Early Bird Tickets Available ◆ PaintCon 2026 - November 18 –22, Fort Lauderdale, Florida ◆ Limited Capacity
Early Bird Tickets Available ◆ November 18 –22, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
NEW LOCATION. NEW SPEAKERS. NEW VENUE. SAME MISSION.
THE WORLd's
LARGEST EVENT
LARGEST EVENT
For Painting CONTRACTORS
The wait is over...
IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO BUILD THE PAINTING BUSINESS YOU'VE ALWAYS KNOWN YOU COULD BUILD.
2026
2026 NOV 18 - 22 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS IN:
2026 NOV 18 - 22 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS IN:
1000+
PAINTING BUSINESSES & INDUSTRY LEADERS AT PAINTCON 2026.
16+
HIGH LEVEL SPEAKERS ON ALL TOPICS TO HELP YOU GROW.
5+
LIFE-CHANGING DAYS OF LEARNING, NETWORKING & GROWING.
Limited capacity
Early BIRD pricing available
A LIFE-CHANGING EVENT
- WHAT IS PAINTCON? -
FOR SERIOUS PAINTING COMPANIES
PaintCon is a completely transformational event for painting contractors who are ready to operate their businesses at a higher level.
It brings together industry leaders, successful operators, real-world strategies, and a high-value community focused on how businesses actually grow. From Residential & Commercial Sales, to Marketing, to A.I., to Operations, to Leadership, we cover it all.
This is where your execution becomes sharper, your mission become clearer, and your company is built to scale profitably.
— Where It All Happens —
November In Fort Lauderdale Hits Different.
Five days in one of America's most vibrant cities. Come for the business. Stay for the experience.
FTL DOWNTOWN EVENT CENTER
A world-class event venue in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. Stunning waterfront city, incredible weather, and an energy that will match the ambition in the room.
- THE PAINTCON 2026 SPEAKERS -
THE OPERATORS ON THE PAINTCON STAGE
The people behind real growth, real systems, and real results.
- THE FUTURE OF PAINTING BUSINESSES STARTS HERE -
WHY PAINTCON IS UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE IN THE INDUSTRY
This isn’t theory. It’s what’s actually working inside real painting businesses right now.
WHAT CHANGES AFTER PAINTCON
The shifts that move your business from inconsistent work to predictable, scalable growth.
PaintCon 2026 is the largest event for Painting Businesses in the world. No generic business advice. No irrelevant speakers. Every session, every conversation, every connection, made for real impact.
Sales Strategies To Help You & Your Team Increase Your Close Rates & Deal Sizes.
Marketing Strategies Used By The Top 1% Of Painting Businesses In The Nation.
Leadership Strategies To Help You Empower Your Team & Build Leaders.
A.I. Strategies To Reduce Your Overhead, Increase Your Efficiency & Dominate A.I.
Production Strategies To Make Sure Your Team Is Firing On All Cylinders Always.
Networking Opportunities To Connect You With 7, 8 & 9-Figure Entrepreneurs.
TOP 10 REASONS
WHY YOU NEED TO ATTEND PAINTCON 2026
This is where painting businesses see what’s working & what needs to change to grow.
Learn What’s Actually Working Right Now
Discover the exact marketing, sales, and leadership strategies the top 1% of painting companies are using to scale.
Unlock Your Full Potential With Real Inspiration
See what’s possible to accomplish when you work hard and put into practice what you learn at PaintCon 2026!
Experience High-Energy, World-Class Speakers
Hear amazing speakers share their personal stories, experiences, strategic insights into scaling Painting Businesses!
Build Your Dream Network
When you attend PaintCon 2026, you'll be speaking with successful business owners across the country. You can just be one conversation or connection away from your next million dollars.
Join an Exclusive Mastermind Session
Unlock access to a private mastermind with Lucas Jensen, Daniel G and other top industry leaders where the real game-changing conversations happen.
Walk Away With Tactical Playbooks
You won’t just take notes, you’ll take home step-by-step tools, templates, and systems to implement right away.
Break Through Plateaus & Gain Clarity
Whether you're stuck at 6-figures or scaling past 8-figures, you’ll leave with the confidence & direction to hit your next level.
Be a Part of a High-Level Community
This room is filled with serious players, not tire-kickers. People who are committed to growth, excellence, and legacy.
Celebrate Your Wins (and Learn from Others)
Celebrate with the speakers! Snap photos, share memories, and connect with fellow participants in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Let’s make this experience unforgettable!
