The $150M Franchise That Almost Went Bankrupt | Carmelo Marsala

He built a $150M+ business by inventing a better way to paint. Carmelo Marsala, founder of Spray-Net, joins Ryan Pineda to share how he turned a student painting hustle into one of the most innovative home service franchises in North America, with patented technology, franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada, and a goal of $100M in annual system-wide sales.

They dive deep into:
 - How Spray-Net’s patented chemistry changed the game
 - The rollercoaster of franchising a startup
 - A near $1M payroll crisis—and how real estate saved the company
 - What it takes to truly scale a franchise business

Whether you’re a real estate investor, aspiring franchisee, or just love founder stories, this episode is packed with wisdom, strategy, and brutal honesty.

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About Ryan Pineda:

Ryan Pineda has been in the real estate industry since 2010 and has invested in over $100,000,000 of real estate. He has completed over 700 flips and wholesales, and he owns over 650 rental units. As an entrepreneur, he has founded seven different businesses that have generated 7-8 figures of revenue.

Ryan has amassed over 2 million followers on social media and has generat...