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I've been self employed for going on 4 years now. In my area Handyman is exactly what you want on your cards, truck etc. The guy that made my signs for my truck put construction instead of handyman and I noticed a drop in my calls. A person should think about what certain words implies. Construction implies equipment, subs, some employees, etc. But most importantly it implies you are expensive. After all it is a construction company so you have to have a lot of overhead is what most people think. Handyman implies you a small business owner without alot of overhead. Less expensive than that construction company anyway. Imo

Steps : 1. Choose your services (choose one niche) 2. Learn the local handyman Laws (varies from state to state) 3. Define your ideal customer ( not everybody is your customer) 4. Set your pricing ( market research, figure out your business expenses) 5. Develop a marketing strategy ( advertising yourself, Online & offline ) THANK ME LATER 😎

As someone who has dabbles in the trade since I was thirteen, I started helping my dad, then a friend of my dads was my first boss, quit school at 17, I'm 34 now, I has a steady job doing industrial electrical, and work weekends doing my side business. Finding a price to charges sometimes is morally oriented decision. For example I'm not going to charge an old woman just to change her light bulbs, I'm just going to help them out. I made a lot of friends just helping people out which also got me more jobs.

"You need to have the balls, to charge that much" I like how straight up this guy is😂

Thank you! I work at a glass company and make good money, but due to COVID and my wife losing her income it’s been rough. I just did a drywall ceiling repair for $2000 and couldn’t believe they paid me that, but looking back it was worth every penny for the struggle that it turned out to be. Being “the nice guy” doesn’t pay, I told myself I wasn’t gonna short change myself and I didn’t and boom, $2000 cash in hand and didn’t break a sweat! Thanks for the video it was very informative, I just don’t know how to go about advertising, any suggestions would help, thanks for the video!

Thank you so much for mentioning the “Handyman Laws” I had no idea! I live in Florida and a handyman license is not needed to do most small to mid size jobs but it’s only $200-$300 to be able to do more mid size jobs. Quotes from my research: “You do not need a Florida handyman license. An unlicensed handyman can do the following: install cabinets, flooring, and above ground swimming pools; paint the interior and exterior of a home; perform basic yard work, and repair drywall.”

I completely agree, finding profit comes from focusing on what you do best and doing it often!

Rule number 1....... Don’t call yourself a Handyman....Terrible title for a man that knows many trades, and works for himself. I never call myself a Handyman, ......use instead Contractor, Carpenter, Home improvement specialist. Your pay goes down as soon as you call yourself a handyman.

I just started a Home Improvement company i needed these steps. Thank You

Particularly liked the emphasis on working out your rate. My advice; be realistic about your available hours, don't include weekends (you will probably end up working some but they shouldn't form part of your base hours) and don't forget to include holiday time. I get really miffed when I hear people say 'oh I'm self employed, I don't get paid holiday'. My reply 'best have a word with your boss then', of course you do but you must factor them in. Oh and just in case you're in any doubt I'm self employed and have been for the past nine years.

I was just watching this video. I paused it to go look up something online, and then unknowingly found your resources and started reading an article about Steve Handyman in California, and some of the things that he does to maximize his business to avoid excessive estimate calls. I then found out I was looking at your website so here I am back and I just wanted to share I think you’ve got great coverage. I am really interested in what you are talking about and I look forward to learning about your experience as a handyman. I have been suggested by many people that this is what I could be doing and I’ve already been helping people with these projects, but just not registered and not insured. So I’m taking that leap and getting the business started because I have a lucrative area that I could really maximize and make profitable. Thank you for everything on your channel.

I learned a long time ago, that the best way to make money, is to tell other people how to make money. Works everytime, few ads, few followers, offer a class with a monthly subscription, bam. Easy money.

Thank, I have been in the business for 14 years, and I still learned something from this video

This is excellent!! I’m finally taking the steps to become independent and run my own handyman business. Watching your videos is giving me the business tools I need to run my business the most efficient way possible. I subscribed to your channel as well. Thank you so much 👌🏽💯

I have no intention to start a handyman business but this is so interesting I couldn’t help but watch it in full all the same.

Damn dude. You've been what I've been looking for. So helpful and inspiring. Clear and simple breakdown of the base to get shit going. Both my grandfathers on each side have been self made men. RIP before I got a real chance to talk with them about what it takes. Thank you a thousand times over for this confidence boost. Keep on keeping on.

There are too many states that you will starve trying to get $50.00-$100.00 an hour for. I'm sure there are places that will support that but in my state for example a high paying wage at say a plant or oil field business you can expect $18.00-$35.00 an hour with benifits. Most handymen here charge $20.00 an hour. I've been doing this for 15 years and I average between $30.00 to $100.00 an hour depending on the season, service, and time constraints. I've never advertised as my customers are extremly happy with my work and I've got repeat customers for years because of trust, quality of work, and they always refer me to friends and family. As a sole operator I am never slowed down by weather, seasons, or slow periods because I schedule my work around those obstacles. But it does take years of hard work to build up a clientele and one bad judgement call or being dishonest in ANY way can and will ruin your efforts. I'm proud that 15 years I've never been sued or had a single complaint. Trust me that is the real work.