Invest in the Most Important Asset: YOU!
Gain access to valuable tools, shared by our expert speakers, to help you implement strategies effectively. These resources are crafted to support your growth and streamline your process!
- WHY PAINTCON -
THE ONLY ROOM BUILT FOR PAINTING CONTRACTORS LOOKING FOR GROWTH
Built Just For Paint Contractors.
Every insight comes from operators who understand the realities of running a painting business, not outside consultants guessing.
Nothing Generic, Nothing Adapted.
No recycled strategies from other industries. What you see here is built specifically for painting businesses.
A Room Full Of Serious Operators.
You’re surrounded by owners focused on growth, structure, and building real companies, not side operations.
Conversations That Actually Help You.
The level of discussion, clarity, and direction inside this room doesn’t happen in typical events.
- You Arrive As An Owner. You Leave As An Industry Leader. -
The paintcon 2026 experience
Every day is designed with purpose. No filler. No wasted time. Just focused growth from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.
Set The Tone.
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale and step into a group of 1000+ operators serious about growth. Every year, we kick PaintCon off with an outdoor group workout because how you do one thing is how you do everything. Winners push when it’s uncomfortable, and prove they're not here to take shortcuts. This is where real connections are built, real standards are set, and the people you meet here are the ones who will help push your business to the next level.
The main stage comes alive. Industry leaders & operators doing anywhere from $5M/yr to $250M+/yr share exactly how they’re winning right now. No theory, no fluff just real numbers, real plays, real breakdowns. This is where you stop guessing and start executing with clarity. One idea from this room can change your entire trajectory.
1:30PM to 5PM · Trade Show Floor
Deeper dives into education on the main stage in the morning. Then the Trade Show floor opens, giving you direct access to the tools and partners powering the industry's fastest-growing painting businesses. From paint suppliers, to software, to branding, to marketing, to software. You'll have access to it all on Friday.
The fourth day is for Total Recreation. We start with faith led by a world-renowned pastor to sharpen your mind and align your priorities, then move straight into business clarity and execution with real operators breaking it down and answering what matters. You won’t just leave inspired, you'll leave with certainty, knowing what’s been holding you back, where your constraint is, and the moves needed to break through and grow to the next level.
You don’t come to PaintCon just to grow your business, you come to completely change your life. For anyone who is looking to be saved, we will be hosting Water Baptisms. This is where faith leads, clarity follows, and transformation happens from the inside out. In an environment built on purpose, conviction, and fellowship, you’ll be able to step into the person God is calling you to become.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
EACH YEAR, MORE & MORE CONTRACTORS
ARE MAKING THE DECISION TO ATTEND
Hear the impact first-hand that PaintCon is has made on painting Contractors.
Russell Peach
Peach Painting
Joe Carfagno
Carfagno Pro Painting
Spencer Heyward
SwiftHand Painting
Joel Mercado
The Painting Company San Diego
Michael Osornio
PaintLife 1904
Ryan Pettis
Pettis Painting
Nick Kelley
Elite Paint / Elite Brick
Alex Corral
Cabinet Coating Kings
Kevin Ruiz
FineLine Home Solution
MEET THE SPEAKERS
MEET THE
SPEAKERS
LUCAS JENSEN
Host of PaintCon & Forward Media Marketing
Lucas Jensen is the driving force behind PaintCon and the operator behind the leading marketing agency for Painting Contractors.
Working with over 200 painting businesses & adding over $100M in tracked sales, Lucas has a direct view into what’s actually working in the market, from leads, to sales, to scaling.
PaintCon was built from that perspective:
Not theory. Not recycled strategies.
But real systems being used inside real businesses today.
LUCAS JENSEN
Host of PaintCon & Forward Media Marketing
Lucas Jensen is the driving force behind PaintCon and the operator behind the leading marketing agency for Painting Contractors.
Working with over 200 painting businesses & adding over $100M in tracked sales, Lucas has a direct view into what’s actually working in the market, from leads, to sales, to scaling.
PaintCon was built from that perspective:
Not theory. Not recycled strategies.
But real systems being used inside real businesses today.
DANIEL G
Sales & Closing Authority for Contractors
Daniel G is recognized as a leading sales trainer and the creator of the No-Resistance sales methodology, having helped generate over $110M+ in revenue across multiple industries.
He specializes in persuasion, positioning, and high-ticket closing - helping businesses increase close rates without relying on price competition.
