I really enjoyed this episode. It is great seeing such different types of businesses (even if only out of curiosity rather than having an interest in being in such an industry) and I really appreciate that you make an effort to seek out such variety. I also really like this guy as he comes off as a very sensible person who has his head screwed on and also does not appear to be a hipster (something that always rubs me up the wrong way, lol) or a narcissist. Also, Paul...I loved how your face lit up when mentioning you have 3 children because yes, that is a big deal. How wonderful and god bless you.
I love this story! I'm a 30 plus year craftsperson and 60% of what I've done is residential painting and I am very impressed w this young man. I did things the way "it was always done" back in the day. I accidentally got into epoxy and specialized hvlp glazing and been happier w it since. Love the fact I'm learning so many great tips from this guy!
Very professional, I own a handyman company and just started my second home service business "a Painting company" Really enjoyed how professional this gentleman was and the humility
Now this is an excellent interview, well the last 2 were as well, but this is in my wheelhouse. I never get too much into painting unless it's for my established clients because there's always someone willing to undercut you on labor and use the cheapest possible products in my area. But he's changing the game by offering these custom products, so it's much much easier to sell your value proposition because he's already distanced himself from the competition. Great work all around on this one.
Great interview. I have a feeling they are going to surpass 30 million, Carmelo is an innovator, won't take no for an answer, isn't afraid to take risks, and to fail. Wish you continued success 🎉
@@UpFlip for sure! My kitchen cabinets were a dated, dinged and slightly damaged. Had Spray-Net come quote us on painting them.... The team was great! They came in, and literally transformed my entire kitchen! headache free, fast and affordable. Pretty much a no brainer.I compared the pricing to replacing, and they were substantially cheaper...and the finish of the cabinets looked as if it were brand new!
@@gauravshukla71 soon enough 🤞! If you know anybody that would be a good fit please share this video and have them apply by clicking on the link in the description. We'd love to be serving the DC metro!
When I hire....I look for Hungry, Humble and Smart...which was exemplified in this video. Happy for your success Carmelo! Love the "Elon" approach of questioning "well its always been done this way"!
Great interview 👍. One question. At 6:56 count on the video, you can see the painter spraying primer on the glass tile backsplash and electric plugs. Is that part of the cabinet resurfacing?
This is actually a different product from what we use on cabinets. Like all of our custom coatings, this one was specifically formulated for backsplashes which require specific properties. Not only does this coating have 100% adhesion on ceramic but also looks and feels like it. Same gloss, hardness, washability and water resistance!
That painter definitely should have covered up those plug sockets fully though ! This is what would worry me the most about franchising.. Hoping that everything is always as it should be, hoping that your distant teams are doing the right things all the time. Still, amazing you were able to come up with a coating that mimics ceramic so well. Amazing interview, sky is the limit for your team. @@SprayNetInc
One of the challenges of our work is dealing with weather. We have refined our craft throughout the years to be able to adjust to changing conditions but during heavy rain or wind, we unfortunately cannot work outside. As for paint not getting on where it needs to be, we specifically formulate our proprietary coatings for the equipment that we use to minimize overspray. We ensure to also protect all surfaces that are close by masking them off to avoid any potential issues.
This is fantastic and very truthful facts in business. It's always so good to connect to be real and truthful story that touches hearts to apply principles. Thank you so much for doing this!
We have a special program for aspiring young entrepreneurs with a lower cost of entry as part of a special financing program we offer to UpFlip viewers. More information is available in the link in the description of the video.
We are looking to try to use drones at heights for hard to reach areas to ensure the safety of our team. A drone will not be able to replace our amazing team members!
A process of refurbishing (with paint) looks simple (and cost-effective). But since you are painting old/used stuff...how do you handle e.g. damaged cabinet doors, worn-out handles, damaged roof tiles...like...if original material is in bad shape...if you just paint it, it will still look like s#!t. Do you do all these repairs/fixes/replacements, before painting? I imagine this can really be time consuming (and high service bill at the end) or are these tasks customers domain? With these type of work, there are million details that have to be discussed. And how many % of customers are not happy with final outcome (they were expecting a 'new' kitchen)? How do you handle this situations? Hope i didn't ask too many questions :)
Our goal is to offer a cost effective way to modernize a property which means make it look like new for a fraction of the cost of replacement. We can do minor repairs but if the kitchen (or any other surface) is beyond the point of return, we let customers know we can't Spray-Net their home. This happens very rarely but to make our customers happy, we always make sure to set proper expectations!
