In this episode of About Your House with Ray Terry, Ray sits down with Sam of Accents Painting CLT to talk about his journey through the skilled trades — from remodeling and working in a lumber yard to building a career in painting and eventually becoming a part owner of a painting company.

Sam shares how communication, customer service, construction knowledge, and hands-on experience helped shape his career and ultimately led him to entrepreneurship. The conversation also dives into what separates quality professional painting from rushed work, the importance of proper surface preparation, primers and paint, and why experience across multiple trades can make such a difference in home improvement.

Ray and Sam also discuss the broader mission of Put Tools in Schools and the importance  ...