Ex-Apple Employee Starts a $13k/Month Handyman Business

[@Jobber]

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[@corail53]

Your not going to make 200k your first year pressure washing - stop with all this clickbait bs.

[@Habana1114]

Pro handyman in Paris here. For people who hesitate to star their business, make the jump NOW ! Us, handymen, have golds in our hands, the world will always need us !

[@Jobber]

Great info, thanks for sharing!

[@anisarabi8776]

Hello how much do u make ? If i may ask

[@calvinwong365]

i see so many people door bells not being fixed drives me insane lmfao

[@Kungpaoshizzi]

I just can't stand a lot of people tho lol

[@carlosgarcia9509]

Thanks for the inspiration

[@tmetrvlrs5499]

He actually started with more than 450$. He started his business with the skills he learned from previous employment. I think its important to remember that money is not thing you bring when you start a business. He was a maintenance employee. This was vital for his success.

[@JesusGarcia-en3pj]

Yeah, but this is only a problem if you actually believe the thumbnail to where they said “former apple employee” do you think they’d be talking about some data analyst or computer engineer or even a coder but maintenance, see what I’m saying?

[@FriendOfAndyWithAnA]

I know James Droste and he was not a maintenance guy; he’s a leader and Apple utilized him as a people leader. What James is doing here is a result of experiences that any of us could acquire with a willingness to put ourselves out there.

[@Monstufpud]

the wealth of knowledge and experience you need for this job is vast and a huge barrier to entry

[@ABC-gs3fe]

Tacoma TY 50k $.. yeah just 500$ bucks clickable title

[@Salesman]

​@@Monstufpudexactly. This is a job that you seriously need to know what it is you are doing.

[@Melankewlia]

THE HIDDEN FACTOR is his wife’s nice corporate job with health insurance! Let’s see this guy ‘live the dream’ as a single man living in a one bedroom apartment with no garage for keeping his tools safe at night.

[@markhoffman]

A bunch of things weren’t adding up, then I saw that it was an advertisement for Jobber.

[@whatcomhandyman1350]

I dont work for Jobber. I’m a customer. It has been an essential tool for my 7 man fence contracting company. I prefer this story type ad over a product demo or boring ad.

[@spf-92.5]

@@whatcomhandyman1350 Any chance you would help another tradesman starting a fencing business out? I’m looking to start one when I move but have a lot of questions? Things like licensing and such

[@danielecohen3803]

Curious what wasn't adding up for you?

[@pearljam_1]

@@danielecohen3803 Nobody wants to believe someone makes more money doing handyman work than they do at their 9-5 job. This is why they still have a 9-5 job.

[@Awatanation]

What didn't add up? Are you in the trades? What seemed like an advert to you that took away from a very straightforward video? I assume the up votes are other knuckleheads.

[@matthewthompson7012]

Real title: Maintenance man starts handyman business.

[@jehhuty]

Lol bro looking for a Netflix script and just found an honest dude going from wage to freelance. Maintanence guys from Apple are still Apple employees.

[@PinkFZeppelin]

@@jehhutyNo they are not Apple employees. They are under a managed facilities contract with a company like CBRE. That would be like calling the sub contractor your employee. I’ve done maintenance for a competitor of Apple but now I’m a direct employee since teaching myself to program.

[@jehhuty]

​@@PinkFZeppelindude whatever, the point is he's still a capable human being, even if he was not white collar like the OP wanted for his redemption arch

[@OGBNCSR]

Yeah lol

[@Karboooo]

@@jehhuty more like maintenance guys from apple are still maintenance guys lol. not knocking him at all, but apple is a tech company and this dude isn't a tech guy

[@jakeschmidt4320]

Location makes a big difference in what you can charge also

[@dilipanthonypinto1620]

I was a licensed contractor, 20 years experience, people still balked at $50/hr and still do. And I’m honest and do quality work.