29:01 130+ locations on his franchise 30:30 "you gotta get lucky"; but discipline, consistency expressed thru hard work is what got him there to be able to take advantage of the opportunities that presented themselves
Yeah this newest fad of white on white on white kitchens is horrible, but he's just giving them what they want. Lot of pretty wood getting covered up lately.
We have formulated a patent pending proprietary roof coating that adheres to existing asphalt shingled roofs and adds a new layer of granules to prolong its life as well as change its color. Not only does it reinforce the roof but it's done in a fraction of the time, cost and mess to replace a roof. Like all of our services, it's a more cost effective alternative to replacement.
So in the furniture mfg business we alter laquer paint all the time and adjust it to the weather to get the best laquer finish for the conditions so i am a little supprised big companies were not awear of this process..BTW i love this guy hes 100% honest and if i was a painter and not a furniture mfg i would think his company would be one that would be good to partner with as a franchisee..
São historias inspiradoras uma pena que não são em português, eu mesmo estou tentando padronizar um fabricação de Router CNC para uso industrial que seja fácil de montar e desmontar, já estou bem próximo de terminar eu penso em fabricar os móveis planejados direto na Residência do Proprietário e também penso em vender a máquina
Not sure what type of work grants you only 3 hours per month and still allows you to go on holidays. That would be ideal but probably nonexistent in this day and age 😅
I’m wondering how a franchisee would go about if they need one more gallon to complete the project. They can’t just drive to a local paint store to order more paint.
Those scenarios are certainly covered in the training. They provide a comprehensive guide and training, so you can confidently handle these situations! 👍
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“You can’t fail if you don’t quit.” I love it. Carmelo is a phenomenal entrepreneur.
You're absolutely right! Quitting should never be an option. 💪
As a gambler i totaly agree
I really enjoyed this episode. It is great seeing such different types of businesses (even if only out of curiosity rather than having an interest in being in such an industry) and I really appreciate that you make an effort to seek out such variety. I also really like this guy as he comes off as a very sensible person who has his head screwed on and also does not appear to be a hipster (something that always rubs me up the wrong way, lol) or a narcissist. Also, Paul...I loved how your face lit up when mentioning you have 3 children because yes, that is a big deal. How wonderful and god bless you.
We're glad we got to share our story and even happier you enjoyed watching! Thanks for the nice comment!
I love this story! I'm a 30 plus year craftsperson and 60% of what I've done is residential painting and I am very impressed w this young man. I did things the way "it was always done" back in the day. I accidentally got into epoxy and specialized hvlp glazing and been happier w it since.
Love the fact I'm learning so many great tips from this guy!
We're so glad you enjoyed it!
That's impressive! We appreciate you sharing your story with us 🙏
Great story - great product! Spray-Net is the BEST way to paint your home!!!!!!!
That's for sure! It's a must try! 💪
Really fortunate to be a part of this brand! With Carmelo leading us it's always inspiring.
We're grateful to have you on the team! Amazing franchisees like you are what makes us who we are 😁
Great story and service for a traditional industry! Love it!
It's a modern take on a traditional industry. We love it! 🙌
Great interview ~ super informative and so happy to be a part of this innovative company.
Very inspiring and franchise is a smart way to become an entrepreneur without all the irritants of starting from scratch. Good job Spray-Net !
Starting with a franchise can be a great way to venture into your own business. Have you considered pursuing their franchise model? 😊
If you've ever seen the finished product you know how great it is!
That's right! What services have you tried from them?
Very professional, I own a handyman company and just started my second home service business "a Painting company" Really enjoyed how professional this gentleman was and the humility
Thank you for the kind words!
I love your mindset! Fantastic job!
Hope you learned a thing or two from his remarkable journey. Thanks for watching! ☺️
Glad to be a part of the SprayNet Family! Great story, awesome products, phenomenal team!
We're glad to have you on the team 😁
Awesome! How's your journey with them so far? Feel free to share your story with our community! 🙏
Your logo is really pretty
pretty cool,!
Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! ☺️
Love the story :) Great video
We're thrilled that you enjoyed the video! Your support means the world to us and keeps us motivated to keep creating content like this. 🙌
Now this is an excellent interview, well the last 2 were as well, but this is in my wheelhouse. I never get too much into painting unless it's for my established clients because there's always someone willing to undercut you on labor and use the cheapest possible products in my area. But he's changing the game by offering these custom products, so it's much much easier to sell your value proposition because he's already distanced himself from the competition. Great work all around on this one.
We appreciate the kind words!
Thank you so much! We're glad you found our videos, especially this one, helpful and inspirational. 🙏
This was SO effing bad-ass on so many levels. Love the founders energy. He's sharp. Have to say "AMAZING" channel, you ask PERFECT questions!
