The Handyman Startup Podcast

The handyman business is surprisingly versatile.

While many outsiders assume that all handymen businesses are identical, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Since starting my business over ten…

Naming a handyman business can be challenging since so many names have already been taken.

I remember struggling for weeks to lock down a name that was professional and memorable when starting my b…

The handyman business is a perfect side hustle. The overhead is low, and it only takes a few hours per week to generate a profit as long as you charge enough for your services.

So in this article, …

Starting a business while working full-time is totally doable, and it even has some unique advantages that, if leveraged properly, can make building your business enjoyable.

I’ve helped hundreds of…

Unfortunately, we handymen can’t just go out, buy a few tools, and start building houses. That’s illegal without a contractor’s license, and for a good reason.

Without these laws in place, the qual…

When starting a small business like a handyman service, HVAC business, or other local service business, one of the first things you must do is choose between a Sole Proprietorship or an LLC for you…

Starting a handyman business can be profitable and fun with the right approach.

I know this because I’ve been doing it for over ten years.

However, it’s important to understand that a truck full of…

The cost to start a profitable handyman business will usually fall somewhere between $2,000 and $6,000, depending on how much of the process you outsource vs. do yourself.

However, that doesn’t me…

Having a career as a pro handyman can be surprisingly lucrative.

For example, I currently average over $100 per hour doing basic home repairs and often make over $150 per hour.

And I’m not special.…

I used to wake up every day with one single question on my mind…

“How many days are left until the weekend?”

I was counting down the days because, like millions of people, I hated my 9-5 job.

And t…

“I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” – Unknown

Fear nearly stopped me from starting my business and made me want to give up along the journey sev…

Need help with your bookkeeping or accounting?

Good news! In this episode, I interview Randal DeHart, the leading expert in outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services for small con…

Are you still on the fence with whether or not a handyman business can actually work?  Or, are you hesitant to get started?  If so, you’re going to get inspired by this episode where I share a grea…

When I started my handyman business 3 years ago, I didn’t look like the typical handyman.  I didn’t have much experience, I didn’t have a reputation to help spread the word, and I looked like I was…

Have you ever thought about becoming a franchisee?

If so, you’re going to love this Interview.

In this episode of the Handyman Startup podcast, I talk with Linda Stanfield, owner of Benjamin Franki…

Time for another episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast!  In this session, I sit down with social media expert, Rick Mulready.

We’ve all been hearing the buzz about social media over the last coup…

In this episode of The Handyman Startup Podcast, I discuss a fundamental part of any good marketing strategy – Your story.

You may be thinking, “who cares about my story, I’m just a regular dude st…

In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I sit down with Ed Padilla, founder of ACHP (Association of Certified Handyman Professionals).

Ed has a really interesting story.  After being trapp…

In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast I’ve got a special guest – Chuck Solomon.  Chuck is a former handyman business owner, an author of multiple books, and a business consultant.

He’s li…

In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast I share 7 of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in the last 3 years in business.  These are lessons that have changed my mindset and the way I vi…