Handyman is no better than a lawn man. Any chuck in a truck can do it. Get specialized.

Great statement ! Absolutely agree. Trophies will come after big efforts or those battles. Thanks !

I was making (in Canada) the equivalent of today's money, $23 staring with 0 experience and was making $37 an hour within 3 years.

I charge $150 per hour

I’m self contractor and see the lack of company I’m ready be business owner I’m hungry for success I’m just lacking to and need help promise I will take off I want it bad and not buy cars or luxury but to leave a lil some for my kids so they won’t go thru I went

Hey Mike. I wish more people could see your content. Let me help you with this for free. Sent you an IG dm.

I do $100 for first hour, then $50/hr thereafter. I work 6 days a week, im off to work at 7 and back around 7pm. On average | make 3500/week. Its tough, however the expenses aren't as he puts it here. I spend about $150 in gas per week, $87/month insurance, around 3k in vehicle maintenance per year, $500 license fees. I also own a rental property, which offsets a lot of taxes at the end of the year

I’m 19 and I worked for a union only for a few months, I gotta tell ya. These old cats and contractors ain’t shit but a bunch of loose screws waiting to be kicked out. Were they bad at the job? Fuck no these guys were professionals. Were they egotistic and scared of getting old? A hundred percent. I’ve only had a few group of guys help and teach me the basics and then seen them get shit for it just because they were teaching me. These people don’t give a fuck about you and nothing is ever about team work or helping someone out. It’s survive and eat or get lose everything you have and get ate. People made me look stupid and clueless when all I wanted was just a task to get the work done. But instead these buster ass mothefuckwrs laugh and drink smokin dope all day worried bout the young bulls taking they jobs away from them

Well, it sounds like a lot of money, but it really is not. Materials are really expensive. Gas is really expensive and if you're paying taxes on it, you might as well figure 28 to 30%. You would be lucky if you walked away with $45,000. A lot of these people are calling themselves handy a man. But they're really doing very skilled labor which is more expensive? If you're installing a toilet or doing plumbing or sweating pipe, it's going to be more expensive than putting in a smoke alarm

This is why most contractors charge close to 125 an hour. Which is actually a really good price for a good contractorz

Also, PLEASE don't do jobs you need a license for if you don't have the license. Our old building manager wanted to fix everything so he could pay himself instead of hiring decent people. He messed stuff up and always showed up high. When he wanted to fix a blown ceiling light, I called the owner and said "This fool's going to burn us all down."

God bless texas

Who said that a handyman is worth that money? No way 150k lol, maybe $150 cash per day, thats it...

Tapped out after Minute and the background music was still overpowering

Love this

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Thank you!!!

Construction on any scale is very profitable provided you know what you are doing. I’ve been in construction my entire life and I’ve made more than any of the doctors/lawyers I’m friends with. It’s really not rocket science. Pick a trade/s and get good at them. General markup on material should be 20-30% above your cost to account for time/delivery/scheduling. Labor is dependent on the trade but general rule is 75-150hr. I typically offer “discounts” if I’m bundling a lot of work together for a client and I offer a cash discount as well if they are willing to pay in cash. When I started as a “handyman” on my own I was making 500-600 a day just hanging TVs, ceiling fans/lights/pictures and some minor plumbing. Now I basically do everything and I average 1500 a day. Some days are small jobs but then I’ll get a 15k job replacing windows and doors on an entire home for example. The key is just to get started and scale up as you go.

Hey Mike! I’m new to home building but I’ve been in construction for over 15 years. I’ve got the mindset and the drive but how do I find the right processes to effectively and efficiently scale my business. I think I can find the people but I’m not against learning new ways. I believe you can help me.