[@KrispeKreme]

Location is key. Just watch South Park Enter the Panderverse. HCOL locations with highly paid knowledge workers and less competition with home depot parking lot placement agency, think places like Portland OR, and Seattle. Much harder to charge these rates in LA or Miami for example.

[@stevewalther7259]

I’d try creating a project menu and getting away from hourly pricing I started as a low voltage electrician billing $45/hr, eventually bumping it to $90… but always made more on bid jobs. Now I build sheds and regularly clear $200/hr… but my customers have no idea of my hourly. They’re looking at the value of the total project.

[@johnsandlinjr]

Where are you located? I’m in Delaware and have no problems at 80 an hr.

[@anonymousanonymous-bd1be]

Bid for completed project. Base your price by material cost and the hours to complete multiplied by the hourly rate you charge. Never tell your client you have an hourly rate that you're basing your bid off of. It's none of their business. The value is in the high quality work completed and finished within the time frame you have laid out for them.

[@johnsandlinjr]

@@anonymousanonymous-bd1be I hear you. But when it comes to handyman work the jobs can be very scattered for each client. Drywall here, faucet there, light fixture here

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

10:39 WTF is he talking about? He was a maintenance guy FOR a tech company. He wasn't in the tech industry. He changed light bulbs for Yuppies.

[@leftylifestyle4104]

Wanted to make sure this was mentioned. This dude is a classic hack

[@randydavidson7558]

@@leftylifestyle4104 how do you know that?

[@xSWlMx]

In this economy 100 an hour minimum. Some cities and places up to 150 an hour. This is after a 125$ fee to show up with a 20k van and 10k worth of tools, which includes the first half hour.

[@thehammer_7840]

I still work a corporate job and have a handyman LLC on the side. After 10 months with no advertising i find myself having to turn some jobs away, it's getting busy!

[@AimlifestyleX]

Some here been Hustling and I love it

[@ttgk8506]

Me and my coworker do carpentry and light handyman work on weekends for side work. We had so much work this summer we didn't have a single day off for the months of of May and June

[@fatal510]

How did you find your very first jobs?

[@kajkob]

@@ttgk8506sounds miserable man, hope you get some free time at some point

[@el.handyman]

Loved the commentary! I'm in the DFW area and enjoy being a handyman. I've been at it since 2010 and wished I had started earlier. Thanks for sharing!

[@Jobber]

Glad you enjoyed the video, and congrats your business!

[@thehammer_7840]

I am as well and business is booming

[@el.handyman]

@@thehammer_7840 I absolutely agree. The failure mostly comes from failing to treat the handyman business as an actual business. If I didn't set aside a little from each job, I'd be in real trouble. @Jobber is one such tool that can keep you organized to be efficient.

[@doppeekidd]

I'm also in the dfw area by flowermound, do u have employees?

[@el.handyman]

@@doppeekidd I don't, I work solo. However, I do have a friend who does apartment maintenance willing to help as a sub on weekends. (If needed)

[@scottmcleod1470]

Any one feel like South Park Panderverse nailed it perfectly? Handymen are the new rich people of society.

[@ferramirez4570]

I love South Park but No, not at all.

[@Anthem127]

Yep I was thinking the same thing.

[@bobloblaw10001]

Too many people went to college in recent decades so not enough people to build and fix stuff. So temporarily handymanning can pay okay in many areas but there's no guarantee it will last.

[@MSKountryBoy]

I have done a lot, but have not turned it into a business!! you have giving me motivation. I'm so tire of working as a System Engineer!!! 25 years of Technology work!! sick of it!!!

[@zy8900]

Did you start your handyman business? I have similar thought, but no action yet.

[@t-raw2412]

@@MSKountryBoy kindly, I’ve always dreamed of a career in tech, are you saying it’s not worth pursuing?

[@socalcre8tor]

This resonated with me. Been in IT for 20 years, working in tech support, systems administration, systems engineer, project management, etc, and I'm over it! I'm a huge DIY'er, and enjoy doing that work more than IT. I've been thinking about handyman work for a long time now. This may be my opportunity.