At PaintCon, Daniel breaks down practical sales execution, including objection handling, word tracks, and communication strategies, giving painting business owners the tools to convert more estimates into actual revenue.
SURPRISE SPEAKER #1
Expert in Scaling Businesses, Owner of a 9-Figure Business Portfolio
Surprise Speaker #1 is a world renown entrepreneur & speaker that runs a 9-Figure Portfolio, including multiple home service businesses, and she also has a massive presence on social media with millions of followers.
JASON PHILLIPS
$12M/yr Contractor & Systems Operator
Jason runs a $12M/yr contracting business, Phillips Home Improvement, and leads Contractor Freedom, a coaching business focused on building systems for scaling contractors.
SURPRISE SPEAKER #2
Owner of a $250M/yr Home Service Business
Surprise Speaker #2 is an industry titan who runs one of the largest Home Service businesses in USA. He grew his business to over $250M/yr with 700 employees in 19 states. He's also the author of two bestselling books.
JUSTIN GEORGOPOULOS
$10M+ Painting Business Operator (High Five Painting)
Justin Georgopolous runs a $10M/year painting business, High Five Painting, and is behind one of the leading coaching programs in the painting industry.
He is known for building scalable painting operations and helping business owners grow beyond the early stages with stronger systems, teams, and structure. His experience comes directly from operating and scaling within the painting industry, not theory, but real-world execution
JOEL MERCADO
Contractor Growth & Mindset Strategist
Joel Mercado has successfully scaled and exited multiple contracting businesses and now works with contractors to do the same.
He is known for his focus on mindset, decision-making, and leadership, helping business owners operate with more clarity, confidence, and direction.
DIANA MITREA
CMO of a $40M/yr Painting Company
Diana Mitrea is the CMO of a $40M/yr painting business, leading marketing at scale.
She focuses on building structured marketing systems, improving customer acquisition, and driving consistent lead flow
SURPRISE SPEAKER #3
World Renown Sales Coach & Industry Titan
Surprise Speaker #3 is a world renown sales coach & speaker that has scaled her business from $0 to 8-figures in less than 5 years. She began in the home service space and branched out to coach her proven sales method.
RYAN EZZELL
Scaled to $5M in 3 Years
Ryan built his painting business from zero to $5M in just three years, making him one of the fastest-growing operators in the space.
He shares exactly how he achieved rapid growth, focusing on execution, speed, and leveraging the right opportunities.
DANIEL HONAN
Financial Systems & Tax Optimization Expert
Daniel Honan runs Profitable Painter CPA, a bookkeeping firm focused on painting contractors.
He specializes in financial optimization, helping business owners improve profitability, gain clarity on their numbers, and structure their accounting more efficiently while reducing tax inefficiencies.
MICHA MCLAIN
Website, SEO & Google Domination Expert
Micha is the owner & founder of Search Click Grow, one of the leading agencies for contractors in the nation.
Micha and his team have an extremely impressive background of helping local painting businesses dominate on Google through the tactics that he'll be sharing with everyone at PaintCon.
SURPRISE SPEAKER #4
Home Service Artificial Intelligence Expert
Surprise Speaker #4 is one of the most brilliant minds when it comes to implementing Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) agents into Home Service Businesses. This speaker will be showing exactly how you can free up more time with A.I.
STEVEN MONTGOMERY
CEO of ResiBrands (600+ National Home Service Businesses)
Steven scaled ResiBrands from 1 location to over 600+ in just 5 years. This includes 5 home service brands such as That 1 Painter, Pink's Window Cleaning, Action Exterior's, Monty's Handyman Services & Garage Up.
Steven was also personally mentored by John C Maxwell, bringing his rapid growth and leadership insights to all the attendees at PaintCon 2026. If expanding your brand by adding more markets, or by adding more services offered to your current market, was ever something you were interested in, then Steven's presentation.
TJ MALCANGI
Pastor at Revival Today Church Arizona
T.J. Malcangi is an evangelist and speaker whose life was radically transformed by the power of God after being delivered from severe OCD and anxiety in 2012. Since 2016, he and his wife Kerry have traveled internationally preaching the Gospel, equipping believers, and inspiring people to live with faith, purpose, and boldness in every area of life and business.
DANIEL G
Sales & Closing Authority for Contractors
Daniel G is recognized as a leading sales trainer and the creator of the No-Resistance sales methodology, having helped generate over $110M+ in revenue across multiple industries.
