The Local Painter Podcast

Devon de Langley
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The Local Painter Podcast is the no-b******t podcast for painting and cabinet refinishing contractors who want consistent customers and a more profitable, predictable business. Hosted by Devon de Langley from Bubba Group, this show breaks down what’s ACTUALLY holding painters back and gives you the real systems and strategy to fix it. No fluff. No hype. Just the actionable shit that helps painters grow.

  1. 5H AGO

    "Busy" Doesn't Mean Real Progress

    A lot of painters wear “busy” like a badge of honor. Booked out for weeks. Always on the tools. But still stressed about money, still taking jobs they don’t want, still feeling stuck. In this episode, I break down why being busy is not the same thing as building a real business. We talk about how inconsistent lead flow traps you into low-margin work, why saying yes to everything kills your leverage, and why most painters stay on a hamster wheel of being slammed or stressed. The real goal isn’t constant busyness. It’s controlled demand, pricing power, and the ability to choose the right work instead of reacting to whatever shows up.

    10 min

  2. 10H AGO

    How a Thin Pipeline Is Quietly Killing Your Confidence

    When your calendar is empty, everything feels heavier. Every estimate feels like life or death. You start discounting, overexplaining, and trying to “make it work.” Not because you’re bad at sales, but because your emotional state is shaped by low volume. In this episode, I explain the 50/150 rule and why more conversations don’t just improve your numbers, they change how you show up. If you want more consistent results, the first move is filling the calendar.

    11 min

  3. FEB 15

    Why Most Painters Are Playing a Game They Can’t Win

    A lot of painters are working hard but still feel capped. Not because they’re lazy or incompetent, but because the game they’re playing doesn’t reward long-term growth. Competing on price, blending in with everyone else, and relying on referrals creates a ceiling most owners never break through. In this episode, I talk about the difference between playing the game most painters are stuck in versus building a business model that compounds over time, and why choosing the right game matters more than working harder inside the wrong one.

    7 min

  4. FEB 5

    Life Doesn’t Give You What You Want. It Gives You What You Earn.

    Most painters say they want the same three things: consistent jobs, better homeowners, and reliable employees. But wanting those outcomes doesn’t create them. Earning them does. In this episode, I break down the mindset shift that changed everything for me: life doesn’t give you what you want, it gives you what you earn, and business is no different.

    9 min

  5. JAN 25

    The 4 Ways to Market Your Painting Business (And the Real Cost of Each)

    If you know you need to market your painting or cabinet refinishing business but feel unsure what the right move is, this episode breaks it down clearly. There are only four ways to approach marketing your business: doing it yourself, hiring in-house, outsourcing, or making no change at all. In this episode, I walk through the real pros and cons of each option, including the hidden costs most owners overlook, the time and risk involved, and how each path impacts your control over lead flow and revenue. This isn’t about pushing one solution. It’s about helping you understand the tradeoffs so you can make an intentional decision.

    11 min

  6. JAN 20

    How I’d Actually Build a Painting Company From Scratch (The Exact Execution Plan)

    In the last episode, I broke down what I’d focus on if I had to start a painting company from scratch. In this episode, I go a level deeper and walk through the actual execution. Step by step. From building a real brand identity, to dialing in print marketing, getting professional photos, building a proper website, and setting up the systems needed to attract the right homeowners consistently. This episode is about turning strategy into action and laying the foundation the right way from day one, without guessing and cutting corners.

    33 min

  7. JAN 10

    If I Started a Painting Company From Scratch Tomorrow (What I’d Ignore + The 5 Things I’d Obsess Over)

    If I had to start a painting company from scratch tomorrow, this is exactly how I would approach it. No reputation, no referrals, no crew, and nobody knowing my name in the area. The only thing I’d keep is the last six years of experience working with painters and cabinet refinishers across the U.S. and Canada, seeing what actually works, what consistently fails, and why some companies stay stuck while others build real momentum. In this episode, I break down what I would ignore, what I would obsess over, and the five core areas I’d focus on to get established, generate leads, book estimates, and start winning jobs consistently.

    23 min

  8. JAN 1

    Self-Leadership: The 4 Things That Actually Control Your Results

    Most people think leadership starts when you have a team, employees, or a title. It doesn’t. Real leadership starts with how you lead yourself. In this episode, I break down the four pillars of self-leadership: your standards, your mindset, your beliefs, and your attitude. If your life or business feels chaotic or stagnant, this episode will definitely help you get back on track.

    12 min
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The Local Painter Podcast is the no-b******t podcast for painting and cabinet refinishing contractors who want consistent customers and a more profitable, predictable business. Hosted by Devon de Langley from Bubba Group, this show breaks down what’s ACTUALLY holding painters back and gives you the real systems and strategy to fix it. No fluff. No hype. Just the actionable shit that helps painters grow.

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  • Creator
    Devon de Langley
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Devon de Langley
  • Show Website
    The Local Painter Podcast