Meet Colby Davis: The CEO Changing the Way People See the Trades

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In an industry often overlooked or underestimated, Colby Davis is leading a quiet revolution—one brushstroke at a time.

As the CEO of Davis Painting, Colby has built more than just a successful business. He’s helping reshape the perception of the skilled trades themselves, showing that craftsmanship, professionalism, and leadership can go hand-in-hand.

Where some see painting as just another job, Colby sees it as an art form. A career with dignity. A path to building a life, a family, and a legacy. He’s made it his mission to show young professionals that working in the trades isn’t a fallback—it’s a future.

By investing in branding, creating career growth opportunities, and running a company rooted in respect and excellence, Colby is attracting top talent and building community trust. His work proves that the trades are not just vital—they’re vibrant.

At a time when many industries struggle with turnover and skill gaps, Colby Davis stands as a new kind of leader: one who understands that changing the narrative starts with leading by example.

In Colby’s world, pride in your work isn’t optional. It’s a way of life—and the future of the trades looks a lot brighter because of it.

Dennis Yu
Dennis Yu
Dennis Yu is a former search engine engineer who has spent a billion dollars on Google and Facebook ads for Nike, Quiznos, Ashley Furniture, Red Bull, State Farm, and other organizations that have many locations. He has achieved 25% of his goal of creating a million digital marketing jobs because of his partnership with universities, professional organizations, and agencies. Companies like GoDaddy, Fiverr, onlinejobs.ph, 7 Figure Agency, and Vendasta partner with him to create training and certifications. Dennis created the Dollar a Day Strategy for local service businesses to enhance their existing local reputation and make the phone ring. He's coaching young adult agency owners who serve plumbers, AC technicians, landscapers, roofers, electricians in conjunction with leaders in these industries. Mr. Yu believes that there should be a standard in measuring local marketing efforts, much like doctors and plumbers need to be certified and licensed. His Content Factory training and dashboards are used by thousands of practitioners.