I can remember back when I was lowering my prices business would drop ! I found myself Believe it or not; practically begging people for me to do their jobs ! As soon as I raised my prices to a upper middle rate then the jobs began pouring in ! People just assumed that at that price he has to know what he’s doing. And I did! So value your time and knowledge TIME : your never getting back it’s there’s they are buying it! KNOWLEDGE: all the years of construction work in many different fields and knowledge in troubleshooting Is priceless. Know one has had the exact experiences that you have had and been wether it be long or short small or large .

I live in a small town but I’m positive this will work! Thank you!

There's my man. It's great to see you coming across my stream. MRod here from Colorado Episode 14. I've since fired my employees and over the last 3 years I followed your lead by being a single-owner S Corporation handyman. I also follow your tip of high rates = higher quality clients. I have too much work as a result. BIGGEST LESSON I have been following over the last 3 months from Dan: Stay with-in your Niche. Sure I take on a 2-day project, but not if it's complicated. WOOD WORKING is complicated compared to wiring a room so I don't do it.

step one: have a mom with alot of friends who are attracted to my neotenous features.

Well presented my guy. I think you might benefit from a little career change😆 You're a great presenter. Confident, bold and organized. Good job.

Excellent video, thank you for the help. I am starting my business up again after a year out. Was doing well before, but I don't think I was ambitious enough. This time around I am going to be successful

so I have this customer that has hired me on Monday to paint his front porch. H e agreed to pay for the supplies, but I told him I want 200 for the front porch. its a medium size porch. but one thing I do want to say this, if you over charge him, you going to loose that customer.

The licensed jobs are ok to do but I make them sign a waiver. The waiver states they acknowledge you are doing the job as a favor to a friend and you are not responsible for any damages that occur. Any money exchanged is for parts needed for the job. I have done it a hundred times with no issues.

Thanks bro, I found this information to be very helpful as I am graduating soon and look to create my own handyman business.

What a nice ,normal,very helpfull presentation. Good show.

I sometimes think about starting a part time handyman business but the marketing thing is where I totally lose interest. My eyes just glaze over when I hear the words marketing, advertising or start a website. I can do the actual handyman work but the business part sounds awful. I guess its just not for me.

What do you think will be the best and quicker marketing plan for getting customer to hire you. Business cards, flyers, car magnet, ? what do you recommend will be the quicker and most cost effective ?

I’m not a handy man and I always have older women asking me to come over lol not kidding.

All you need is these 2 books- DEFENSIVE ESTIMATING CONTRACTORS GUIDE TO MARKUP & PROFIT Two Bibles of CONSTRUCTION YOUR WELCOME!

That is very cool details. I enjoyed it. Ilm willing to do Handyman too. and This video will be vay useful.

Handyman: jack of all trades, master of none.

Quality content. Thanks for uploading.

Young and wise man. Respect.

Thanks man, love people that spread knowledge

What would you say about individual auto mechanic freelancers? Does starting up an individual practice in this field have great potential for high profits?

Handyman works in Arizona requires no permitting or licensing for jobs under $1000... I'm looking to get into providing electrical services... I see a lot of money to be made installing EV chargers in people garages. I'm in the process of testing to get my electricians license right now... feeling excited to be in charge of the work and only have the customer to answer to.

Great info. Please be skilled in the service that you are offering.

What about insurance? Or do you need insurance only if you're a contractor?

Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. My issue is that I love doing so many different handyman jobs that I can’t seem to pick one. Right now I’m getting experience in many areas at a discounted rate (but it’s the most I’ve ever made consistently/ steadily) so I feel it’s a win win for now. I’m also feeling these different jobs will help me find my niche..

My #1 costumers are widows

Appreciate the video! Just what I needed to move forward.

never done anything like you said other than giving one hundred percent and a lifetime guarantee. Then again I'm a stone Mason. with friends...only kidding I'm 54 and I listened to your whole video...not everybedt is my customer v hourly rate I am still a pain to get work right now my work could be put on HOUZE... Thanks last was the best when my payrolls over $2000. BALLS TO THE WALLS Only way to go....Thank you now do an accounting vid.. Then we talk.. Luv ya brother..thanks again

I calculate materials plus 10% times that by 3 and that's usually what I charge unless its mostly labor then I charge an hourly based on danger since I'm a chimney sweep. The higher I go up, greater the cost.

Thanks, Dan. Great stuff.

what naics code should i use?

Many handymen do not have the proper training or licenses needed. Don't use them for framing or siding, electrical plumbing or mechanical. Use a licensed tradesman and in the end you will come out on top.

