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Um Candyman, you are offered free travel jobs because YOU’RE EXTREMELY HANDSOME & talented. A true clone of the Aussie actor Eric Bana and I really think we could all hear you better if you filmed without a shirt on. Just saying.
Classic
Monica... your a bad girl..
Right on!
7 years ago when I bought my house in AZ, all I had was a Milwaukee M18 drill. Most of my tools had been stolen. I went to a couple liquidators for some basics. One of my first priorities was my front yard. As it progressed, neighbors asked if I could do some work on their property. I didn't have a car at the time, so I actually packed up a backpack, rode my bike, and started doing irrigation repair. Eventually I got a big enough job and bought a '96 F150...which lasted me about 4 months. But that was enough time to save and I found a '05 Ram 1500 which runs like a beast.
Now I have countless regular clients, mostly acquired off of NextDoor and referrals. More work than I know what to do with and more tools than I need now lol. I used to play a game called "I need one of those." Example: my sissoo tree decided to run a main root under my center concrete pathway tilting 80% up. I wanted to create those trendy large concrete paver walkways. Huh...if I had a concrete saw, I could just make them out of that sidewalk. For the next week I responded to every post by someone looking to have a patio cut for plumbing, or someone needing a doorway cut in their block wall. I got three jobs, collected deposits, ordered a concrete saw on Amazon which came in two days, and earned over $1500 in 4 days. I then proceeded to cut up my sidewalk and make a trendy modern pathway. It's also the method I used to get my auger, paint sprayer, welder, trailer, sds, and one of my favorites, my jackhammer haha.
Thanks for your videos man. We're not all drunken misfits. Maybe just ADHD handyman freaks who can't sit still.
Thank you so much. I went from working on cars for a living and hated it(great hobby sucky job) and wanted a change. I switched over to construction and it was okay but I don't like working for someone else that doesn't know the things I know. I took the dive into becoming a handyman and now I'm starting my own legitimate business off of it. I went from 1000$ a week paychecks to now I have 50000$ in work that's waiting on me to complete and I couldn't be happier with this new found income and freedom. Your channel inspired me to take the plunge.
Love your videos. I was married to a Handyman for ten years and even worked on jobs with him building decks, hanging siding, installing flooring, doing all kinds of things and loving every minute. He was a lot like you, very good at almost everything. He got into some really high end jobs and was even building a large house on a lake close by. I don't think he charged enough for his work and he got in over his head because he bought new trucks, expensive equipment and tools and ended up declaring bankruptcy. He would have been much better off and happier doing handyman work. He is currently a construction superintendent but he isn't very happy.
We used to go to all the tool shows and I accumulated quite a few of my own tools, plus I have a great collection of antique tools I inherited from my grandfather and great uncle. I also do a lot of woodworking and decorative painting and cut out my own pieces on my DeWalt scroll saw.
I really have enjoyed watching your videos. I'm learning things just watching you!
I am not who you make these videos for, a 65 yr old female. I really enjoy watching what you do. I just had my house remodeled. My contractor was very good but I don’t think all of his workers were so skilled as he was. But I was thrilled to get someone as trustworthy and knowledgeable as he was. You are right, a good handyman is very difficult to find. I live in southern Indiana. Thank you for these videos!
31 year old male new home owner here... So yeah you nailed that. Just want to say your videos are great. I'm trying to learn to do a lot of this stuff myself, being in a house I can barely afford that needs a bunch of work, and your videos are a trusted source of information for me. Thanks and keep up the great work!
I been working 2 years out of a minivan as a handyman and I like it a lot. Got it for $1500 put some good tires in it and ripped out the back seats. But get one with a roof rack.
Another great video. Why am I not surprised that Dave Ramsey is an influence for you? Avoiding or getting out of debt definitely makes the handyman business easier.
Wow so true.
I come from an IT backround and have done Handyman work since I was a teen. Now looking to go full time handyman.
Keep up the videos and do keep going on tangents! Also love the dog roaming around free and also your open and honest approach. Semi retired and will be looking for something trade related "ish" in the spring of 2019. Going to decompress from cube life then get into habitat for humanity and start serious looking at handyman in MN. Would LOVE to work with another handyman for a while just to get thcee overhead part down before striking out and your videos really are filling the gap!
Live stream and more info about boat living! As a young guy running his own business I learn lots from you! I started my own business and because I’m not a drunk, success soon followed.