[@jgg204]

Nearly impossible to scale. You will always have to work for a living unless you hire employees, and then the whole game changes. When you're just a guy with a truck, when you're not working, you're not bringing anything in. People watching this thinking it's easy, it's not. Majority of people who do this, fail and go out of business. Or they get hurt and can't work anymore.

[@aka1Khalid]

Yes, that's a major realistic position that can happen, but if you got the balls 😉 and can't stand working for someone, I'd say make the jump. It doesn't cost $150,000-200,000 to start so if it fails you're not out that much money. Plus, you got a bunch of tools that you can use and just do it on weekends or after your work for extra cash.

[@Silvermaples_Chad.Rhodes]

There is definitely a difference between being self-employed and being a business owner. This gentleman created a solid job for himself, but he could scale rather quickly if he finds the right people to work with.

[@t-raw2412]

My thoughts exactly, it’s what’s held me back from making the leap from employee to business owner, the fact that you end up still having to do a JOB except with more responsibilities/ more stress/ and more expenses! If there’s not a clear path to scale and to eventually achieving financial freedom, then I cannot see the point.

[@jgg204]

@@Silvermaples_Chad.Rhodes finding good employees is harder than the work itself

[@Mr.Pop0]

Yeah, because office workers are the epitome of perfect health Who go to the gym and have never signed a death waver. But that poor handyman and his knees, I'd hate to be him

[@ncooty]

Exactly; it's not about value or expertise; it's about branding, pricing, and euphemisms! Thanks, Jobber!

[@LtVictor]

Huge things missing the the video, he already had most the things, he already had the skill, he lives in a insanely wealthy area where rich people don't do their own things and hire out. 75 or 100 would never work in other areas.

[@Blah-blah-sure]

I agree. He was already a maintenance worker. And in my experience dealing with handymen is that it's the type of job being done. And he never really mentions the actual jobs.

[@Preston1999]

I can't believe how 1 for 1 I am with this guy. I bought a Tacoma, I use an old bin for my batteries, I used to use totes to store materials in the back, I just happened to start building my own version of the "Decked" system to upgrade my tool storage and material storage.

[@kpax9284]

I live in Germany and I’m also a handyman and licensed electrician. I can do almost anything in residential field in terms of Labor and as electrician both, residential and industrial. But here as an employed handyman or in my case electrician you eat shit, I get 18$/h and I consider myself a skilled worker. I love the US for their gratitude towards hardworking People and blue collars. Much love from Germany 🇩🇪

[@dylanvanhoorne3191]

Over payment in a city is just average people who get paid way to much😂. Coffee makers make 17 a hour in a big city and nice Coffee shop

[@stefanschewa3041]

I grew up in Germany. Live now in Canada. I have a remodeling business and do some handyman services on the side. I make $100 an hour and I love my job

[@dw5992]

What they aren’t telling you is lead costs and the seer number of competition. I’ve heard customers are getting multiple bids for the smallest jobs.

[@mikec3391]

Thank you! I appreciate your honesty and simple approach and the passion you have to deal with people and your desire to feel accomplished, very honest! God bless you man . Thank you

[@robertbethell]

This sounds like mad prices to me! I'm a handyman in the UK. £180 ($227) per day is about average for around here!

[@DavoBlairo]

To low, dont be afraid to charge more.

[@robertbethell]

@@DavoBlairo Thanks Davo, but around here, that's the average price! UK seems to be very different to the US in terms of how much trades people can charge.

[@Dusan.Grujic]

Some plumbers struggle to charge 200 a day so it sounds correct to me for uk

[@matthewmitchell68]

If I were to start over again in life, I would have learned maintenance work. Always get paid and the demand is always high

[@mschrimmer631]

problem is how can you learn? enroll in school for what?

