Why We Launched Lightmen Consulting — And Why Most Painting Companies Need It Yesterday

Running a painting business isn't hard because of the painting. It’s hard because most of us were never taught how to actually build a business — systems, training, strategy, scalability. That’s where everything falls apart.

I’ve been there. Scrambling every day. Answering calls while spraying a ceiling. Making mental notes I’d forget by lunch. Hiring painters without any real onboarding. Wasting money on software I didn’t need and jobs I didn’t want. Sound familiar?

That’s why we built Lightmen Consulting.

What Is Lightmen Consulting?

Simple: it’s a consulting service built by a real painting company, for real painting companies. We help you turn your paint hustle into a well-oiled business using:

• Proven SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Full training courses for your crew
• Monthly strategy calls to fix what’s not working
• A custom roadmap to help you stop firefighting and start scaling

This ain’t fluff. It’s the exact backend that made Lightmen Painting run clean, profitable, and organized.

_{Things to Know}

• 📘 If you don’t systemize, you’ll keep spinning your wheels.
• 📈 We help painters scale without losing their sanity.
• 🛠️ Every SOP and training is built for painting — not generic trades.
• 🧠 Strategy sessions are short but powerful — no fluff, just fixes.
• 🧰 You can grow fast with the right backend — we’ve done it.

Who’s This For?

Let me be real — Lightmen Consulting isn’t for lazy owners who just want to coast. We built this for:

• Solo operators trying to escape the field
• Owners managing crews but drowning in the day-to-day
• Contractors who want to train their team the right way
• Painters who are ready to grow but don’t have the systems

Whether you want to finally write an employee handbook, build your team from scratch, or just stop losing time on every estimate — we’ve got your back.

What Do You Actually Get?

We broke it down into 3 tiers so it works whether you’re just starting or already scaling:

🟢 Starter Plan – $100/month

For DIYers who just want the tools.

• 100+ painting-specific SOPs (they are like little cheat sheets for everything)
• 135+ lessons in our Painting Training Library
• Checklists, guides, templates, and new content monthly

You get the tools. You apply them at your own pace.

🔵 Growth Plan – $300/month

For painters who want direction.

• Everything in the Starter Plan
• One 15-minute strategy call a month
• Email accountability + support
• Priority content requests (custom SOPs, training topics)

We help you figure out what to do next, then keep you moving forward.

🔴 Scale Plan – $750/month

For business owners ready to scale and get their life back.

• Everything in Growth
• Full business audit
• Help writing your employee handbook
• Full business plan support
• Job descriptions, hiring process, bonus structure help
• CRM and software setup walkthroughs
• Slack/SMS access for real-time help
• Custom training + SOP adjustments for your company

It’s like hiring an operations manager, coach, and strategist in one.

_{In Our Experience}

_{"Painting business consulting only works when the consultant has actually worn the whites. We’ve built every SOP, lesson, and strategy call based on real jobs, real struggles, and real wins in our own company. This isn’t recycled business-school fluff — this is paint-stained, field-tested advice from people who live it."}

You Don’t Need More Jobs. You Need a Better Business.

Most painters think the solution is “more leads.” But more leads just turn into more chaos if your backend isn’t dialed in. Before you pour another $2K into Google Ads or thumb through your 97th HomeAdvisor lead, ask yourself:

Do I have systems to scale… or am I just winging it every day?

This is where most painting companies fail — not because they can't paint, but because they never build the systems to support growth.

Start Here. Fix the Chaos. Build the Business.

We made it stupid simple to get started. Head over to the form, fill it out, and we’ll handle the rest.

👉 Fill out the Painter Success Intake Form

Once you hit submit, we’ll get you onboarded, give you access, and (if you're on a call plan) you’ll book your first strategy session with someone who actually gets it.

Do You Have Questions? Give Us A Call With Any & All! 503-389-5758

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_{People Also Ask:}

_{Is this consulting just for big painting companies?}

_{Nope. Most of our clients are 1–5 person crews looking to get their business under control before they scale. We meet you where you’re at.}

_{How soon can I start seeing results?}

_{Most clients start making changes in the first week — whether it’s implementing SOPs, training their team better, or finally offloading admin work.}

_{Do you help with hiring and employee stuff?}

_{Yep. We’ll help you define job roles, build hiring systems, write your employee handbook, and even advise on bonus structures.}

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Definitions

• _{Painting Business Consulting
  A specialized service that helps painting contractors improve operations, organize systems, and scale their business using expert advice, SOPs, and training.}
• _{SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)
  A step-by-step documented process used to standardize how tasks are performed in a business. SOPs help painting companies maintain quality, improve efficiency, and train team members consistently.}
• _{Painter Training Courses
  Structured educational content designed to teach painting skills, techniques, safety protocols, and jobsite standards — from beginner to advanced levels.}
• _{Strategy Call
  A scheduled one-on-one conversation (usually 15–30 minutes) between the painting business owner and a consultant to review progress, solve problems, and plan strategic actions.5. Employee Handbook
  A document that outlines a painting company’s rules, policies, expectations, benefits, and code of conduct. It helps set clear standards for all employees and protect the business legally.}
• _{Business Audit
  An in-depth evaluation of a painting company’s current operations, systems, and financials to identify inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and areas for improvement.}
• _{CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
  A software tool or system that helps manage client data, communication, job tracking, and sales pipelines. For painters, this keeps project details and leads organized.}
• _{Job Description
  A written explanation of a position’s duties, expectations, and requirements within a painting company. Clear job descriptions help with hiring and team accountability.}
• _{Bonus Structure
  A system used to reward painters or team members based on performance, reviews, or company milestones — often used to boost morale and quality.}
• _{Systemize Your Business
  The process of creating clear, repeatable systems that allow your painting company to run efficiently without constant owner involvement. The goal is freedom and scalability.}

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