It was evident I was mechanically inclined at the age of almost 3, and it grew from there; but my family was broken, so I didn't get a lot of good opportunities to develop my talents. I'm a good 10 years behind my peers in life, in general, but after losing a job of 16 years due to the pandemic, I'm finding freedom, meaning, and personal growth in a budding handyman business. I seem to find polarized views on handymen that pretty much align with what you're saying: I feel either politely patronized or quietly dismissed as a less-than person, or I'm genuinely and thoroughly appreciated for my knowledge, honesty, and trustworthiness, and get a lot of repeat business. I started watching your videos in my late 30's as part of research into certain repairs for my own curiosity, and now that I'm 41 and trying to make it as a handyman, they've become more relevant than ever. Thanks for doing what you do!
As a fellow handyman, i really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Speaking of working out of cars... The transmission went out in my van, so i'm currently working out of a Lincoln Town Car. Fortunately, i don't drink or do drugs and have a very loyal customer base, so although a bit of a pain when i need to haul my table saw or tile saw, it's working for me.
Live stream yes! Always love the content brother!
Its Simply you brother people like you and you can be trusted man it's hard to come by someone that's honest that will not shrink back that is straightforward and actually very precise on how you do things. you're well-rounded.
I consider myself a tradesman, I’m a certified machinist, & welder but do paint and bodywork for a living, and my own home remodeling. Just building or fixing things comes natural from my upbringing. We just always fixed our own stuff. I do my own plumbing, electrical, drywall, design and building. I just like to pick up tips and tricks from guys like you to make it easier for me.
I started out with a 2004 Saturn Vue with a 5x10 flatbed trailer as my "pickup truck". I did/do fix and rents. We bought our 24th property two weeks ago. Still have 21 of them, sold the others for capital. Last year upgraded to a full size pick up with a short bed and a 6 x 12 enclosed trailer. Got the short bed for just the reason you mentioned, maneuverability. I don't work for other folks just maintenance on our properties and remodel/rehabs. Enjoy your videos, always looking to learn something new.
That's a great story. Thanks for sharing. 21 one rentals would keep anyone busy full time.
Get those tatoos of your face and on off your hands !!! lolll love it.! Hi from Banff ,Alberta, Canada. I love your chanel.
Going on 12 years being a Handyman. My experience managing staff has been a nightmare too.
If you do a live stream, try and do it in the evening so we can all watch. I know I am inspired greatly by you and your wisdom, and you help push me in my own remodeling work every day. Thanks for the great video!
Great channel, always look forward to your videos. I pulled the plug 10 years ago after 38 years in corporate world as a Facilities Manager. At 64 my only regret is that i didn't do it sooner. Your stereotypical assessment is spot on! I have more work than i can handle and am trying to cut back, but i have many repeat customers and referrals, sometimes it's hard to say no. I am in the Detroit area and there is a huge demand. If you ever are in this area let me know and we can get together for a beer.
Mark, I'm a facilities manager right now, 28 years old, and just started my side business as a handyman... I'm getting some work, maybe two side jobs a week... How did you know it was time to take the leap into full time handyman?
“Don’t point at the people” hahaha that cracked me up. Keep on keeping on!
I'm a very busy Handyman and in the same line of work like your self from Los Angeles. I'm 23 years old and do this apart from my fulltime job as a foreman for a remodling/new construction company. I stay busy 7 days a week and do not fall under those statistics like people say.
Love your trade talk big man. Hard work is not easy, and easy work is hard to get. It learns you to budget the money.
You are so correct. Many years ago... 2 different handymen never showed up, never called me back. That was very bad to do to a customer.
Totally agree with your statement of the thoughts about a typical Handyman. I myself am in sales and have been for over 20 years with the same company. Salesmen often have a very poor
reputation. That said if you're honest, hardworking and a stand up guy people will flock to you in droves.
General contractor license is required to be a handyman in California. Without license, all you can do is max $500 (incl material) jobs. On the other hand, it's great to be an owner-builder in California - you can pull all the permits and do virtually anything as long as it's your own property and you know the code.
Shocked that only around 8% of females watch these types of videos. 21 year old female here in the process of buying a house🙋🏽♀️ I just love these videos though regardless, I find them super interesting haha
Sorry for the comment two years later but, there’s a middle age women that lives across from my family and she lives alone. This young lady is more competent than just about any handyman in our state probably. About a year ago she asked me to come check her bathroom out because she knew I was I handyman, I was blown away. I walked into the bathroom and it was immaculate so I asked “what am I looking at?” She replied “the whole thing, it’s been about a month but I’m almost done”
I couldn’t find anything wrong in the bathroom, I checked the plumbing, electrical, the finish work, paint, you name it. Perfection. She showed me the before pictures and we talked for about an hour about the renovation. Before I left I told her I would have charged about $8,000 to do that job, plus material.