[@ItchyKneeSon]

It's never too late to start! You can choose exactly what services you provide and find others in the area that cover a broader spectrum of tasks. KZbin has a growing wealth of knowledge to learn. Home Renovision, Stud Pack, and The Build Show are good places to start. For specialty work, you usually have to watch A LOT of videos and see who can do what well. Usually, 8 or 9 out of 10 videos are 'regular' or sub-par, but you'll find 1-2 gems with solid info and techniques. Another big thing is how well-kempt the person is. If you're sloppy, working in people's houses is probably not the best idea. Gotta clean up after yourself and respect the customer's property. So many dudes on job sites are overlooking that.

[@eljefevf41]

I need to do this! I was a carpenter years ago, I’ve been climbing cell towers the last 12 years. It’s all corporate BS now and it’s killing my soul.

[@Jobber]

yes! 🙌 having a fulfilling job will make a world of difference. time to put your soul, your self first 💯

[@danmiles1466]

I can't handle the corporate bs anymore either.

[@weldongreen9547]

This is not really possible in Finland where a license is required to work on electrical or plumbing. You can't change out a light fixture for any apartment building or detached house without voiding the insurance (if you aren't a trained professional). So what would a handyman do? Basically carpentry I guess, which cuts out the most lucrative work. Basic electrical and basic plumbing work pay super well compared to stuff like installing a new door or something. I guess cabinet making would be the best entry work in Finland in terms of cost per labor?

[@jpqch7323]

I do the same thing but in a chevy spark with a rack not a tacoma hehehehe.

[@SeventeenSeventySix]

He had contractor, construction, maintenance experience before all this. Don't think you can just do this with limited knowledge.

[@moemassy8624]

Exactly.

[@mattskov2917]

Yes u can, it’s not complicated to learn as you go.

[@freewillchoice8052]

Imma tell you right now this platform can teach you any task you agree to perform; the days of having to have the experience to be successful are almost dead; information about everything and anything is available at our fingertips and if you have a little bit of common sense you can take on most tasks a handyman does with little to no knowledge or experience backing you due to the information being available. I’ve worked on cars houses and boats not knowing what I was doing until I discovered a half dozen videos on topic and studied them then took on the job and came out just fine.

[@freewillchoice8052]

@@mattskov2917exactly

[@phil-spinelli]

Hey, lots of trades are charging at-least 100 bucks an hour, most of the time more. I think a lot of carpenters or handymen don't have the self confidence to charge what they should be charging, especially if they are good and run their business as a professional service.

[@Jobber]

Charging your worth is critical for any professional in the home service industry!

[@ccc822007]

The problem is you are still in the hourly bracket. Piecework pays better and sometimes has better benefits.

[@GentlemanNietzsche]

If you're buying a work truck why on earth wouldn't you go with a short cab and extended bed?

[@jdwar11]

Great for James. If I lived anywhere close to him I would try and link up with him to help expand a little more. The extent of my handyman stuff rests in my culdesac. Anything from footers for decks and storage sheds to AC/furnace all the way to gas appliances and hot water heaters. Really great feeling to see how much money can be saved and the bonds that can build.

[@ДжонсБилли]

Hi what kind of licence are you talking about for handyman business in Texas?

[@DriverMD23]

Cool NB miata in 7:19

[@andreakeeling9217]

You can tell he doing something he loves. ❤❤❤

[@taniksambo1969]

Here in Cali they have a rule if you don't have some kind of electrical or plumbing license you can only charge max of $500 per project. Do you have any license working as a handy man?

[@Silvermaples_Chad.Rhodes]

I'm sorry, what? Is this some sort of residential law or city law? I've run commercial handyman teams in Cali with no restrictions on revenue.

[@wolfobrian3048]

Interesting as in Texas a Handyman can not perform any electrical work or plumbing unless they are licensed plumbers or master electricians and even then have to do electrical work on behalf of a licensed electrical contractor. So if one abides by the rules it’s challenging to be a handyman in Texas

[@7RichM7]

HA! I just started my handyman business and priced myself at $25 an hour for my first job. When I told the customer about my price, he was shocked, and at that moment, I realized I had significantly underpriced myself. I will follow through with the job at the agreed price, but I will definitely rethink my pricing. Thank you for making this video.

