By Jennifer Farnsworth<\/p>\n
Mike Meier of Ballston Spa is the owner of a new painting business, 518 Mr. Paint.<\/p>\n
Meier said after receiving his degree in architecture from the University at Buffalo, he decided to find work in a trade. He said he really took to painting.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been painting for almost 10 years. I\u2019ve worked for various companies. A couple years here and there for each company. I would tell my employers that with my education, I can come up with estimates and project management, but none of them ever took me up on my offer,\u201d said Meier.<\/p>\n
Meier said when COVID hit his hours were cut and at that point he began to rethink his situation.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven though I knew I was very skilled and valuable, I was told I should feel lucky to even have a job. So while other more established companies struggled to get painters and other painters went on unemployment, I started my company with only $1,500 in my bank account,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/span>Meier moved quickly to get himself\u00a0 <\/span>a work vehicle and create a list of potential clients. He\u00a0 <\/span>has between 50 and 100 clients in Albany and Saratoga counties.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t know if starting during COVID was easier or harder, but I know it gave me an edge … I enjoy seeing other independent blue collar companies invest in their image and brand. I\u2019m working now to have a well branded and reputable business myself. I hope to become a recognizable staple business of the Capital District. I focus on the quality of the product and creating an overall enjoyable customer experience,\u201d said Meier.<\/p>\n Meier can be reached at 518mrpaint@gmail.com, or call by phone at 518-764-4241.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Jennifer Farnsworth Mike Meier of Ballston Spa is the owner of a new painting business, 518 Mr. Paint. Meier said after receiving his degree in architecture from the University at Buffalo, he decided to find work in a trade. He said he really took to painting. \u201cI\u2019ve been painting for almost 10 years. I\u2019ve […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business-news"],"yoast_head":"\r\n