In South Carolina we can't go over $200.00 materials and labor combined. If the cost is greater than the $200.00 we must have a specialty license or a general contractor's license. It's hard to make a living as a handyman in our area.

Wow. Thanks for this! Very helpful information.

Very helpful!!! Thanks for this instructions.

Awesome video started my own business

Great video thank you.

This video got me thinking about a quote of Ford’s. When he was on trial for something a lawyer asked him if he knew anything about cars or something like that and he said, “No, I don’t. However, with the press of a button I can have someone in my company who knows what he’s talking about in anything.” Or something like that

4 years later, I'd suggest looking into the current prices of general liability coverage. I'm not sure if I can stay in business! 😥😥

Thank you for your advice very helpful.

Thank you. Very informative and professional.

Hi, I’m Dennis Dela Rosa Handyman from Toronto Ontario. I just started my handyman business 4 months ago. Regarding step 5 - Create A Marketing Strategy: now I am working with “handy for pros” so that I can meet new people to be my customers in my handyman business. Any advice if this is a good marketing strategy for handyman business?

It is still slightly unclear, I would like to run a small business of small repairs, like hanging pictures, maybe a ceiling fan or a door repair tv hanging. DO I need to have a business license for that? it just a side hustle that I would like to do on the weekends. I dont think anything for the price is 1,000 would be in my menu of job... this all in Nevada.

State License. Town License. Per township individually. Sometimes County License. Insurance and Liability. A work vehicle that should be sepetate from a personal vehicle. Depending on state you can not step unto homeowner stairs without insurance. This guy is telling you the easiest part of starting a buisness, the B.S part.

i love your story , i am in the urge of starting my Handyman business , is there any step by step instruction , you could help me with moreover (what is the estimated startup cost ?).

Excellent video

This vid is an awesome awesome awesome starting point, thank you!

This is the tut I've been looking for. Thank you.

Look for clients NOT customers. Customers are not loyal , they do not care about you. A client is willing to pay a fair price and want to be able to call upon you in the future. Stay away from Home Advisor.

Thanks mate really helpful information

Awesome video! Any suggestions on invoice and customer tracking? Thanks

Thank You!

This info is good!

Hello I want to start a carrier as a handyman. I want to get some experience before I apply for jobs because everybody wants experienced workers. How can I do this? Should I go to school? If yes, do you know any school in Miami, if not anywhere in the US? Thx

Helpful. Thanks:)

For some reason I read the title as, "how to start a profitable hitman business."

Thanks for the video!

Thanks for your advise I live in Colombia and I would love to know if I can work from here as a customer service in this handyman jobs, or if I can start up my own handyman job from colombia

Do you implement estimating software?

How is the market in Las Vegas? Is there a lot of work?

There's a lot of red tape to legally operate a small business. No electrical, plumbing, or HVAC, or large projects because getting a licensed isn't worth it. Hard and impractical to hire a decent helper yet many things are hard to do yourself and not worth your time as a laborer. Must charge 50+ per hour, but many people aren't willing to pay because. Competition is lots of sketchy clueless people, but they're cheap so that's what gets the job. End of the day, a handyman is someone people call because its a crappy job they don't want to do for a reason, they're too busy doing more important things, are incapable or don't know what they doing, its an emergency, or trying to use you for a flip. Either way its not the best situation.

Awesome vid dude thanks

You are a great salesman. Been in the handyman business for 30 years! Step number one aprenitice under a master tradesman for at least two years. Do work that your skilled at and you half way enjoy. This guy never roofed houses, framed or trimmed much less did sheetrock plumbing or electric work for any contractor. Do yourself a favor and get a couple of years under your belt. Trust me this aint reality. We would laugh this guy off the jobsite back in the day. Guys and girls get experience then get this guys course.Thats a fact jack. Me not sixty years old for nothing. Good Luck!

Great video

Best video I've seen today on the topic.

Hey do i have to have 5 consecutive years in handyman related work to get my license ?

You keep saying hanging pictures like there are people out there who will actually pay for such a simple task

So helpful and inspiring.

Good video !

To scale up , Finding essential, reliable quality tradesman for my property maintenance company or any company like mine is very hard.

Great video, thanks for the info.🖒

Just earned my sub

Thanks for this!

The name is important. i would call myself 'Pipkins Handyman Services'

My Girlfriends Mum tried to hire a Handyman in London England and they Handyman Is booked up until April next year. A light bulb went off at that moment!

Nice video body!! I am about to start a handyman myself, I’m on quitting my job, And trying to learn something here on KZfaq how to start! Is there any business license for handyman? live in novato

Last step. specialize yourself in certain things so you can make perfect

When he said not everyone is your customer.. I felt that cause family and so called friends wand free stuff and do not support your hustle

Thx man!

Good inspiration!

Thank you for sharing this video.

Great video.

Thanks for the post much appreciated.