Handyman Makes $1,000 Per Day (See How He’s Grown His Business)

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Do you like working with your hands? Caleb Ingraham used his construction skills to start a $25K/month handyman business, and he’s sharing his advice on how to become a handyman in this interview.
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Caleb started off as a remodeling carpenter, but he quickly realized there was a huge unmet demand for handyman services. This led him to start a handyman business, North Seattle Handyman. Five years in, he’s consistently booked up for 6 weeks out with jobs and is in the process of scaling his business to meet this high demand.
Today, we’ll hear Caleb’s advice for how to start a handyman business from scratch. We’ll find out his handyman startup pricing, how he spent his initial investment, and what a new entrepreneur should budget for starting a handyman business. One secret of Caleb’s success is his ability to quickly grow a customer base. We’ll learn how he built his early marketing funnel and what advertising strategies were most productive for landing handyman jobs when he was first starting out.
Thanks to that early marketing success, Caleb is facing a different challenge: he has more work than he can do alone. We’ll see what systems he’s building now to improve his job scheduling, and how he’s hired reliable workers to help him scale his business. We’ll also hear what his next goals are for North Seattle Handyman and how the processes he’s working on now will help him reach them.
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Resources:
www.upflip.com/academy - Start, Build, or Grow Your Business
www.northseattlehandyman.com/ - Find Out More About Caleb's Handyman Business
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:53 Meeting Caleb
2:38 Average Monthly Revenue
3:50 Van Set Up
5:14 Monthly Overhead
6:46 Skills To Be A Handyman
8:40 When It’s a Good Time To Become a Handyman
9:34 Resources That Helped in the First 2 Years of Business
11:29 Importance of a Website
12:56 Marketing and Advertising
14:11 Effective Marketing Funnel
14:45 Average Customers Served and Average Invoice
15:53 Build Out of the Van
17:03 Initial Investment
17:40 Equipment Needed
18:33 Supplies Used as a Handyman
19:28 Process of Scheduling Customers
20:31 Employees
21:46 Are Some Tools Used More Than Others?
22:45 How He Got a $100 Hourly Rate
24:02 Pros and Cons Running This Business Out Of His Home
24:45 Insurance
26:04 Blitz
27:45 Estimating a Job Correctly
28:30 What Caleb is Doing To Scale
29:25 What Is The Demand For Handymen?
30:48 Workload
31:56 Hiring Employees
32:47 Challenging Things as a Handyman
34:14 Types of Jobs a Handyman Does
36:50 Advice To Fellow Entrepreneurs
#howtostartahandymanbusiness #handymanbusiness #startingahandymanbusiness

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@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

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@YLDSKY 2 жыл бұрын

This actually is kinda inspiring me to pivot from what I'm doing now to copying a similar business model as what Caleb is doing.

@northidahohandyman7435 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on this video and perfect timing for me. I am currently starting a handyman business in Coeur d’Alene Idaho. A huge hurdle I foresee is the CRM aspect and scheduling. Curious to learn more about the platforms Caleb uses. Again, great job on all of your videos. Very professional.

@rebeccaellisoncreative 2 жыл бұрын

@@northidahohandyman7435 Caleb's business uses Field Pulse : fieldpulse.grsm.io/thehandymansystem . I'm the one who helped him set it all up, so if you've got questions, feel free to reach out : )

@northidahohandyman7435 2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaellisoncreative thanks Rebecca. I would be interested in having a chat with you to see how you can help. Thanks for reaching out!

@TheHandyman1 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea for a video 🤣🤣🍺🍺👍👍

@DONDA8888 2 жыл бұрын

Went full time handy 3 months ago, I average 400-500 a day, a lot of repeat and referral work. This video was some good info to take it to the next level.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome :)

@DONDA8888 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip No you guys are awesome, always motivating like minded individuals that are striving to achieve financial independence by actually showing how its done, super rare in the youtube space, thank you.

@mannys3678 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you advertise?

@TheBabbsFamily7 2 жыл бұрын

@@mannys3678 your reputation along with word of mouth is everything is this business there’s no better way to advertise then by having your customer tell someone else! Back when I first started in construction we went door to door and built it from there we’ve tried all kinds of advertising but word of mouth is the best, I set my signs in the yard I’m working in, and have my logo on my clothes, vehicles, and cards and that’s about it!

@mannys3678 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheBabbsFamily7 Much appreciated.

@alexm1841 11 ай бұрын

I saw this video 6 months ago. Started doing handyman work and I’m making $200-400/day. Occasionally, I’ll make $500! I’m so happy (and exhausted 😝) that this is working out. Thank you for your advice

@fatal510 5 ай бұрын

How did you get your very first customer?

@PedroPauta 4 ай бұрын

How you advertise your business

@ovkotovskiy Ай бұрын

sir, what city you're workin in?

@ponzianomanning3071 2 жыл бұрын

I can understand what Kaleb means when he said one of the greatest joys he gets out of his business is "being of service to my neighbor and countrymen". Im a semi retired G.C. (58 yrs old) and found that when craftsmen have a disposition of sincerely wanting to be of service, with integrity, customers usually have a great deal of appreciation for that; and business grows from that. Its one of the absolute requisites to being successful long term.

