Today we’d like to introduce you to Danny Villarreal.
Hi Danny, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Our company got started in a time of uncertainty. The pandemic was in full force when we decided to start Villas Pro Paint. I was living with my parents at the time, my father was stuck in El Salvador (his native country) because of covid restrictions. I found myself in the position that I had to provide for my family while my father was absent.
Let’s go back memory lane where painting came into the formula of us starting a painting company. I grew up with a brush in my hand most of my childhood. I would work on the weekends and on the summers with my father. I came to learn the trade because of him. I remember my father (Cruz) always saying to me, “If you don’t ever go to college to get an education, know that you have something to fall on just in case”. It seems like he saw the future already before coming to life. And here we are, his words came to past.
Back to where we started, how did I get started. When I mention to my father that I wanted to start a painting company, he supported me. He allow me to use his work truck with all his tools to get started. We went ahead and registered the company, got business cards and yard sign with the pandemic check we received from the government. When my father came back from El Salvador, he was my first employee.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It definitely has not been an easy road. I can say til today, there are challenges along the way but nothing we cannot handle.
Some of the challenges were being an owner-operator. Wearing all the hats of the company is not easy. I had to meet with clients to provide quotes also was on the field working hard each day.
Other challenges were that I knew the trade but did not know how to manage our company. But now, we have improved our management experience, we continue working on many different areas of the company and continue to strive towards excellence.
Finally, finding good help was hard to find. Now, we can a team that gets the labor side done productively, effectively and efficiently. We continue to work with our team in our systems and process. Also, setting training in place to improve with safety as well.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
We provided Residential Painting services around the metro Atlanta area. Both interior and exterior painting. We specialize in painting walls, accent walls, cabinet refinishing, siding painting, deck staining, and fence staining. Just to name a few things. We also provide carpentry and drywall finishing services.
We are known for providing an amazing experience and customer service. We believe that providing a high-quality service is key, but more importantly is the experience our clients go through. We want our clients to begin the amazing experience from the point we contact them over the phone to the point we finish their project. Stress and Hassle-free.
What makes us different is that I work closely with clients, we show up on time, we pick up their call, reply to text and emails promptly, and we stand behind our work.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
If you are looking to starting a business be patient. Success does not come overnight. Success is a marathon and not a sprint. Surround yourself with focus that will help you grow. Lastly, I would say read a lot because knowledge is power.
One more thing, enjoy the journey and have fun.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.villaspropaint.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/villaspropaint
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/villaspropaint
- Other: villaspropaint.dripjobs.com
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