[@gavinb6492]

Think of it another way, if you told me you charged $25 and hour I’d pay you every week to come cut my grass , where as I pay $100 each visit to have my grass cut Hope that makes you think about your value …charge more

[@Airbender-kl7cu]

Hey what do you charge for installing a mini-Split Heat Pump system ?

[@aka1Khalid]

@jobber or not, this is a great video. I'm decent at hanyman work, did it for a while, but i might make the jump

[@joshd108]

I need to decide if I want to expand and refine as a handyman like this, or lean into remodels and small builds. I’ve been steady at $50/hr and I’m very happy with the money but I’m ready to grow.

[@nebakanezer47]

Let's run it dude I've been getting tired of my way of W2 and want to start up MY OWN THING.

[@mikeycharlesjr]

First off i have to say... So happy for you, most dont take the leap (or in your case) forced. Kudos! Love the work ethic and problem solving. My question is, while this is GREAT money what is your plan moving forward as you grow? I only ask as a thought provoking question. I used to be a handman part-time and made very similar numbers, HOWEVER this is hard labor and can take it's toll over time..... A bad injury and your out of work temporarily or for good. How are you handling cost of insurance/bonding?

[@presenceofeden2949]

you can turn this into a company, open a corporation hired one person, then another one and grow, it will get to a point that your job is just to manage. find job and make sure the job is being done the right way.

[@tonitiawilson4466]

I am so glad I came upon this video I can do just about everything but have been scared to venture off. I set up trade shows and mostly have two jobs cause the work isn't everyday This year I just feel the urge to do my own thing and watching this video just gave me the push I needed thank you for the encouragement and advice. Now I just need a name hmmm....., 🤔

[@Jobber]

Glad you found this story motivating! Best of luck in your business. We have lots of helpful resources for Handyman businesses that you might find useful! getjobber.com/academy/handyman/

[@ShelterDogs]

This is one of those lines of work where you must love it. Like really love it, because there are other types of work that pay just as well that don't require knowing so much about a lot. Real Estate Photography comes to mind.

[@michaelparker2319]

Gonna call out his tool kit he showed. Definitely not “all you need”. If he’s doing plumbing fixtures and installing tvs on wall etc. I can think of at least a dozen more. This video shows him using a stud detector and wrench sets in his box. Then again this video isn’t about his kit.

[@MOB-Lee]

Im sorry, did the narrator claim the Tacoma was "roomy"?

[@chasemanley848]

Career at apple *as a maintenance person* - clickbait title, pretty crucial detail. He started with all the skills he needed.

[@elgoutniali1262]

What mean LLC license, and for what need it?

[@scottverge938]

Limited Liability Corporation. It protects him personally so if something bad happens his business is who a client sues instead of him. It protects his ass.

[@XER239]

How do get the phone to ring? Website with SEO service and barely get calls. What Am I missing? Always complete a project as intended and beyond with great positive customer service. I'm in a good market with not that much competition in Marble Restoration.

[@Jobber]

Thanks for your comment! Have a listen to Jobber's podcast, Masters or Home Service. We have an episode all about getting new customers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2S1hKWjbMZ8p7Mfeature=shared MOHS is also available wherever you listen to podcasts!

[@CyclingAroundToronto]

You can have a Google business profile, that can help, if people are looking for your expertise in the area, your business will show up in search results

[@PhpGtr]

I've hired HVAC and Roofing contractors from talking with them at the gas pump or coffee shop. Make sure you know what you're doing, advertise on your shirt or side of vehicle. And most importantly, know exactly whom to recommend if the job isn't for you - on the spot.

[@Treehandler]

Have you tried posting in the comment section of KZbin? Maybe some customers in there

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Pretty cool that he has not only a plumbing license to change plumbing fixtures, but also an electrical license to change out ceiling fans and light fixtures. I wonder how many continuing education hours he does each year.