@thetruebatman4632 2 жыл бұрын

I think several of Caleb’s tips are going to help me out in the next year, and I really appreciate them and this episode. Great work guys!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

That is AWESOME! Did you start your own business?

@motherfudger6664 2 жыл бұрын

Glad this came across my feed, I'm dabbling in self-employment/handyman stuff at the moment and feeling pretty good about moving forward with things.

@jasonburds 2 жыл бұрын

This channel has grown so much since I first found you just 1-2 months ago. This video is a great example why.

@edwardcomiskey6556 2 жыл бұрын

Stay small and keep it all.

@coryd8814 2 жыл бұрын

Or get big and make money while you go on vacations... its nice either way

@weargasm3 2 жыл бұрын

@@coryd8814 ur not wrong but , u gotta have big money to make big money tho Plus it’s a risk

@tim3903 2 жыл бұрын

Or franchise it and make money on your butt then sell 90% percent of it away

@peterjanis2455 2 жыл бұрын

@@tim3903 do you realize how unrealistic that is. Name a few national residential handyman companies. I’ll wait

@tim3903 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterjanis2455 That’s the point you have to be an entrepreneur to realize where the industry is going because being a handyman doesnt limit you to one trade. The sky is the limit to the contract that you can form many of them just choose to stay small because they make enough money that way or because they’re a certain jobs they don’t want to take but with the right contracts and the right licenses and permits one could go National

@julioveliz4187 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video I've seen for small business owners. I don't do handyman work but this is applicable to many service industry workers going off on their own.

@rjbroderdorf9053 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview and information for ANY BUSINESS! Just happend upon this interview and channel via YT suggested video and I'm so grateful I did! I'm not a handyman but this interview has helped to spark so many ideas and re-spark excitement and focus in my business! Excellent questions only matched by Caleb's absolutely priceless and well articulated answers and business advice! I'm very impressed and can't say enough about how much value is contained in this interview and how much it has motivated me and sparked some exciting ideas! HUGE thank you to both UpFlip and Caleb Ingraham for providing such valuable information and sharing your knowledge, experience and many of the resources you use to run your business and make it successful!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

We are really glad it motivated you! Feel free to look through our channel, we have videos on lots of businesses that I think you will find informative! Good Luck and thank you for your comment!

@shaggydudegaming 8 ай бұрын

That advice on the name was probably the simplest yet BEST advice I have ever heard

@davidvanrhee8677 Жыл бұрын

I've spent my whole life in service whether it's hvac repair or replacement for 6 years. Maintenance in apartments for 3 and now I'm a journeyman plumber doing service. I make 520-600k a year in revenue doing service 2-4k a day. It's because I'm great at reading ppl and the job. I'm starting a business soon. Wish me luck

@GrindSzn7 5 ай бұрын

Goodluck bro👊🏾💯

@i.am.ronin. 3 ай бұрын

How's the business going?

@AlfonzoJ 3 ай бұрын

Good luck I am definitely going to start on my own after watching this video good luck

@colewolfe6601 2 ай бұрын

Bull

@danielbee3697 Ай бұрын

Any update?

@thomaslamora1679 2 жыл бұрын

customers you charge less expect to get more out of you... somehow that makes 100% sense. someone that can afford $100/hr to install a light fixture is probably busy doing other things vs. hovering over you and "helping". crazy unlogic that is logical.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, couldn't agree more! Thanks for your thoughts, Thomas. Are you in the handyman business?

@PeacePham1991 2 жыл бұрын

It's the same for photography business as well

@Naveed123abc 2 жыл бұрын

Its probably because some of us are poor and would like our money to go far. While others can throw money at anything and keep throwing it. Don't undervalue someone else's hard work and time they traded for the few extra bucks they can shell out for some necessary repairs to keep their life intact.

@thomaslamora1679 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip only my own (and relative's) homes. but if it gets too much i can always send the "helpers" on an errand... ;-) i just enjoy watching people crush it doing great work at something they enjoy. appreciate you sharing with the world.

@thomaslamora1679 2 жыл бұрын

@@Naveed123abc if i came across that way, i apologize. people value their own time differently and need or want to spend it differently. i.e. pay someone else for a task that would take them too long or not be done right. sometimes we learn skills not because we want to, but out of necessity. i.e. in college i did all the repairs on my car - mostly because it would have cost 4 or 5 times what i could earn in those hours.

@Handstandin 2 жыл бұрын

What a gem of a channel. Great interviewer and questions as well.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you! Thanks so much for watching!

@landofthefree1804 2 жыл бұрын

Best video by far. Great questions and crystal clear answers that beginners appreciate. There’s an abundance of information here. This company gives a honest vibes. Thank you so much!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Land of the free! 😀 Should we do more video on the farming business?

@salisburydon02 2 жыл бұрын

I just finished the Blacktail Studio UpSlope episode. I like that I'm hearing the same questions which is great. I know what to expect. The show is a good balance of the pains of the craft and what you could earn by following their passions.