If you own a house, these skills can save you BIG time, plus the pride of a self maintained and improved house.
I would love a live chat video! I have a handyman business not even a year old yet. I'm doing pretty well but would love to pick your brain. Keep the videos coming! They're great!
My ultimate setup for a work vehicle is a super high roof, extended wheelbase ram promaster. Won’t need a trailer so a little better driving around and all the tools I need will be onboard and protected from weather and theft.
Didn’t know you were a car guy! Very cool. Our backgrounds are somewhat similar. I was brought up that you fixed everything yourself. Turns out this is really, really rare.
I admire your honesty and these things should be said.
Thanks
your an honest handyman. very hardworking. and i love watching your videos
Loving the videos. Keep them coming!
Thank you for your honesty.
I have almost the same laptop; just about two years older. I bought a gaming one too because it was powerful and the price was right; I don't game either.
For safety glasses you should check out Native Eyewear. They're not advertised as safety glasses, but they're made out of the same polycarbonate material. They're kinda pricey, but they come with a lifetime warranty. If anything happens to them and they break, you send them in and for $30 they'll send you a new pair. I've got the Dash SS. They look cool, the lenses are polarized, and they have vent holes in the top to keep them from fogging up. I've had them for about ten years now and only ever broke a pair once when a drill got away from me, kicked up and hit me in the face. The frames broke, not the lenses. Oh, and the lenses are replaceable; every other year or so I buy some new lenses because the other ones eventually get scratched up.
Dog: "When you put me on this table for videos it makes me feel cheap"
I run a small home maintenance business and I’m always swamped. My lawn care clients always have extra jobs plus they never ask for estimates.... They just want it done!
Great video. I like your candor. You are spot on with the general characterizations of the "typical handyman". You are different because you saw that formal education (degree) was not detrimental to your other learning processes (hands on training). You and Mike Rowe should get together.
Yes to a live stream.. more on your automotive past also.. I enjoy your vids..
I looked over the laptop, Good choice. I have something similar for work but a Dell enterprise. I highly recommend a Portable SSD. I don't do much editing but I do transfer tons of data often and its expensive but that extra space will make you happy. Thankfully mine are all company paid.
I am bad to the bone hate to toot my own horn , electrician , plumber , I can do custom tile , framing well I guess I can do pretty much anything , it's the need to survive and also mainly I love my job , my job is my life , it's so fun and I love things by the book , I hate to cut corners and you can make money doing so , and it's so fun , I wish people would understand this , such a real and gratifying job to be a handy man , it's bliss to me , get to really turn the wheels that make the world go round
Your videos are very inspirational as I’m starting a handyman business in the fall. What’s the connection between Dave Ramsay and your career? I Like his dept free ideas.
They ought to pay u $39 to wear those glasses : ). The reason CA has a shortage of handymen is the CSLB does everything they can to discourage handyman businesses. That's why I started a business as a handyman and I'm loving it. Reminds me of when I worked as a mason years ago.
Here's an argument for doing a fix and rent: you'd have months and months of channel content. Just set up the camera(s) and narrate. You'd cover most (all?) major systems, carpentry, finishes, the works. Include the follow-on interaction with realtors (if used to get tennents). Explore the whole industry from the standpoint of one renovation.
You should have a 1800 handy man hot line,and set up a patron account.to help us weekend warriors and up and coming handyman or handy women on the come up.
Looks like a nice laptop. Checked the specs, and quite nice.
After Katrina flooded out the first floor of our home I had to try and find contractors to make the repairs. Of course 75,000 other people in New Orleans were doing the same thing. I guess word got out there was easy money to me made in the Big Easy. I met with dozens of alleged contractors and hired several and also had to fire a few.
Your comments reminded be of one guy who showed up at the house one day who billed himself as a finish carpenter. I would always look closely at the work truck and any tools. Many showed up with mostly brand new tools. But I digress, this alleged finish carpenter's pickup bed was filled up mostly with very old and worn tools. Amongst the tools was a smattering of maybe 100 empty beer cans. I had to chuckle when you mentioned a pickup bed full of beer cans.
BTW I didn't hire the can guy and I didn't hire the guys with brand new tools.
