Most home service businesses fail before they ever get traction, not because the idea is bad, but because they are started the wrong way.

In this episode of The Route to Revenue, we break down what it really takes to start a recurring revenue home service business that can survive the early years. From equipment decisions and startup costs to mindset, runway, and accountability, we cut through the misinformation that causes so many operators to stall out or shut down early.

We talk openly about the difference between starting a side gig versus building a real business, how to think about equipment without blowing the bank, why runway matters more than speed, and the costly mistakes that can happen when you skip foundational steps like insurance, pricing, and proper setup. This episode is built for entrepreneurs who want clarity, not hype, and who are serious about building sustainable recurring revenue businesses that grow into real assets over time.

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🎯 Connect with Mike Walker founder of Spiffybin
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🎯 Connect with Ben Magee founder of Green Can Cleaner
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00:00 What Route to Revenue Is Really About
01:10 Why Home Services Are Naturally Recurring
04:05 Side Gig vs Real Business Explained
07:15 Choosing Equipment Without Killing Your Runway
11:40 Understanding Startup Costs Beyond Equipment
15:20 Why the First 6–24 Months Are the Hardest
18:05 Making It Through Lean Seasons and Cash Gaps
21:45 Pricing for Sustainability, Not Survival
25:10 Why "Just Start" Is Bad Advice
28:40 Research, Responsibility, and Doing It Right

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