I wish I could take my handyman business full time. As I’ve been doing mine part time on Saturdays since 2011. Trying to figure out how to keep a steady customer base.
Man, thank God I found this. I ran almost 3 years my first try. This information addresses alot of my mistakes. I ended up having to take a project management position with a developer for the past year. Starting to gear up for another round now.
Solid well thought out advice from a professional---- priceless. Employ continuous learning and best practices as your business ages. You may not want to grow your business, but you will always benefit from working smarter. One last thing, there is value in saying no. If the job isn’t right for you, or something seems wrong, or you get a sense that the customer will be more trouble than they are worth, politely decline the work.
Im struggling money wise and I need need to get my stuff straight and together and handyman basically runs in the fam soo this video is a LIFE SAVER and straight to the point just subbed 👌🙏🏽
I'm only 12' into this vid and I can tell off the bat this guy has it down pat. No waste of time with anything other than what matters as he's valuing his time as much as mine. I've been doing top notch work for more years than I want to remmember but my commercial approach has been smarmy to say the least. Young man thank you for your wise advise. I'll get the rest later. Subbed.
I didn't pick up on that and I'm a stickler for that kind of ticks , must've been that what he was saying was too important to mind anything else. It humbles me that in a way all these pointers are kinda common sense but I never cared to follow them up, I'm motivated to do so now because the opposite ain't working for me.
How would you recommend getting some good experience under your belt? Never been a handy guy but have a drive to learn. Could you start the business whilst learning?
Absolutely. That’s exactly what I did. I didn’t know a lot but I focused on what I did know and gradually increased my scope of work on tasks as I felt comfortable. There are plenty of times I sold jobs with the “I’ll figure it out” mentality.
very! I am at 95% completion of a $150k project. Trim and tile and low voltage lighting accents. You are obviously busy and I am really happy to see how well you are doing! I am a sucker for a good success story.
Hey many great video quick question, im on the younger side trying to do kitchen renovations but have no experience. Should i work somewhere first before starting my own company?
You provide a ton of useful information it would come across easier to follow and understand if it wasn't so off the top of your head and presented in a more organized way . I would recommend jotting down a list of talking points and maybe a outline of what you want to cover. It would help you from repeating the same info and keep the information consistent.....and have a more professional and polished look and feel.
Does anyone know how I can become an associate or get into the handyman business. I live in PHX I have the raw skills, my dad is a handyman, but I am having difficulty finding a job/someone to learn under. Any advice? I would appreciate it!
If you are just starting out do not pay for leads or marketing unless you have capital to invest and not miss the $. Marketing usually takes 3 months to see any return on investment and time. If you have money for marketing I would definitely put that money into a website FIRST! Focus on your local Facebook groups and Nextdoor app. If you have left over capital after building a website then I would work on lettering your truck/van and or trailer!
@melvinlouison5872 Hey, if you are still interested, i just started my digital marketing business, and I’m looking for testimonial for my Facebook Ads. If you like, I can run your Facebook Ads for 30 days free, just cover for the ad cost. All I ask is a testimonial after the 30 days.
How long it takes to learn being handyman without zero experience.literally cant even change the lightbulb. What would you suggest where I should learn the skills. Appreciate anyone answers.
Start at your place you are at now. Change your own light build, change your own faucet and fixtures. Watch TH-cam videos on how to do these tasks and what tools you should own first. By the basics, don’t go out and buy all the “pro” grade stuff first. Find out what you like to do first and focus on that. Don’t try to do it all, focus in like maybe 5 main services and then hone your craft
Get with a local contractor and try to apprentice under someone. i started at your age roofing and general framing work. it will be hard work being a laborer but the knowledge you will gain is well worth it.
@@RenovationsandRepair I was born and raised near the Ambassador Bridge but live in Arizona now. Starting a handyman business at 70. I'm following you.
You never touched on how to get new work. Everyone typically tells their friends and family to get the word out but that’s never enough. Especially when you’re first starting out, getting the word out is the only hard part of getting a business off the ground
You dotted the I's and crossed the T's, a lot of information in a short video. Thank you, and I love your channel.
Thank you!!
Invaluable information shared in such a straight forward way. Thank you for putting this video out!
Thanks for the great comment!
Agreed
Such a good, straightforward video.
I wish I could take my handyman business full time. As I’ve been doing mine part time on Saturdays since 2011. Trying to figure out how to keep a steady customer base.
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Amazing advice for any new business. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Man, thank God I found this. I ran almost 3 years my first try. This information addresses alot of my mistakes.
I ended up having to take a project management position with a developer for the past year. Starting to gear up for another round now.
Best video on starting a Handyman Business that I have ever seen. A wealth of information. Priceless!❤
Thanks man. I have an updated version in the works. Lots to think about when going the self employed route.
Muchas gracias!!! God Bless you in your businesses always!!!
Solid well thought out advice from a professional---- priceless. Employ continuous learning and best practices as your business ages. You may not want to grow your business, but you will always benefit from working smarter. One last thing, there is value in saying no. If the job isn’t right for you, or something seems wrong, or you get a sense that the customer will be more trouble than they are worth, politely decline the work.
this is the best speech i never heard in my life. thank you
Full throttle words of experience. Thanks.
