![]() After graduating, he was equipped with the skills and industry knowledge to launch his own painting business, Paris Painting, which quickly grew into an industry leader as an example of how professionalized painting businesses can excel and scale. His dream was always to pursue owning his own business, and while completing his business studies he was introduced to the painting industry through a college program where he managed painting crews and sales. Jason is a Minnesota native who graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in economics. He is also a family member at This Old House, where he contributes content about his craft. He has created a rigorous Apprenticeship program where he finds, trains, inspires and mentors young people in his craft. His company has been awarded more than 10 National awards for craftsmanship over the last 4 years, including massive restorations of Victorian mansions. Nick has been a craftsman for more than 25 years. He has also compiled a wealth of knowledge about coating science - which he uses to create fail-proof, simple finishing systems for his own business as well as others across the country. He has created one of the most in-depth educational pieces in the areas of estimating, production management, hiring, budgeting, marketing, financial systems, processes, SOP’s and leadership. Nick has traveled the US hosting Master Classes for business owners and Craftspeople. They recently sold their fully restored 1917 Craftsman home and built an innovative, energy efficient home on their farm - using the new home as a proving grounds for the simplest, most innovative finishing procedures. ![]() Nick and his wife Tootse have four children. Shortly after the events of September 11th, 2001, Nick volunteered for two tours of duty overseas: the first in Afghanistan & the second in Iraq.Īfter his service he attended college, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business management and with a double minor of tax accounting and managerial accounting. He has been a national and international speaker on topics such as entrepreneurship, craftspersonship, trades reformation, recruiting, working with Millennials, harnessing technology for trades business, financial benchmarks, industry standards and coating science.Īfter High School, he joined the Army as a mechanic and a paratrooper. His company employs +25 people, a leadership team and operates a full scale Finishing Shop and Training Facility. Ask a Painter Live has aired weekly for more than 5 years, instructing, answering questions and championing the trades as an avenue for freedom. Nick Slavik is the Proprietor of the Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co.
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