This was like sitting down and having a cup a coffee with a mentor. You have the knack for story telling. Keep it up. Subscribed

This is all true!!!! I’m in the same position in Florida. Long beard old truck 7 years in with the same PMC’s. I started with 20/hr now I have $300-1000 days easy 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

Great advice Ray, I’m 3 months into my handyman business, coming out of 21 years of Air Force service, I don’t ever want to work for anyone ever again, happy to report that business is certainly busy, it is a scary transition into being an independent, certainly a learning curve, lots to learn, which is why I’m here watching videos of individuals like yourself in the business to get some advice and tips. There is certainly a demand for competent handyman services.

Hello Ray, you really boosted my confidence as a handyman. I recently migrated to Canada with little experience as a handyman but I lack confidence of getting work done, because I always have this notion that things that I'm familiar with back home are different in Canada,. However, I think the actual cause of my doubt is because I haven't done or seen the job done first hand. Over the past few weeks I have bought tools worth over $4,000 and I have done some couple of jobs and my clients were quite happy with the outcome of the jobs and they keep referring me to their neighbours and friends. Even at that I still feel that I'm not good or perfect as a handyman and lack confidence. But your video has really motivated me. Thanks a lot.

A truck you can count on, & an honest days work. Backed up with experience, headed towards your goals. You sir have an action plan. Thank you for the inspirational video.

Why does this vid not have 1,000,000 views?? Love you dude!!

This info is so valuable to me. I was avoiding property managers and prioritizing homeowners. Finding myself undercutting my potential profit so I don’t upset them with sticker shock

This is one of the best if not the best advice I’ve listened to on KZfaq. The family part really resonated with me. You have to do everything in your potential for your family.

I bet the day you made this video, you had no idea where it would go. 💪to many years to come.

I really enjoyed your story brother. I’m 20 and I decided that I’m going full time into handyman within the next 6 months. I had my first $1,000 day installing security cameras and I have not been able to look at careers the same. I have friends who’ve already graduated college and are out in corporate positions making a “good 35/hr” talking trash about the guys pumping the grease traps for $700 a tank

Getting ready to go off on my own starting my own Handyman service, and I love seeing the work order for toilets, because i know that job will take me 10 minutes or less. Great work and glad Allen Lee from The Handyman Journey recommended you!!

Bro, I really apprecciate your straightforward and extremely valuable information. You need to know how effectively you have communicated your message because it is a rare skill in the world today and this type of honest talk stands out high and far above the rest. I am of the opinion, having watched the entire video, that your natural talent comes from the heart you have as a provider for your family first, and desire to help your fellow man. This is what the people truly need my friend and you are doing a good thing here, doubt it not! Lastly, I thank you for your service to our great nation sir, it is much appreciated. Carry on my man & may God bless you and your house! PEACE

I've been working in the steel mills for over a decade and trying to find a way out. I've watched a few of your videos now, and you've helped me believe even more that I could follow a similar path. Thank you for your willingness and ability to articulate what you do and how we can apply it in our own lives. Good luck to you on accomplishing everything you're setting out to do, but something tells me you don't need luck.

Couple mins in and I subscribed. Exact content I'm looking for

When you’re talking about 90% of the time….90% of jobs…etc. I work from a similar strategy. My tool bag, drill bag and a pack out/hardware assortment case can handle 90% of my jobs. For the other 10% I keep kits for more specific jobs (plumbing/painting/electrical). Always play the odds and know what you need virtually all the time.

My problem is that we live in the middle of nowhere. Lots of little tourist towns, but no Home Depot‘s or stores like that within an hours distance. Local hardware stores charge 4 to 5 times as much for the parts, so having a good inventory is almost required, which bumps the start up cost of any handyman business up greatly. Eventually pays itself off, however.

Man, this was a great video, and some super great insight into how to get some clients. Thanks a ton. I’ve been doing handyman work for about two years b now, and I love every moment of it. I’m a union electrician, but I have the handyman business on the side. Tomorrow I’m going to do my first gutter clean out. I subscribed to you, and am looking forward to seeing your journey and learning and growing from your knowledge. Thanks again. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Thank you very much Bro Keep on going the good job !