Great interview. I have a feeling they are going to surpass 30 million, Carmelo is an innovator, won't take no for an answer, isn't afraid to take risks, and to fail. Wish you continued success 🎉
Thank you! That's the goal. As Carmelo mentioned you're either growing or dying so we won't stop 😁
"You can't fail if you don't quit "❤
That's for sure! Have you ever been in a situation wherein you're on the verge of quitting?
Carmelo, you're a flipping genius, bro 👏🏾👍🏾
Couldn't agree more! 💪
Love it! Way to go Carmelo
We're so grateful for your viewership and support! 😊
Loved the discussion. Great to hear such honest entrepreneur. He deliver with confidence and give a great overview on the startup process.
Great story! Congrats on your success!
incredible story! top notch! had my kitchen painted with them, and the service and quality is remarkable.
We'd love to hear your experience with them! Please share us your story. 🙌
@@UpFlip for sure! My kitchen cabinets were a dated, dinged and slightly damaged. Had Spray-Net come quote us on painting them.... The team was great! They came in, and literally transformed my entire kitchen! headache free, fast and affordable. Pretty much a no brainer.I compared the pricing to replacing, and they were substantially cheaper...and the finish of the cabinets looked as if it were brand new!
oh- the blue kitchen in the video was mine, btw! :)
No more selling time! Yep, Intelligent and Patented painting. Way to go!!
For sure! Finding your edge can be your selling point 💪
This guy has so many lessons for us. My biggest takeaway : don't buy too much into conventional wisdom and expert advice.
Or the so called "expert" advice lol Good point! Stay innovative
Amazing!!!
Glad it was helpful! Were you inspired to start your own painting business? ☺️
This was very fun to do! Thanks UpFlip team!
You guys need a location in the DC metro area. :) Was looking you up for a job at my place after watching this and sadly the closest one is S. Jersey
@@gauravshukla71 soon enough 🤞! If you know anybody that would be a good fit please share this video and have them apply by clicking on the link in the description. We'd love to be serving the DC metro!
Thanks for having us. We had a great time! 🙌
Any reason no California franchises yet?
@@AscDrew we have not always been licensed to franchise in California but we are now and looking for the right partners!
Spray-Net for the win! ;) Carmelo is an amazing entrepreneur!!
He's definitely one of a kind! 💪
bravo💪🙌
We hope you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching! ☺️
Very cool great episode
Thanks Chris ;)
Well if you're making $10,000 an hour you're charging too much
Hope you watch the whole video to know how he does it 🙏
Wow this is amazing! Need to use this to renovate my home.
We're here for you!
Carmelo is the REAL DEAL and has built a fantastic company that operates at the highest levels. Keep it going Spray-Net!!
You're absolutely right! Because of that, being one of his franchisees is an opportunity you can't miss. ☺️
Amazing 😀
Glad you love this video! Hope you also watch our other content and find value in them. Any business you want to see next? ☺️
@@UpFlip I will like to see "Boba tea" businesses 🙏❤️Thanks in advance ❤️
Amazing story ! Great advice for all entrepreneurs ❤
Entrepreneurs like you inspire us to keep sharing these stories. Keep pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams! 💪
Wow 🎉
Did you enjoy the video? Thanks for watching! ☺️
@@UpFlip Yes I enjoyed it very much.
You gained a new subscriber! This video resonates with me so much as I a home improvement contractor in Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
lying about titles for a click on the internet. oh how creative.
Can you please point out any proof of the lie? If there are any misrepresentations, we're open to correcting them. Thank you!
Amazing ❤❤
We appreciate you tuning in! Thank you! ☺️
When I hire....I look for Hungry, Humble and Smart...which was exemplified in this video. Happy for your success Carmelo! Love the "Elon" approach of questioning "well its always been done this way"!
You're absolutely right! Skills can be taught, but character is something you can't teach! 🔥
This is truy an incredible interview. Beautifully shot, great questions, great interviewee and super inspiring!! Thank you
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Good episode, but this guy NEEDS to stop mumbling. I had to rewind a bunch of times to understand what the hell he was saying.
Good to see this host is back interviewing people.
Thank you for your support! Any business you want us to feature next?
Great interview 👍. One question. At 6:56 count on the video, you can see the painter spraying primer on the glass tile backsplash and electric plugs. Is that part of the cabinet resurfacing?
This is actually a different product from what we use on cabinets. Like all of our custom coatings, this one was specifically formulated for backsplashes which require specific properties. Not only does this coating have 100% adhesion on ceramic but also looks and feels like it. Same gloss, hardness, washability and water resistance!