@LargerThanCats 2 жыл бұрын

Crystal clear answers? Lol, what?

@midgard8550 Жыл бұрын

@@LargerThanCats transparent, easy to understand

@robertrodney1877 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely informative, thank you both for this content.

@Fieldpulse 2 жыл бұрын

Caleb is the man! Great to see him break down all the steps to a successful handyman business.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Right?! So awesome to see. Thanks for watching!

@getonthecrossanddontlookba5004 2 жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31:25‬ ‭NIV‬‬

@elwoodwhitaker7416 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Caleb. I got a lot of tips from you that I’ll be implementing into my own handyman business.👌

@brandonlee8312 2 жыл бұрын

I began my handyman business about 3 months ago and it gets very exciting and very scary at the same time. So much goes into running a business and it needs constant attention, still learning here

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! Congrats on your new business! What state are you in?

@dogma7911 2 жыл бұрын

What skills do you use most often?

@KINGKUSHORLANDO 2 жыл бұрын

Same karens and unprofessional customers are my enemy also just the overall stress of doing everything kind of adds up sometimes.

@corysturgis6660 2 жыл бұрын

What was the final push to work for yourself? I was determined to go for it full time then covide hit. 2 years have passed and know I'm getting the itch??

@rafko8913 7 ай бұрын

Now, after a year im pretty sure that u r the one who bought 3 mantions on palm beach, got def to much start cars and boats.... And no need to work for at least next 8 years.

@trey_ironside 9 ай бұрын

thee most detailed interview video Ive watched, learned a lot ,thank you

@Suelo82 2 жыл бұрын

What an awesome video. Informative, to the point, and a great motivation video. Thanks and keep it up.

@danielboyle2323 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview and great questions. Thank you!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@alexraymes 2 жыл бұрын

Best video on KZfaq for us up and coming handymen! I started my business over a year ago and have done well but this video has given me so much more insight. My website is a basic google website and seriously needs upgrading. I’ll definitely be looking in to that customer management software. Thanks for the help!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex. So glad to hear that the video was inspirational and helpful for your handyman business. Is this something you do full time or on the side?

@alexraymes 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip I do it part time right now but am in the process of making it a full time company.

@lcmlcm2460 2 жыл бұрын

BEST VIDEO I CAN RELATE TO. I’ve been in the trades for 20 years, first started out in new construction framing, hanging rock and taping. I got good at taping and it opened up many avenues for me. I started getting side jobs taping and then went out on my own. Then 2008-2009 happened (market crash). I decided to to do home improvements and learned how to paint and texture repair. Had 4 guys doing big and small jobs, it drove me nuts. So I switched it up and focused on the business side of things and decided to do smaller skilled jobs with 1 guy helping. I made just as much at first but make more now. Focus on important things, get an accounting and understand your business. THANKS GUYS

@faithydrop7766 2 жыл бұрын

Great questions you asked, even better answers. Really enjoyed this video and has some really informative information

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you Loclin. We're happy you think so. 😀Are you in the same type of industry?

@KQKQ23 2 жыл бұрын

Very excellent point about customer quality as it pertains to pricing. Even in something as simple as driving for Doordash I find that the larger more pricey orders tend to be the quickest/easiest purely because those are the customers who leave good delivery notes, are willing to pick up their phone if you have issues, etc.

@beddozo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! About 5 years ago I stopped using my truck and bought a van , I can carry almost every tool I own, and I also have a nice inventory of extra parts . I find that my running home to get a tool or HD for a part has made my weeks more productive and I'm putting less wear and tear on my van. I would say my Van is the most important tool I own .( get an ALARM , a couple slick locks on the van ) and if you can install a couple security cameras on your home pointed at your van, Vans trend to get stolen on the Peninsula. Also $100 hr is a gift in the San Francisco to San Jose Ca area some guys are $110 to $125 , and a good employee is $45 to $60 , plus workers comp , and all the other overhead .

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Great insights, Don! Thanks so much for sharing. How long have you been in the business?

@beddozo 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip Lic GC 8 yrs 15 total . I primarily do Kitchen and bathroom as well as an occasional addition , but this handyman work has me intrigued

@mattwilliamson1714 2 жыл бұрын

@@beddozo Better to put two GPS units on your van, truck, trailer, etc.... hide the good one well, but make the mediocre one relatively easy to spot. Your tools and your tool transporter are your livelihood.

@foxbodystang8587 2 жыл бұрын

Don…Im in the bay and in need of a quote for new cabinets in my kitchen.

@salalochino2978 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Gatefull to see it! Thank you for sharing all this valuable information!

@vinnythehandyman Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video! Hit most points a startup would ask. I also have a Handyman Business and look forward to growing.

@chrisj3532 Жыл бұрын

This handyman’s van is better equipped than most contractors I use!! 😂

@lebleu7002 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best informational videos ive seen for ambitious people wanting to further financial life or life in general and to that person thats doesn't have all those people and knowledge he has.

