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...

In this episode, we cover the exact services, tools, and marketing strategies that can take your handyman business to the next level. Whether you're full-time or just starting on nights and weekends, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and valuable resources to grow. 🔥 Topics we cover: “Bread and butter” handyman jobs that drive profitSmart home upgrades like Ring doorbells & security camsAging-in-place services: grab bars, lighting & safetyHow to promote your services with simp...

From $8/hr Hustle to $8K+ Months! | Handyman Success Podcast In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, hosts Jason Carl (Handyman Marketing Pros) and Allen Lee (Handyman Journey) sit down with a fast-rising handyman pro, Jason Havstad from Platinum Home Services, based in Simi Valley, California. Just months into going full-time, he's already hitting over $8,000/month in revenue — solo! We dive deep into: ✅ How he started his handyman business ✅ What it’s really like in the "hustle p...

In this episode, we chat with Jim Bliss, founder of The Bliss Fix, joining us live from a cruise ship! 🚢 Jim shares how he left a 22‑year corporate job, leaned on family & faith, and built a successful handyman business in just over a year — all while staying true to honesty, integrity, and providing top‑notch customer service. What you’ll learn: How to price jobs without selling yourself shortWhy reputation & reviews matter more than fancy marketingHow to get booked out weeks in adva...

🚀 The #1 CRM for Handyman Businesses Is Here! | Handyman Success Podcast In this special episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, hosts Jason Call and Allen Lee unveil the long-awaited Handyman Champion CRM — the first CRM built exclusively for small, family-owned handyman businesses. 🎯 ✔️ What exactly is a CRM and why does it matter? ✔️ How Allen went from carbon copy invoices to full CRM mastery ✔️ Why most CRMs don’t truly work for handymen (and how this one is different)  ...

Are you wasting hours giving free estimates to tire-kickers? In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Jason Call (Handyman Marketing Pros) sits down with Allen Lee (Honestly Handyman + Handyman Journey Coaching) to break down the exact estimating system Allen uses to close more jobs, protect his time, and boost profits. Discover: How Allen qualifies leads before they even talk to his estimatorWhy 90% of his quotes are given over the phoneThe power of a $100 consultation fee (and how i...

Growing a handyman business from the ground up is no easy feat, but it’s incredibly rewarding when done right. Ty Gardener, founder of Simple Man Handyman, shares his journey, insights, and practical strategies for building a thriving local business. 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 Al...

This week we talk with Ty from Simple Man Handyman. We talk about finding your calling, building your own websites, pricing for jobs, and more! 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://Handyman...

We continue our discussion with Cory Peebles from Toolin' Around Handyman, and dive into how estimates work, the ups and downs of a solo operation, and more! 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 ht...

In this podcast, we talk with Cory Peebles from Toolin' Around Handyman, based in Bakersfield, California. He talks about changing from a career in the oil and gas industry, to having a thriving company generating close to $700,000 in revenue annually! 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 ...

This week on the podcast, we sit down for the second part with Daniel from 5D Handyman—a husband, father of five, and full-time dream chaser. We talk about the importance of giving time to things, follow ups, commercial work, and more! 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:/...

This week on the podcast, we sit down with Daniel from 5D Handyman—a husband, father of five, and full-time dream chaser. Daniel shares what it’s really like building a handyman business from the ground up while raising a large family. He opens up about the struggles no one warns you about—slow starts, self-doubt, and the pressure of providing for five little ones counting on him to succeed. Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman J...

In part two of this interview with All-Star Handyman, we discuss whether or not you should use debt to further your handyman business. If you’re a new handyman or looking to grow your business, this one’s packed with tips, stories, and real talk you won’t want to miss. 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 coa...

In part 1 of this episode, we’re joined by Ben Kesterke from All-Star Handyman! This is a unique episode in the fact Ben has only been in business for 6 months! We get to hear about how he started, his struggles, and where he is now in his handyman journey Whether you're just starting out or you’ve been in the game a while, Ben’s story will inspire you—it inspired us for sure! Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman Journey Get a...

If you want to run a successful handyman business, having the right business mindset is just as important as having the right tools. In this episode, Allen Lee and Jason Call break down the key elements of running and growing a profitable handyman business, based on some of their own experience in the field. 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...

In part 1, we were able to talk with Todd Smith from T. Smitty's Handyman about his time volunteering his services to people in need! And how through this, he was able to forge new life long relationships with other handyman from around North America. 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 L...

Episode 43 of the Handyman Success Podcast features Todd Smith, Owner of T. Smitty's Handyman. Todd shares his experience of going from a career educator to a full-time handyman, and we cover our usual topics of: estimating, pricing, marketing, and much more! 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 coachin...

Tune into our 2nd part of our interview with Allen Lee, Owner of Honest Lee Handyman Services in Roseville, California! 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

In our first episode of 2025, we reconnect with Allen Lee, Owner of Honest Lee Handyman Services, and of course, a co-host of the Handyman Success Podcast! We focus on the biggest learning and improvements Allen has made in his handyman business over the last few years since our last interview with him. 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://HandymanMarketingPro...

In our first ever "guest revisit" we had the pleasure to sitting down again with Chris Olson, owner of NW Moss Removal located in the Seattle, WA area. Chris provides an honest and insightful update on his entrepreneurial journey which now has him running a quickly growing exterior maintenance service. Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman JourneyGet a professional website, SEO, and advertising at https://HandymanMarketingPros.co...