I’ve had several customers tell me that I’m too expensive. [continue reading…]
Mounting TVs is a profitable handyman service that you can offer either part-time on the side or as a full-time endeavor. There’s a strong demand for the service and the demand continues to grow. [continue reading…]
There are three main things you need to consider when choosing a TV wall mount.
- What style of mount do you need?
- Do the VESA Dimensions of your TV match the mount?
- Can the mount support the weight of your TV?
There are hundreds of TV wall mounts to choose from, and choosing the right one will make it easier to install and improve your TV watching experience.
So in this article, I’m going to talk more in depth about each of the three things I mentioned above. I’ll also cover a few more considerations and some tips for saving money. [continue reading…]
Wall mounting a tv is an easy project that just about anyone can handle. As long as you have a drill, a few basic hand tools, and the ability to follow directions, you can do this.
A pro can mount a tv to the wall in about thirty minutes. But if this is your first time, expect it to take you about an hour. Maybe more, maybe less depending on your skill level and where you are mounting your TV. [continue reading…]
I made a lot of mistakes when starting my handyman business.
Here are just a few:
- Quoting a painting job and getting stung by the contractor’s board.
- Dropping a customer’s brand new 50″ TV and shattering the screen.
- Underpricing my services on countless jobs (which cost me over $50K during my first year in business alone).
- Being scared to recommend repairs to customers for a fear of being too salesy.
- Being scammed for $200 by a cold-caller who was selling fake leads.
- Scheduling jobs inefficiently which caused me to waste time and lose profits.
Updated: 4/27/20
Everyone has Coronavirus on their mind, and rightly so. This could be the most important event in our lifetime. It’s already changed the world. The only question now is “how much will the world change?”
Nobody knows.
Experts are happy to share their opinions, which are likely very good opinions based on complicated economical models, cutting-edge science, and a comprehensive view of history.
But ultimately, nobody knows.
Maybe one of the thousands of brilliant scientists out there will develop a vaccine or anti-viral treatment that works and we can all go on with our merry lives. Or, maybe this will drag on until well into 2021.
This likely leaves you with a lot of questions bouncing around in your head. And as a reader of this website, one of those questions is “how will this impact my handyman business?” [continue reading…]
Filing your taxes can either be a huge pain in the ass or just a small pain in the ass, depending on how organized you are.
In this short article I’m going to share one simple thing that I do to make filing my taxes just a little bit less of a pain in the ass.
Let’s jump right in. [continue reading…]
Tiling a shower is an advanced project, but with the right approach and information, an experienced DIYer can do it.
In this article and the video above, you’ll learn how to install tile in a shower, around a tub, or around a shower pan and do it like a pro. [continue reading…]
I’m going to share how you can save thousands of dollars in taxes every year by simply setting your business up to be taxed as an S corp.
This is probably one of the easiest ways to save on taxes if you currently run a profitable business and have it setup as an LLC.
In fact, by spending just a few hours to do this for my business back in 2017, I’ve saved over $10,000 in taxes every year since.
That’s not life changing money, but it’s still a solid chunk of cash, and the more my business grows, the more I save.
Here’s a simplified table to demonstrate how much you can expect to save by filing S Corp status based on your income.
Actual tax savings will vary depending on your state and some other factors (see table at bottom of page for more details).
Google My Business is one of the easiest, most effective, and FREE ways to generate leads for any home service business. It doesn’t matter if you do small home repairs, build decks, or remodel homes, this is a major opportunity to grow your business with minimal effort.
There are very few free marketing methods for handymen and contractors that actually work. But, if you want to take advantage of this one, you’ll need to know how to optimize your profile on Google.
When I started my handyman business in 2012, I set up a profile on the platform (which was called Google Places at the time), and within days I was receiving high-quality leads from it. Since then it has helped me generate hundreds of free leads and continues to play a significant role in my online marketing strategy.
I love tools like this because they help lower the barrier of entry to getting started as a service pro. You can simply sign up, spend some time to optimize your profile, and in many cases, start receiving free leads within days.
Now, things are a little different than they were back in 2012. Far more businesses are online these days and the competition is higher. But you can still stand out with a little know-how. I’ve been helping handymen and contractors generate leads online for nearly a decae and this strategy continues to work.
So let’s dive in! In this article, I’ll share how to leverage this free tool to grow your business fast.
