The Handyman Startup Podcast

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Learn how to start and grow a profitable handyman or local service business. Dan Perry shares the knowledge he's gained from over a decade in the industry. Each episode has practical tips and strategies to get your business off the ground. It also includes interviews with successful plumbers, electricians, contractors, and business consultants. Get over the fears of starting your business with insights into what it's like to start your business.

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September 4, 2026Episode 5615 min

Profitable Services to Specialize In - 3 Key Criteria

Specializing is one of the best strategic moves you can make as a pro handyman if your goal is to make more money in less time. In this episode, I dive into how to choose the right services to specialize in. There are three criteria you want your specialty service to meet to eliminate unnecessary headwinds. This is especially important if you want to scale your business, but it's also valuable even if you never plan to hire a single employee.

July 28, 2026Episode 5518 min

Should handymen give free estimates? A better way to quote small jobs

One of the biggest time wasters for handymen is giving free estimates. The only problem is that free estimates have some pretty awesome benefits. In this article, I discuss how to give free estimates without wasting your time.

November 14, 2024Episode 541 hr 25 min

Interview with Will Lingard - Pro Handyman from the UK

In this episode, I sit down with Will Lingard of Surry Hills Handyman, a pro handyman with over nine years of handyman business experience. We discuss how he runs multiple businesses by subcontracting work, how he hired his first help, what's important to affluent customers, why being a good person is more important than your skills, and more. Will is a great guy with loads of wisdom to share to help you run a more profitable and enjoyable business. .

October 15, 2024Episode 5331 min

The power of low expectations part 2 - Simple tips for less stress and more fun

Stress is a silent killer. It kills joy and is unhealthy. The more I dive into this topic, the more I realize that high expectations are at the core of dissatisfaction in the modern world. It's the ultimate first-world problem. In this episode, I share several practical tips you can apply today to re-align your expectations with reality and, in doing so, reduce unnecessary pressure and stress while growing your business.

September 19, 2024Episode 5217 min

The power of low expectations

Most people underestimate what they can accomplish in a few years, and drastically overestimate what they can accomplish in a day, a week, or a month. In this episode, I discuss how keeping your expectations LOW, at least in the short-term, will improve your odds of success and make the process of building a business more enjoyable. Winning in business is about winning the mental battle. Here's one way to do that.

August 13, 2024Episode 5126 min

My top 5 least profitable handyman jobs

I've made a lot of pricing mistakes as a pro handyman. In this epsiode, I tell the story of five jobs that I did that barely made any money. I also share why these jobs weren't profitable and the mistakes that I made that led to me losing time and money. Avoiding pricing mistakes is one of the easiest ways to boost your income as a pro, so this episode should be especially helpful for someone just starting their handyman business.

July 16, 2024Episode 5024 min

Growing your business the easy way

Will growing a business ever be easy? Maybe for a lucky few, but not for most people. The funny thing is that most people are waiting for it to be easy before they go after it. Or, they are avoiding the challenges that are between them and growth because it's not an easy path. In this episode, I share why you actually don't want it to be easy and some tips for making the journey easier (but still not easy).

June 11, 2024Episode 4927 min

5 Indispensable Business Lessons From Mounting 100 TVs

Mounting TVs has been a lucrative service for my handyman business. It has a high perceived value relative to install time, so I can easily make $100-$200 per hour. It's a great, low-risk way for a new customer to test my services, allowing me to quickly build my client base. And it's a low-stress, enjoyable job. Since I've mounted over 100 TVs, I've learned some valuable business lessons that can help you make more money with any service you offer. These are essential lessons and can dramatically accelerate your success if you put them to work.

May 13, 2024Episode 4847 min

Handyman Shares His Story After One Year In Business

Evaristo Gomez officially started his handyman business in early 2023. Now, just a little over a year in, he shares his journey. In this interview, we talk about how he left his secure job to start his business and gain more control over his schedule, even though he had a three-month-old child. We also share the challenges he had to overcome, his mistakes, and how he estimates jobs. If you are thinking of starting a handyman business, this interview will be both motivating and inspiring.

April 16, 2024Episode 4742 min

How to Quickly Gain Credibility

Credibility is everything when it comes to growing a handyman business. Without it, you will have no customers. Luckily, there are relatively fast and easy methods for gaining credibility quickly. In this episode, I shatter misconceptions about credibility and provide clear proven steps to establish credibility so you can start or grow your business easier