The Handyman Startup Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Interview with Will Lingard – Pro Handyman from the UK
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview a handyman from across the pond – Will Lingard. Will is a great guy who shares helpful tips and ...
The power of low expectations part 2: Simple tips for less stress and more fun
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Owning a business has many benefits. It gives you more control over your time. It gives you certain freedoms that employees will never have. It gives ...
The power of low expectations
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In “Same as Ever,” Morgan Housel shares how, for the last 150 years, on any given day, the stock market went up only 50% of the time. Yet, over an...
My top five least profitable handyman jobs
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a professional handyman, I’ve completed many jobs that paid well over $200 per hour and some that paid less than $20. In this podcast episode, I ...
Growing a business the easy way
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How would you like to know an easy way to grow a business where… You don’t have to make sacrifices You don’t have to spend much time or make any...
5 Indispensable Business Lessons From Mounting 100 TVs
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mounting TVs can be a lucrative service for any handyman. It has a high perceived value relative to install time, so you can easily make $100-$200 per...
Pro Handyman Shares His Story After One Year In Business
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s an inspiring interview with a handyman who started his business just over a year ago. After receiving an ultimatum from his boss, Evaristo Go...
How To Quickly Gain Credibility
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Credibility is essential to gaining new clients and growing a business. But, this topic is often misunderstood by people new to the home repair busine...
Preparing For The Busy Season: Four Simple Ways to Make More Money This Summer
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially spring, which means the busy season for home services is about to ramp up. If you’ve been in business for a while, you already kno...
How to sell your services, book more jobs, and grow a $200 million home service business with Tommy Mello
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every once in a while, I encounter someone who transforms my perspective on what is possible in business. Tommy Mello is one of those people. After re...
Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Four Reasons Competent People Fail In Business
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You only need to do two things to grow a profitable home repair business. Put in consistent, focused work. Work on the right things. That’s because ...
Unlocking the Business Potential of Aging-In-Place Services with Pat Lund
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many profitable services to offer as a handyman, and one niche you may not have heard about is Aging-In-Place services. Aging-In-Place servi...
Stay Solo or Hire Employees? Here’s How to Decide
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After interviewing Rick McFadden and Bryan Clayton on my podcast – two guys who have scaled their home services businesses, I’ve been thinking a l...
How to Hire and Manage Employees For a Handyman Business – Interview with Rick McFadden
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring employees for your handyman business can be scary, especially if you’ve never managed employees before. That’s why I’m excited to share t...
How to Grow a $10 Million Landscaping Business with Bryan Clayton
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bryan Clayton – founder and CEO of GreenPal. I loved this interview because Bryan breaks down so...
Handyman Estimates: The Ultimate Guide (+ Free Template)
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After ten years of estimating handyman jobs, I’ve learned a few tricks. And in this article, I will share everything you need to know to estimate jo...
Colette Bell of Ace Handyman Services: The Costs and Benefits of Investing in a Handyman Franchise
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As I’ve said before, there are several ways to start a profitable handyman business. And while starting your business from scratch is typically the ...
Overcoming Setbacks – Mastering the Mental Game of Business
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unexpected challenges and setbacks are unavoidable when growing a business, and if not managed properly, can really fuck up your progress. One day you...
Pricing Pitfalls – Nine Ways Handymen Leave Money on the Table
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Few business mistakes are worse (or more common) than consistently undercharging. You’ve done all of the work to get the customer, they hired you, a...
Specialist vs. Generalist: Six Reasons it Pays to Specialize
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Handymen are well known for their “big or small, we do it all” approach, offering a wide range of services. Many view us as “jacks of all trades...
7 Profitable Handyman Business Models That Can Replace Your Income
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The handyman business is surprisingly versatile. While many outsiders assume that all handymen businesses are identical, that couldn’t be further fr...
Handyman Business Names: The Ultimate Guide
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Naming a handyman business can be challenging since so many names have already been taken. I remember struggling for weeks to lock down a name that wa...
Make $1,000 Per Month in 5 Hours Per Week with a Part-Time Handyman Business
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The handyman business is a perfect side hustle. The overhead is low, and it only takes a few hours per week to generate a profit as long as you charge...
How to Start a Business While Working Full-Time
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a business while working full-time is totally doable, and it even has some unique advantages that, if leveraged properly, can make building y...
Should You Get a Contractors License?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, we handymen can’t just go out, buy a few tools, and start building houses. That’s illegal without a contractor’s license, and for...