He specializes in persuasion, positioning, and high-ticket closing - helping businesses increase close rates without relying on price competition.
At PaintCon, Daniel breaks down practical sales execution, including objection handling, word tracks, and communication strategies, giving painting business owners the tools to convert more estimates into actual revenue.
SURPRISE SPEAKER #1
Expert in Scaling Businesses, Owner of a 9-Figure Business Portfolio
Surprise Speaker #1 is a world renown entrepreneur & speaker that runs a 9-Figure Portfolio, including multiple home service businesses, and she also has a massive presence on social media with millions of followers.
JASON PHILLIPS
$12M/yr Contractor & Systems Operator
Jason runs a $12M/yr contracting business, Phillips Home Improvement, and leads Contractor Freedom, a coaching business focused on building systems for scaling contractors.
SURPRISE SPEAKER #2
Owner of a $250M/yr Home Service Business
Surprise Speaker #2 is an industry titan who runs one of the largest Home Service businesses in USA. He grew his business to over $250M/yr with 700 employees in 19 states. He's also the author of two bestselling books.
JUSTIN GEORGOPOULOS
$10M+ Painting Business Operator (High Five Painting)
Justin Georgopolous runs a $10M/year painting business, High Five Painting, and is behind one of the leading coaching programs in the painting industry, Trade Launch.
He is known for building scalable painting operations with Trade Launch, and helping business owners grow beyond the early stages with stronger systems, teams, and structure.
His experience comes directly from operating and scaling within the painting industry, not theory, but real-world execution
DIANA MITREA
CMO of a $40M/yr Painting Company
Diana Mitrea is the CMO of a $40M/yr painting business, leading marketing at scale.
She focuses on building structured marketing systems, improving customer acquisition, and driving consistent lead flow
SURPRISE SPEAKER #3
World Renown Sales Coach & Industry Titan
Surprise Speaker #3 is a world renown sales coach & speaker that has scaled her business from $0 to 8-figures in less than 5 years. She began in the home service space and branched out to coach her proven sales method.
JOEL MERCADO
Contractor Growth & Mindset Strategist
Joel Mercado has successfully scaled and exited multiple contracting businesses and now works with contractors to do the same.
He is known for his focus on mindset, decision-making, and leadership, helping business owners operate with more clarity, confidence, and direction.
RYAN EZZELL
Scaled to $5M in 3 Years
Ryan built his painting business from zero to $5M in just three years, making him one of the fastest-growing operators in the space.
He shares exactly how he achieved rapid growth, focusing on execution, speed, and leveraging the right opportunities.
DANIEL HONAN
Financial Systems & Tax Optimization Expert
Daniel Honan runs Profitable Painter CPA, a bookkeeping firm focused on painting contractors.
He specializes in financial optimization, helping business owners improve profitability, gain clarity on their numbers, and structure their accounting more efficiently while reducing tax inefficiencies.
MICHA MCLAIN
Website, SEO & Google Expert
Micha is the owner & founder of Search Click Grow, one of the leading agencies for contractors in the nation.
Micha and his team have an extremely impressive background of helping local painting businesses dominate on Google through the tactics that he'll be sharing with everyone at PaintCon.
STEVEN MONTGOMERY
CEO of ResiBrands (600+ National Home Service Businesses)
Steven scaled ResiBrands from 1 location to over 600+ in just 5 years. This includes 5 home service brands such as That 1 Painter, Pink's Window Cleaning, Action Exterior's, Monty's Handyman Services & Garage Up.
Steven was also personally mentored by John C Maxwell, bringing his rapid growth and leadership insights to all the attendees at PaintCon 2026. If expanding your brand by adding more markets, or by adding more services offered to your current market, was ever something you were interested in, then Steven's presentation.
TJ MALCANGI
Pastor at Revival Today Church Arizona
T.J. Malcangi is an evangelist and speaker whose life was radically transformed by the power of God after being delivered from severe OCD and anxiety in 2012. Since 2016, he and his wife Kerry have traveled internationally preaching the Gospel, equipping believers, and inspiring people to live with faith, purpose, and boldness in every area of life and business.
SURPRISE SPEAKER #4
Home Service Artificial Intelligence Expert
Surprise Speaker #4 is one of the most brilliant minds when it comes to implementing Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) agents into Home Service Businesses. This speaker will be showing exactly how every painter out there can free up more time with A.I.
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Partner With The Fastest Growing Event In The Painting Industry.
One room. Four days. The brands inside will be remembered.
