by Dan Perry
on April 16, 2024
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 having lots of experience, and undervalue other methods for boosting credibility.
This often results in competent people being too scared to start their businesses because they don’t think they can make it work without the proper credentials. [continue reading…]
by Dan Perry
on March 21, 2024
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 through September.
If you didn’t know, now you do.
So, it’s time to get prepared. [continue reading…]
by Dan Perry
on February 15, 2024
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 eager to implement new ideas for my business.
If you don’t know Tommy, he is the founder and CEO of A1 Garage Doors, a 200-million-dollar company based in Phoenix, Arizona. A1 Garage Doors is now in 22 states and growing at an insane pace. [continue reading…]
by Dan Perry
on January 11, 2024
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 world already doing this.
Simply follow best practices, put in the work, and do that consistently, and as long as your city is big enough to have a hardware store, you will eventually build a thriving business.
However, that is MUCH easier said than done. [continue reading…]
by Dan Perry
on December 14, 2023
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 safely and for longer.
Examples include installing grab bars and rails, building ramps, improving lighting, and installing chair lifts.
Aging-In-Place services first came on my radar about eight months ago when one of my students mentioned it on a live webinar. Ever since, I’ve seen it pop up all over the place.
And that’s why I’m excited to bring you this interview with Pat Lund. As the executive director of Age Well At Home, he’s an expert in this field and happily shares how to capitalize on this growing business opportunity. [continue reading…]
by Dan Perry
on November 21, 2023
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 certain I’m not the only one, I decided to write about the topic in-depth.
So, in this podcast & article, I’ll dive into the advantages and disadvantages of hiring employees vs running a solo handyman business. [continue reading…]
by Dan Perry
on October 9, 2023
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 and owns a handyman business in Colorado with nine full-time employees. [continue reading…]
by Dan Perry
on September 11, 2023
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 massive landscaping business or are happy keeping things small. [continue reading…]
by Dan Perry
on August 15, 2023
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. [continue reading…]
by Dan Perry
on July 18, 2023
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 the idea of handyman franchises.
That’s why when a representative of Ace Handyman Services asked if I’d like to interview Colette Bell – VP of franchise development for Ace Handyman Services, I jumped at the opportunity. [continue reading…]
