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In this episode, Tas kicks off 2026 by speaking directly to business owners who feel stuck in a reactive cycle and unsure why growth hasn’t followed effort.

Tas breaks down why nothing changes without a clear game plan and why reviewing 2025 properly is the first step to winning in 2026. He walks through how most business owners stay busy but unfocused, jumping from task to task without clarity on what actually moves the business forward.

The conversation introduces Tas’s free Business Game Plan Builder, an AI-powered tool designed to help business owners review the past year, identify bottlenecks, prioritise the right projects, and break goals into clear quarterly actions without overwhelm.

Tas also unpacks the Three Ps: Pricing, Performance, and Pipeline, explaining how identifying constraints, simplifying execution, and raising standards across sales and operations leads to sustainable growth. He shares practical examples around sales, marketing, hiring, and process design, highlighting how small, consistent improvements compound over time.

This episode is perfect for trade and service business owners who want to stop reacting, build a clear plan for 2026, and create real momentum using structure, support, and smarter systems rather than longer hours.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: Breaking the Cycle

00:41 Welcome to The Painter Circle

01:07 Reflecting on 2025

02:04 The Importance of Reviewing the Year

02:36 Wins and Lessons from 2025

03:01 Living a Reactive Business

03:25 How to Win in 2026

03:45 Step 1: Create a Plan

03:59 Reviewing 2025 for Planning

04:51 Introducing the Game Plan Builder

06:09 The Three Ps: Pricing, Performance, Pipeline

06:32 Identifying Bottlenecks

06:58 Avoiding Homework Overload

07:39 Golden Circle Client Insights

10:16 Focus on One or Two Projects

10:59 Step 2: Execute the Plan

11:33 The Importance of Clear Goals

11:53 Why Do You Want It?

12:19 AI-Assisted Game Plan Builder

13:02 Breaking Down the Plan into Quarters

13:26 Step 3: Get Support

13:47 Internal and External Support

14:14 Managing Sales and Marketing

14:37 Avoiding Overwork and Burnout

15:26 Breaking Old Patterns

16:21 Micromanaging Quotes

16:47 Low Tech Solutions

17:43 Hiring the Right People

18:10 Building Real-World Processes

18:28 Turning Chaos into a Plan

20:22 Eliminating Distractions

21:10 Getting Better at Sales

22:50 Raising Your Standards

23:38 Practical Example: QPA Team

24:33 Using AI to Improve

25:52 Summary and Free Plan Offer

29:02 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

29:58 Outro: Stay Cool, Be Well

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In this episode of The Painter’s Circle, Tas sits down with Brett to unpack his journey from working long hours on the tools to running a scalable, profitable painting business.

Brett shares how he started in 2008 as a solo operator, the physical and mental toll of working six to seven days a week, and the turning point that forced him to step away from the tools. He opens up about the challenges of under-pricing, learning to let go of control, and discovering the true value of his business.

They dive deep into mindset shifts around pricing and sales, communicating value to clients, buying back time, and restructuring the business so Brett can focus on high value activities. The episode wraps with Brett’s vision for the future, delegating operations, expanding the team, and building a business that works without relying on him day to day.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Brett’s Journey and Business Beginnings

01:40 Long Hours on the Tools and Early Growth

04:25 Being Forced Off the Tools and Letting Go

06:30 Discovering Under-pricing and Hidden Issues

08:10 Shifting into Sales and Business Leadership

10:00 Mindset Shift Around Value and Pricing

13:20 Sales Skills, Communication, and Big Wins

14:50 Buying Back Time and Future Goals

16:10 Structuring the Business for Growth

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In this episode of The Painter’s Circle, Tas sits down with Paige, the driving force behind Pure Perfection Painting alongside Dillon. Paige shares an honest and insightful look into the early days of the business and the challenges that came with rapid growth.

They talk about balancing family life with business responsibilities, managing a growing team, and the importance of staying level headed when making key decisions. Paige also highlights the value of customer satisfaction, strong time management, and the benefits of having a dedicated office space for a painting company.

Listeners will get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to build a high performing painting business while keeping family and leadership at the core.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:26 The Beginnings of Pure Perfection Painting

01:04 Rapid Growth and Challenges

01:33 Managing Responsibilities and Employees

03:41 Balancing Family and Business

05:01 The Importance of Time Management

05:42 Reflections on Work Life Balance

11:17 Hands On Leadership and Team Dynamics

12:11 Balancing Business and Family Life

12:40 Dillon's Impulsiveness vs. Level Headed Decisions

13:45 Vision for the Business

14:54 Painting as a Luxury and Craft

16:05 Importance of Customer Satisfaction

17:48 Benefits of Having a Dedicated Office Space

20:19 Team Efficiency and Productivity

23:10 Final Thoughts and Gratitude