The Painters Circle

Tas Moulis
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Welcome to The Painters Circle, the ultimate podcast for painting business owners looking to elevate their operations and achieve lasting success. If you're struggling to scale your painting business, manage a growing team, or attract high-quality clients, this is the show for you. Hosted by industry experts, we dive deep into proven coaching, consulting, and mentoring strategies that help painting business owners build more profitable, stress-free operations that run smoothly even without your constant involvement. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your business processes, implement effective marketing tactics, or streamline your client acquisition, The Painters Circle provides actionable insights and real-world advice from experienced mentors who’ve helped countless painting businesses thrive. Tune in for expert tips, inspiring success stories, and game-changing strategies to grow your business and take it to the next level. Ready to transform your painting business? Let’s get started.

  1. 14h ago

    #058 - The #1 Quoting Mistake Most Painting Businesses Make

    Want more predictable revenue and consistent profits in your painting business? PainterOS™ Accelerator is available now. https://accelerator.painteroperatingsystem.com/ You don't need more quotes. You need more conversations. One of the biggest mistakes painting business owners make is believing their job is to get as many quotes out the door as possible. But you're not in the quoting business. You're in the painting business. In this week's episode of The Painters Circle, Tas breaks down a pattern he noticed after speaking with dozens of painting business owners at a recent trade expo and workshop in Melbourne. The question kept coming up: “How do I get more quotes?” But that might be the wrong question. Before someone becomes a quote, they're a lead. Before they become a customer, you need to understand what they actually want, why they want it, when they need it, and whether you're the right business to help them. And simply emailing another PDF isn't necessarily going to get you there. 🎙️ New episodes of The Painters Circle every Thursday at 5PM (AEST). Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paintercoach Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MxPkThmbxNfsd9FtoIq2D?si=a8ffb79eaa2f4d75 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-painters-circle/id1821598579?l=en-GB Timestamps 00:00 - You Don't Need 40 Quotes 00:20 - Welcome to The Painters Circle 00:40 - The #1 Mistake Painting Business Owners Make 00:46 - What Tas Learned From Painters in Melbourne 01:03 - “How Do I Get More Quotes?” 01:14 - What Actually Counts as a Lead? 01:29 - The First Number You Need to Track 01:44 - How to Qualify Your Leads 02:00 - When a Lead Becomes a Quote 02:15 - Want More Quotes? Start Here 02:40 - Why Painters Are Losing Opportunities 02:59 - Why Aren't You Presenting Quotes Live? 03:19 - You're NOT in the Quoting Business 03:36 - PainterOS™ Accelerator 05:43 - You're in the Painting Business 06:17 - What Your Customer Actually Wants 06:54 - The Quote Is Only One Step 07:16 - The Sales Process Painters Should Follow 07:46 - Why You Should Present Proposals Live 08:04 - The #1 Quoting Mistake Explained 08:13 - 40 Quotes vs 40 Conversations 08:24 - Stop Focusing on the Quote 08:56 - Change the Way You Think About Quoting 09:13 - Leads vs Quotes 09:35 - The Big Takeaway 10:00 - Outro

