Success used to mean hitting revenue goals and growing as fast as possible for Colby Davis. Those things still matter, but his definition has evolved over the years.
Now, success means building a business that runs well without him micromanaging every detail. It means having a team that’s capable, motivated, and well taken care of. It means customers who trust Davis Painting and refer them to their friends. It means being able to step away for a week and come back to find that everything ran smoothly.
Success also means having the freedom to pursue new projects like Indy Brands and to invest in ideas that excite him. It means being able to give back to his community and support causes he cares about. It means waking up energized instead of dreading the day ahead.
Colby doesn’t measure success by how many hours he works. He measures it by the quality of his life, the strength of his relationships, and the impact he’s able to have on the people around him.
That doesn’t mean he’s stopped being ambitious. Colby still has big goals and a long list of things he wants to accomplish. But he’s doing it in a way that’s sustainable and aligned with what actually matters to him.
If you asked Colby ten years ago what success looked like, he probably would have said a big house and a fancy car. Now he knows better. Real success is building something meaningful, surrounding yourself with great people, and having the freedom to live life on your own terms. That’s the vision Colby Davis is building toward with every decision he makes.