@Heffy90 2 жыл бұрын

What a solid video and inspiration. Start small, grow BIG!

@GRUBB-MUDD 2 жыл бұрын

wow dude this channel is awesome, Kaleb is awesome. I took notes

@delmarhoover3225 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job and all the time put into the video , very helpful and worth the time to watch it 👍

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Delmar! Thanks for your support. Are you new to our channel?

@lafrancois6323 Жыл бұрын

Wow man, great video Caleb. I've been a painter/contractor owner operator for 6 years but I have 15 years experience. I make good money but end up doing a lot of larger projects myself. I cant see myself hiring a whole new crew after covid and constantly manage that again. Ive had a contractor partnership before running a large crew. There are just so many moving parts. I have a lot of experience but I need to scale down. I've decided do become a service based handyman like yourself. I can't agree more with literally everything you said. Thanks for your concise and genuine knowledge brotha.

@ricciodrake 2 жыл бұрын

This video was very informative and I really appreciate the well thought out question format 👍

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate that Rico Drake. Are you in the same type if industry?

@StrixyN 2 жыл бұрын

This is the 3rd video of yours that I've watched now. I think that earns a subscribe. Let's see where this goes. Enjoying so far!

@WW-lm5ji 2 жыл бұрын

Great info. This is one of the videos I wanted to see

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@collinwmorgan1132 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Lots of helpful advice the tips on properly charging people is what I really needed to learn because I felt i wasnt making enough for the amount of driving ive been doing trying to service my customers as quickly as possible

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Collinwmorgan. 😀 Pricing can sometimes take time to get right with a company. Are you currently in the handyman business as well?

@marvellstarks2434 Жыл бұрын

That was seriously helpful. Thanks for asking the questions we all needed answers too also

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@snizzlesyt2136 Жыл бұрын

By far the best most educational video I’ve watched in this space of work. Thank you!

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Are you a handyman as well?

@joekool5005 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is a great video! I did not expect this. I've recently set up a handyman business and find this really interesting. I'm a bit unusual as I have a sales and marketing background as well as a multi trade back ground. All the advice here is absolutely spot on. I do pretty well everything he does and because I have the skill set, it costs me next to nothing. I started off with mid range pricing and am gradually increasing as I get busier, planning to be around $100-120/hr. I choose the jobs, I choose the clients, and how and when I work. I also say no to a lot. I am of service, I care, I have a lot of experience and am honest. I also expect to get paid! Great video!

@MrYOUNG51690 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. In my situation, I’m a part time handyman charging $40 in the Midwest. Most are charging $70-$100 in my area but you said the opposite of what I was expecting when it came to your client pool when you changed the rate.

@LiveHappy76 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, the psychology of different pricing levels and different economic strata is nuanced and interesting! Like a surfer learning to read waves to pick the best ones or a miner to follow an ore vein (no personal experience in either)?

@jerbear7952 7 ай бұрын

Cheap prices get cheap cusyomers. You don't want cheap customers.

@northjerseykevin409 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the tips

@beefstuart8769 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video and great Q&A

@rogercosta2736 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video of yours. Awesome 😎

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@MirzaYawarBaig Жыл бұрын

So happy to see this. This is the way to go. Learn skills that you can work on with your hands and the sky is the limit.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment Mirza. 😀Yes, a learned skill is something no-one can ever take away. Are you in the same type of industry?

@MirzaYawarBaig Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip No. I am a teacher.

@montrelewashington9691 2 жыл бұрын

This video was extremely helpful. Thanks!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Montrele! Thank you for your awesome feedback! We appreciate you. 😊

@maryseo8700 Жыл бұрын

great job asking the right questions

@ThatGuyColton 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Seattle and have been considering doing a business like this. Seattle is full of tech people that, like Caleb said, make tons of money and don’t own a screwdriver. I’ve been doing a lot of remodel type work for family and friends, and I’m considering doing it full time.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nella! That's awesome! You should do it. It's great being able to make money off something that you love doing. What type of remodeling do you do?

@donairsauce2496 2 жыл бұрын

sounds like he's hiring lol

@mjkay8660 2 жыл бұрын

im old & lucky my grandson does my tech stuff but wont do the neighbors.. but he repaired my washer & dryer reasonablely, old people look for 10 percent discount but dont usually care if ur kind u can make more

@trump45and2zig-zags 2 жыл бұрын

Ya around here you work on you're own stuff, house, truck, tractor, everything lol only clients would be elderly widows and I couldn't charge em that! I spend a lot of weekends wrkn for my 92 year old neighbor lady for a homemade pie lol

@jaytay1316 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel bro! So many ideas 💡 I’m really into the mobile car detailing ones ! But this is also really interesting

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you love the channel Jay. Thank you. 😀What type of other business would you like to see featured?

@caliboosted 6 ай бұрын

Love the channel, subscribed. Shockingly good edit, b role and transitions so far.

@swiftgames5382 Жыл бұрын

Hiring the right people who are skilled and reliable is one of the hardest things I find in business.

@capacious1288 Жыл бұрын

What business?