  2. Aug 13

    #057 - How to Use AI in Your Business in 2026

    PainterOS™ Accelerator is available now. 🔗 https://accelerator.painteroperatingsystem.com/ AI isn't going to magically fix your painting business. But used properly, it can help you save time, analyse information faster, reduce wasted spend, and make better business decisions. In this week's episode of The Painters Circle, Tas breaks down how he's actually using AI inside his businesses, beyond simply asking ChatGPT to write an email. One example? Tas took more than 800 quotes from the previous financial year and used AI to analyse where the leads came from, what they were worth, conversion performance, and which marketing channels were actually producing results. That analysis helped identify underperforming marketing activities and contributed to cutting $36,000 in marketing spend and redirecting that money towards areas that were performing. But there's a catch: AI is only as useful as the information and direction you give it. The goal isn't to use AI because everyone else is talking about it. The goal is to ask: What outcome am I trying to achieve, and can this tool help me get there faster? Because your job isn't to be busy. Your job is to be effective. 🎯 Want more predictable revenue and consistent profits in your painting business? 🎙️ New episodes of The Painters Circle every Thursday at 5PM (AEST). Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paintercoach Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MxPkThmbxNfsd9FtoIq2D?si=a8ffb79eaa2f4d75 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-painters-circle/id1821598579?l=en-GB Timestamps: 00:00 - Better Inputs = Better AI Results 00:35 - Welcome to The Painters Circle 00:57 - Should Painting Businesses Be Using AI? 01:32 - Why Tas Decided to Deep Dive Into AI 02:08 - Can AI Save You Time & Money? 02:47 - AI Is Just a Fancy Calculator 03:10 - Stop Using AI Just to Write Emails 03:17 - Using AI to Analyse Business Reports 03:46 - Getting Better at AI Through Repetition 04:05 - How Tas Uses ChatGPT & Claude 04:54 - Analysing 800+ Quotes With AI 06:09 - Building a Business Report in Minutes 06:33 - Finding Which Marketing Channels Actually Work 07:07 - PainterOS™ Accelerator 08:52 - Turning AI Insights Into Business Decisions 09:35 - Cutting $36,000 in Marketing Spend 10:14 - The Biggest Mistake Business Owners Make With AI 10:49 - How to Get Better Results From AI 11:01 - Why AI Will Become Part of Every Painting Business 11:57 - Your Job Isn't to Be Busy 12:19 - AI: Tool or Distraction? 12:53 - Final Thoughts

  3. Aug 6

    #056 - The Habit Every Successful Business Owner Has

    Feeling overwhelmed in your painting business? You're not alone. Most business owners think they need to work harder to get ahead. But the real problem isn't effort. It's consistency. In this episode of The Painters Circle, Tas shares why overwhelm isn't caused by having too much to do. It's caused by the habits you repeat every single day. From starting your morning in your inbox to reacting to everyone else's priorities, Tas explains why your daily rituals determine your long-term results. If you're constantly busy but still feel like you're falling behind, this episode will help you create more clarity, build better habits, and take back control of your business. 🎯 Struggling to scale your painting business? Join the circle of experts at The Painters Circle and get the guidance you need to grow your business. 👉 https://pages.paintercoach.com/the-painters-circle In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why consistency beats motivation every time ✅ The hidden reason business owners feel overwhelmed ✅ How your morning routine impacts your business ✅ Why starting your day in your inbox is costing you ✅ Simple daily habits that create long-term success ✅ How to build rituals that make running your business easier One of the biggest lessons from this episode is simple: You don't rise to your goals. You fall to your habits. If you change what you repeatedly do, you'll change the results your business produces. Whether you're running a painting business, trade business, or service business, this episode will help you become more focused, more consistent, and more effective. 🚀 PainterOS™ Accelerator available now! Learn more: https://accelerator.painteroperatingsystem.com/ 🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paintercoach Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MxPkThmbxNfsd9FtoIq2D?si=a8ffb79eaa2f4d75 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-painters-circle/id1821598579?l=en-GB ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Excellence Is a Habit 00:54 - Why Consistency Matters More Than Motivation 01:50 - The Real Cause of Overwhelm 02:46 - Busy Doesn't Mean Productive 03:14 - The Habits That Help You Stay Consistent 04:06 - The 1,000-Day Consistency Challenge 05:02 - Why You Need Space to Think 05:18 - Stop Starting Your Day in Your Inbox 06:50 - Creating Better Business Habits 08:08 - Building Your Default Diary 09:48 - The Most Important Business Habits 10:02 - Why Behaviour Beats Process 11:13 - PainterOS™ Accelerator 12:59 - My Daily Non-Negotiable Habit 13:43 - Why Nothing Changes Until You Do 14:06 - The First Step to Ending Overwhelm 15:04 - Final Thoughts

