This was a great experience to go through this spring and summer. I grew and met so many amazing individuals through the company. I do not regret taking on this internship.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have worked smarter not harder over the course of the summer.
Advice
You have to have a strong work ethic and be willing to go the extra mile.
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Branch Manager
February - August 2020 • Tyngsborough, MA
What I liked
I loved the support system I received throughout the internship, and the mentoring was spectacular. I never felt out of place, or lost in my job, despite jumping into a brand new field I had never been in before. I was provided judgment-free guidance at a moment's notice, and especially through my biggest hurdles. There is no such thing as failure if you don't quit, and that mindset rippled through the whole team I was working with. Great coaching.
What I wish was different
I wish I'd known getting started in the position that I would need some startup materials, which wasn't clear to me when I applied. I wouldn't have decided against applying, though. Had I known at the beginning I think I would have been much more prepared and in the long run, a bit more successful going into the summer season.
Advice
Stay motivated in any way you can, and remember your ultimate goal. Remember why you started, and keep the big picture at your fingertips. Imagine yourself succeeding, and you will. Your success rides on your own internal drive, so this is a perfect internship for those truly interested in the entrepreneurial lifestyle/experience.
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Branch Manager
September 2018 • Shelby Township, MI
What I liked
Student Painters is a great way to expand your leadership ability and learn how to handle stress. From learning how to lead your own team of employees to marketing for jobs to completing jobs for customers, student painters creates a well rounded experience for students looking to grow personally and professionally. You have complete control over your revenue for the summer. Its all based on how hard you're willing to work. Its a great way to test yourself and mature all while being surrounded by a community of other students pushing through obstacles and mentors who have your best interest at heart.
What I wish was different
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branch manager
January - August 2020 • Lakewood, OH
What I liked
Great real world work experience. You really learn what it’s like to run your own business and be accountable for it.
Culture in the business is very welcoming and enjoyable.
What I wish was different
Buy a truck/van instead of using my daily driver.
Advice
Stay motived, it to help you be work hard and push through adversity.
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Senior Executive
October 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
This internship is for the most motivated and success driven college students who are seeking to separate themselves from their peer groups and take the first big step to building the strongest resume possible at their peer group.
After two years with this company I can confidently say that I have the most incredible stories that I can bring with me wherever I go, and the intangible experiences that I earned from running over $300,000 of business over two years. I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything.
The financial freedom you also attain from this internship is more than any other person at the age group, and is helping me completely pay for college.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be prepared to work harder than you've ever worked
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Regional Manager
September 2016 • Framingham, MA
What I liked
I love being responsible for making an impact on the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
What I wish was different
Advice
If you are the type of person interested in developing yourself at the next level of leadership this is an awesome opportunity for you. To have a successful experience with this company you have to be willing to put in a lot of effort and make some personal sacrifices.
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Branch Manager
November 2018 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
-Best experience that college student can get if they plan on running their own business in the future. This teaches you the ins and outs of marketing, sales, customer relations, managing revenue and employees, the list goes on and on.
What I wish was different
I wish I had listened to my executive more than I did. The advice your mentor gives you will lead you to success if you follow it. During some parts of the internship I got cocky and I made a few mistakes in the process. Recovering, bouncing back and conquering the challenges that arised from those mistakes are what gave me the rewarding and life changing experience from this internship. Being an entrepreneur isn't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and still keep going.
Advice
Know your why, or your reason for running a business.
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Branch Manager
October 2018 - August 2019 • Mason, OH
What I liked
You will learn more about yourself in a summer with YEAA than you will anywhere else.. Are you a quitter? Do you have good time management skills? Are you able to give direction to a group of individuals and properly manage them? You will learn the answer to these questions and more. I genuinely believe you are making a mistake by not seizing this opportunity and making the most out of it. This internship is a foundation to the rest of your career in business and you will gain so much hands on experience that you wouldn't get from any other internship being offered.
What I wish was different
Advice
Work hard until the end. It's so easy to throw in the towel early and give up or quit. You won't get the most out of this internship unless you put in the most.
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Branch Manager
February - August 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
The invaluable business and life skills I gained through the hard work you must put in to be successful.
What I wish was different
A little more paint training.
Advice
Work hard and manage your time. The work will pay off and make things much easier for yourself in the long run.
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Branch Manager
January 2019 • Amherst, OH
What I liked
Many learning opportunities, unlimited space to grow my business, real life business experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
Use your mentor and resources from the beginning!
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branch manager
February 2019 • Dayton, OH
What I liked
It is a very competitive but collaborative company and it taught me so much about management and leadership. Everything I learned throughout these past few months I will use for the rest of my career in the future. There is no other company that I would gain the same responsibility and experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
This internship requires a lot of dedication and hard work and it is 100% worth it. I don't think you'll find another opportunity like this and highly recommend taking it on and putting in the hard work.
