“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 several times. One of my biggest fears was related to fixing someone else’s property. I had the […] The post How to Overcome The Fears of Starting a Business appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
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 construction companies across the USA. And,Randal isn’t just an accountant, he’s also a former plumbing contractor with twenty years of experience. Not only does he understand handyman […] The post HS023 – Business And Accounting Advice From Construction Accountant Randal Dehart appeared first on Handyman...
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 great interview with brand new Australian handyman business owner, Justin Terrill. This is the first time I’ve had […] The post HS 022 – How to Jumpstart Your Handyman Business – Interview With Brand New Handyman Justin Terrill appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
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 18. Let’s just say customers weren’t sprinting to their phones in a mad dash to call me. That’s why I […] The post HS 021 – The Power of Branding Your Handyman Business (plus tips for success) appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
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 Franking Plumbing in Chandler, Arizona. Linda has worked with her husband to grow their own Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and has had a lot of success doing […] The post HS020 – An Inside Look At A Plumbing Franchise – Interview With Linda Stanfield appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
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 couple years, and there is no doubt it can be a powerful marketing strategy for businesses of all sizes. Just take a […] The post HS 013 – Social Media For The Handyman Business (Interview With Rick Mulready) appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
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 starting a handyman business.” That’s what I thought when I first started my handyman business, too. I thought customers just wanted […] The post HS019 – How To Craft A Sales Story That Attracts Customers And Builds Loyalty appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
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 trapped in the corporate rat race for several years, he realized that he wanted something else. So, he quit his job and capitalized on the […] The post HS018 – Interview With Ed Padilla: Home Inspector, Handyman, and Founder of ACHP appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
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 literally written the book on how to start and grow a handyman business. (See resources below for a link.) He’s also just an all around […] The post HS017 – Grow Your Handyman Business With Chuck Solomon appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
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 view business, people, and the world in general. Today marks exactly three years since I quit my engineering […] The post HS 016 – 7 Lessons Learned From 3 Years In Business appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I’ve got something special for all you landscaping contractors out there. I bring on Christy Webber of Christy Webber Landscapes in Chicago, IL and uncover her story and how she went from a small town lady mowing lawns, to running one of the largest Landscaping companies in […] The post HS 015 – How To Go From Mowing Lawns to $32 Million In Revenue With Christy Webber appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
Looking for an easy way to increase your profitability? Consider limiting your service area. That’s what Michael Rodriguez (a.k.a MROD) of BelleCreak Handyman & Remodeling did. In fact, he built his business while focusing primarily on a single subdivision. Listen in to this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast to learn all about it. I’m […] The post HS 014 – How To SERIOUSLY Limit Your Service Area appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
Hire artists for contracting? That’s what Nick May, founder of Walls By Design, did. He’s a successful interior painting contractor with over 14 years of experience and get this, he only hires artists! Surprised? Be sure to listen to this episode to find out why. Here are some other topics we cover in this interview: […] The post Interview With Successful Painting Contractor Nick May appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I bring on Chris Maxwell-Gaines, co-founder of Innovative Water Solutions in Austin, TX. Chris started his home service business back in 2004 and has since grown it to the point of having 14 employees and over a million dollars in revenue. He’s got a lot to share […] The post Crafting A Sales Story, Strategic Partnerships, and The Power of Wingin’ It. appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
It’s been a while since my last podcast, so I wanted to bring The Handyman Startup Podcast back with a bang! In this episode, I interview Jim Copenhaver, a successful handyman business owner from Chicago, IL. Jim has successfully built Punch List, a thriving handyman business that currently employs at least 4 full-time handymen. But […] The post The Importance of Mentors, Sticking To Your Guns On Pricing, and the Power of Online Reviews appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
In this session of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I share five of my most valuable time saving tips that I use every day in my business. As a handyman or other home service provider, you get paid for your time. Time is a form of currency, with one major difference from other currencies – you […] The post 5 Time Saving Tips That Will Shave Hours Off Your Work Week appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
As a home service professional, developing new skills to keep up with the competition is necessary. For handymen, learning new skills is basically our job description. Not only is learning new skills important, but learning how to learn new skills efficiently is getting ever more important. We are now in what is commonly known as […] The post How To Learn Any Skill And Get Paid To Do It appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
I’m taking the entire week off from my handyman services to celebrate Independence Day, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity. This excitement about the ability to control my schedule and take time off at will has my brain turning with all of the benefits of owning a small business, specifically, a handyman […] The post Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Start a Handyman Business appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
Welcome to my May 2013 monthly income report! I’ve been writing these reports each month since I started my business and this marks my 18th month in business as a handyman. 1.5 years baby! For those of you that enjoy my podcast, good news! This month, you can listen to my monthly report as I’ve […] The post My Monthly Report – May 2013 appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
It’s no secret that internet marketing is where it’s at these days whether you are selling a product online or trying to generate new leads for your handyman business. Other marketing methods such as direct mail and flyers are also effective, but they cost more and are (in my opinion) more difficult to execute properly. […] The post HS 005 – Blogging For Business (How to Turn Your Knowledge Into Leads) appeared first on Handyman Startup ....