  4. Jul 30

    #055 - You're Tracking the WRONG Numbers in Your Business

    You're working harder than ever... so why aren't the results improving? Most painting business owners aren't failing because they aren't working hard enough. They're failing because they're measuring the wrong things. In this episode of The Painter Circle, Tas breaks down the small handful of numbers that actually drive business growth and explains why collecting data isn't the goal. The goal is making better decisions. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by reports, KPIs, dashboards, or endless spreadsheets, this episode will help you simplify your business and focus on the metrics that genuinely move the needle. In this episode you'll learn: Why being busy doesn't always equal growth The difference between critical and non-critical metrics The "Oxygen, Water & Food" framework for business numbers Leading vs lagging indicators Why sales aren't the same as revenue How to stop drowning in reports and start making better decisions No fluff. No theory. Just practical business advice for painting business owners. Do you want predictable revenue and more profitable jobs? Learn more about PainterOS Accelerator below. 🌐 https://accelerator.painteroperatingsystem.com/ 🎙️ New episodes every Thursday at 5PM (AEST) Follow Painter Coach for more business advice for painting contractors. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Why reporting isn't the goal 00:32 Welcome to The Painter Circle 00:53 Busy but getting nowhere? 01:21 Real client case study 02:25 Why effort wasn't matching results 02:42 Not all business numbers are equal 03:18 The Oxygen, Water & Food framework 04:31 The hierarchy of business metrics 04:49 Why definitions matter (Sales vs Estimates) 06:03 The leading indicators every owner should track 06:29 Sales are NOT revenue 07:28 Which numbers actually drive profit? 08:25 Scheduling is the oxygen of your business 10:14 Why working harder won't fix your business 10:48 PainterOS Accelerator 11:59 Capacity, scheduling & growth 13:13 Production metrics 14:12 The missing part of every business meeting 15:37 The real purpose of business data 16:38 Simplifying your business numbers 17:01 Outro

  5. Jul 23

    #054 - How to Prepare Your Painting Business for More Profit in Just 10 Minutes!

    What happens if your business doubles overnight? Most business owners think they'd celebrate. But would your business actually survive it? In this episode of The Painters Circle, Tas challenges painting business owners with a simple question: If your leads, sales and workload doubled tomorrow... would your business be ready? The truth is, most businesses aren't held back by a lack of opportunities. They're held back by systems that can't support growth. Tas shares why trying to stay the same is actually moving backwards, how to identify where your business will break under pressure, and why simplifying your operations is the key to sustainable growth. If your goal this financial year is to grow without working more hours, this episode is for you. 🎯 Ready to build a painting business that scales? Discover PainterOS™ Accelerator, the execution ecosystem designed specifically for painting business owners who want more predictable revenue, better systems, and complete clarity on what to do next. 👉 https://accelerator.painteroperatingsystem.com/ In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ Why staying the same actually means falling behind ✅ The "Magic Wand" question every business owner should ask ✅ How to identify the bottlenecks stopping your business from scaling ✅ Why most businesses become a Frankenstein of systems over time ✅ How simplifying your processes creates better growth ✅ Why AI and automation should support your business, not complicate it ✅ How to prepare your business for the next level before growth arrives One of the biggest lessons from this episode is simple: Simple scales. Complex fails. The businesses that grow sustainably aren't the ones adding more software, more people, and more complexity. They're the ones removing friction, building better systems, and making growth easier. Whether you're running a painting business, trade business, or service business, this episode will help you prepare your business for sustainable growth. 🚀 PainterOS™ Accelerator is available now. Learn more: https://accelerator.painteroperatingsystem.com/ 🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paintercoach 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MxPkThmbxNfsd9FtoIq2D 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-painters-circle/id1821598579 ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Three Choices for the New Financial Year 01:02 - Why Standing Still Means Going Backwards 01:26 - The Magic Wand Growth Exercise 02:17 - Can Your Business Handle Double the Work? 03:12 - Where Businesses Break When They Scale 04:03 - The "Frankenstein Business" Problem 04:57 - Why Every Business Needs a Blueprint 05:18 - PainterOS™ Accelerator 07:04 - Mapping Every Step of the Customer Journey 08:03 - Eliminating Duplication & Manual Work 08:40 - Simple Scales. Complex Fails. 09:22 - Is Your Business Ready for Growth? 10:00 - Remove Friction Before You Scale 10:27 - Your Goal for the Next 12 Months