First of all thank you for this three powerful tips Brother. Secondly, i just want have your thoughts about a construction company I just created last year 2023. After watching this video, you said to be specific on the type of service or product you provided or produced on each marketing strategy and this brings me to my question. My company is a Construction company which has the name construction on it but the type of services we wanted to provide is broad. here is a few services my company provides; 1. waste management control, 2. building & maintenence, 3.general cleaning & beautification, 4.concrete works, 5.street lights installation, 6.road paintings & markings etc... with my company's nature and broadness in services, what is the best way to market my company's services using this THREE TIPS?

I worked for a Handyman for a minute, and made $24 dollars per hour out of the $125 per hour he was charging. (I was working alone if I needed an extra guy it was $125 extra per hour for the customer.

Thanks for the tips

incredible video thank you

Hey, I emailed you

BNI is a fricking CULT.

Doesnt even cover your cocaine and beer

Great Info

I needed this 🙏🙏

Cheers

I can get a job for $37 an hour and make 76000 a year and have health insurance, paid holidays, vacation, 401k with match, HSA account. Working for your self you will be lucky to bill out 30 hours a week. Even $100 an hour does not touch a good job.

You should implement better KZbin SEO

what size jobs do handyman do? money wise? thanks

Hi Mike you are providing so much value here on youtube. I commend you. Can we discuss a business collaboration? if you have time.

Love your tips on the 60 second pitches. I still hear lots of businesses say things like "I'm a will writer, I'm looking for someone who's going to die" or "I'm looking for someone who pays tax" - it's infuriating, they're not helping themselves.

Thanks.

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Hi

Hello, I might start my on construction business. I might need the full GC license. What test am I supposed to take?

Hi Mike absolutely love your channel just subscribed and turned on the notification bell. My name is Abdullah I am 20 years old and I currently live in Toronto Canada. I really love the construction industry and see how much potential there is, my longterm goal is to own my own business that can possibly function with out me. My plan is to first work for a successful home remodeling company to get a good understanding of the different trades, then go for my GC license. My next goal is to work as a project manager and part time in sales to learn as much as I can on the business end. I strongly believe that this will provide with a good understanding and the skills needed to start my own construction business. At the the end of the day I am still a 20 year old and this goal may sound delusional so I hope you may guide me and give me advice on what you think the most ideal and efficient path to take on becoming a construction business owner. I would also like to know if you see value in the formal schooling route (4 year bachelors in construction management) or simply working my way to my goal. I thank you once again for your help and wish your channel the best of success!!!!

All i gotta say is, W2

We're a GC in the Fort MIll, SC and Charlotte, NC area. Are there any networking groups that anyone can recommend that would be helpful?

I wish more people gave time management and entrepreneurial advice like this Would love detailed screen share examples But thank you for sharing

Very helpful - thank you

Handyman all day long. With big jobs, comes big headaches! Small jobs are what I love doing. Worked for a small GC, nothing but problems. Here is the key thing guys, I don’t care about what people think about me being a “ Handyman “ could care less! I love the freedom and what I do. Most importantly, I do Awesome work. Couldn’t ask for a better deal, FOR ME, IN MY OPINION.

Wow this video really got me thinking. Your so right. I’m so glad I came across your videos.

💪😔Really needed this man. Thanks 💯

I knew a guy who was charging 80/hr per man hour. He didn't always have a helper but if he did, it went up to 160. That was back in the 90's. He actually charged by the hour he didn't estimate his time. He charged for the actual time. Yeah by today's standards you should be charging 120-200/hr depending on your market. If you can't get customers to pay you that then you better be real efficient.

This is good advice

Hey Mike, thanks for the video. Just a correction. Its actually Business Network international and not Networking. I agree with what you are saying, I have had some great referrals from BNI. If you dont get business from BNI, let me know, I would be happy to chat with them and help them out. I used to own 3 BNI franchises and have also am a contractor in a BNI Chapter in Canada

Can you do a video on field rocket us? Its a scheduling, estimating, invoicing app that automatically promotes your business online when you do jobs. Ive been told its free to start so you should be able to test it in a video