Elevate Your Name. Master Your Craft. Join the Craftsman Painter Collective.
Build your reputation as a Certified Craftsman Painter: Get added to our directory and receive a Professional Digital Profile to share with customers. Learn business systems at your own pace. Belong to a community of vetted peers.
Become a Member
Are you a skilled painter, relying mostly on your name and word-of-mouth? Do you struggle to differentiate yourself from low-bid competitors and wish you had better systems? The Craftsman Painter Collective empowers you to enhance your personal brand with a recognized credential, master the business side of your craft, and gain the respect and projects you deserve.
We're here to guide
Torlando Hakes, co-founder of the Craftsman Painter Collective, is here to help. With over 20 years experience in the painting industry, along with a BFA from the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design and an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Torlando knows this business. As a member of the collective, you'll have the option to join Torlando on bi-weekly coaching calls and learn the best business practices from him and a group of your peers. You don't have to go it alone in starting a painting business.
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Most new painting business owners fail in the first 18-months. If you're new here are the top 5 reasons why you might be struggling to start:
You're struggling to find new clients
You're underbidding your work
You're constantly chasing down payments
You can't keep organized with the “business stuff”
You can't get out of the bucket and off the ladder
Be among the top 3% of quality driven painters in your area to don the Craftsman Painter brand and stand apart from the competition. Our brand license collective model is focused on helping career painters and independent contractors step out from the shadows of their employer and start your own business in painting. Here's How the Craftsman Painter Collective Helps You Succeed:
Look Professional From Day One
Looking professional as a painter is crucial for building trust and credibility with clients. A polished appearance not only reflects your attention to detail but also sets the tone for the quality of work clients can expect. By presenting yourself professionally, you demonstrate a commitment to excellence and a respect for your craft, which can lead to more referrals and repeat business. As a member of the collective, you'll get a free license of our brand to help you stand out.
Curated Brand Box
The curated brand box is your gateway to a professional image, featuring custom-branded materials like business cards, shirts, flyers, and promotional items. These essentials ensure you make a strong first impression and establish your brand identity from the start.
Professional Website & Digital Profile
Collective membership includes a user account of our digital platform for enhancing your online presence with a digital business card, website, and brand store to keep your team looking their best.
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Effortless Invoicing & Payment Splitting with SplitPay
Simplify your finances with easy online customer invoicing and seamless payment splitting for projects where you've teamed up with other painters. Expand your business by providing card payments, Apple Pay, bank transfers, and financing options to your customers via Klarna.
Introducing:
In partnership with Sales Play Pro, we offer outbound sales support to help you book more estimates. Our sales coaches lead a team of remote business development reps to help you stay in contact with past customers, booking repeat work and generating referrals. Our reps are paid 100% commission, so you don't pay until a sale is made. You bid the work, we book the job.
*upgraded benefit
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Join the Collective Waitlist
Fill out the short application form to join the waitlist. We'll perform a review of your online portfolio and reviews and if you're selected, we'll reach out to interview you.
Upon approval of your background check and compliance records, you'll be one of us. The next step is to order your brand box to get a jump start on your career as a Craftsman Painter.
Finally, we'll launch your website and get you connected to our integrated payments system so that you can start your journey as a Craftsman, growing your income and doing work you're proud of.
We make it easy to get startup. Everything you need to get it going in one box.
$497
+$99/mo. membership fee
Starter Brand Box
Ideal for solo painters
$957
+$99/mo. membership fee
Professional Brand Box
Ideal for a crew of 2
$6,597
+$99/mo. membership fee
Team Brand Box
Ideal for a crew of 4+