@Cederlof_Ink Жыл бұрын

Any business.. finding someone who wants to actually show up and do a good job is hard as heck lol.

@stevecunningham936 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on the video!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@GRUBB-MUDD 2 жыл бұрын

this was gold!!!!

@LiveHappy76 9 ай бұрын

Badass man, Caleb, and badass interviewing and video!

@chouvang852 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do an interview with Brian Winch (Clean Lots)? Love the fact that you ask very specific questions. Keep it up.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

@marklaffey7972 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done videos as a handyman my self, the biggest problem I have is running in to the unknown and watching the job go from a few days to weeks and then it throws be behind.

@TheDeal4412 2 жыл бұрын

Consider charging by the hour instead of the job, then if the job takes longer your not "behind" because your making the same amount no matter what. Hourly rates can be a hard pill for customers to swallow at first, but if your a hard worker, reliable, and do good quality of work you will have no shortage of repeat customers. I've talked to several handyman who've done this and not a single one regrets it. You could also get a helper, but finding labor right now is difficult.

@CivilizedWarrior Жыл бұрын

@@TheDeal4412 I think he means one job running long means the next jobs lined up are late. Then customers might get mad when you were supposed to come a week ago and you have to keep calling all your customers to reschedule. If that’s the case, I would consider not giving a set date until a week or so before the job. Tell them “you’re third (or whatever) on my list, I’ll call you and give you a weeks notice (or whatever) when you’re up next.” This way if a job runs long you don’t have to call 10-20 customers to reschedule, you might only have to call 1 or 2 or 3. Just a thought.

@AeroPR 8 ай бұрын

amazing video. learned a lot and not even looking to start this type of business. Loved the openeness of the owner

@blayespestcontrol6900 Жыл бұрын

GREAT Video -thank you and Caleb, I def took some tips in growing and scaling ...again Upflip- thanks for your videos- def motivating.

@christopherkouri2317 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Liked and subbed. I live in KY and I only estimate by the job but I base my estimates on $100/hr. That seems to be the sweet spot for me. I find that simply showing up on time gets me more business than I can handle!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Christopher! Wow, that's awesome! Do you have employees or are you a one man operation?

@christopherkouri2317 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip just a 1 man operation. Not really interested in managing employees but ya never know what the future may hold!

@sammysainz5 2 ай бұрын

How did you market yourself to get those initial customers? And congrats btw man, I’m trying to be where you’re at haha

@tonygonzalez305 2 жыл бұрын

My dad worked for a construction company for 15 years and been working for himself the last 13 years, he likes charging cheaper than other people because he feels that will keep him working and competitive. I tell him to charge more so he can have a better financial lifestyle but he's comfortable where he's at and is stubborn

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

In the long run he won't ever run out of customers though :)

@tonygonzalez305 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip 👍🏼yeah that's what he says , he stays busy

@garethkalber7236 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a common mistake. Cheaper doesn’t mean competitive especially if you’re a good operator like your father. Cheaper makes you cheaper and that’s it. Tell your father most people care about the price of a service much much less than things like reliability, quality of work, after sales service. He could be 50% higher than his competitors and booked out further than them if he focuses on the things I mentioned above rathe than being cheaper.

@ThoughtTorch 2 жыл бұрын

Your dad sounds like a great man

@tonygonzalez305 2 жыл бұрын

@@garethkalber7236 thanks for the advice , everything you just mentioned my dad offers, like I said in my original post, my dad is stubborn and won't charge more then he should.

@mapa5000 9 ай бұрын

that's a great interview... thank you for sharing !

@UpFlip 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

@myhomehandyman4619 Жыл бұрын

Loving this content

@arcticredpanda4598 2 жыл бұрын

He hit his ceiling pretty quick. The next big jump is going from being a handyman to managing handymen.

@grahamworksconstruction 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't there already a handyman journey guy with classes and online support. I love watching new guys talk about 1 million in a year and a half and 10 million in 10. New business owners are too cocky im sure I was like that. But I hit multipile mullions is gross revenue with buildings and vans and 30-40 employees .. WAIT till you see all the drama.. 200 grand in and 200 grand out per month. Scaling isn't always the right idea. After all my years of experience I closed that shop up and re branded as boutique and I make more money now with 2 guys then 30.. I wish all new entrepreneurs a slow and steady success story.

@lironmtnranch4765 2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar arc in auto repair. At one point had 3 shops 10 employees and 7 figures annual gross revenue, but always personally piss-broke. Now I am back to sole proprietor taking home about the same money.

@betterboss 4 ай бұрын

Great job, Caleb! Your video was really well done and I appreciate the effort you put into it. Keep up the good work!

@ramahdispatch999 Жыл бұрын

INSANE amount of FREE SUPER VALUABLE information. Thank you both for the detail.

@emmanuelawosusi2365 Жыл бұрын

Facts

@godbluffvdgg 2 жыл бұрын

I've been general contractor for 30 years...It's tough to make that kind of money on the east coast; everybody and their brother is, or was, in the trades...But; you can make a decent living here, but a supplemental is necessary...Handymen are the least respected among the trades, here...If you're a carpenter; you better be one...Handymen here make about 25 bucks an hour on the high end; and work is spotty at best...Just because there's so many talented men...Out west is filled with rich people that don't have the tools or know how...Good luck to you guys who've been geographically blessed...