That painter definitely should have covered up those plug sockets fully though ! This is what would worry me the most about franchising.. Hoping that everything is always as it should be, hoping that your distant teams are doing the right things all the time. Still, amazing you were able to come up with a coating that mimics ceramic so well. Amazing interview, sky is the limit for your team. @@SprayNetInc
Again, you can do anything but how do you get clients?
I think he said a couple times he made a wix website and knocked on doors handing out flyers.
He did mention a couple ways to get clients (with or without money!). To learn more about it, please keep on watching! ☺️
This is amazing how does the franchise work i heard its great margins where can i get more info ?
Head over to their website to get in touch with a representative. Link’s in the description! ☺️
Inspiring, Carmelo!
We hope you explore our other content and discover even more inspiration. Is there a specific business you'd like us to feature next? 😄
This was a really good episode!
How about windy or rainy days....or things getting paint where not meant to be?...is that a problem?...
One of the challenges of our work is dealing with weather. We have refined our craft throughout the years to be able to adjust to changing conditions but during heavy rain or wind, we unfortunately cannot work outside. As for paint not getting on where it needs to be, we specifically formulate our proprietary coatings for the equipment that we use to minimize overspray. We ensure to also protect all surfaces that are close by masking them off to avoid any potential issues.
This is really cool! Great story, cool product!
Thank you! Did watching this inspire you to consider starting your own painting business? 😄
Impressive young man!
He definitely is 🙌
10:50 I'm a cars guy.. specially EV.. 😂🤦
Awesome offering for clients and franchisees!
Don't hesitate to reach out if you're considering! Link’s in the description! ☺️
Great story, even better product
Absolutely! Are you thinking about giving their products a try? 🤔
This business owner is amazing, great spirit.
Hit 200k today. Thank you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 14k in last month 2023
Congrats! Keep grinding!
That's awesome! Congrats! 🔥
If you don’t quit… the game is never over, so you can’t fail.
This guy is actually very smart/wise. His answers were not generic
He dropped a lot of gold nuggets! Such an amazing person ✨
This is fantastic and very truthful facts in business. It's always so good to connect to be real and truthful story that touches hearts to apply principles. Thank you so much for doing this!
Glad it was helpful! Do you have any business you'd like us to feature next?
The start up $$$ for this franchise is pretty high. This is not a franchise the average Joe can get into.
We have a special program for aspiring young entrepreneurs with a lower cost of entry as part of a special financing program we offer to UpFlip viewers. More information is available in the link in the description of the video.
Amazing job Carm and Spray-Net team 🙌 no one else id call to revamp my home, HANDS DOWN!
Absolutely agree to that! 💪
Super cool story and inspiring. I don’t get how spraying was their unique selling point though. Any pro painter sprays
put time stamps dude it 2023
So impressive!
That's right! Are you thinking of becoming a franchisee?
This guys trying to remove his workforce by replacing them with drones.
We are looking to try to use drones at heights for hard to reach areas to ensure the safety of our team. A drone will not be able to replace our amazing team members!
Amazing! Keep going!
Thank you for tuning in and being part of our channel's journey! We greatly appreciate your support. 🙌
Great story! Fantastic brand!
Thank you! If you have any particular businesses in mind, feel free to share your ideas with us. We're here to create content that matters to you! 😊
I've watched quite a few upflip videos and this interview has got to be one of the best so far. Amazing insight and journey.
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed it 😁
Thank you so much! Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We hope Carmelo's journey has been an inspiration to you! 🔥
A process of refurbishing (with paint) looks simple (and cost-effective). But since you are painting old/used stuff...how do you handle e.g. damaged cabinet doors, worn-out handles, damaged roof tiles...like...if original material is in bad shape...if you just paint it, it will still look like s#!t. Do you do all these repairs/fixes/replacements, before painting? I imagine this can really be time consuming (and high service bill at the end) or are these tasks customers domain? With these type of work, there are million details that have to be discussed. And how many % of customers are not happy with final outcome (they were expecting a 'new' kitchen)? How do you handle this situations? Hope i didn't ask too many questions :)
Our goal is to offer a cost effective way to modernize a property which means make it look like new for a fraction of the cost of replacement. We can do minor repairs but if the kitchen (or any other surface) is beyond the point of return, we let customers know we can't Spray-Net their home. This happens very rarely but to make our customers happy, we always make sure to set proper expectations!
@@SprayNetInc Thanks for clarifying. So you rather decline a job upfront, if you see base material is in bad shape.
How do you keep the overspray off of cars and other buildings?
That's a great question! Would've been nice to tackle.