I like the Jackson nemmmis safety glasses they run under $10 and fit great for me u should give them a shot nice and light weight. Thx for the great content keep up the great work 👍
no, California does not have a shortage of handymen, California and probably everywhere has a shortage of GOOD handymen
LMAO
HANDYMAN HOGAN is good from Bakersfield
Brother there are thousands of professionals like you and better then you but the facts is your success is not just associated with your experience, knowledge, determination, business acumen and professional knowledge. After watching a whole lot of your videos, its analysed and learned that the main factor contributing to your success is your attitude and mind set. Its the key for you be supersede present renowned entities. Don't get over confidant, definitely you will soon prosper beyond your imaginations. As from past 18yrs of International professional experience, thousands of professional like you have worked on my projects but your out of handful, with distinct attitude. Well done -Keep it up, Almighty bless you and your family.
A live stream on Sundays would be great! Maybe in the afternoon-ish?
Had to go to a video on the side bar with a Handy Girl in Daisy Dukes, but good points.
I am a handyman/ HVAC tech. I don't charge enough is my problem. I am now working on a pricing structure to compliment my work. I worked summers for my 2 brother in laws contracting business. Then at 18 went to work in a Foundry fell in love with metal casting business served a molders apprentiship from there moved in to management then set up a Foundry for another company from scratch ran it for a while then set up a small foundry for myself then bought the Foundry I set up for other company. Then coal was shut down a long decline was inevitable now at 61 I am doing handyman and HVAC work. I forgot to mention owned half of an HVAC business in the 80's.
This is one of my most controversal vids but still very good. Btw, I have gotten calls from Boulder City and the bay area
Those Acer laptops are definitely a good bang for the buck. I have a similar model from 2016 and is the same story: a good processor, good graphics card, but terrible screen. They're fast and reliable, never had a problem with mine, but I recommend you use it with an external monitor when at home if the screen quality is to low.
Thanks for the info. A external screen will be nice.
someone should start a Handyman Technical College if there is such demand to speed up the process of learning. Lots of people don't have "time" to learn by hit and miss on their own. I challenge Lowes and Home Depot to start one You make the work look fun. Much better than sitting in a cubicle
Stephanie Beaton this is what honestly scares me , the fact that people are going to eventually because of youtube run off the handy man , nothing against you just a statement
The problem is most people entering the job market these days have a mentality of "I'm too good to do manual labor." I don't know why there is such a stigma on people who work with their hands. It's like, if you don't wear a suit and sit at a cocobolo desk, you're not respectable.
I wouldn't hire anybody who went to Home Depot or Lowe's class LOL
@@handymanhogan6882 I don't even let home depot employees help me period.
@@nin469 being a handyman is not manual labor to me I work for somebody else all my life in construction. that's work. 6 and 7 am? Screw that! I don't make my first appointment till 10 a.m. or later if I want to the most manual labor I do is building a fence, which is fun and easy or a little drywall which I've done many times. too easy. on my own time not manual labor but good money when I feel like doing it LOL I love it
Been working out of my ford focus zx5 about 4 years .
Good video. Please give a link to the next video you speak of in this content. I'm having trouble finding it. Thanks in advance.
Good info I been there done that.
I agree. Good info. I learn stuff everyday from all the HM guys on YT. Keep up the good work Tom.
15:15 I LIKE THAT! You're my kinda guy Mr. Handyman.
Nice shout out for MrMoneyMustache. I had noticed that your perspectives are similar. Thanks for the great videos!
Haha, I read your comment before he got to it in the video and I thought, "he strikes me as a mix between MMM and Dave Ramsey, but without some of the extreme religious themes. Sure enough, when he got there in the video he said MMM and Dave Ramsey but without some of the extremes lol.
Yeah, thanks.. Keep up the good work..
Great video handyman ☺👍
Great video . How are you able to do electrical, plumbing and door installation being a handyman. I just started my business in FL but there are a lot of limitations to the handyman business because I am not a contractor. Any advice will be appreciated.
Ultimate work truck is a Large Ford Transit. Both sides open, Back Doors open 180 Degrees. I've got my eye on it. Go on-line and check it out.
I was hoping it was a gaming laptop. I have a ROG Zephyros. Excellent for businesss. May not look sedate enough for the office, but sweeeeeeet components and power.
i luv your show man
Lovin it brotha.
I went to college, I'm not a drunk nor anything else people categorize a handyman. I love the career of handyman due to the challenge of the work, I am not cut out to just sit in a cubicle. I'm also in Southern California and one of the challenge of a handyman here in my perspective is pricing. People always want exceptional work for very little pay.
I read up on salesmanship and selling. I watching a ton of seminars and read a lot of books. I was able to double my income just by selling my work at a higher price. I was only making around $6k a month and I couldn't do anymore work. The only way to make more money was to get more money for the same amount of work. I almost gave up and went back to the office. I'm glade I didn't.
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As a Handyman have you ever considered working with an Architectural Firm that does single family detached home renovations?
Great video
Love the video.
Definitely live stream!
Your awesome dude!
Another great video. You should do a live stream, you just need the correct set up and software but am sure you could figure it out. In my opinion best way to become a handy man is through trial and error.
I do them about once a month. They are on my channel.
I'm in Northern California and I'm a Handyman -- not because I can't get a job, but by choice. Out of high school, I went to cosmetology school and worked as a hairdresser for 6 years before joining the Air Force. There I studied Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanics. When I left the Air Force I worked for the U.S. Government as an online learning programmer. After 20 years of sitting at desk, I started hating being trapped inside being under-appreciated, having a manager critique my performance while knowing nothing about what I did, I wanted to return to using my hands and being more active.
Nice review
17:32 good save, that’s why you can charge the big bucks! 😂
Do a live stream! You can't use the GoPro. Will need to use a webcam or your phone. You can use TH-cam live or Twitch. TH-cam live is the easiest.
So I'm just curious if you advertise your mechanical abilities working on cars? I have a skill set a lot like yours and thinking of starting a handyman business
I think I've got it narrowed. You're somewhere in at least a Northern state given how cold it gets. You're in a metro area or very close. You also have relaxed laws concerning the handyman. We don't have that here. Everything is VERY restrictive. So there's multiple answers, but it has been narrowed down.
Would you please be able to do a video a re-levelling a house? My 100 year old house has rotten foundations. Thanks, Jeremy, NZ.
what website do you use for estimates/quotes? you said it before in a video but I can't find it now!
Live stream - yes!
This has always been my opinion of handymen too. LOL
I really like and appreciate your videos. Thank you. I'd like to eventually start a handyman business. I have no construction knowledge/experience. What route would you suggest taking with the end goal being a handyman/remodeling business? Jump right in and learn as I go? Pick up experience in a trade first? If so, what trade would you suggest and why?
I would work for a few different remodeling companies After about 6 years you should be able to go out on your own. I think the HVAC trade its good. Its the easiest to get into. Electrical and plumping are easy to learn on your own.
@@TheHandyman1 I figured I had 0% chance of a reply. Thank you sir!
I try to read every one.
And I like your videos that are very inspiring thank you
Great background video handyman, I'm with you on a mix of MMM and Dave Ramsey, but without some of the Dave Ramsey super extreme angles.
I was very young teen after very bad car wreck with my parents passing i was grabbing all the gigs i could find and finish myself. earned great referrals for it got me into being mentored by elderly couple who raised dave Ramseys father was the greatest blessing to me and my living even now. This oldman and his wife was the the amazing knowledge dave Ramsey shows off today. I love the Ramsey family but absolutely hate dave and know all his b.s. lol.hismom annd dad and grandparents are the true great ones not him he is evil lol
When you lived on the sailboat did you do deep water cruising at all?
Mostly costal cruising. I did do over night passages across the Gulf of Mexico.
I am watching you on the same laptop right now. For the money it is a good laptop.
So far its amazing compared to may old one.
Little trailer ain’t that bad man, I drove a semi truck downtown for years
I’m female and appreciate/love your videos!
Thank you for your videos I enjoy very much thank you for your time I am a handyman as well and I don’t drink on the clock and I am like you very honest takes one to no one 👍👍up
After the segment, "Will you be my handyman? " it is required for you to play "Handy man" by James Taylor. Lol Maybe your theme song Hahahaha
Is fix and flip bad everywhere or just in your geographic region?
Yeah, that's a mid-range gaming rig. Should serve you very well for video editing.
I've had some good luck with handymen. Last one I hired was through a local referral service, and he got the job done in a more or less satisfactory way. I'm looking for someone else at the moment because I thought he was kind of high-priced (that is, I didn't feel I was getting the best value for the money) and while he didn't do bad work I thought he didn't pace himself properly. He was obviously rushing to get it done by the end of the day, and I'd rather he had worked a bit more deliberately.
I did get a referral from an acquaintance who flips houses, but his handyman is waiting for a knee replacement and might not be able to do the one "weird" job I have for him. (The acquaintance doesn't really fix-n-flip because he generally lives in the houses himself for a couple of years before selling them.)
How bout a 3 ceiling fans over a Olympic pool...I did that with 2 20 ft scaffolds n 2 sided a frame ladder
I'm a Carpenter! But I do other things too, on the side. Live simple, work with your hands. God Bless.
Do it!!!
It’s because you are not an average example. You have a strong and high skill set you literally build up a house from zero if you need to without any problem. May there are some good plumber or electrician but just a very few people can do what you can. That’s why people keep trying to hiring you from different states.