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
  
  

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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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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/

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👇 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