The Handyman Startup Podcast

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Handyman Business owner Dan Perry provides an inside perspective on starting and growing a profitable home service business. Dan left his boring corporate job in 2011 to start a handyman business. Now he runs a business he loves and helps others do the same with his podcast and online courses. As a former mechanical engineer, Dan't content is packed with thorough, practical, and effective strategies that anyone can use to turn their basic home repair skills into a surprisingly profitable business.

Many episodes feature interviews with successful trade business owners. Learn from the best in these exclusive one-on-one talks.

If you are a home repair pro, plumber, electrician, handyman, HVAC specialist, pool guy, lawn care service, maid, carpet cleaner, contractor, or DIYer, this podcast helps you make more money and have more fun.

Learn everything you need to know, including online marketing for small businesses, customer service, accounting, pricing strategies, how to start a handyman business, advertising ideas, vehicle branding, business licensing, and much more.

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How To Quickly Gain Credibility

Apr 16 2024 42 mins  
Credibility is everything when it comes to growing a handyman business. Without it, you will have no customers. Luckily, there are relatively fast and easy methods for gaining credibility quickly. In this episode, I shatter misconceptions about credibility and provide clear proven steps to establish credibility so you can start or grow your business easier.

Preparing For The Busy Season: Four Simple Ways to Make More Money This Summer

Mar 21 2024 19 mins  
The busy season for home services peaks between May and September, but it starts to ramp up during springtime. This is your best opportunity of the year to build momentum for your business. In this episode, I share four simple actions you can take this week to set yourself up for a profitable and enjoyable busy season while building momentum into the slow season. This is low-hang

How to sell your services, book more jobs, and grow a $200 million home service business with Tommy Mello

Feb 15 2024 71 mins  
Tommy Mello is the CEO of A1 Garage Doors, which he founded and grew to over $200 Million in annual revenue. In this episode, he generously shares his sales processes, how to train employees, how to book more jobs, and many other tips he's learned on his business growth journey. This episode is packed practical tips and motivating insights that will give you an advantage over your

Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Four Reasons Competent People Fail In Business

Jan 11 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, I discuss one of the most important business topics. Starting a business isn't just a matter of skill, expertise, or abilities. And it's definitely not a matter of luck. You don't have to be the smartest, hardest working person in the room, but you do need to do two things. Put in consistent effort over the long term and work on the right things. However, doing tha

Unlocking the Business Potential of Aging-In-Place Services with Pat Lund

Dec 14 2023 51 mins  
Here's an example of a service that is both profitable and in demand: Aging-In-Place services. In this episode, I interview Pat Lund, creator and executive director of Age Well At Home - a non-profit business focused on helping aging adults live in their homes safer and for longer. We dive into why these services are in high demand and how to take advantage of the opportunity while

Stay Solo or Hire Employees? Here’s How to Decide

Nov 21 2023 35 mins  
Hiring employees to scale your business has many benefits. You can make more money, have more leisure time, and delegate things you don't enjoy. But is the sacrifice worth the reward? That's what I dive into in this episode. I talk about the advantages of staying solo and hiring employees. Then, I share some additional considerations that most people don't think about when making t

How to Hire and Manage Employees For a Handyman Business – Interview with Rick McFadden

Oct 09 2023 75 mins  
Hiring your first employee requires a small shift in mindset and a heavy dose of courage. In this episode, I interview Rick McFadden to learn the ins and outs of hiring employees for a handyman business. As someone who has managed over 300 employees throughout his career, Rick has some powerful insights that will give you confidence and help you be more successful when building you

How to Grow a $10 Million Landscaping Business with Bryan Clayton

Sep 11 2023 52 mins  
In this episode, I interview Bryan Clayton, founder of GreenPal, who went from pushing a lawn mower to building a $10 Million per year landscaping business in Tennessee. He shares his most profitable landscaping services, how to maintain motivation over the long term, the benefits of scale, and much more. Bryan has an interesting perspective on growing a business and compares it to

Handyman Estimates: The Ultimate Guide (+ Free Template)

Aug 15 2023 28 mins  
As a pro handyman or contractor, creating estimates is a valuable skill that pays to learn. For any given project, it may only take a few minutes to create an estimate, but you are locking in your fate for how profitable that particular job will be in those short minutes. In this episode, I share nine proven tips that will not only help you make more money, they will save you tim

Colette Bell of Ace Handyman Services: The Costs and Benefits of Investing in a Handyman Franchise

Jul 18 2023 83 mins  
Get an inside look at investing in a handyman franchise with this interview with Collete Bell, VP of Franchise Development for Ace Handyman Services - one of America's top handyman franchises. Colette has over 20 years of experience in the handyman business. She helped start Handyman Matters with her Husband, Andy Bell, and they grew it from scratch for 18 years until it was acquir