29:01 130+ locations on his franchise
30:30 "you gotta get lucky"; but discipline, consistency expressed thru hard work is what got him there to be able to take advantage of the opportunities that presented themselves
Luck is 2% and the rest is hard work! 🔥
Most of the kitchen transformations looked better before 😢
Yeah this newest fad of white on white on white kitchens is horrible, but he's just giving them what they want. Lot of pretty wood getting covered up lately.
It's a matter of preference. Some people prefer modern color combos. 😉
@UpFlip right, but the key is color combos haha, most kitchens need a contrast of something to break up everything being one color.
They turned the kitchen at 8:24 and 8:27 into a lab haha, but hey got paid
Hi, could other contractor purchase your products?
Unfortunately our products are exclusively for our franchise partners and what gives them their competitive edge.
Excellent interview ❤ Thanks for sharing!
Your positive feedback warms our hearts! 🙏
How much does it cost to become a franchisee?
Do they need printer I know a printer guy he is looking for job
Not really sure if they're looking for one but you can tell him to visit their website and contact them for possible positions. Good luck! 💪
Best by far what a guy 😊
Hands down one of the smartest we've interviewed. Hope you learned a lot from him. 🙌
$200k franchise fee. 🤣
We're not sure where you got this information but our franchisee fee is $49,500 and we have a special Upflip financing offer for qualified buyers.
@@SprayNetIncI would like to know more about your franchising opportunities
Love the story! Worth a watch, lots of good tips and info! Way to go Spray-Net!
We're happy that you enjoyed this video! Do you have any specific business topics in mind that you'd like to see on our channel next? 😄
Are they fixing existing roofs or painting. What is the roofing solution they are applying?
We have formulated a patent pending proprietary roof coating that adheres to existing asphalt shingled roofs and adds a new layer of granules to prolong its life as well as change its color. Not only does it reinforce the roof but it's done in a fraction of the time, cost and mess to replace a roof. Like all of our services, it's a more cost effective alternative to replacement.
Phenomenal story. I'm happy to be a part of the team.
Thank for your advicing
Always a pleasure to share the world the knowledge! 💪
good content let's gooo
We appreciate you tuning in! Thank you! ☺️
no problem! i love business this channel is gold @@UpFlip
"We were burning through cash, I didn't think we were going to make payroll" Literally every video... LMAO
It's the reality of every business. These types of struggles fortify you as an entrepreneur. 🙏
Disagree. I feel like if you can plan well and manage cash correctly, there should never be a point of not making payroll. @@UpFlip
Not if you are growing at an exceptional rate. @@warrenlowe676
10,420, by coincidence, comaan Carameloooooo
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"I do one of the most basic jobs on earth. I make 4 billion dollars a year"
Nice work Carmelo and the whole Spray Net team - love to see it!
Thanks for watching! Are you thinking of exploring their services or perhaps becoming a franchisee? 😊
So in the furniture mfg business we alter laquer paint all the time and adjust it to the weather to get the best laquer finish for the conditions so i am a little supprised big companies were not awear of this process..BTW i love this guy hes 100% honest and if i was a painter and not a furniture mfg i would think his company would be one that would be good to partner with as a franchisee..
Great insight! Thanks for sharing your experience.
did you read any books that give u big ideas ? Could u recommend some books ? Thank you
What a great story!! Carmelo is the real deal!
You're absolutely right! Hope you learned a thing or two from his remarkable journey. 🌟
São historias inspiradoras uma pena que não são em português, eu mesmo estou tentando padronizar um fabricação de Router CNC para uso industrial que seja fácil de montar e desmontar, já estou bem próximo de terminar eu penso em fabricar os móveis planejados direto na Residência do Proprietário e também penso em vender a máquina
U can get new cabinets cheaper than them painting them uuug
They won't let us spray the outside of a house in massachusetts
🔥🔥🔥
Great story. well done!
We're glad you found it helpful! Did watching this inspire you to consider starting your own painting business? 😄
send me some $$$$ so I can paint few homes here
Great product
A must try for your house! 💪
just work 3 hours a month. go on holidays. these people have families. come on they are good beings.❤
What does your comment even mean? It's soooo grammatically incorrect, that it literally is nonsense googoo gahgah
Not sure what type of work grants you only 3 hours per month and still allows you to go on holidays. That would be ideal but probably nonexistent in this day and age 😅
I’m wondering how a franchisee would go about if they need one more gallon to complete the project. They can’t just drive to a local paint store to order more paint.
Those scenarios are certainly covered in the training. They provide a comprehensive guide and training, so you can confidently handle these situations! 👍