How Painters Win The Ai Gold Rush (Before It's Too Late)
About this episode
Tanner Mullen discusses the impact of AI on the painting business and introduces his new product, Routimize.
Tanner Mullen (founder of DripJobs) returns to the Painter Growth Podcast for one of his most tactical conversations yet. Mike Workman and Tanner dig into why software is becoming commoditized, why education and service are the real moats, and how AI is reshaping what it means to run a painting business in 2025. Tanner breaks down his new product, Routimize, a route-optimization booking system that lets customers book themselves directly from Facebook at peak intent, eliminates wasted drive time, and is already live in 36 beta companies. He explains why he's "done with leads," how the illusion of choice drives take rates, and how the same engine now powers an AI voice agent that books appointments end-to-end on nights and weekends. If you're a painting contractor trying to build an income-producing asset instead of a job, this episode is your playbook. ⏱️ Timestamps below. 00:00 Intro: Tanner Mullen returns 00:32 Why it's the best time ever to be in business 01:17 Using AI to automate the boring stuff 01:52 Building an income-producing asset 02:46 Risk-takers vs. people who wait 04:03 The guy who asked for a free trial 4 years apart 04:29 Developing the investor mindset…
People in this episode
Host: Mike Workman
Guest: Tanner Mullen
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DripJobs
Products: Routimize
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