We sit down with Jon, a handyman business owner of Dakota Small Jobs who's grown from solo operator to managing a full team of 5 technicians in just six months.

We discuss:

• Hiring technicians fast (and finding the right people)
• Marketing strategies in rural areas
• Real-world pricing and estimating systems
• How to charge based on job complexity
• Leadership mindset and scaling with systems

If you're stuck wearing too many hats or wondering how to take your handyman business to the next level, this episode is your roadmap.

🧰 Resources Mentioned:
👉 Marketing help: https://handymanmarketingpros.com

👉 Free trainings + community: https://handymansuccess.net

👉 Coaching & support: https://handymanjourney.com/coaching

💬 Join 1,000s of handymen growing their business in our free Facebook group (link in the comments)

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Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman Journey

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What do firefighting, church planting, and handyman work have in common? For Jon Sanders of Dakota Small Jobs, they’re all part of one wild entrepreneurial journey.

In this powerful episode, Jon shares:
✅ How he transitioned from full-time firefighter and pastor to starting a booming handyman business
✅ Why so many pastors are thriving in the trades—and what that means for your business
✅ The mindset shift that helped him grow from a solo operator to a 5-person team in under a year
✅ His unexpected path to launching a second home service business, 605 Blinds
✅ Why business is ministry and leadership is legacy

This is Part 1 of a two-part masterclass in service-driven entrepreneurship, faith-filled leadership, and building teams that last.

🛠 Jon’s story proves one thing: You don’t need a business degree to build something amazing—you just need to start.

🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with successful handyman business owners who are changing their lives and communities one job at a time.

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Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman Journey

Get a professional website, SEO, and advertising at https://HandymanMarketingPros.com

Get handyman-specific business coaching from Allen Lee at https://HandymanJourney.com

Sign up for our monthly Webinars and Training (FREE!) at https://HandymanSuccess.net

In this episode, we cover the exact services, tools, and marketing strategies that can take your handyman business to the next level. Whether you're full-time or just starting on nights and weekends, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and valuable resources to grow.

🔥 Topics we cover:

• “Bread and butter” handyman jobs that drive profit
• Smart home upgrades like Ring doorbells & security cams
• Aging-in-place services: grab bars, lighting & safety
• How to promote your services with simple fliers
• Google Business Profile + reviews = local trust
• CRM tools made specifically for handymen
• Leveraging Google Local Service Ads during slow months
• Building long-term success: owner-operator vs. hiring

🧰 Resources Mentioned:

• Handyman CRM: https://HandymanChampion.com
  
  
• Trainings, webinars, and downloads: https://HandymanSuccess.net
  
  

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Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman Journey

Get a professional website, SEO, and advertising at https://HandymanMarketingPros.com

Get handyman-specific business coaching from Allen Lee at https://HandymanJourney.com

Sign up for our monthly Webinars and Training (FREE!) at https://HandymanSuccess.net