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Branch Manager
February - August 2018 • Sidney, OH
What I liked
I was given tons of support from leadership in the company, but they give you the opportunity to make small mistakes that challenge you and help you grow. This is definitely single most impactful growth experience I've professionally and personally. I would encourage everyone to at least learn more about this opportunity!
What I wish was different
I wish I had put in more effort early on to make it easier on myself later on
Advice
I would advise everyone to hire employees EARLY, you business is only as good as the people that make it up! Also trust your mentor and their advice, contact them often, they want to help you
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Branch Manager
December 2018 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Student Painters has allowed me to fulfill a lifelong dream of mine, to run a successful business. I have grown more as an individual, entrepreneur, leader and student more than ever before in my life. Student Painters has no ceiling on how much you can succeed and how much profit you can make. In my case running an $40,000 business while profiting more than $5,000 my sophomore summer. I was provided with a solid business model platform, told what I needed to do to succeed and the rest figured itself out. I’m not trying to sugar coat it, this was definitely the hardest challenge I have yet to face, but the reward of my hard work paid for itself. Anyone that is looking for an opportunity that truly forces you to grow professionally would be missing a great opportunity by passing it up. Being able to compete and perform on the same level as fellow college students is a thrilling and life altering experience. Without Student Painters I would have no where near the business experience and knowledge I have today. This is an opportunity that not many people get to say they went through. I feel I have a great advantage over my peers after successfully completing my summer with Student Painters.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Branch Manager
December 2018 - August 2019 • Athens, OH
What I liked
Student Painters a very unique opportunity for college students to get hands on experience with business. No other internship will give you the responsibility and freedom that Student Painters gives you. Spending a summer with Student Painters you will learn just how much effort, determination, and resilience goes into running a business and you learn numerous invaluable soft skills. My experience at Student Painters gives me the confidence to walk into any job interview knowing that if I could run my own business as a college freshman, I could definitely handle whatever job I’m interviewing for. I strongly believe that anyone can do this internship if they are willing to put in the effort to make it happen. I recommend this internship to anyone interested in business who has an ambitious spirit and an undying work ethic to make your vision come true.
What I wish was different
I wish that more time was spent training us on the actual painting involved in the business.
Advice
This internship is only for people who are willing to put a lot of time in to it. You have to be willing to give up most of your free time. If you choose to do the internship, I would recommend trying to find a good work-life balance and practicing stress reduction techniques.
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Branch manager
February - August 2019 • Macomb Township, MI
What I liked
Great opportunity to further myself amongst my peers and learn the depths of business, sales, and management.
What I wish was different
I wish we were able to work longer into the year instead of finishing in August.
Advice
As long as you follow the program, you will succeed.
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Executive District Manager
September 2018 - August 2019 • Shelby Township, MI
What I liked
Very rewarding work
High paying commission based - you decided how much your time is worth
Learn to run and manage your own workers, sales, and customers
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to work hard - not your average 9-5 job
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Branch Manager
October 2018 - August 2019 • New Lenox, IL
What I liked
Learning how to run my own branch of the company and making close friends that I would have never met before. I also made more money I would working any other summer job and I had a great mentor who helped me a ton.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a bigger time notice for company events.
Advice
If you are not afraid of hard work and a larger time commitment I do not think there is a better internship out there then can help develop and teach you more.
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Branch Manager
February 2019 • Brockton, MA
What I liked
This internship allowed me to grow immensely as a professional. The ability to run a small business in my hometown has given me the ability to make connections with homeowners in the area as well as lead a team of college students to successfully operate a small business for an entire summer. Working with the the Young Entrepreneurs Across America has been an incredible experience that I would certainly recommend to other college students.
What I wish was different
Advice
Organization is a major key to success.
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Branch Manager
February 2019 - August 2020 • Boylston, MA
What I liked
It taught me skills in marketing, building relationships with homeowners, sales, and hiring a crew that no business class in school could ever replicate.
What I wish was different
I wish I had used better time management, it would have relieved so much more stress.
Advice
Be very organized; spending 15 minutes to organize your car over the weekend will save you hours in frantically looking for stuff during the week.
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Branch manager
February - August 2021 • Macomb Township, MI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the culture of this company. All the interns work so hard together to ensure that everyone is successful.
What I wish was different
i wish i could have slept in more.
Advice
In this internship, you are given a ton of responsibility. Staying organized throughout the summer will make your life 100x easier. I would also recommend that you don't hesitate. Once you hesitate, you will be behind schedule all day.