Sole Proprietorship vs LLC – The Best Entity for Service-Based Businesses
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When starting a small business like a handyman service, HVAC business, or other local service business, one of the first things you must do is choose ...
How to Start a Handyman Business in 10 Steps (2025 Guide)
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a handyman business can be profitable and fun with the right approach. I know this because I’ve been doing it for over ten years. However, ...
How Much Does it Cost to Start a Handyman Business?
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cost to start a profitable handyman business will usually fall somewhere between $2,000 and $6,000, depending on how much of the process you outso...
How much can you make as a pro handyman?
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a career as a pro handyman can be surprisingly lucrative. For example, I currently average over $100 per hour doing basic home repairs and ofte...
Quit Your Job In 6 Months Or Less – The Ultimate 9-5 Escape Plan
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I used to wake up every day with one single question on my mind… “How many days are left until the weekend?” I was counting down the days becaus...
How to Overcome The Fears of Starting a Business
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” – Unknown Fear nearly stopped me from starting my busin...
HS023 – Business And Accounting Advice From Construction Accountant Randal Dehart
13 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Need help with your bookkeeping or accounting? Good news! In this episode, I interview Randal DeHart, the leading expert in outsourced construction bo...
HS 022 – How to Jumpstart Your Handyman Business – Interview With Brand New Handyman Justin Terrill
10 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still on the fence with whether or not a handyman business can actually work? Or, are you hesitant to get started? If so, you’re going t...
HS 021 – The Power of Branding Your Handyman Business (plus tips for success)
17 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
When I started my handyman business 3 years ago, I didn’t look like the typical handyman. I didn’t have much experience, I didn’t have a repu...
HS020 – An Inside Look At A Plumbing Franchise – Interview With Linda Stanfield
18 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about becoming a franchisee? If so, you’re going to love this Interview. In this episode of the Handyman Startup podcast, I t...
HS 013 – Social Media For The Handyman Business (Interview With Rick Mulready)
20 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Time for another episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast! In this session, I sit down with social media expert, Rick Mulready. We’ve all been hear...
HS019 – How To Craft A Sales Story That Attracts Customers And Builds Loyalty
19 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Handyman Startup Podcast, I discuss a fundamental part of any good marketing strategy – Your story. You may be thinking, “...
HS018 – Interview With Ed Padilla: Home Inspector, Handyman, and Founder of ACHP
25 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I sit down with Ed Padilla, founder of ACHP (Association of Certified Handyman Professionals). Ed has...
HS017 – Grow Your Handyman Business With Chuck Solomon
27 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast I’ve got a special guest – Chuck Solomon. Chuck is a former handyman business owner, an autho...
HS 016 – 7 Lessons Learned From 3 Years In Business
17 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast I share 7 of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned in the last 3 years in business. These are les...
HS 015 – How To Go From Mowing Lawns to $32 Million In Revenue With Christy Webber
01 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I’ve got something special for all you landscaping contractors out there. I bring on Christy Webber...
HS 014 – How To SERIOUSLY Limit Your Service Area
06 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for an easy way to increase your profitability? Consider limiting your service area. That’s what Michael Rodriguez (a.k.a MROD) of Belle...
Interview With Successful Painting Contractor Nick May
18 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Hire artists for contracting? That’s what Nick May, founder of Walls By Design, did. He’s a successful interior painting contractor with over 14 y...
Crafting A Sales Story, Strategic Partnerships, and The Power of Wingin’ It.
21 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I bring on Chris Maxwell-Gaines, co-founder of Innovative Water Solutions in Austin, TX. Chris starte...
The Importance of Mentors, Sticking To Your Guns On Pricing, and the Power of Online Reviews
16 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a while since my last podcast, so I wanted to bring The Handyman Startup Podcast back with a bang! In this episode, I interview Jim Copenh...
5 Time Saving Tips That Will Shave Hours Off Your Work Week
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this session of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I share five of my most valuable time saving tips that I use every day in my business. As a handyman ...
How To Learn Any Skill And Get Paid To Do It
30 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As a home service professional, developing new skills to keep up with the competition is necessary. For handymen, learning new skills is basically o...
Why You Should (or Shouldn’t) Start a Handyman Business
01 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I’m taking the entire week off from my handyman services to celebrate Independence Day, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the opportunity. This ...
My Monthly Report – May 2013
13 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my May 2013 monthly income report! I’ve been writing these reports each month since I started my business and this marks my 18th month ...
HS 005 – Blogging For Business (How to Turn Your Knowledge Into Leads)
17 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that internet marketing is where it’s at these days whether you are selling a product online or trying to generate new leads for yo...