  6. Jul 16

    #053 - If I Lost My Business Tomorrow, I'd Do This

    If you lost everything today... could you build your business again? It's a question every business owner should ask themselves. In this episode, Tas reveals exactly what he'd do if he had to start from zero, from finding his first clients to generating income as quickly as possible. Whether you're just starting out or already running a business, these are the principles that matter when everything else is stripped away. 🎯 Struggling to scale your painting business? Join the circle of experts at The Painters Circle and get the guidance you need to grow your business. 👉 https://pages.paintercoach.com/the-painters-circle In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The first thing Tas would do if he had to start from zero ✅ Why your biggest asset isn't money, it's your skills ✅ The difference between busy work and income-generating activities ✅ How communication can become your greatest business advantage ✅ Why becoming more findable leads to more opportunities ✅ The fastest way to generate revenue when starting over One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is simple: Don't focus on looking busy. Focus on producing income. When you prioritise communication, sales, marketing, and making offers, everything else becomes easier to build around. Whether you're running a painting business, trade business, or service business, the principles in this episode will help you generate more revenue, improve your marketing, and focus on the activities that actually grow your business. For those who don't know, we upload a new Business Podcast Episode every Thursday at 5pm. Tas shares practical lessons from the real world of running and growing a painting business. No fluff. No theory. Just honest conversations around sales, marketing, systems, leadership, profit, and the challenges business owners face every day. If you're looking to build a better painting business, we'd love to have you join us. 🚀 PainterOS™ Accelerator available now! Learn more: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WnEr4plroOKUJHHdPw0u-sXOmy_w4oKJzUGzlxw9LoI/edit?tab=t.0 🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paintercoach Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MxPkThmbxNfsd9FtoIq2D?si=a8ffb79eaa2f4d75 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-painters-circle/id1821598579?l=en-GB ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - If I Lost Everything Today... 00:47 - Your Greatest Asset Isn't Money 01:05 - Starting a Business Before Social Media 01:41 - Communication Is Your Superpower 02:17 - Why I'd Go Back to Basics 02:31 - Present Your Proposals Live 03:18 - Make More Offers 04:10 - How I'd Find My First Clients Again 04:53 - Why You Need to Become More Findable 05:18 - PainterOS Accelerator 07:04 - The Two Things I'd Focus On First 07:29 - Income-Generating Activities vs Busy Work 08:44 - Build the Business With Your Revenue 09:20 - Marketing vs Sales Explained 09:48 - Final Advice: Start From Zero the Right Way

