The #1 Thing Profitable Painters Know That Most Don't - Corey Pont
What does it take to raise the standard in the trades?
In this episode of The Profitable Estimator, Corey Pont - Managing Director of Top Coat Painting, shares the mindset, systems, and lessons that helped him build one of Wyndham’s most in-demand painting crews.
We talk about the real reason apprentices struggle, where most tradies lose profit, and what it looks like to train a team that turns up on time and gets the job done right.
If you run a trade business, manage quoting, or want to grow with less chaos, this one’s for you.
Guest:
Corey Pont
Top Coat Painting, Melbourne VIC
25+ years of experience | Dulux Accredited | Committee Leader, Wyndham BizNet
Timestamps:
0:00 Opening remarks / cold open
0:18 Podcast intro — Meet Corey Pont of Top Coat Painting
2:34 What pulled a Kiwi-trained painter across to Australia?
6:45 What’s the main focus for Top Coat Painting in 2025?
8:44 What practical fix are we still missing for the trade shortage?
10:41 Where do painting businesses lose the most profit — and how do you stop it?
12:10 What systems keep your crew punctual and sites spotless?
13:44 What’s the biggest construction growth sector by 2030?
14:29 What's the most overhyped tech in the painting industry?
16:44 What advice would you give to new tradie business owners?
Subscribe for more episodes on estimating, trade business strategy, and building remote teams that work.
#TheProfitableEstimator #TradeBusiness #PaintingIndustry #Estimating #RemoteTeams
In this episode of The Profitable Estimator, Corey Pont - Managing Director of Top Coat Painting, shares the mindset, systems, and lessons that helped him build one of Wyndham’s most in-demand painting crews.
We talk about the real reason apprentices struggle, where most tradies lose profit, and what it looks like to train a team that turns up on time and gets the job done right.
If you run a trade business, manage quoting, or want to grow with less chaos, this one’s for you.
Guest:
Corey Pont
Top Coat Painting, Melbourne VIC
25+ years of experience | Dulux Accredited | Committee Leader, Wyndham BizNet
Timestamps:
0:00 Opening remarks / cold open
0:18 Podcast intro — Meet Corey Pont of Top Coat Painting
2:34 What pulled a Kiwi-trained painter across to Australia?
6:45 What’s the main focus for Top Coat Painting in 2025?
8:44 What practical fix are we still missing for the trade shortage?
10:41 Where do painting businesses lose the most profit — and how do you stop it?
12:10 What systems keep your crew punctual and sites spotless?
13:44 What’s the biggest construction growth sector by 2030?
14:29 What's the most overhyped tech in the painting industry?
16:44 What advice would you give to new tradie business owners?
Subscribe for more episodes on estimating, trade business strategy, and building remote teams that work.
#TheProfitableEstimator #TradeBusiness #PaintingIndustry #Estimating #RemoteTeams
Creators and Guests
Host
Joey Hidalgo
🎙 Host of CounterMeasure – The Profitable Estimator Podcast 💡 Founder & CEO, The Measuring Company “Helping builders win jobs, make money, and stay sane.” Joey is on a mission to connect 100,000 Filipino estimators with 100,000 Aussie tradies and builders—empowering the construction industry with smart systems, accurate pricing, and strategic support. As The Profitable Estimator, Joey draws on his engineering background, years of boots-on-the-ground experience, and a deep understanding of cost data and systems. His goal? Help builders and tradies grow without burning out. Whether you’re a solo tradie, a scaling builder, or a commercial estimator, Joey’s podcast delivers the tools, tech, and tactics to stay competitive and profitable in today’s construction game. 📍 Based in Melbourne 📬 Learn more: measuringcompany.com 📲 Follow on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram
