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Vets United: The Servicemen Painting Story

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High school friends Derrick Langlois and Michael Alvarado got their first general painting training in the Navy. After their military service, both attended Lane Community College in Oregon and started doing side work in between classes and day jobs. That eventually led to the launch of Servicemen Painting in November 2020. We had a chance to sit down with Alvarado to learn more about their fast-growing company.
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Contractor ProfIle: Louisville Company Built on a Strong Foundation of Integrity, Trust and Quality

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What does it take to build a successful, long-lasting professional painting business? With more than four decades in the industry, Mike Chambers is a perfect guy to ask. Continue reading Contractor ProfIle: Louisville Company Built on a Strong Foundation of Integrity, Trust and Quality →

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Changing of the Guard: Succession Planning Key for Baltimore-Based Commercial Painting Company

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For more than 30 years, PPC magazine has been on job sites throughout the U.S. and Canada asking residential and commercial paint pros to share their stories. This issue we talk with Paul Blick of the Maryland-based firm NLP Enterprises, Inc.
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When My Craft Became My Calling: How Two Paint Pros Turned Jobs into Careers

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Every painter has an origin story. An aha moment when they realized their true calling. And while each story is unique, there are often common threads that tie them together. When we sat down to chat with two expert pros, we discovered it is their love of the trade, a desire to build their knowledge and skills and an openness to collaboration that led them to turn “just a job” into businesses and lifelong careers.
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Failing, Learning and Sharing: The Idaho Painter’s Tips for Succeeding in the Industry

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For more than 30 years, PPC magazine has been on job sites throughout the U.S. and Canada asking residential and commercial paint pros to share their stories. This issue: Chris Berry, owner of B&K Painting, Boise, Idaho.
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