Most new handymen struggle with one thing…

👉 Pricing their work.

Do you charge too much? Too little? Just guess and hope for the best?

In this episode, Tim breaks down how he went from guessing prices to confidently earning $600–$800 per day—even while working part-time.

We cover:

• How to price jobs when you have no experience
• Why most handymen undercharge (and how to fix it)
• The “daily rate” method that simplifies everything
• How to use photos to quote jobs faster
• When to say NO (and why it actually makes you more money)
• Lessons from costly mistakes (like a job that took WAY too long)

If you’re tired of second-guessing your prices or feeling like you’re leaving money on the table—this is your roadmap.

👉 Charge with confidence. Build a real business.

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

Most people think you need years of experience to start a handyman business…

Tim didn’t.

With 6 kids, a full-time role in ministry, and zero formal training, he built a successful part-time handyman business from scratch.

In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he did it—and how you can too.

We cover:

• How to start a handyman business with little experience
• Why working part-time can actually be an advantage
• The simple door-to-door strategy that landed his first jobs
• How to choose profitable services (and avoid time traps)
• The mindset shift that turns “side hustle” into real income
• How to build trust and get 5-star reviews fast

If you’ve been thinking about starting a handyman business—but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or underqualified—this episode will change how you see it.

👉 You don’t need to know everything. You just need to start.

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

Want to build a handyman business that people want to work for… and customers trust before they ever call?

In this segment of the Handyman Success Podcast, J.R. Crowell (Steady Home Maintenance – Jackson/Flowood, MS) breaks down the real systems that keep his team aligned, trained, and performing — plus what he’s learned about marketing and cracking the “subscription maintenance” code.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The hiring catch-22: skilled techs vs. “green” employees (and why both have trade-offs)
✅ How they protect culture with open-book management (everyone sees the P&L) + performance pay
✅ Why they train every Friday (and why communication training is the real “cheat code”)
✅ Their Notion SOP system: a searchable internal database that tells techs:

• what to ask on the first call
• what tools to bring
• step-by-step job checklists (ex: door installs)
  ✅ Smart “make-it-easy” systems: standardized caulks, visual cheat sheets, QR code ordering, and job crates prepped in advance
  ✅ EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System): when it works best + how J.R. adapts it for smaller teams
  ✅ Marketing reality: what they tried, what they stopped, and what works now
• Realtors + punch lists
• EDDM direct mail
• Google reviews (why 25–30 reviews changes everything)
• Google LSA + PPC tweaks
• Why they’re going all-in on content marketing + YouTube as a long-term lever
  ✅ Subscription/membership programs: what failed, what worked, and how they’re restructuring it
  ✅ AI in the trades: why J.R. says to “lever AI quickly,” including a wearable tool that can help create SOPs fast

If you’re trying to scale past owner-operator mode, improve training, or build a subscription plan that actually makes money — this is one to steal notes from.

👉 Question for you: Are you building an owner-operator job… or a scalable business? Comment below.

#handyman #handymanbusiness #contractor #smallbusiness #homeservices

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