OWNR OPS Podcast How a $1.2K Ad Campaign Turned into $40K in Revenue
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Jul 4, 2025 Asa Hunt, the founder of Big Horn Painting, shares his inspiring journey from tech sales to entrepreneurship in the painting industry. He discusses how he leveraged Facebook Ads, focusing on engaging videos, to boost his business's revenue to over $300K in the first year. Asa emphasizes the significance of building strong referral relationships, mastering email drip campaigns, and using innovative tools like OpenPhone. With practical insights, he empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace challenges and scale smarter in their ventures.
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Launching Painting Business From Layoff
- Asa Hunt started Bighorn Painting after getting laid off from tech sales twice.
- His first painting job was chaotic but he survived and kept going strong.
Use Paid Leads & Facebook Groups
- Start with paid leads on platforms like Thumbtack for your first jobs even if they seem annoying.
- Engage in neighborhood Facebook groups to find initial painting clients and build presence.
Referral & Facebook Ad Strategy
- Build referral relationships by cold calling roofers, property managers, and general contractors.
- Invest in Facebook ads strategically to scale quickly once you find the right ad partner.