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“The golden rule for every business man is this: Put yourself in your customer’s place.” Writer Orison Marden’s insight is embodied today in the professionalism and caring of Joe Grant and JMG Painting.

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JMG Painting specializes in all manner of residential and commercial painting, drywall repair, trim and millwork, and pressure washing.

The U.S. Small Business Administration acknowledges that “starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions and completing a series of legal activities.” High on their list of advice is finding a business mentor. This is “someone who has been down the same path you’re taking. He or she is experienced, successful and willing to provide advice and guidance—for no real personal gain.”

For Grant, one such mentor was Mike Steadman of Steadman Properties. They met almost a decade ago when Grant was installing a television in Steadman’s home.

“We pretty much hit it off as friends right away; as we were working on his TV we got to talking. He learned I had grown up in the painting and construction industry and he was into commercial property,” recalls Grant. “Since then, I’ve gotten to see him on both sides of his business, the management side and the development side.”

“One of the things I have grown to appreciate about Mike is his continual support of local small businesses; he never misses an opportunity to put in a good word,” continues Grant. “Any time I have ever had a question or needed someone to talk to, Mike has always been that friend and fellow businessman I can count on to give me great direction.”

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Company founder Joe Grant considers Mike Steadman of Steadman Properties a long-time friend and small business mentor.

With support from his wife and Steadman’s “just do it, you won’t regret it” advice, Grant started JMG Painting in 2012. His company specializes in residential and commercial painting for interiors and exteriors, drywall repair, trim and millwork, and pressure washing. Though based in Olympia, they gladly offer free estimates through Thurston County and beyond.

A family-based business, Grant now works full-time with his brother. Their goal is simply “to provide exceptional quality of workmanship, while having friendly, personal, yet efficient service. My current source of work is referrals with one goal in mind: keep the customer happy. They keep us working. Honesty and trust are key ingredients to a business succeeding, and that is what we strive for when we work for you, and in turn that builds lasting relationships.”

Online feedback is full of five-star ratings. Even former employers can’t say enough good things: “I had a painting company for 18 years and Joe worked with me for a lot of them. His brother Rick also helps Joe and both of them are exceptionally good painters. I have also worked with and seen a lot of paint companies out there and you won’t get anybody that does better work than them.”

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Find amazing before, during, and after photos on the JMG Painting’s review-filled Facebook page.

Any small business experiences ups and downs. Says Grant, “Running a small business has its share of challenges, but I think it also can be the most rewarding and satisfying experience. I have worked for larger businesses and corporations, and at certain points you start to lose touch with the customer side of the business. Being a smaller company allows you to take whatever time and focus necessary to ensure the customer’s needs are met. When communities are thriving, businesses with a customer first mindset will also thrive.”

To stay current and active within both the industry and community, Grant is a member of the Lacey and Thurston County Chambers of Commerce and Thurston County Multiple Listing Sales Association.

Call Joe Grant and JMG Painting for estimates at 360-970-8367. You, your community, and your building will all benefit.

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