It was very good to hear from you. You motivated me to start a handyman career...thank you!

This is fantastic thanks

I am happy to come across your posts. I live in California and want to start a handy man business and listening to you calm a lot of my anxieties. I can fix a few things and looking forward to learning on the job. So thank you and I appreciate your advice.

Great video Ray! Honest and pure. I myself just took the leap and stopped “working for the man”.. never been happier. Keep it up!

I've been wanting to expand my part time handyman business and I think this is a great way to go. Really appreciate you taking the time to share. I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks Bulletproof!

Tons of great information! I’ve been doing handyman work for many years and after Covid I decided to give it a try and I’m loving it! I still struggle with pricing cause I’ve always been frugal and most of the stuff I’m doing comes easy for me. Recently I decided to up my cost and on a bold occasion I added another 50% to my estimate as a WTF can happen moment and bud was accepted. :) very happy I did!

Great intro "Bulletproof"! I've been a Realtor for 22yrs and just recently jumped on the "handyman" boat (thanks to COVID). I was down for 7 weeks, during when my CE classes were due. Anyway, I had also been rehabbing homes for the last 11yrs and this was the perfect time for me to make the transition (been at it since Nov 2021). I just wanted to say that your video was inspirational... Thanks!

Well spoken and thank you for sharing! Keep on keeping on!

Great advice and great story.

Wonderful Father ❤

Good stuff man. God bless you and I hope all is working out for you and your family.

Man, I love your positive attitude!!!

It’s kind of funny seeing a fellow A&P that left the flight line. I’m tired of working and making someone else money. In the process of becoming a contractor to start my own business in SC

Such a great story, thanks for sharing and for the inspiration!

Thankyou so much for this video Ray---very helpful...much apprciated

Great advise. I’m looking to start my own as well. This is what i wanted to hear

Good on you Ray!!! Take some time to watch those kids grow too. It's like a blink, and they are about to graduate from High School!

Hey buddy! Thank you so much for the inspirational video! Congratulations on the twins, I hope you all are doing great!! I subscribed to your channel immediately. God bless you! Keep making this videos 👍🏼💯

Thanks for sharing your story! Really helping.

Thank you so much for the no-nonsense straight talk. It's obvious why you are successful.

I have almost an identical story, only difference is I was a Caterpillar mechanic. I too started emailing PMs and now work for about 6. Started last December and am busier than I could ever want. Good story buddy

I'm in a different industry entirely, but this was inspiring because so much of it applies. You've helped me consider leveraging the experience I have across many smaller jobs vs. larger, time intensive contracts - great advice. The bit about why clients value a good service provider (one text, they don't have to think about it anymore) was really key too.

Always respect a hard-working man working towards the betterment of his family. I wish you all the best and may you have lots of profitable jobs always.

Thank you for this wish you the best. From a new handyman just starting in Orlando,Fl.

Once again great honest information...before finding you on you tube I was about to give up on the business...today I'm newly motivated to get after it...I have way to much experience and effort into it to just walk away. Thanks man and good luck Brother!

Wow great video. I will be retiring within the next 2 years and was thinking about starting a handyman business. I’ve always done mechanical work. Have owned my home for 25 years. Always have done the vast majority of my work myself. You learn a lot owning a home. I have excellent troubleshooting skills and great thought processes on figuring out how things are put together,how they should work, and what it will take to fix it. This being said,this is what it takes to fix things.The funny thing is I feel that nobody really taught me all of this. For the most part I figure things out myself. By the way I’m have been a registered nurse for 25 years. Make really good money, but that won’t last forever. One thing my father always told me was I could never be a business man because I’m too honest. Hope that isn’t true to the fact that would stop me from making money. Told my son to watch what I’m doing so that when he has a wife and she asks him to do something he will have the knowledge to fix it. Then I told him on second thought don’t learn anything. If something breaks tell her that you will call someone to come fix it. LOL. Sorry so long. You are truly an inspiration.

