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by 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. Co-Host Allen Lee, Founder of the Handyman Journey & Honest Lee Handyman Services. Co-Host Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros.
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After nearly a decade of building Honest Lee Handyman Services, the sale is complete. In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Allen Lee and Jason Call sit down with the new owner, Eric Geier, to discuss the purchase side of the acquisition. Eric shares what attracted him to the business, what the buying process was really like, and his vision for the future of Honest Lee Handyman Services. Whether you're thinking about buying a business, selling one someday, or simply want to build ...
🛠️ What does it really feel like to sell the handyman business you spent 10 years building? In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Jason Call sits down with Allen Lee to unpack the sale of Honestly Handyman Services in March 2026. Allen shares the emotional side of selling a business, the identity shift that came with stepping away, and the behind-the-scenes process of finding the right buyer. They also dig into what made the business sellable: documented systems, strong processes, ...
Allen Lee started Honestly Handyman Services part-time in 2016 while working as an auto mechanic. Ten years later, he sold the business. 🚐💼 In this extended episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Jason Call interviews Allen year by year through the real story behind building, growing, struggling through, systemizing, and eventually selling a handyman business. They cover the good, the bad, and the ugly: first jobs, pricing lessons, hiring mistakes, 1099 contractors, building systems, hiring...
Still working out of a cramped SUV… and wondering when it’s time to upgrade? This is Part 2 of our conversation with James from CMC Home Repairs—and we get real about the behind-the-scenes decisions that can make or break your handyman business. 👉 Should you go into debt for a work van? 👉 How do you invest in tools without going broke? 👉 What actually matters more—image or quality work? If you’re in the early stages (or stuck trying to level up), this episode is full of hard-earne...
From actor to handyman business owner… this story hits different. In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, we sit down with James from CMC Home Repairs, who made a bold career shift after 20 years in acting—and built a growing handyman business from scratch. 👉 If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career… 👉 Wondered when to go full-time in your business… 👉 Or struggled with pricing your services… This episode is packed with real, honest insight from someone who’s been there. W...
Most new handymen struggle with one thing… 👉 Pricing their work. Do you charge too much? Too little? Just guess and hope for the best? In this episode, Tim breaks down how he went from guessing prices to confidently earning $600–$800 per day—even while working part-time. We cover: How to price jobs when you have no experience Why most handymen undercharge (and how to fix it) The “daily rate” method that simplifies everything How to use photos to quote jo...
Most people think you need years of experience to start a handyman business… Tim didn’t. With 6 kids, a full-time role in ministry, and zero formal training, he built a successful part-time handyman business from scratch. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he did it—and how you can too. We cover: How to start a handyman business with little experience Why working part-time can actually be an advantage The simple door-to-door strategy that landed his first jobs How to choose profitable services (and avoid time traps) The mindset shift that turns “side hustle” into real income How to build trust and get 5-star reviews fast If you’ve been thinking about starting a handyman business—but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or underqualified—this episode will change how you see it. 👉 You don’t need to know everything. You just need to start. 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
Want to build a handyman business that people want to work for… and customers trust before they ever call? In this segment of the Handyman Success Podcast, J.R. Crowell (Steady Home Maintenance – Jackson/Flowood, MS) breaks down the real systems that keep his team aligned, trained, and performing — plus what he’s learned about marketing and cracking the “subscription maintenance” code. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ The hiring catch-22: skilled techs vs. “green” employees (and why both have trade-offs) ✅ How they protect culture with open-book management (everyone sees the P&L) + performance pay ✅ Why they train every Friday (and why communication training is the real “cheat code”) ✅ Their Notion SOP system: a searchable internal database that tells techs: what to ask on the first call what tools to bring step-by-step job checklists (ex: door installs) ✅ Smart “make-it-easy” systems: standardized caulks, visual cheat sheets, QR code ordering, and job crates prepped in advance ✅ EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System): when it works best + how J.R. adapts it for smaller teams ✅ Marketing reality: what they tried, what they stopped, and what works now Realtors + punch lists EDDM direct mail Google reviews (why 25–30 reviews changes everything) Google LSA + PPC tweaks Why they’re going all-in on content marketing + YouTube as a long-term lever ✅ Subscription/membership programs: what failed, what worked, and how they’re restructuring it ✅ AI in the trades: why J.R. says to “lever AI quickly,” including a wearable tool that can help create SOPs fast If you’re trying to scale past owner-operator mode, improve training, or build a subscription plan that actually makes money — this is one to steal notes from. 👉 Question for you: Are you building an owner-operator job… or a scalable business? Comment below. #handyman #handymanbusiness #contractor #smallbusiness #homeservices 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
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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. Co-Host Allen Lee, Founder of the Handyman Journey & Honest Lee Handyman Services. Co-Host Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros.
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