Interview with Matt Kuyper of Harpeth Painting

Matt Kuyper, founder and co-owner with his wife Maggie of Harpeth Painting, discusses how he reached $1 million with his painting company in his first year working only part time. Harpeth Painting now does over $6.5 million in annual revenue, reaching that revenue in less than 6 years. Matt shares the advantages that early responsibility in his career gave him as a business owner, and why he thinks most painting company owners think way too small. Matt elaborates on the mindset needed for success, and how surrounding yourself with people who have an abundance mindset can transform your business. Matt now views his primary role at Harpeth Painting as leadership development. He deep dives into how he is building and improving his team on a daily basis, and provides actionable insights other painting company owners can benefit from.

Some topics include:

• Stop thinking small - your mindset makes or breaks your business
• How to surround yourself with the right people to help you grow
• The importance of networking and leading with value, and concrete steps to doing this right
• Why developing leaders is important and how to do it within your company