This information is priceless! Thank you so much, you answered all my questions and gave me a boost of confidence to jump out there and get to work. Thank you!

Congratulations on your new business venture. I have always thought about doing the same type of business but afraid to take the chance. Good luck and I look forward to following your journey 😀

Great Video, honest and to the point info. Thanks for sharing I'm gonna start my journey.

I’m just glad I found your channel now that I’m starting to do my handy man jobs. Sill working my regular job now because I only have one property management company that barely gives me a small job a week, but I will start sending those emails to property management companies you talked about and see how I can start landing more jobs and eventually quit my regular job. Thanks for all the information you are sharing with us.

Saw your steering wheel and then heard you have a '72 c20. Made me excited bc I'm starting out with a '75 c20 and people love talking to me about it. Thank you for your videos! So much quality information to motivate me to keep moving forward. : )

Thank you for your time and the information. The information you provided and how you explained the concept of how to price yourself and organize your business is a eye opener for me. Thank your help.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences very appreciated it 👍👍

Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

Thank you for all of the great info and the inspiration. I am looking to start my own handyman business and trying to figure out how to get started. I know how to do just about everything and have every tool, but I lack experience and knowledge on the business side of things. I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I like that you are a fellow Texan, that somehow helps it seem more tailored to me. Subscribed

Something similar happened to me-I restored my 1980 Ford, and people kept telling me that I should do that for others. I resisted-I have a LOT to learn. Now, I a considering taking a leap and forming my own LLC. Great video. BTW, LOVE your truck.

Top tier video, looking forward to more!

Ray, I’m sitting here at my aviation job watching your video. This is incredibly motivational for me.

Im in the stone work and starting to get a decent amount of side jobs. Your video was vary moving and is making want to take that leap and go of on my own. So think you for your awesome speech

90% is the key here. Great talk Mr. Ray you had me interested the entire time, I was just gonna watch a few minutes but ended up joining for the whole ride.

Excellent video sir. Thank you for your wonderful insight

Very useful information for some one like myself who is looking to start a handyman business. Thanks a lot for making this video 👍

Awesome video. As a Air Force CE guy that is less than three years from retirement, I know I can do this. Thank you.

I want to thank you for this awesome video, this was very well explained, you're helping others not be afraid to take that leap. Thank you sir! 💯

Excellent content! Thank you for sharing your valuable experience & information. KZfaq WIN! 🎯

God bless! I wish you well! I'm a licensed handyman myself. Thank you for the information!

I like the way you talk. now I know your a real trades man.

A real one. Clearly been through it and give free plethora of wisdom here! Appreciate the advice sir. Keep grinding brother!!

I am an expat living in Argentina and I am thinking about moving back to the US because was a school biology teacher abroad for over twenty years but burned out. I did construction work to pay my way through college and, like you, I just don't want to work for someone else anymore. I think I might go back and try for handyman work opportunities in Washington DC. I enjoyed your video, very clear, descriptive, down to earth, modest, and useful. Keep it up!

Fantastic information and I love the energy and passion when you talk about this work. I sometimes doubt whether I can make this work, they I listen to you and get energized. Thank you!

I'm up in Seattle and just about to take that plunge to start looking for handyman jobs. This vid has helped me feel more confident about doing it than any other Ive watched. Thanks man

Thank you for sharing your wealth of info in the Handyman world!...Take care and God bless...

I started my handyman business about 3 years ago and it's yeah I think you changed the way I am now looking at it cuz I'm not I'm that $65 an hour guy and I knew I was losing money and I knew I could do better and listening to your story quite inspirational family and keep up the good videos. Paul Durand Duran the handyman Dallas-Fort Worth Texas

Thanks for explanation,very helpful👍👍👍👍

Needed this today. Thank you

This is a great video I love the way you articulate what it is that you do and have done! I've completely subscribed to your content. Thank you so much as i begin this journey.

