Handyman Success Podcast

Jason Call & Allen Lee

The Handyman Success Podcast interviews successful handyman and home improvement contractors to learn their secrets to success. From business operations, to marketing, to personal stories, successes and struggles, listeners will leave each episode with actionable tactics to implement in their own business. Inject growth, efficiency, and inspiration into your handyman business by learning from the success of others! Co-Host Allen Lee, Founder of the Handyman Journey & Honest Lee Handyman Services - https://handymanjourney.com Cost-Host Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros - https://handymanmarketingpros.com Join our private Facebook Group (Handyman Success Mastermind) to ask questions and have discussions around business and marketing for your contractor business - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1189384858180519

  1. #63 List-B-Done (Part 2)

    JAN 15

    #63 List-B-Done (Part 2)

    In Part 2 of our interview with Garen Wright, owner of List-B-Done Handyman Services in Bentonville, AR, we dive deep into the operations side of building a profitable handyman business. 🚨 Whether you're solo or looking to scale with a team — this episode is PACKED with real-world strategies and lessons learned the hard way. 🎯 Key Topics Covered: Time management struggles & how to fix themHow Garin uses his CRM (Markate) to automate 80% of his adminEstimating process: when to go in person, when to do remote bidsWhy professionalism + pricing go hand in handGarin’s exact rate ($145/hr) — and how he still wins jobsHow to prepare your business to scale without multiplying problemsHiring help: why Garin chose Ruby Receptionist & a virtual assistantBiggest wins and losses (and what they taught him)This is one of the most actionable and transparent breakdowns we’ve ever had on Handyman Success. Garin doesn’t hold back — from the hard numbers to the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference. 🛠️ Thinking about hiring? Feeling stuck? This episode is your blueprint. 👉 Resources, training & community: https://handymansuccess.net 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

    33 min
  2. #62 List-B-Done (Part 1)

    JAN 1

    #62 List-B-Done (Part 1)

    In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, we sit down with Garin Wright, owner of List-B-Done Handyman Services in Bentonville, Arkansas. Garin shares how he went from a commercial door installer earning $15/hr to launching a full-time handyman business — all within a few months. 🔥 What You'll Learn: How Garin knew it was the right time to go full-timeThe stress that nearly stopped him — and how he overcame itWhy referrals, relationships, and reputation beat Thumbtack & AngiHis journey into commercial handyman work (and how it pays off)The freedom of time that being a handyman providesHow he brought on help, hired support, and scaled his pricingGarin’s real profit margins and tips to improve yoursGarin also shares how faith, family, and freedom drive his mission — and why the Handyman Success Podcast was pivotal in his launch. ✅ Watch if you're thinking about quitting your job to go full-time  ✅ Watch if you're struggling with pricing, marketing, or next steps  ✅ Watch if you want more time, freedom, and purpose in your work 👉 Join our free community + access training at: https://handymansuccess.net  🎤 Hosted by Jason Call (Handyman Marketing Pros) & Allen Lee (Honest Lee Handyman / Handyman Journey Coaching) 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

    38 min
  3. #61 Home Healer Handyman

    12/01/2025

    #61 Home Healer Handyman

    Welcome back to the Handyman Success Podcast 🎙️ — where every episode hits home with real‑world stories, lessons, and inspiration for handymen who want to build a business that fits their life. In this episode, we talk with Amon from Home Healer Handyman (Nebraska). He shares how he went from a hurt commercial‑construction worker driving all over town, to launching a small‑batch, personality‑driven handyman business doing “small jobs” — all while staying true to what he loves: helping homeowners, building relationships, and keeping life simple. Expect deep dives into: Why he chose “small jobs are my big deal” instead of chasing big remodels. How he priced his first jobs (a $4,625 job that changed everything 🛠️) and transitioned to flat‑rate day‑rates. The importance of showing up on social media, building trust with real photos/videos, and being consistent. How to build a business on your own terms, cash‑flowing tools & truck over time instead of borrowing or stressing. Key advice for new handyman business owners: get teachable, use systems, set your minimum, and start with step one — even if it’s scary. If you're a handyman, thinking about starting out, or just looking to build a business that doesn’t burn you out — this episode is for you. 👇 Check out all our free resources, live webinars & community at HandymanSuccess.net — links below! Subscribe ➤ Hit the button to never miss another story, tip or strategy. Like & Share ➤ Help a fellow handyman see this. Comment ➤ Tell us: what’s the first “small job” you’d take to get started? 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

    44 min
  4. #59 Dakota Small Jobs

    11/01/2025

    #59 Dakota Small Jobs

    What do firefighting, church planting, and handyman work have in common? For Jon Sanders of Dakota Small Jobs, they’re all part of one wild entrepreneurial journey. In this powerful episode, Jon shares:  ✅ How he transitioned from full-time firefighter and pastor to starting a booming handyman business  ✅ Why so many pastors are thriving in the trades—and what that means for your business  ✅ The mindset shift that helped him grow from a solo operator to a 5-person team in under a year  ✅ His unexpected path to launching a second home service business, 605 Blinds  ✅ Why business is ministry and leadership is legacy This is Part 1 of a two-part masterclass in service-driven entrepreneurship, faith-filled leadership, and building teams that last. 🛠 Jon’s story proves one thing: You don’t need a business degree to build something amazing—you just need to start. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with successful handyman business owners who are changing their lives and communities one job at a time. #handymanbusiness #entrepreneurship #jonSanders #diybusiness #trades #smallbusinesssuccess #entrepastors #faithandbusiness 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

    37 min
4.8
out of 5
40 Ratings

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The Handyman Success Podcast interviews successful handyman and home improvement contractors to learn their secrets to success. From business operations, to marketing, to personal stories, successes and struggles, listeners will leave each episode with actionable tactics to implement in their own business. Inject growth, efficiency, and inspiration into your handyman business by learning from the success of others! Co-Host Allen Lee, Founder of the Handyman Journey & Honest Lee Handyman Services - https://handymanjourney.com Cost-Host Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros - https://handymanmarketingpros.com Join our private Facebook Group (Handyman Success Mastermind) to ask questions and have discussions around business and marketing for your contractor business - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1189384858180519

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