13+ Years Coaching | $40m+ Painting Portfolio | 5m+ Youtube Views

Start or scale a painting business with proven systems

Whether you’re starting from scratch (even with no experience) or scaling what you’ve built into a multi-million-dollar company, we’ll show you the systems that create consistent income and long-term growth—without sacrificing what matters most.

See How Real Painting Companies Hit $1M+

Short stories + numbers + the exact moves that got them there.

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We’ve helped hundreds of contractors build million-dollar painting companies.

We Run Our Own $40M Painting Operation

Unlike most coaching programs, we’re actively building and scaling painting companies every day. What you learn inside the Painting Business Pro is what we use inside our own operation—right now.

Access Our Proven Playbooks & Training

Plug into the exact systems, templates, and training we’re using right now—so you can build momentum fast and avoid the costly mistakes most owners make early on (even if you’re starting with zero painting experience).

Build a Business That Runs Without You

In-person events designed to level up your leadership and strengthen your team—so you can step out of the day-to-day without growth stalling.

Work 1-on-1 With Our Leadership Team

Direct access to the team running our $40M operation for personalized coaching—so you can troubleshoot faster and make smarter decisions as you scale.

13 Years Coaching Painting Contractors, Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews and Extraordinary Results from Our Members

Thousands of painting contractors have gone through our programs

Hundreds of our members have built million dollar painting companies

Over 5 million views on our YouTube channel

Hundreds of thousands of people have joined our newsletter

We’re known for a 5-star reputation and real results.

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Hear from our members about their experience

With the flagship program at Painting Business Pro

why start a painting business?

Low Startup Costs

You don’t need expensive equipment, a storefront, or a big team to get going. Many of our members started with just a few hundred dollars and scaled up from there.

No License or Painting Experience Required

You can start a painting business with no experience. We’ll show you how to find customers, price jobs, hire painters, and manage projects.

High-Profit Margins & Fast Cash Flow

Painting jobs are paid quickly and have high profit potential. It’s not uncommon to bring in thousands in your first month with the right systems in place.

Work Part-Time or Build a Team

Whether you're looking for extra income or want to grow a full-fledged company, starting a painting business gives you the flexibility to choose how far you take it.

See If It’s Right for You

Work with industry leader Eric Barstow

Hey, I'm Eric – founder of Painting Business Pro

I got started in the painting industry back in 2005 coaching college students to start a painting company for 5 years through college – generating $2.5M in sales while in school.

I graduated with an economics and business degree in 2010 and started Foothills Painting. I built that company to over $3 million a year in six years… Which took forever because I had to do it all the hard way and build every system from scratch.

Since 2013, I’ve helped thousands of people start and grow their own painting businesses – many of them with zero experience when they started.

Today, my partners and I operate National Painting Group, a portfolio of painting businesses doing over $40 million annually, and Foothills Painting now does around $10M per year in business.

Painting Business Pro is one of a kind. You get access to our playbooks, training, and leadership team to coach you and help you build your painting company.

Why do we do this? Because it’s our partnership strategy in our portfolio. We acquire a minority stake in companies that want to grow to $10M…

The people we partner with are the people we coach at Painting Business Pro.

I believe entrepreneurship is the only way to create real freedom.

So if you’re ready to figure out how to start a painting business – or grow one beyond what you thought was possible.

Come work with us… Create freedom, discover what’s possible, and build a company people love.

Meet Eric & the Team
Founded 2013|$40M+ annually|Foothills ≈ $10M/yr

What's Included

Whether you’re looking at how to start a painting business or grow an existing business, this training gives you the proven systems to succeed. Our coaching program is designed to help you scale to $3M per year with a team in place.

Here’s A Few of the Things You’ll Get

  • 100+ copy/paste systems, templates, and tools — all done-for-you and ready to go. No need to reinvent the wheel.

  • How to build a team of A-players so you can step out of day-to-day operations — and actually enjoy your life.

  • Step-by-step estimating training with the exact spreadsheets and software we use to price jobs accurately and profitably.

  • The business planning, strategy, and financial tools you need to think and operate like a true business owner.

  • How to recruit and retain the top 1% of painters — even in a “labor shortage.”

  • Build consistent lead flow with the right customers—without chasing tire-kickers or discount work.

  • How to create an offer so good your ideal clients say yes, and happily pay your prices.

  • And how to build the kind of business that supports your life — not one that consumes it.

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Our Programs

Here’s what’s included

Our programs are designed to help anyone starting a painting business from scratch, and anyone who wants to scale to $3M per year.

We will get your systems in place, your team in place, and help you build a healthy, profitable company that gives you freedom and financial abundance.

Direct, practical coaching – No fluff. Just rock solid business coaching that covers everything from fundamentals to new, cutting-edge strategies from the field. Plus support and coaching. You’re never alone.

PBP Training Program

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  • For Businesses $0-$3M in Revenue and Ready to Grow

  • Know Your Numbers

    The business plan we use to manage over $40M per year in our own companies. Includes projections and tracking for financials, marketing, sales, project management, and profitability.

  • Coaching

    Weekly webinars to get your questions answered 1on1 in front of a group. Learn from others, they’ll learn from you.

  • Roadmap

    Your personalized road map: A step-by-step game plan to go from where you are to $3M+ in annual revenue, or anything in between.

  • Accountability

    You’ll have a dedicated member success manager who makes sure you know what to work on, you have the resources you need, and you are taking action. If you’re ever stuck, they’ll help you get unstuck.

  • Customization

    We will help you build your business plan and roadmap to make sure you are working on the right next thing.

  • Community

    We have an amazing online community to get day to day questions answered on how to start a painting business, as well as how to grow your existing business and you’ll build lifelong friendships at our in-person events.

  • Systems & Training

    Looking to grow? No problem. We’ve solved all the problems from $0-$10M per year… You’ll have access to training videos and the proven systems to solve your next business challenge.

  • Leadership Training

    An 18-month cutting edge leadership development program with 3 in person events and 30 zoom calls. Become a leader for your business and your life.

Not Ready to Join Yet? Start With Our Free Resources

These free templates, trainings, and guides have helped thousands of painters earn more, work less, and build a real business – even before becoming a member.

  • ESTIMATING GUIDES

    Proven Pricing Systems

    Downloaded by over 40,000 painting contractors, these proven estimating systems can help you earn 10–50% more profit per job.

    Estimate with confidence

  • PBP CASE STUDIES

    Million-Dollar Companies

    See how everyday people learned how to start a painting business, grow it fast, and build freedom — even with no prior experience.

    Real Member Wins

  • COMMERCIAL PAINTING

    Introductory Training

    Add commercial painting to your service offering with this free mini-training. Ideal for residential pros ready to scale up.

    Scale Into Commercial

  • STARTUP CHECKLIST

    Your Launch Roadmap

    A step-by-step launch playbook for anyone looking to start a painting business from scratch. Learn how to set up your business, find your first clients, and get profitable fast.

    Start From Scratch

Do you have questions on starting a painting business or scaling your current one? We’ve got answers.

Don’t see your question here? Reach out and you can talk to a real human!

If you’re ready to take this seriously, here’s the next step:

Estimating Guides

Downloaded by over 40,000. Earn 10-50% more profit/job

PBP Case Studies

We want to show you what is possible. You are capable of more than you realize. See how everyday people have built their companies fast and without sacrifice.

Commercial Painting

If you’re a residential painting contractor, adding commercial painting is a no brainer and we’ll show you how to do it in this free mini training.

Startup Checklist

Playbook to set you up for success from Day One including everything you need to set up your business, get your first customers, and earn profit quickly.