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Tech Career to Franchise Freedom | Mike Jewett, Rookie of the Year, Builds That 1 Painter in Maryland

Episode Summary

Today’s guest is Mike Jewett, a tech executive turned entrepreneur who partnered with me to discover and launch his That 1 Painter franchise. 🚀 Inside this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why That 1 Painter is one of the fastest-growing home services franchises ✅ How Resi Brands provides world-class training, coaching & support for franchisees ✅ The true costs, challenges, and rewards of owning a painting franchise ✅ How Mike plans to hit $1M+ revenue per territory and become Maryland’s top painting company ✅ Why accountability, culture, and teamwork separate successful franchisees from struggling ones

Episode Notes

Today’s guest is Mike Jewett, a tech executive turned entrepreneur who partnered with me to discover and launch his That 1 Painter franchise. 🚀

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why That 1 Painter is one of the fastest-growing home services franchises
✅ How Resi Brands provides world-class training, coaching & support for franchisees
✅ The true costs, challenges, and rewards of owning a painting franchise
✅ How Mike plans to hit $1M+ revenue per territory and become Maryland’s top painting company
✅ Why accountability, culture, and teamwork separate successful franchisees from struggling ones

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & intro to Franchise Envy with Mike Jewett
02:15 – Leaving tech for franchising: why Mike chose That 1 Painter
07:40 – What makes That 1 Painter a top home services franchise
13:25 – Accountability & mindset: “If you’re not successful here, it’s your fault”
17:55 – Why painting and trades are powerful, recession-resistant businesses
23:40 – Inside ResiCon: networking, training & winning Rookie of the Year 🏆
28:15 – Franchise ownership = built-in mastermind effect
34:05 – Building culture with crews & subcontractors
40:10 – Running multiple businesses: Alloy Training + That 1 Painter
47:00 – Revenue goals: $1M per territory and beyond
52:20 – The real struggles & sacrifices of franchise ownership
58:45 – Final advice: Why betting on yourself is the smartest investment

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