[@crand20033]

How much do you charge when the job takes 15 minutes?

[@wraith313]

Protip stop charging by the hour. Also i find it very hard to believe that you thought you should be charging 25 an hour at any point.

[@tonypucheta354]

How do you advertise, because that costs more than $350

[@TrueSniper169]

Nice I do the same 😁 and about to have a 3rd person working with me I do whole house remodels as well as handyman work

[@sezaisezin3928]

Idris usta Maryland'da general contractor license almak icin ne yapmak gerekiyor? Bond islemleri nasil oluyor? Insurance islemleri nasil oluyor?

[@preston8859]

Do you need your electrician license or plumber to do minor plumbing or electrical? I work in a lot of areas that don't require it, but bigger cities do, which is a pain when you just need to do something simple like replacing a light fixture or faucet.

[@yelle84]

it all depends where you live... Different State, different rules, different country, different rules.

[@arnold8735]

As a licensed plumber I love handymen they make me a ton of money. Keep up the good work handy andy

[@WillS-x9y]

In Florida doing almost anything as a handyman outside of painting or plunging is a felony.

[@petemakryllos997]

What an arrogant remark...I love plumbers too...I get to fix what you guys break such as walls, tile and so much more.

[@LaredoHandyman]

I cringed when he walked on the new bed frame and was wearing shoes on that nice new carpet.

[@mulemule]

*There's a **_great_** "South Park" episode about this (Season 15, Episode 12).*

[@JimDoubleYa]

Jobber is fantastic! It's just too bad I can't afford it as a start-up. It would be great if they would have a better low cost option than the "core" option. Maybe they could charge less for a start-up with only one worker? Otherwise I'm having to go with another company.

[@Jobber]

Thanks for the feedback Jim! We acknowledge that a huge portion of service providers are running their operations with a one-person team, and we'd love to work with you to find a plan that works best for your business! Feel free to reach out to our team at 1-888-475-4473 and we'd love to chat with you about your options!

[@molemaverick]

Nice work charging $100 an hour. I would love to get there, I wonder if I can doing landscaping. If I make good hours on a bid job I can get there, but not doing regular maintenance.

[@Jobber]

Here is an article on Jobber Academy about pricing landscaping jobs, that might help you reach your goal of $100/hr. getjobber.com/academy/landscaping/how-to-price-landscaping-jobs/

[@lukeswain98]

I'm so scared to start.. been doing this trade for 30 years... not sure why but it scares me...

[@Jobber]

You've got this-30 years of experience will guide you!

[@gavinb6492]

Being a handyman is all about clientele, for example people will post need a ceiling fan installed around here , and you will get lawn care guys computer guys plumbers everyone responding to the ad, it’s really word of mouth that builds you up

[@rogerl8488]

Hi so the 100 an hr when does that start in rt or once on job? So thats the show up price also or minimum? Thank you.

[@Jobber]

Hey Roger - we have a helpful article on Jobber Academy that outlines how to price Handyman Services: getjobber.com/academy/handyman/how-to-price-handyman-jobs/

[@IsaacWolf-c2g]

Hi I just started handyman service just did my first job How is a good way to advertise the business so I can grow fast?? Any help appreciated

[@Jobber]

Hi there! Thanks for watching this video! We have a lot of resources that can help you to get started and grow your business. 3 Strategies for Advertising your Handyman Business 👉 www.getjobber.com/academy/handyman/how-to-advertise-handyman-business/ Full list of Handyman resources 👉 www.getjobber.com/academy/handyman/

[@Markw8480]

Dude needs to get packout system!!😂

[@charleslavoie5402]

Curious how the business is doing now? Were you affected by the slowing housing market? Thanks and Bol

[@Jobber]

Hey Charles! You can keep up with James on his website - he posts his latest work there: www.myhandymanjames.com/

[@scottmclean4237]

I’m always wondering how everyone learns it though . I’v been doing maintenance for 6 years an still scared of electrical works

[@Chris-jy5sp]

You learn by doing, I own my own handyman business, started with next to no experience and learned doing the work, talking to other tradesman watching you tube instructional videos, learning like my life depends on it

[@Jobber]

Great advice, Chris!