  7. Jul 9

    #052 - I Worked 80 Hours a Week... And I Was Still Losing Money

    What if working harder is actually making your business worse? That's exactly what happened to Tas... Working 80 hours a week nearly destroyed my business. In this episode, Tas shares the biggest mistakes he made while building a painting business, including burnout, micromanagement, pricing mistakes, and why systems changed everything. In this episode, Tas shares the lessons that transformed not only his business, but his life. One message stands out above all: If you don't make a decision... you're making the decision to stay exactly where you are. If you're feeling overwhelmed, trapped in the day-to-day, or struggling to let go, this episode is one you don't want to miss. For those who don't know, we upload a new Business Podcast Episode every Thursday at 5pm. Tas shares practical lessons from the real world of running and growing a painting business. No fluff. No theory. Just honest conversations around sales, systems, leadership, profit, and the challenges business owners face every day. If you're looking to build a better painting business, we'd love to have you join us. PainterOS™ Accelerator available now! Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WnEr4plroOKUJHHdPw0u-sXOmy_w4oKJzUGzlxw9LoI/edit?tab=t.0 🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paintercoach Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MxPkThmbxNfsd9FtoIq2D?si=a8ffb79eaa2f4d75 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-painters-circle/id1821598579?l=en-GB Timestamps: 00:00 - The Cost Of Not Making A Decision 00:30 - Learning The Trade 01:05 - Business Before Social Media 01:46 - My First Burnout 02:29 - Why Working Harder Wasn't Working 03:13 - The Metrics That Actually Matter 03:54 - Discovering Business Coaching 04:18 - Why Sales & Marketing Changed Everything 04:38 - Building A Process-Driven Business 06:45 - Taking Ownership 07:09 - The Day My Thinking Changed Forever 10:26 - Building A Business That Serves Your Family 12:01 - It's Never The Right Time 12:35 - Final Thoughts

  8. Jul 2

    #051 - The Mindset Shift Every Business Owner Needs in 2026

    PainterOS™ Accelerator available now! https://accelerator.painteroperatingsystem.com/ What if the biggest thing holding your painting business back isn't your skill... It's what you're choosing to focus on. In this episode, Tas shares the business lesson that completely changed the way he looked at running a painting business after hearing one simple sentence at a marketing seminar: **"There's no money in the thing that you do."** It challenged everything he believed about working harder, winning more work, and becoming a better painter. In this episode you'll learn: ✅ Why working harder doesn't always make you more money ✅ The 3 core functions every business owner must understand ✅ The mistake that led to burnout and underpricing ✅ Why marketing and sales matter just as much as delivery ✅ The real reason most people start a business ✅ How to build a business that gives you more money, more time, and more freedom If you're spending all your time on the tools and wondering why the business isn't moving forward... This episode is for you. For those who don't know, we upload a new Business Podcast Episode every Thursday at 5pm. Tas shares practical lessons from the real world of running and growing a painting business. No fluff. No theory. Just honest conversations around sales, systems, leadership, profit, and the challenges business owners face every day. If you're looking to build a better painting business, we'd love to have you join us. 🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paintercoach Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MxPkThmbxNfsd9FtoIq2D?si=a8ffb79eaa2f4d75 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/the-painters-circle/id1821598579?l=en-GB Timestamps: 00:00 - The Business Lesson That Changed Everything 00:01 - Introduction 01:16 - "There's No Money In The Thing That You Do" 01:52 - Working 80-Hour Weeks 02:16 - The 3 Core Functions Of Business 03:12 - Why Becoming A Better Painter Isn't Enough 04:14 - The Mistakes That Led To Burnout 04:57 - Painter OS Accelerator 06:43 - The Second Massive Mistake I Made 07:50 - Marketing, Sales & Business Growth 08:25 - Why People Really Start A Business 09:14 - Do You Own A Business... Or A Job? 09:45 - The Skills Business Owners Must Learn 10:19 - Where Money Is Really Made 10:49 - Leading Yourself First 11:04 - Calling Your Shot 11:39 - Final Thoughts

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Welcome to The Painters Circle, the ultimate podcast for painting business owners looking to elevate their operations and achieve lasting success. If you're struggling to scale your painting business, manage a growing team, or attract high-quality clients, this is the show for you. Hosted by industry experts, we dive deep into proven coaching, consulting, and mentoring strategies that help painting business owners build more profitable, stress-free operations that run smoothly even without your constant involvement. Whether you're looking to fine-tune your business processes, implement effective marketing tactics, or streamline your client acquisition, The Painters Circle provides actionable insights and real-world advice from experienced mentors who’ve helped countless painting businesses thrive. Tune in for expert tips, inspiring success stories, and game-changing strategies to grow your business and take it to the next level. Ready to transform your painting business? Let’s get started.

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  • Creator
    Tas Moulis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Tas Moulis
  • Show Website
    The Painters Circle

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