The Handyman Startup Podcast

Dan Perry: Handyman | Small Business Owner
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The Handyman Startup Podcast

Handyman Business owner Dan Perry provides an inside perspective on starting and growing a profitable home service business. In 2011, Dan left his boring corporate job to start a handyman business. Now, he runs a business he loves and helps others do the same with his podcast and online courses. As a former mechanical engineer, Dan's content is packed with thorough, practical, and effective strategies that anyone can use to turn their basic home repair skills into a surprisingly profitable business. Many episodes feature interviews with successful trade business owners. Learn from the best in these exclusive one-on-one talks. If you are a home repair pro, plumber, electrician, handyman, HVAC specialist, pool guy, lawn care service, maid, carpet cleaner, contractor, or DIYer, this podcast helps you make more money and have more fun. Equip yourself with everything you need to know, from online marketing for small businesses to customer service, accounting, pricing strategies, how to start a handyman business, advertising ideas, vehicle branding, business licensing, and much more. Our content is designed to be practical and actionable, giving you the confidence to implement these strategies in your own business. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review!

  1. NOV 14

    Interview with Will Lingard - Pro Handyman from the UK

    In this episode, I sit down with Will Lingard of Surry Hills Handyman, a pro handyman with over nine years of handyman business experience. We discuss how he runs multiple businesses by subcontracting work, how he hired his first help, what's important to affluent customers, why being a good person is more important than your skills, and more. Will is a great guy with loads of wisdom to share to help you run a more profitable and enjoyable business.

    1h 26m

  2. OCT 15

    The power of low expectations part 2 - Simple tips for less stress and more fun

    Stress is a silent killer. It kills joy and is unhealthy. The more I dive into this topic, the more I realize that high expectations are at the core of dissatisfaction in the modern world. It's the ultimate first-world problem. In this episode, I share several practical tips you can apply today to re-align your expectations with reality and, in doing so, reduce unnecessary pressure and stress while growing your business

    31 min

  3. SEP 19

    The power of low expectations

    Most people underestimate what they can accomplish in a few years, and drastically overestimate what they can accomplish in a day, a week, or a month. In this episode, I discuss how keeping your expectations LOW, at least in the short-term, will improve your odds of success and make the process of building a business more enjoyable. Winning in business is about winning the mental battle. Here's one way to do that.

    17 min

  4. AUG 13

    My top 5 least profitable handyman jobs

    I've made a lot of pricing mistakes as a pro handyman. In this epsiode, I tell the story of five jobs that I did that barely made any money. I also share why these jobs weren't profitable and the mistakes that I made that led to me losing time and money. Avoiding pricing mistakes is one of the easiest ways to boost your income as a pro, so this episode should be especially helpful for someone just starting their handyman business.

    27 min

  5. JUL 18

    Growing your business the easy way

    Will growing a business ever be easy? Maybe for a lucky few, but not for most people. The funny thing is that most people are waiting for it to be easy before they go after it. Or, they are avoiding the challenges that are between them and growth because it's not an easy path. In this episode, I share why you actually don't want it to be easy and some tips for making the journey easier (but still not easy).

    25 min

  6. JUN 11

    5 Indispensable Business Lessons From Mounting 100 TVs

    Mounting TVs has been a lucrative service for my handyman business. It has a high perceived value relative to install time, so I can easily make $100-$200 per hour. It's a great, low-risk way for a new customer to test my services, allowing me to quickly build my client base. And it's a low-stress, enjoyable job. Since I've mounted over 100 TVs, I've learned some valuable business lessons that can help you make more money with any service you offer. These are essential lessons and can dramatically accelerate your success if you put them to work.

    28 min

  7. MAY 13

    Handyman Shares His Story After One Year In Business

    Evaristo Gomez officially started his handyman business in early 2023. Now, just a little over a year in, he shares his journey. In this interview, we talk about how he left his secure job to start his business and gain more control over his schedule, even though he had a three-month-old child. We also share the challenges he had to overcome, his mistakes, and how he estimates jobs. If you are thinking of starting a handyman business, this interview will be both motivating and inspiring.

    47 min

  8. APR 16

    How to Quickly Gain Credibility

    Credibility is everything when it comes to growing a handyman business. Without it, you will have no customers. Luckily, there are relatively fast and easy methods for gaining credibility quickly. In this episode, I shatter misconceptions about credibility and provide clear proven steps to establish credibility so you can start or grow your business easier.

    43 min
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Handyman Business owner Dan Perry provides an inside perspective on starting and growing a profitable home service business. In 2011, Dan left his boring corporate job to start a handyman business. Now, he runs a business he loves and helps others do the same with his podcast and online courses. As a former mechanical engineer, Dan's content is packed with thorough, practical, and effective strategies that anyone can use to turn their basic home repair skills into a surprisingly profitable business. Many episodes feature interviews with successful trade business owners. Learn from the best in these exclusive one-on-one talks. If you are a home repair pro, plumber, electrician, handyman, HVAC specialist, pool guy, lawn care service, maid, carpet cleaner, contractor, or DIYer, this podcast helps you make more money and have more fun. Equip yourself with everything you need to know, from online marketing for small businesses to customer service, accounting, pricing strategies, how to start a handyman business, advertising ideas, vehicle branding, business licensing, and much more. Our content is designed to be practical and actionable, giving you the confidence to implement these strategies in your own business. If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review!

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  • Creator
    Dan Perry: Handyman | Small Business Owner
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Handyman Startup LLC
  • Show Website
    The Handyman Startup Podcast

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