This Titan Talks podcast features Josh Thompson, the owner of JT’s Painting. Thompson started his painting career working for his father’s cleaning service before he developed a liking for the painting aspect of the job. JT’s Painting now specializes in home painting, staining, and refinishing and prides itself on high-quality service and work ethic. Thompson’s aim is to upscale the image of the profession and distinguish his business through quality work and reliable service. He says social media and online platforms like Google have helped drive business to his company, being particularly focused on garnering positive reviews. In the future, he hopes to expand his business to offer steady job opportunities and ensure a secure future for his children.

Advice from an industry titan with more than 29 years of experience in what it takes for contractors to serve modern homeowners

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Skyler Stocker, the owner of Stocker Lawn Care. Stocker shares his journey from working full-time in a turkey factory to starting his lawn care company almost by accident. Initially, he was mowing lawns for extra cash, but realized that he enjoyed it more than his full-time job. Stocker decided to expand his services and ultimately quit his factory job to focus on his lawn care business full-time. Today, Stocker Lawn Care has grown from a one-man operation to a team of six. Stocker emphasizes the importance of providing excellent service and fulfilling commitments to customers. His proudest moment was when he was finally able to quit his factory job and become a full-time entrepreneur.