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.

#handymanbusiness #entrepreneurship #jonSanders #diybusiness #trades #smallbusinesssuccess #entrepastors #faithandbusiness

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
  
  

👉 Don’t just watch—take the next step. Grab our free tools, join our webinars, and connect with thousands of other handymen just like you.

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

From $8/hr Hustle to $8K+ Months! | Handyman Success Podcast

In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, hosts Jason Carl (Handyman Marketing Pros) and Allen Lee (Handyman Journey) sit down with a fast-rising handyman pro, Jason Havstad from Platinum Home Services, based in Simi Valley, California. Just months into going full-time, he's already hitting over $8,000/month in revenue — solo!

We dive deep into:
✅ How he started his handyman business
✅ What it’s really like in the "hustle phase"
✅ Lessons learned about pricing, profit, and burnout
✅ Real numbers, real struggles, and real wins
✅ Estimating strategies that actually work

Whether you're patching drywall or stuck in traffic, this episode is packed with insight, motivation, and tactical tips to level up your handyman business.

🔧 Resources Mentioned
• Handyman Champion CRM App: https://handymanchampion.com/

• Join the Mastermind Group: https://share.google/XyRUFe8kmIyYCvu5E

• Free Training + Marketing Help: https://handymanjourney.com/

🧠 Join 400+ successful handymen building better businesses at https://handymanmarketingpros.com

👇 Drop a comment: What's your biggest pricing challenge right now?

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 chat with Jim Bliss, founder of The Bliss Fix, joining us live from a cruise ship! 🚢

Jim shares how he left a 22‑year corporate job, leaned on family & faith, and built a successful handyman business in just over a year — all while staying true to honesty, integrity, and providing top‑notch customer service.

What you’ll learn:

• How to price jobs without selling yourself short
• Why reputation & reviews matter more than fancy marketing
• How to get booked out weeks in advance
• The power of asking good questions up front (before you quote)
• Tips on niche certification (e.g. aging‑in‑place services)
• Small operational changes that yield big efficiency gains

Whether you’re starting out as a handyman, thinking of going full‑time, or trying to scale what you have, this convo has takeaways you can use right now.

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

🚀 The #1 CRM for Handyman Businesses Is Here! | Handyman Success Podcast

In this special episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, hosts Jason Call and Allen Lee unveil the long-awaited Handyman Champion CRM — the first CRM built exclusively for small, family-owned handyman businesses. 🎯

✔️ What exactly is a CRM and why does it matter?
✔️ How Allen went from carbon copy invoices to full CRM mastery
✔️ Why most CRMs don’t truly work for handymen (and how this one is different)
✔️ The top 3 benefits + biggest frustrations when using a CRM
✔️ Behind the scenes of how Handyman Champion was built (with software partners Taylor Lund & Vince Arnoldi from Persolvent)

🔧 Whether you're still using Google Docs or juggling multiple apps, this episode will show you how the right CRM can transform your business with:

• Estimates, invoices & payments in one place
• Automated review requests
• Lead capture forms
• Customer database + job history
• ...and MUCH more

🎉 Get your FREE 30-day trial at: https://handymanchampion.com

💬 We want your feedback — help us make this the BEST CRM for handymen.

👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more content to grow your handyman business.
📲 Join our free Handyman Journey Mastermind Group on Facebook
🌐 Need a website? Visit: https://handymanmarketingpros.com

#HandymanChampion #CRMforHandymen #HandymanSuccessPodcast #SmallBusinessSoftware #TradesmanTools

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

Are you wasting hours giving free estimates to tire-kickers?

In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Jason Call (Handyman Marketing Pros) sits down with Allen Lee (Honestly Handyman + Handyman Journey Coaching) to break down the exact estimating system Allen uses to close more jobs, protect his time, and boost profits. Discover:

• How Allen qualifies leads before they even talk to his estimator
• Why 90% of his quotes are given over the phone
• The power of a $100 consultation fee (and how it weeds out bad clients)
• Scripts and tools used by his CSR to book real jobs fast
• Why valuing your time is key to a profitable business
• How tech is shaping the future of handyman estimating

Whether you're a solo operator or growing a team, this episode gives you actionable tips to stop wasting time—and start closing more jobs. RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Handyman Sales Handbook (Amazon)
• Handyman Pricing Handbook https://handymanjourney.com/books/
• Websites + SEO - https://handymanmarketingpros.com/
• Handyman Champion CRM – https://handymanchampion.com

Coaching + Tools – https://handymanjourney.com/coaching

Like this episode? Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more handymen grow their business the smart way.

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

Growing a handyman business from the ground up is no easy feat, but it’s incredibly rewarding when done right. Ty Gardener, founder of Simple Man Handyman, shares his journey, insights, and practical strategies for building a thriving local 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