In this laugh-out-loud and insight-packed episode of Franchise Envy, host Lance Graulich sits down with Brian Posen, a professional performer turned thriving Painting with a Twist franchisee. You’ll hear how a two-week visit to Colorado turned into a 7-year artistic journey that led Brian from teaching comedy to owning one of the top studios in the country.
In this laugh-out-loud and insight-packed episode of Franchise Envy, host Lance Graulich sits down with Brian Posen, a professional performer turned thriving Painting with a Twist franchisee. You’ll hear how a two-week visit to Colorado turned into a 7-year artistic journey that led Brian from teaching comedy to owning one of the top studios in the country.
Brian reveals:
✅ How he bought the studio he worked at
✅ What it really costs to open a Painting With a Twist
✅ The #1 mistake new franchisees make
✅ Why Bob Ross wouldn't survive as a franchise owner (yes, really)
✅ And the cheesy-but-true mantra that powers his success
💥 Whether you're dreaming of leaving your 9–5, building a creative lifestyle brand, or buying into a franchise that doesn’t crush your soul—this one’s for you.
🕒 Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: Theater, art & Colorado
3:28 – Why he stayed (and how his dog had something to do with it)
6:12 – Working for a painting franchise before owning one
9:47 – How much he paid to buy the business
12:35 – Could Bob Ross hack it in franchising?
14:55 – The difference between owning one vs five locations
19:30 – What most new franchisees screw up
23:10 – How Brian built a creative lifestyle business
27:40 – Wisdom bomb: “Follow your bliss”
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