Inspiring Conversations with Dedrick Lynch of Prestige auto and Property services

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dedrick Lynch.

Hi Dedrick, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I started my business in November 2023 at just 20 years old with the goal of building something of my own. During my first year, I worked in the business full time. We were able to stay busy and keep things moving, but I quickly learned how challenging it was to grow a young company and make it fully sustainable.

In 2024, I made the decision to take a full-time job while continuing to build my business on the side. I was working my regular job while taking on painting projects whenever I could. During that time, I also got married to my amazing wife, Jeannyelee, who has been a huge part of my journey and has supported me through all of the ups and downs.

Since then, the business has continued to grow. What started with smaller residential painting projects has expanded into larger residential and commercial work, including recently taking on retail store projects. We’ve reached a point where the amount of work and opportunity has become too much to balance with a full-time job.

Now, in 2026, I’m preparing to leave my full-time job and commit myself completely to my business again. It’s both exciting and scary, but I believe this is the next step in turning what I started as a young entrepreneur into a sustainable, successful company. There have definitely been setbacks and lessons along the way, but every challenge has taught me something and pushed me to become a better business owner.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has definitely been a rocky journey. In 2024, there were times when I genuinely wanted to give up. I felt like I had failed at business and that I was going to let everyone down. My faith and my family helped me realize that I wasn’t failing, I was still going through the growing pains of building a business, and I had to keep going and believe that something good could come from it.

Over the years, we completed many residential projects and built great relationships with our customers. The challenge was finding enough consistent work to stay busy throughout the entire year. Then, in 2026, I was introduced to an opportunity to become a subcontractor for a painting company doing retail stores.

That experience taught me some of the hardest lessons I’ve learned in business. The first two projects did not go the way I expected, and I quickly realized that I needed to be much more careful about who I worked with and how I approached commercial work. One of the biggest lessons I learned was to read the scope of work carefully and bid based on the actual scope, not simply on what someone sends you or tells you is included.

Because I didn’t understand that early enough, I ended up doing a lot of work for free, paying other people to help complete projects, and ultimately making very little money for myself. There were also situations where I felt like I was being blamed for problems that weren’t mine, which was extremely frustrating.

I could have taken those experiences as a sign that commercial painting wasn’t for me and walked away completely. Instead, I decided to reevaluate the way I approach business. I’m learning from those mistakes by being more intentional about the companies I work with, paying much closer attention to contracts and scopes of work, and building new relationships.

Things have already started getting better, and I’m taking a completely different approach moving forward. Looking back, I’m actually grateful for some of those difficult experiences because they taught me lessons I probably couldn’t have learned any other way.

If I had given up, I would have felt like I failed myself, my family, and everything I had worked for. Instead, I choose to believe that those challenges were part of the process and that this is the beginning of something brand new for me and my family.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
We’re a small, growing team of painters specializing in residential and commercial interior and exterior painting throughout Northeast Ohio. Our approach is rooted in biblical principles—we treat every home and business as if it were our own, arriving with integrity, respecting your space, and delivering work we’re proud to stand behind. Our mission is simple: to breathe new life into our neighborhoods and cities one project at a time through quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and a genuine commitment to our community. We collaborate with homeowners and commercial property owners who value dependable work, flexible scheduling, and a team that prioritizes more than just financial gain. Every project receives personalized attention, daily updates, and a 30-day warranty, because we’re here to build relationships, not just paint walls.

Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
Over the next 5–10 years, I see our painting business growing to the point where we’re consistently busy enough to build a trusted team around us, people who share our values and deliver the same quality and integrity we bring to every project. But beyond painting, I’m branching into the automotive industry, tackling different services and solutions that people rely on daily. The bigger vision isn’t just about revenue, it’s about creating job opportunities that let people make solid paychecks without sacrificing time with their families. Too many in our industry are forced to choose between financial stability and being present at home. We’re building something different: a company rooted in biblical standards where hard work pays well, family comes first, and everyone grows together. That’s the shift I want to see in this industry.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.prestigepaintingcle.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autoandproperty
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