Im struggling money wise and I need need to get my stuff straight and together and handyman basically runs in the fam soo this video is a LIFE SAVER and straight to the point just subbed 👌🙏🏽
Thanks for the information.
bro, you are handy! you offer so much help out of your kindness im assuming and i thank you
Thanks man
Seriously this man has some of the best well put advice on TH-cam for starting ur own business
I'm only 12' into this vid and I can tell off the bat this guy has it down pat. No waste of time with anything other than what matters as he's valuing his time as much as mine. I've been doing top notch work for more years than I want to remmember but my commercial approach has been smarmy to say the least. Young man thank you for your wise advise. I'll get the rest later. Subbed.
I was going to start my own business, but instead, I just decided to pay myself a dollar every time this guy says "period".
Start your business! Period
Hahahahaha!
@@wounjian Any excuse will do, lol
I didn't pick up on that and I'm a stickler for that kind of ticks , must've been that what he was saying was too important to mind anything else. It humbles me that in a way all these pointers are kinda common sense but I never cared to follow them up, I'm motivated to do so now because the opposite ain't working for me.
Dam I wish I was this witty well done 🤣🤣🤣
Well presented to the point and informative thank you for the information.
Absolutely great tips, thank you for sharing them.
This advice is superb! Thank you 🎉
SUBBED, michigan makes some of the best men i have met in my life
Haha for sure man
That's some solid advice! Thank you. Subscribed!
How would you recommend getting some good experience under your belt? Never been a handy guy but have a drive to learn. Could you start the business whilst learning?
Absolutely. That’s exactly what I did. I didn’t know a lot but I focused on what I did know and gradually increased my scope of work on tasks as I felt comfortable. There are plenty of times I sold jobs with the “I’ll figure it out” mentality.
Love the content Brother Richard! As always, spot on and useful!
Thanks man! Staying busy?
very! I am at 95% completion of a $150k project. Trim and tile and low voltage lighting accents. You are obviously busy and I am really happy to see how well you are doing! I am a sucker for a good success story.
GREAT!!!
Thank you very much! Great info!
Thanks!
Not a lot of people know this, but this dude is the Economic Ninja's little brother.
Great video
Thanks!
Very welcome
Hey many great video quick question, im on the younger side trying to do kitchen renovations but have no experience. Should i work somewhere first before starting my own company?
If you have no experience then yes, work under someone and learn as much as you can.
Thanks for another great vid Rich! This is great stuff, very helpful!
You provide a ton of useful information it would come across easier to follow and understand if it wasn't so off the top of your head and presented in a more organized way . I would recommend jotting down a list of talking points and maybe a outline of what you want to cover. It would help you from repeating the same info and keep the information consistent.....and have a more professional and polished look and feel.
Thanks, yes will be doing this going forward, this wasn’t suppose to be a 30 min video but here it is… hah I appreciate this comment!
Thanks for the information!
Does anyone know how I can become an associate or get into the handyman business. I live in PHX I have the raw skills, my dad is a handyman, but I am having difficulty finding a job/someone to learn under. Any advice? I would appreciate it!
How to find a reliable cpa? There's a few with good reviews. Should I follow the reviews?
Yes good reviews are helpful but I would ask the other contractors you know if they like their CPA.
what’s a good monthly budget for a start up and should I use a Marketing agency?
If you are just starting out do not pay for leads or marketing unless you have capital to invest and not miss the $. Marketing usually takes 3 months to see any return on investment and time.
If you have money for marketing I would definitely put that money into a website FIRST!
Focus on your local Facebook groups and Nextdoor app.
If you have left over capital after building a website then I would work on lettering your truck/van and or trailer!
@melvinlouison5872 Hey, if you are still interested, i just started my digital marketing business, and I’m looking for testimonial for my Facebook Ads. If you like, I can run your Facebook Ads for 30 days free, just cover for the ad cost. All I ask is a testimonial after the 30 days.
Thank you for the valuable info.
What do you think about Angi?
My personal rule is I don’t pay for Leads. I would stay away
Ty
How long it takes to learn being handyman without zero experience.literally cant even change the lightbulb. What would you suggest where I should learn the skills. Appreciate anyone answers.
Start at your place you are at now. Change your own light build, change your own faucet and fixtures. Watch TH-cam videos on how to do these tasks and what tools you should own first. By the basics, don’t go out and buy all the “pro” grade stuff first. Find out what you like to do first and focus on that. Don’t try to do it all, focus in like maybe 5 main services and then hone your craft
@@RenovationsandRepair thank you 🙏 being a handyman helper also an solid option?
Hello, how do I start getting jobs? I currently work in manufacturing, really wanting to start in handy work. Don’t know how to go about finding work
Start by posting on your local Facebook groups and the Nextdoor app. You will quickly get calls
@@RenovationsandRepair Ah ok thank you so much!
Thank you great info
Use a keyword on your name for SEO benefit
Thx
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what would y'all suggest a 14-year-old does to get this started before they turn 18
Get with a local contractor and try to apprentice under someone. i started at your age roofing and general framing work. it will be hard work being a laborer but the knowledge you will gain is well worth it.
Red Wings... your accent... are you from Detroit?
Not original from Michigan but we are based here now yes!
@@RenovationsandRepair I was born and raised near the Ambassador Bridge but live in Arizona now. Starting a handyman business at 70. I'm following you.
good video but its inspired by the bulletproof handyman business channel
Period.
7 or 8 days a week?...man you workin them long weeks 😂
😂
You never touched on how to get new work. Everyone typically tells their friends and family to get the word out but that’s never enough. Especially when you’re first starting out, getting the word out is the only hard part of getting a business off the ground
First. Please actually be knowledgeable/problem solve. Second. Please actually be handy.
This would help for sure.
Thank you! Great info.