✦ Direct access to 1,000+ serious painting business owners in one room
✦ Brand visibility across main stage, signage & all event touchpoints
✦ Dedicated presence on the Day 3 Trade Show floor
✦ Align with the fastest growing painting industry event in North America
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -
SEE SOME OF OUR ATTENDEES FAQ'S
1. Who is PaintCon for?
This event is best suited for residential & commercial painting contractors who are looking to grow their business, connect and learn from industry leaders, and are ready to take things to the next level.
2. What’s included with my ticket?
Your ticket gives you access to all main stage sessions across the 3 days, and the half-day trade show, along with lunch, networking opportunities and event-specific materials. Higher tiers (VIP, CEO, Super CEO) include additional benefits such as premium seating, networking experiences, and exclusive access.
3. What are the dates of PaintCon 2026 & where is it?
PaintCon 2026 will be taking place at the Downtown Event Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (416 NE 1st Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301), on Wednesday November 18th to Sunday November 22nd.
The Group Workout / Networking from 4pm-6pm. The educational sessions are from Thursday November 19th to Saturday November 21st from 9am-5pm, with a half day trade show from 1:30pm-5pm on Friday November 19th. Lunches are included for all ticket levels from Thursday to Saturday. On Sunday November 22nd we have our optional Water Baptisms from 3pm-5pm.
We recommend flying in on Wednesday November 18th in the morning, and flying out on Sunday November 22nd in the evening.
4. What is early bird pricing?
Early bird pricing is the current ticket prices, at the lowest available rate. Once this phase ends or the ticket allocation is filled, pricing will increase across all ticket tiers.
5. Can I buy more than one ticket / bring people with me?
Yes! In fact, we encourage it. Many attendees purchase additional tickets for their spouses, partners, team members, etc. to implement faster.
We offer a Buy 2, Get 1 Free option across all ticket tiers to make it easier for teams to attend together.
6. Do you offer payment plans?
At this time, tickets are offered one-time payment.
7. Are tickets refundable?
At this time, tickets are non-refundable, however you can transfer your ticket to someone else. Just email [email protected] with your full name, number and ticket level - along with the full name, number & email of the person who you will be transferring the ticket to.
8. Will there be networking opportunities?
Absolutely! Networking is a key part of PaintCon. You’ll be surrounded by other serious painting business owners every single day during the educational sessions, to the trade show, to the group workout, and all the evening networking events for the higher ticket tiers. You'll have incredible opportunities to connect with amazing people throughout the entire event.
9. Can I take photos / pictures at the event?
Yes! We actually encourage all attendees to take pictures & videos at the event. We have a dedicated content team present at PaintCon, but if you would like to bring a photographer or videographer along with you, you are allowed but will need to purchase them a ticket.
10. Are there any discounts at nearby hotels?
We recommend staying at The Dalmar, Fort Lauderdale, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. It is only a 5 minute walk from the Downtown Event Center and is where many attendees will be staying. We have a few discounted rooms left in our room block for all PaintCon 2026 attendees. After you purchase your ticket, you will get the link to book your hotel room.
11. Can I be a sponsor at PaintCon?
If you are interested in being a sponsor at PaintCon 2026 and learning about which packages we have currently available, please fill out an application here - click here to fill out the sponsorship application
Filling out the application does not guarantee acceptance. All sponsors are carefully vetted by our partnerships team in order to keep the PaintCon event as premium, impactful and high-quality as possible for our attendee's. If we see you're a good fit, we will give you the details.
12. Who is the Founder of PaintCon?
Lucas Jensen is the Founder & Host of PaintCon and the CEO of Forward Media Marketing, the leading marketing agency for painting contractors. Known for helping generate of $100M in tracked revenue for painting businesses across North America, Lucas has become one of the most recognized names in the industry.
At PaintCon 2026, Lucas will be speaking live, hosting sessions throughout the event, networking with attendees, and helping create an unforgettable experience from start to finish. If you see him around, don’t be afraid to say hi, grab a photo, and connect.
SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE WORLD'S LARGEST EVENT FOR PAINTING BUSINESSES
THE ONLY QUESTION IS..
ARE YOU IN, OR ARE YOU OUT?
THE ONLY QUESTION IS..
Because the painting businesses that move on this…
are the ones that end up ahead.
The room will fill. Prices will go up.
And the painting businesses inside will move faster, with or without you.
This isn’t about attending an event.
It’s about stepping into a different level of operation.
