Dan Perry: Handyman | Small Business Owner
The Handyman Startup Podcast
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Credibility is essential to gaining new clients and growing a business. But, this topic is often misunderstood by people new to the home repair business. Pros tend to overvalue certain credibility boosters, like having a contractor’s license or
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 know that the peak season for most home services is during the Spring and Summer, peaking around May
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 reading his book, Elevate, and interviewing him, I find myself waking up early in the morning ea
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 the handyman business is a PROVEN business model. There are thousands of handymen all over the w
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 services are home modifications and improvements that allow aging adults to live in their homes saf
After interviewing Rick McFadden and Bryan Clayton on my podcast – two guys who have scaled their home services businesses, I’ve been thinking a lot about the pros and cons of hiring employees. Is it worth the effort and stress? And since I’m c
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 this interview with Rick McFadden. Rick has managed roughly 300 employees during his corporate career
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bryan Clayton – founder and CEO of GreenPal. I loved this interview because Bryan breaks down some essential skills that all entrepreneurs need – whether you have your sights on growing a mass
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 jobs quickly and accurately. Whether you are looking for helpful estimating tips that will make yo
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 most profitable route, I’d be doing my readers and listeners a disservice if I didn’t explore th
Unexpected challenges and setbacks are unavoidable when growing a business, and if not managed properly, can really fuck up your progress. One day you might feel on top of the world, then BAM, a customer gives you a bad review, you lose a job y
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, and then you did more work to complete the project for them. The only problem is that you don’t m
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, and masters of none.” And this generalist approach has its benefits. You need fewer customers to k
The handyman business is surprisingly versatile. While many outsiders assume that all handymen businesses are identical, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Since starting my business over ten years ago, I’ve seen a wide array of business
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 was professional and memorable when starting my business. However, in this article, I’ll share a
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 enough for your services. So in this article, I’m going to break down the numbers to show you
Starting a business while working full-time is totally doable, and it even has some unique advantages that, if leveraged properly, can make building your business enjoyable. I’ve helped hundreds of people start their businesses while working fu
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 a good reason. Without these laws in place, the quality of our homes would be seriously compromised
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 between a Sole Proprietorship or an LLC for your legal business structure (aka business entity
Ready to start your handyman business and want to know the best way to get started? I’ve been running a handyman business for over ten years now, but here are the steps I’d take if I was starting from scratch. How to Start a Handyman Business i
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 outsource vs. do yourself. However, that doesn’t mean you have to spend that much upfront. These co
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 often make over $150 per hour. And I’m not special. Many of my students make more than this and ea
I used to wake up every day with one single question on my mind, “how many days are there before the weekend?” I was counting down the days because I, like millions of people, hated my 9-5 job. And this wasn’t just a mild dislike of my job eith
“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 business and made me want to give up along the journey several times. One of my biggest fears was related
Need help with your bookkeeping or accounting? Good news! In this episode, I interview Randal DeHart, the leading expert in outsourced construction bookkeeping and accounting services for small construction companies across the USA. And,Randal
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