@AceEverett 2 жыл бұрын

I guess it depends on your very specific area. I don't work for many of the rich people in my area, but I'm usually making much more than $25 an hour, and I live in a very low cost of living area. I couldn't charge $100 an hour like this guy is, but maybe pretty close once I get more experience and scale up.

@AceEverett 2 жыл бұрын

@@Only-Memories-In-The-End It's easier to hide labor rates in big remodels though, and he says he doesn't do whole remodels anymore. It's easier to do it that way because they will inflate the costs of material without telling clients, and the clients don't want to spend the time measuring to figure out how much of each material they need and then adding all of that together to see how close the contractor is. I occasionally charge more for parts and materials, but that's because I get some at very good discounts, and I can't just give my whole discount to the client, I have the business relationship which gets the discount, not them.

@godbluffvdgg 2 жыл бұрын

@@Only-Memories-In-The-End I imagine that's a tough town to work in..But, you've seemed to niche yourself; That's smart...And some clients can try to get over. The moment you give in; they get you for everything they can. :)...Just stick out your hand when they ask for something over and above...:D

@godbluffvdgg 2 жыл бұрын

@Eddie D If your full time job has health care and/or pension/401 K ...You're better off just making side cash...Having the steady check gives you the leverage to charge more...A trick I learned long ago; Customer calls; says they have lots of things to do;. Tell them to write them all down;...You take the list; Plug in numbers add em up...It's a score...The people know what they're paying...NEVER CHARGE BY THE HOUR...

@calebingraham8146 2 жыл бұрын

I totally recognize that how much you charge depends on where you are. There are markets where 100 dollars an hour is too much. The point is that by marketing to the right audience you can increase your hourly to what the market will bear. In Seattle it’s probably higher than in some other places but I’m at the top of MY market. That the point. I thought the same thing about handymen until I started doing the work and getting paid well for it. Find out what the top of YOUR market is and shoot for that.

@AceEverett 2 жыл бұрын

Now this is my style. I do appliance repair and small home improvement (handyman) jobs. I am looking to bring on employees eventually but I'm currently doing pretty well as a 1 man show at 26 years old. I found out quickly that I liked the small jobs as well, clients are happy to pay me $200 for one day, but balk at $1000 for five days of labor.

@AceEverett 2 жыл бұрын

I will say though that I love my pickup truck. No way I could get into a van. Though I will soon be towing gooseneck for a kinda seperate income stream, so I will need my truck anyway.

@handyman3320 2 жыл бұрын

$200 a day??? Thats garbage.

@AceEverett 2 жыл бұрын

@@handyman3320 That's just labor, and not 8 hours. 90% of my jobs are 1-4 hours.

@handyman3320 2 жыл бұрын

@@AceEverett we get between 40 to 60 work request DAILY. We might be on a job 4 hours or 3 days if not more. We have a 4 hour minimum so we do not come out unless you a willing to pay for 4 hours of our time. If we finish early and u have nothing else for our tech, its still 4 hours @ @125 per hour. Then we drive off to the next job. Thats how high the demand is around here.

@AceEverett 2 жыл бұрын

@@handyman3320 Sounds good. Hopefully I'll get to that point in the next couple years.

@DIYApprentice 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

@rafadaranger 2 жыл бұрын

Really really good content!! Thanks for sharing all that knowledge

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Rafa da Ranger!

@estebanazcarragasada9386 2 жыл бұрын

Magnificent Video

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@Yurtletooth 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and super-helpful video! Any insights on why Caleb found that the smaller jobs paid better given that he's charging an hourly rate? Is it that he was unable to charge $100/hr on those longer type jobs?

@erikandersen4440 Жыл бұрын

Doing a similar business myself he probably experienced the brutal fact that Murphy’s law means that every task takes longer than you’d think. Larger jobs have way more opportunities for that too. Thier also usually on flat quotes and they soak up way more hours than you’d think. He might have budgeted the estimate at $100/hr but in reality he earned significantly less per hour on the project.

@gunslinga7077 2 жыл бұрын

Gonna start a tile / hardwood installation company in a year or two could start now and get going. Just taking my time making sure my skills are perfect and I'm ready. These are good tips thanks

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful Trevor! You can do it!😀We're so happy the video was helpful. You could definitely start the back-end things like setting up the business paperwork and things now to get going. How long have you been in the installation business?

@Ldubbs1213 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, really thorough and informative!

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Chris. What type of business should we have on the channel next?

