Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The owner, Troy Patrick, is from Spokane and went to Western Washington University in Bellingham. Troy has lived in Bellingham and been in the painting industry for over 12 years. Paint The Town has been in business since December 2008.
What is your primary product or service?
We paint interior and exterior of homes, condominiums, duplexes, apartments, office buildings, warehouses, and beyond. With every project we produce we will first meet with you, our client, and provide a free estimate. Your estimate will be tailored to your specific needs and requests. We make sure that we are all on the same page when it comes to what is to be coated, amount of prep work to be done, number of coats, etc. Breakdowns are offered so that you may choose what and when items are performed so that we may fit into your schedule and budget. When we are scheduled to manage your project, our painters will work consecutive weekdays, weather permitting, until the job is complete. We will make sure that every client is 100% satisfied before we leave the job or ask for the final payment.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The owner, Troy Patrick, is from Spokane and went to Western Washington University in Bellingham. Troy has lived in Bellingham and been in the painting industry for over 11 years. He is the former owner of College Works Painting (CWP) here in Washington State, working with students at the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University and, of course, Western Washington University. In 2008 he sold CWP in order to have more time to start a family and opened Paint The Town the same year. He currently lives with his wife, Ingrid, and 2 daughters, Angelina and Amira, in Glenhaven with their two dogs, Lolo and Jasmine. In his spare time Troy is a volunteer Lieutenant for the South Lake Whatcom Fire District 18, and enjoys outdoor activities with his family. Paint the Town / Paint By Numbers is currently servicing Bellingham, Burlington, Mount Vernon, Seattle and their surrounding areas.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The cornerstone of our business here at Paint The Town is Integrity. We will always hold true to our word. A High-Quality paint job is our goal and standard for all projects. We take pride in our work and are always operating with a happy client in mind. A great referral is worth its weight in gold!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have two branches currently operating. We have a Whatcom/Skagit County branch which serves Bellingham, Lynden, Blaine, Ferndale, Burlington, Mount Vernon, and Sedro Woolley. We also have a King/Snohomish County Branch serving Seattle, Bellevue and the surrounding areas.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. We offer a 3% cash/check discount on all contracts.
Which areas do you service?
Bellingham, Lynden, Ferndale, Blaine, Burlington, Sedro Woolley, Mount Vernon, as well as King and Snohomish counties.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Troy Patrick is the sole owner and president of Paint The Town.
What are your hours of operation?
We operate Monday through Friday, 7am - 7pm.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The best compliment we receive from our clients is the referral of a friend, family member or neighbor.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.