Wonderful from start to end. Wonderful ambience and voice.

Sir! You sparked an idea in my head and Ima take action on it ! I live in a different country but there’s some parts I can take from your experience. Thank you!

Investment properties are the best. No emotional attachment by the person authorizing/ paying for the work. They aren’t shopping for a particular repair--they need a problem solved.

Thanks

Love it.

This is the kind of stuff that I m trying to make my own business I’m still employed. And doing side job’s thanks for sharing This ideas

I really learned a lot, Thank you bulletproof subscribed

The only problem I've had doing this model is. You have everything but what you need. And still end up having to go for parts. And the big inventory you bought gets damaged and lost from bouncing around in your van. My advice is to make a materials journal and stock the most common items you purchase monthly

Yea, I did many of these handyman jobs. What made it GREAT for me was I am certified in a/c, electrical and plumbing🤫😉I have to turn down work or pass it along to others. Life is good.

Congratulations on your business. Much better to work for yourself... I've done both over the years

Good stuff!

Excellent video! Very interested in getting started with LLC and Property Management contacts! Subscribed good work

Hey Ray, this is the first video of your that I watched, and I subscribed. I'll tell you a little of my story, it's different but the same in a lot of ways. I'm in a small city in Maine. I'm a carpenter by trade and in 1980, I did 2 weeks of work for a family-owned property management and development company. They owned downtown buildings most of which were built in the 1800s. They are a mix of commercial and residential. They owned all of their property and did not manage anyone else's. After the original 2 weeks of work, I got more and more work from them until October of that year when they asked me to come to work for them full time which I did. There wasn't much going on in the fall of 1980 in my area. After the first 18 or 20 years the full-time carpentry work slowed down, so I started to be more of a handyman. I still did wood working but also took on other work that they would have hired out. It was a very good job, and the family was great to work for. As time went on, I became the facilities manager for them. With that job I was the guy who hired the plumbers, electricians, roofers, HVAC company, we had steam boilers in 3 central steam plants. In 2015 the family decided that they were going to sell the properties and retire. The next generation didn't want to continue with the business. I should add that the company was started in 1863. Over the next 5 years they sold off the properties and most of the buyers were long term tenants of the properties. I worked for them for 40 years and when it was done, I started my own business and a lot of the new owners hired me to continue doing their maintenance until I got sick last year and couldn't continue. If you hadn't guessed, I am an old worn out semi-retired carpenter and just turned 66. Sorry for the long comment. We Mainers tend to make long stories even longer. Now to get to my point, you're right about getting in with some property management companies and do right by them and yourself. I know firsthand that if I had an issue with something that I couldn't do for one reason or another, I'd call the appropriate contractor. The relationship with our contractors was great. Our electrician, HVAC company and roofing company had been working with us for over 30 years. I'd call and the job would get done without the owners having to worry about anything. They did the work, and we paid the bill. I'm sure I'll enjoy watching your videos and will more than likely comment from time to time.

Thank you. Great info.

Thanks. Brother. Good information.

Awesome!

been a handyman for 7 years now and learned a lot of good information! I agree I don't like the big jobs the kitchen remodels the bathroom remodels I have underbid those in the past and have killed my hourly rate. I like the small jobs get in get out and do several a day. pays better at least for me.

Thanks for the chat, my friend. God bless

Great content!

great story.....

Thank you I’m a handyman in como fornida my limit is 600 I have had to learn what jobs work for me and what does not. I seem to loose money on jobs that take longer than 2 days… thank you for encouraging us

Thank you soo much for the absolute great feedback

Troubleshooting Aviation explains a lot, folks do not realize just how difficult it is to troubleshoot in just one trade, as a handyman across most trades means you need to have serious logic/troubleshooting skills.

keep the videos coming!

I'm just starting out, as a handyman, at the tender young age of 57. Your talk has been so insightful to me! Many thanks! The best of luck to you. Please wish me luck too. I've subscribed. God bless!

Thank you for this.