We had the good fortune of connecting with Brian Iten and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brian, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Being disabled for several years due to a back injury, I spent lots of time building custom cornhole boards with wood, painting custom designs and painting my families residence. I learned that I really enjoy painting and that I am very good working with my hands, so I wanted to make it a career.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I pride myself for being a Colorado Native and Operated company. I find joy everyday in working side by side with my son, making a small difference in my clients lives, bringing their color dreams to light.

I am very detailed oriented with all of my projects and I think that is what sets me apart from others. This is a very competitive trade, so detail and quality of work is how I have grown my business. I have learned that the small projects are just as important as the big ones. In some cases, my clients of small jobs seemed to be the most impacted in a great way with the outcome.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
This is a tough one, I don’t spend a lot of time with friends. I am focused at the moment on assisting my Amah (Grandmother) mom and dad.

My friends all golf, so we would play several rounds of golf, hang out at my house with a fire and listen to music. I love my music!

For food, I am a really good griller, so I would grill and fry chicken and go to the local Mexican restaurant near by.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My Mom and Dad have supported me through my journey and play an instrumental part in all of my success

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