In this episode, we welcome Mr. Tas Moulis, founder of QPaint and Painter Coach, who built a $4M painting business while working just one day per week. Tas shares the three tactical pillars that enabled his success, eliminating distractions, mastering sales, and upholding world-class standards, and explains why most business owners stay stuck by trying to be everything to everyone.

You’ll learn how to buy back your time by identifying high-leverage activities, why proximity to the right mentors accelerates growth, and how shifting your identity from technician to entrepreneur unlocks scale. Whether you're buried in delivery or ready to step into strategic leadership, this episode delivers the mindset upgrades and operational frameworks to help you delegate smarter, lead stronger, and grow faster.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:06 - Getting Out of Your Own Way

00:03:39 - Eliminating Distractions for Business Growth

00:05:36 - Focusing on What Matters: Sales and Marketing

00:06:19 - Upholding and Raising Standards

00:08:04 - The Role of Leadership in Maintaining Standards

00:09:55 - Accountability and Self-Discipline

00:14:04 - The Journey from Hard Work to Smart Work

00:16:33 - The Moment of Realization: Seeking Help

00:18:10 - The Shift in Mindset and Identity

00:22:01 - Finding Passion in Helping Others

00:24:18 - Proximity to Success: Learning from Others

00:28:07 - Becoming the Person You Need to Be

00:30:06 - The Power of Self-Talk and Affirmations

00:32:14 - Buying Back Your Time as a Business Owner

00:33:02 - Identifying High-Value Activities

00:37:14 - Avoiding the Trap of Inefficiency

00:39:13 - The Hardest Position to Replace: Identity Crisis

00:45:39 - The Continuous Learning Journey