[@normgraham6658]

@@Chris-jy5sp You can learn just about anything by watching videos here on KZbin... I'm also a handyman and if I don't know how to do something, give me a couple minutes to watch a video or five and then I'm good to go.... hahaha

[@KeithHalonen-im4iu]

How do you find the work?!

[@cosbyikaev2584]

They will tell you anything related to handyman work, but not how they are finding customers. Type on Google “ handyman needed” or similar and start to learn where they advertise. Start with business cards and direct mail marketing. Good luck!

[@JohnBerger-ff6jr]

i dig this guys he's amazing

[@startingtech3900]

If you arent a contractor in CA you can only make 500$ per day as handyman legally

[@vadimoff22]

Hi. What licenses do you need for this?

[@Jobber]

We have an article about licensing for handyman businesses, you can check it out here: getjobber.com/academy/handyman-license/

[@crand20033]

A lot of things come up when you do this kind of work. I would be constantly going back to Home Depot to get one thing or another or to take something back. I don't mind doing it for my own house but not for others. i can install ceiling fans, put furniter together, fix drywall, plumbing and electrical work and even AC and heating.

[@janniehayes7175]

Furniture

[@doomslayerforever2858]

noone should charge under $100 per hour but $200 would be best take my word everyone charge the same and we all win

[@brickriver9627]

Great video

[@mikem4013]

You can start with a $50 dollar tool set and any kind of transportation. The only thing stopping you is YOU! JUST DO IT!

[@karibanane]

This man give me hope

[@gablan1468]

I wonder if handymen in the US pay taxes to the government.

[@chrisburns5691]

Yes, he said in the video he has to put money away for taxes.

[@PitchTalk1]

Where and how do you find your gig to get the job?

[@Jobber]

Hey there, we have helpful handyman business resources here, they might help to answer your questions! getjobber.com/academy/handyman/

[@stevebrandimarte711]

Everyone saying $100 hr is too much. Its very possible. People will pay and if they don't their not an ideal customer. I've been charging $100 hr + easy and when I price jobs out for many things I can average much more. Plenty of money out there guys go get paid what your worth.

[@Jobber]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Steve!

[@downriver4038]

Im trying to start a handyman business/remodeling. How did you start with advertising and getting clients? So far all i can afford is a yelp a page and i haven't had a single costumer it's been 2 weeks.

[@creativeincome4108]

What city and state are you in?

[@Jobber]

We have an article on Jobber Academy all about how to advertise your Handyman business and get customers: getjobber.com/academy/handyman/how-to-advertise-handyman-business/

[@DeSalvoLaw]

Craigslist and subcontract to other handymen to start.

[@Drew-fn6rq]

Helpful video!

[@Jobber]

Glad to hear that!

[@charliegodinez9655]

If you have so much work you can’t handle it that means prices need to go way up

[@stfloppy]

He's getting paid $100 an hour to do simple stuff like assemble flat pack furniture and mount TVs, he probably already feels like he's charging way too much lol.

[@Painfulwhale360]

@@stfloppyNah. Always charge the most you can. Worst they can say is no and will likely counteroffer.

[@jpelonrun6692]

How do you find work? What’s the best way to find clients? I’m a handyman looking for more work. I have my truck, tools and experience in different trades.

[@Jobber]

We have an article on Jobber Academy about advertising methods to get more clients: getjobber.com/academy/handyman/how-to-advertise-handyman-business/

[@enahoroerijoh7210]

I like your courage bro

[@AquilesBaezaCabeza]

How much is the monthly insurance payment average?

