, and leave with practical ideas you can use right away, this is the place to be.

📍 July 24 & 25
📍 Dryden Lake Park, Dryden, NY

Come by, say hello, and let's talk painting business. See you next week! 💪

07/17/2026

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06/22/2026

What an incredible day at the Sherwin Williams Pro Painters Show 2026 in Mississauga! 🔥
Donna-Lea and I had an amazing time meeting and talking with professional painters from all over the GTA. We had countless great conversations throughout the day about estimating, hiring, marketing, production rates, pricing, sales systems, and all kinds of real-world painting business challenges contractors are facing right now.
One of the biggest hits at our booth was definitely the “Selfie Station” 📸😄

Painters were stopping by all day long to snap photos, have some laughs, and connect with others in the industry. The energy at the show was fantastic.

It was also great catching up with our friends from PaintScout, Nour, Silver Fox Painting and Painter Growth, along with so many of our amazing friends from Sherwin Williams (Joe, Nathan, Mati, Ryan, Shawna) who helped make the event such a success.

We were blown away by the response to our books — we gave away almost 100 books throughout the entire show. Surprisingly, our form books ended up being some of the most sought-after resources at the booth. It was exciting to see how many contractors are actively looking to improve their systems, organization, and professionalism.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, ask questions, take photos, and support Painting Biz Publishing. Events like this remind me just how strong and supportive the painting industry really is. See you at the next show.

Let’s keep learning, growing, and helping each other build better painting businesses. 👊

06/17/2026

🇨🇦 I'M HEADING TO COLOUR X EXPO 2026! 🇨🇦

On September 30th, I'll be joining painters, contractors, suppliers, and industry professionals from across Canada at the Colour X Expo in Vaughan, Ontario.

If you're attending, make sure you stop by and say hello!

✅ FREE books from Painting Biz Publishing
✅ Business advice and coaching insights
✅ Industry discussions and networking
✅ Swag giveaways
✅ Real conversations about growing a profitable painting business

Whether you're struggling with estimating, hiring, marketing, production rates, sales systems, or simply looking for ways to improve your company, bring your toughest questions and let's talk.

Events like Colour X Expo are a fantastic opportunity to connect with other professionals, discover new products, watch live demonstrations, and learn what's working in today's painting industry.

📅 September 30, 2026
📍 Montecasino Banquet Hall, Vaughan, Ontario

I look forward to meeting painters from across Canada and helping you take your business to the next level.

Who's planning to attend?

06/13/2026

📚🎨 I’LL BE AT PRETTY BOY PAINT FEST 2026! 🎨📚

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be attending the Pretty Boy Paint Fest in Ithaca, New York, on July 24th and 25th with Painting Biz Publishing!

If you’re a painting contractor looking to improve your estimating, marketing, hiring, sales systems, production rates, or overall business performance, stop by and say hello. I’ll be bringing a variety of painting business books, forms, resources, and practical tools designed specifically for painting contractors.

Have a tough painting business question? Bring it with you! I always enjoy talking shop and helping fellow painters overcome the challenges that come with growing a successful painting company.

✅ Meet Jeff Lockwood in person
✅ Browse Painting Biz Publishing resources
✅ Ask your toughest business questions
✅ Connect with painters from across North America

📍 Pretty Boy Paint Fest
📅 July 24–25, 2026
📌 Dryden Lake Park, NY

I look forward to meeting new friends, reconnecting with old ones, and sharing ideas that can help you build a stronger painting business.

See you in Ithaca!

05/27/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY, Toronto Pro Painters

Painting Biz Publishing with Jeff Lockwood is LIVE today at the Sherwin Williams Pro Painters Show 2026 at the International Centre in Mississauga from 2PM–7PM!

If you’re serious about growing your painting business, come by and say hello. Let’s talk estimating, marketing, hiring, production rates, sales systems, and the real challenges painters are facing in today’s market. Bring your toughest questions.

I’ll have:
✅ FREE books from Painting Biz Publishing
✅ Swag giveaways
✅ Real conversations about growing a profitable painting company
✅ Answers to your toughest business questions

Whether you’re just getting started or trying to level up your company, I’d love to connect with you in person.

Let’s make 2026 your best year yet.
See you at the show! 👊