Plymouth CPA Leaves Accounting to Open Painting Business

Jim Zandee, owner of CertaPro Painters, said his Plymouth business started in August 2013.

He recently submitted information about the business to Patch. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out, you can fill out the online form.

How did your business get started? I'm a CPA who left accounting and wanted to run my own business. When evaluating franchises, I was very impressed with the support and training from CertaPro. My wife and I built 2 homes, and I've always loved renovating and painting. I enjoy meeting people of all walks of life, and I have some terrific painters who know how to paint, and to treat people with respect and kindness.

What services does your business provide? Residential interior and exterior painting; drywall and small carpentry repairs, wallpaper removal, wood staining, decks, you name it. Soon I'll be adding commercial painting as well.

What do you want your business to be best known for? GREAT, professional service. We offer a 2 year warranty. But most of all, we get that Painting is Personal.

What's your most popular service? We primarily deal with Sherwin Williams paints, but also will use Benjamin Moore or other premium paints if requested. When paying for painting, you really should be using the best paints.

Why did you choose the location that you did? I live right near the Plymouth/Canton border, and have lived here since 1986. My territory is Northville, Plymouth, Canton and Livonia. Great area with beautiful homes and nice people.

For more information, call 734-344-5588.