[@remodz6385]

For a one man show, not doing roof work, about $250/mo

[@themiddleclasstaxslave651]

@@remodz6385mine is .$600 - entire year. Search around. I got several Quotes before going with a local Broker. The insurance meets high standard 2 mil policy

[@sheezy2526]

Lot of freedom and a lot of autonomy, get to claim tax benefits on all the tools and the vehicles, yet they still charge an arm and a leg as call out fees, I mean how many salarymen get to charge their companies for visiting the company for work? Some don't even clean up after themselves and leave a mess behind and some even forget their tools!

[@chrisburns5691]

An employee doesn't have overhead to pay.

[@mikeorosco4787]

You shouldnt video yourself while performing electrical work. Hanging a ceiling fan is electrical work. You could get in trouble with L&I. Youre allowed to do it for yourself at your own house. But if you do it for someone else, you must be certified. Its the only trade like that. For good reason too

[@fernard8985]

I love doing handyman’s stuff around the house, but i could never make a living out of it. I’m sloppy, i lack the instincts/intuition and I just don’t have it my genes i suppose, all of my closest ancestors sucked at it, i’m actually the first one trying to break this curse.

[@robertkerby2581]

I really enjoyed your inspirational video! I am Handyman, but I hesitant to start my new business, I guess simple fear of failure. I already have seven clients, however I am not officially licensed as yet. Do you have any advice? Well done!

[@Jobber]

Hey Robert, we have a really helpful article on Jobber Academy all about starting a handyman business - lots of useful advice here: getjobber.com/academy/handyman/how-to-start-a-handyman-business/

[@mrmurdx8956]

Yeah get licensed get insurance for your company and last get a good quality truck now go.

[@rich4beats]

HELLO I HAVE BEEN A HANDYMAN FOR 10 YEARS BUT I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO STAY BUSY. I DO GREAT WORK BUT I NEVER SEEM TO HAVE CONSISTENT WORK. I HAVE A SOCIAL MEDIA BUT I DONT ALWAYS DO WORK WORTH POSTING, SOME WORK IS JUST QUICK REPAIRS ETC. I WOULD LOVE SOME IDEAS AS IM CURRENTLY LOOKING INTO A WEBSITE.

[@Jobber]

Hello! Jobber offers several resources for handyman businesses. You can check out this article on what makes for a great handyman business website: getjobber.com/academy/handyman/handyman-website-examples/ As well as many other resources here: getjobber.com/academy/handyman/

[@teresastephens2642]

I charge $120 an hr. I have no problem at that.

[@forestgump8403]

love this 😍

[@PokemontcglivezardTwin]

Before I even watch this video I'm already skeptical because why would you want other people to know about this because an influx of handyman would ruin what you have going on😅

[@aerohk]

Handyman is not allowed to charge over $500

[@DudeEggs]

I make this much a month installing garage doors in the south.

[@gonnasendit]

One year later, he charges $1000,000/hr

[@madmike7934]

I wouldn’t pay a handy man per hour that’s dumb I would pay by job done

[@HangryPandaMike]

Great video. Wish I had a handyman James in San Antonio

[@andrewfreeman88]

I think he's in Austin not too far away

[@HangryPandaMike]

@@andrewfreeman88 1.5 drive would be too much for him

[@jorgetreminio5607]

I’m actually in Schertz man. I’ve been thinking of becoming a professional handyman, I mean I’ve already done all kinds of stuff at my house from changing door knobs,thermostats,toilets, outdoor spigots, to even remodeled my small restroom did the tile and everything bro. What kind of work you need done if you don’t mine me asking?

[@HangryPandaMike]

​@@jorgetreminio5607just a few things. You have any references or a IG/Facebook page?

[@Time-Traveller-2025]

I can actually do all this… have the tools… just don’t know how to get the customers.

[@Jobber]

Hey there! We have lots of helpful resources you can check out: How to Start a Handyman Business: getjobber.com/academy/handyman/how-to-advertise-handyman-business/ Advertising Your Handyman Business (great for getting customers): getjobber.com/academy/handyman/how-to-advertise-handyman-business/

[@IL_Bgentyl]

You can do anything with good marketing.