The Wilson & Lever Story
Our journey began with a simple mission: to help painting business owners scale without the chaos. Sydney Wilson, the founder of Wilson & Lever, has spent years navigating the complexities of the industry and has overseen $1,000,000+ in painting revenue.
We believe that success isn't just about hard work; it's about the systems that keep your business running smoothly. Our mission is to provide the practical, candid guidance that owners need to transition from being the bottle-neck of the business to running a profitable and scalable operation that can function even when they're on vacation.
By sharing our real-world experience, we aim to empower you with the tools and knowledge to lead your crew with confidence and grow your business sustainably.
A Message From the Founder
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I started Wilson and Lever because of the struggles I faced running a painting business for the first time.
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The first summer I operated my company, I was 18 and in school. From January to May, I balanced doing all of my own marketing and sales. From May to the end of August, before classes resumed, I worked 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, to produce $200,000 worth of work.
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I had crews, but I didn't yet have the skills or tools to systemize my business so that it didn't need me 24/7. I was working really hard, but I was focusing on the wrong things.
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In my second summer, I scaled and doubled my revenue. It was the start to me building out systems that allowed me to buy some of my time back, so, while I was still working 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, I was able to run a business that was twice the size from my first year.Â
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By my third year, I was continuing to scale but this time I was earning more while working less. During peak season, I averaged 12 hours a day 5 days a week. This is where I truly saw the affects of systemization done properly.Â
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My goal with Wilson and Lever is to help you move faster through each step, scale without compromising the rest of your life, and run your business without becoming its bottleneck.Â
A photo taken inside a Tim Hortons washroom after 12 hours of consecutive pressure washing
The state of my car before I knew how to organize my business
