Become a Craftsman Painter: Get Paid, Get Started This Week

Launch Your Own Profitable Painting Business in

Without the Franchise Fees!

The Craftsman Painter Collective provides everything you need: a professional online profile, a brand starter kit, and a community to help you succeed.

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Get Found Online

Look Good in the Field

Belong to a Community

Collective Membership

Start a Professional Painting Business as a Craftsman Painter

As a member of the Craftsman Painter Collective, promote your painting services confidently and professionally with a modern brand designed for today's consumers.

Promote Your Business

Our digital profile helps you look good online, giving homeowners the assurance they need to choose you from the competition.

Share Your Portfolio

People will choose you if you can show evidence of your great work. Connect your Instagram profile directly to your Craftsman Painter profile and grow your following.
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Generate Bookings

37% of leads slip through the cracks. But our online booking helps you close the gap. No more back and forth trying to connect.

Boost SEO

Custom SEO is expensive. Our profiles are optimized for SEO to help boost the SEO of your website and Google Business Profile.

We've designed a curated box of branded gear to help you stand apart.

— Hit the ground running with a professional brand and all the branding & marketing assets you need to get started.
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We're here to guide

Starting a business can feel lonely, but it doesn't have to be.

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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Bonus Membership Features

A Productivity Suite To Help You Make Money

SplitPay offers seamless online payment solutions, allowing you to manage 1099 payouts and financing effortlessly. Show up in your customer's inbox with a professional email & take advantage of Google Workspace apps including Gemini Advanced AI, Virtual Meetings, & the Collective Community Chat Space.
Online payments, including 1099 payouts & financing
Google Workspace with a Craftsman Painter branded email
Community chat space for collaboration and peer coaching
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Don't Get Stuck in the Subcontractor Struggle: Brand with Craftsman Painter

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:

  1. You're struggling to find new clients

  2. You're underbidding your work

  3. You're constantly chasing down payments

  4. You can't keep organized with the “business stuff”

  5. You can't get out of the bucket and off the ladder

Craftsman Painter is coming to your town: Don't Miss Out

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:

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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.

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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.

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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:

Sales Play Pro

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.

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Join the Collective Waitlist

Launching Your Painting Business Just Got Easier

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Apply For Collective Membership

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.

Get Approved & Order Your Brand Box

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.

Launch Your Website & Start Getting Paid

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.

Because nothing should stand in the way of being your own boss

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

T-Shirts (5), Business Cards (500), 1 Yard Sign, Vehicle Decals, Basic Swag Kit
Professional Digital Profile
Google Workspace & Email
Collective Chat Group
Mastery of Trades Business Online Course (Optional Add-on)
SplitPay Cash App (Optional Add-on)

$957

+$99/mo. membership fee

Professional Brand Box

Ideal for a crew of 2

T-Shirts (10), Business Cards (1000), Vehicle Decals, Yard Signs (5), Upgraded Swag Kit
Professional Digital Profile
Google Workspace & Email
Collective Chat Group
Mastery of Trades Business Online Course (Optional Add-on)
SplitPay Cash App (Optional Add-on)

$6,597

+$99/mo. membership fee

Team Brand Box

Ideal for a crew of 4+

T-Shirts (20), Business Cards (2000), Vehicle Decals, Yard Signs (20), Premium Swag Kit
Professional Digital Profile
Google Workspace & Email
Collective Chat Group
Mastery of Trades Business Online Course (Optional Add-on)
SplitPay Cash App (Optional Add-on)