@tittyrino 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Southwestern Pennsylvania I’m not far from Pittsburgh and I must say that the Seattle handyman is exact with the kind of business I want to start. I have been doing residential and commercial building construction and remodeling interior and exterior finish trim painting all types of flooring for 26 years and I am ready to go out on my own because my boss is making a ton of money which should be mine because most days I am working alone anyway. One good example is A custom wood floor with exotic words that my employer charged $30,000 for I got the job done in a week and I grossed 800.. I did 80% of the work and got paid peanuts so I believe I can make that 30,000 and hire a helper just for an extra set of hands. This is only one job I do these jobs every day and it’s time I move on my own make it or break it sink or swim I am doing it and I gave my employer a 30 day notice today so it’s do or die time.Thanks so much for sharing your videos you motivated me big time

@brian2100 Жыл бұрын

Time to make a move

@ichiro1717 10 ай бұрын

How did it turn out working on your own? Give us an update please

@googleuser868 2 жыл бұрын

Don't work yourself to death with volume plays. Go for the good jobs that allow you to do your best quality work and charge a reasonable price. Big volume brings big problems with a slim bottom line. If you like a fast pace for pennies run a gas station.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you know what you're talking about! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@gainfulcreature3200 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to this channel i have gained so much knowledge and confidence to feel like i can start and successfuly run my own business thank you guys 😊

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

That is amazing! What kind of business are you looking to start?

@BatistaInvests 2 жыл бұрын

Bro I'm so proud of this guy, man.

@nathanhensn8717 Жыл бұрын

Works well for plumbing too. Half of my family stopped plumbing for a company and just opened their own buisness instead. Just need a little shop/garage and a decent van in the beginning. I haven't asked in awhile, but I believe the least successful one clears 80K. I know my Uncle does 350K+.

@nyrubin 2 жыл бұрын

Man I love construction so much this video makes want to get back into this space. I'm a mentor here in NYC where I teach (mainly young kids) how to get into the unionized side of construction where the salaries are right around 100-150k depending on the trade. Oh though I like carpentry a bit I kuch rather be taking on different projects... this video is definitely motivational... unfortunately I switched careers in my early 30's but I do miss doing this kind of work 💪✌️

@TheDeal4412 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you seeing salaries in the trades for $100-$150k a year. I'm a nurse and would consider switching careers if I could make this kind of money. I make quite a bit more than this now as a traveling RN but the working conditions in nursing aren't really worth it anymore.

@imanocayetano1783 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDeal4412 go to a union they will start you off as a apprentice then every 6 or so months you'll get a raise. Journeyman level make around 50 to 60 bucks an hour. Question Don't nurses make 200k in california?

@TheDeal4412 2 жыл бұрын

@@imanocayetano1783 I'm doing slightly higher than that in Michigan working only 3 days a week. The burnout is real tho.

@remylauren7604 2 жыл бұрын

im in nyc but im 27 any advice on how to get into the unions?

@eugenestar92 Жыл бұрын

Very good on explaining and guiding for a handyman business, Thank you

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

It's our pleasure Mr. Star Handyman. 😀 We're so happy you enjoyed the video. How long have you been in the industry?

@socratesvijayarangan3929 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate for Sharing.. God bless.

@zeljkodjukic5889 2 жыл бұрын

Can you try to find people with cargo vans delivery courier buiisnes and others buissnes..thank you

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea, thank you!

@curtissharris8914 2 жыл бұрын

What are the top 10 tasks/jobs you get requested for?

@benjintv99 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Great amount of information! That bath fan tho…did they finally get it installed??

@sbrkwc 8 ай бұрын

Great success story ! Happy for everyone!

@basstib.9343 2 жыл бұрын

„Festool is probably the top end end the tools“ Starts laughing in Mafell.

@hokipokist 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. But my days: moving from a festool TS to a mafell was next level.

@bondpit8750 2 жыл бұрын

Festool invented the oscillating tool and I remember when they were the only game in town. If you knew what one was and wanted/needed one, you paid the asking price. When he mentioned Festool, I thought, ‘well, he is charging $100 per hour.’ If he was using Mafiel, his hourly would have to double or triple to justify the cost. How can a service oriented end user justify spending $5000 for a circular saw, or $600 for a driver/drill?

@basstib.9343 2 жыл бұрын

@@bondpit8750 well the 5k is for cutting 7 1/4“ / 185mm thick wood. This isn’t a saw for the regular handyman.

@bondpit8750 2 жыл бұрын

@@basstib.9343 No doubt, Festool is on the higher end but attainable and is it will outlast and outperform the typical brands most guys use.

@basstib.9343 2 жыл бұрын

@@bondpit8750 I absolutely agree. That’s why I own a fair share of them myself ;)

@evictioncarpentry2628 2 жыл бұрын

The biggest issue I've found with this type of work is trying to find workers. The ones you can afford to pay to make money from are unreliable and don't product quality results. The ones that are worth a damn, want to work for themselves or want $100/hr also.

@johnpichla9557 2 жыл бұрын

Hire a apprentice. And expect him to leave in a year or two.

@evictioncarpentry2628 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnpichla9557 It's not that easy in a handyman type scenario. For an Electrician or Plumber it's easier because you're doing the same thing day in and day out. With general repairs or property Maintenance you're expected to be 10 different trades and it changes every day. To find someone that you can even mould after a year or two to be 90% and 10 different things is next to impossible where I am.

