Our Social Media Workshop at Meldrim’s Paint in Johnson City

We’re still buzzing with excitement from our recent event, “How to Grow Your Business with Social Media,” hosted right here at Meldrim’s Paint store in Johnson. It was an inspiring and fun-filled evening packed with valuable insights, great conversations, and a true sense of community.

The event brought together many of the area’s most talented painters—all eager to learn new strategies to grow their businesses in today’s digital world. We were honored to have two fantastic guest speakers join us for the presentation: Nicki Ramian of Ramian Painting and Anthony Labarck of Portside Painting. Both shared real-world experiences and actionable advice on how they’ve successfully used social media to expand their reach, attract new clients, and build their brands.

Nicki walked us through her journey of connecting with her audience through behind-the-scenes content, before-and-after shots, and relatable stories that humanize her brand. Anthony emphasized the importance of consistency, engagement, and using tools like Instagram Reels to showcase the craftsmanship and personality behind his projects.

In addition to the great tips and conversations, we also had a little fun! Thanks to the generous support of Titan Tools, we gave away a brand-new Titan Sprayer to one lucky attendee. It was a hit—and a perfect example of the kind of practical tools that help painters take their work (and efficiency) to the next level.

We’re so grateful to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success. Watching painters from across the area come together to learn, share, and support one another was truly inspiring.

If you missed the event, don’t worry—there are more to come! Be sure to follow us on social media for upcoming workshops, giveaways, and more ways to connect and grow. @carlson_paint_and_paper