@googleuser868 2 жыл бұрын

Hire me 20 years ago. I'm getting old and slow now and wouldn't be worth much now. lol

@awsambdaman Ай бұрын

I’m 26 and I do property maintenance at an RV park. I have to know plumbing, electrical, installing 480v waterpark pumps, replacing hot tub heaters, replacing 30a/50a outlets and breakers, fixing sewage lift stations..it’s a lot for someone to learn. I have a guy under me for a bit but it’s hard to do everything and teach at the same time

@brewted 2 жыл бұрын

Studying for my GC right now online - thanks for the great tips.

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work Ted Briggs. 😀We wish you all the best. We're so glad the video was helpful to you. Will you work as an independent contractor?

@tomacquilano1304 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and informative video! I've been toying with starting a handyman business for a few years. Having been in the trades my whole life it just seems like the natural thing to do. I'll probably watch this video again and take some notes!

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

You can do it Tom! 😀💪We believe in you. Getting started can be one of the hardest parts. A good place to start would be creating a business plan and setting up the proper business documentation such as articles, EIN, licenses etc. How far along are you in your business venture?

@tomacquilano1304 Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip I retired last summer from a lifelong career in commercial and industrial HVAC & refrigeration. I'm 60 and have been actively working for a friend performing home renovations as a jobber. I'm capable of many disciplines so he uses me for carpentry, electrical, plumbing, hanging cabinets, some demo, drywall patching, hanging TV's, replacing light fixtures, etc. Its working out great and I can work whenever I want which is every day if he has work for me. I love working with my hands! I'm just not sure how long this work is going to continue and there are a few other variables in my life. So the short answer to your question is I am not far along at all! I did secure a web site a couple years ago. That's about it.

@Tonyhouse1168 Жыл бұрын

@@tomacquilano1304 you’re further along than you think. I started a handyman company as a hobby job for my Pops 4 years ago. Got registered, got an occupational license, got insurance, and we landed a big contract the first day with no advertising, just some signs on our trucks and a couple of logo shirts. I didn’t know then that this would turn into as much work as we can handle immediately. Once you have a license, insurance, and register your name with the state, you’re ready to go. Why not right?

@tomacquilano1304 Жыл бұрын

@@Tonyhouse1168 That's awesome! What state are you in? I'm in upstate NY. No license required. Thanks for the encouragement.

@appleztooranges 2 жыл бұрын

I can see he’s using makita products. Good man!

@MD-eo2wy 2 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee better

@grantdavid9466 4 ай бұрын

@@MD-eo2wyMilwaukee tools wear out way faster, even if they perform better than Makita.

@MD-eo2wy 4 ай бұрын

@@grantdavid9466you clearly don’t use them every day

@kevinb8959 2 жыл бұрын

Please do about a painting company

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion!

@Doesitslap101 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip pls do painting company

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

@@Doesitslap101 Added to the list and we'll try to make it happen!

@adriankennedy2492 2 жыл бұрын

Greatly executed idea for a video channel. These are awesome. Thanks upflip. Caleb, keep it bubblin

@UpFlip 2 жыл бұрын

That's nice of you Adrian. Thank you.😀What type of business would you like to see on the channel next?

@adriankennedy2492 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip I own a small painting company in KC. We do mainly interior remodels, service work, drywall repair. Etc. Def have a lot to learn, business side especially. Love what I do though, and love learning more tips tricks and insider info as much as people are willing to give out. So, thank you!

@adriankennedy2492 2 жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip more remodels all day, handyman was a good one. 👍🏽

@jameswkndmechanic174 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very inspiring. A lot of good tips & advice!

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Our hearts are full knowing we can touch lives with our videos, James WkndMechanic! Hope you take these powerful lessons with you and apply them. :)

@leetruax5469 2 жыл бұрын

Great content! I always learn a lot from your channel. The editing is a little annoying though. No reason to use the same B-roll over and over, just cut it out and make the video shorter. We're here for the content of the interview not to watch a music video, especially with the same footage over and over. We're watching his helper cut the same hole in the same ceiling like 10 times!

@MikeTython369 2 жыл бұрын

Ya watching that gate get drilled in and the ceiling get cut over and over seems a bit unnecessary

@Spagapolis Жыл бұрын

@@MikeTython369 Agreed

@MichaelHandymanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Caleb! I'm a handyman in Denver and I follow most of your rules of business. I'd say what I will never do is scale the business beyond me, tried it and wasn't profitable. Instead, I buy income-producing real estate with our family's funds. The caveat here - This was only achievable with two incomes coming in (wife has the W2 the banks want).

@MichaelHandymanMaker 2 жыл бұрын

Also did the systems stuff, HouseCall Pro is great for systems for your team as it has check lists built-in, tracking, hours etc. Again, I tried employees, just didn't do it right. Good luck!

@jrod16sports 2 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelHandymanMaker lol I am doing the same thing, same situation with the wife, I was an electrician now a framer, I just invest everything that I make and do long and short term rentals.

@h8tower594 Жыл бұрын

There is always other banks, that accept non-W2 income...