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[@Bullfrog0382]

Your not greedy, your jumping on an opportunity that most won't. 5:19

[@CityWok971]

Haters gonna hate. Just keep crushing it.

[@vincentnardozza3191]

great explanation keep making money

[@strokerace4765]

Smart video

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

I had a friend just pass away who was a licensed electrician. Smoked...Drinker. Invested his paycheck in crap. Had marital problems. Worked for an electric company in Texas. Paid him 250 dollars a day. His clothes and truck taken care of without no thought on his end. Tools on discount...health benefits and 250 dollars a day. He died from lung cancer. Smoking at the age of 45. Habits.... I know someone sober who only makes 35 dollars a day. Part time. Has more than my friend did.

[@mtadams2009]

I would say a good handyman in Westchester NY could make a very good living. I am in my 60s and my wife is always trying to pimp me out to the neighbors. In my town a starter house is about one million. The average home is about 1.7 million. Most families make at least 300,000 many make 750,000 and up. Average property tax is 40,000, it crazy. Everyday I see contractors doing work at homes throughout my neighborhood. I am one of the very few who does his own home repairs. No one cuts their own lawn or clean their homes. I dont mind letting someone clean my house. You are telling the truth.

[@brandonwilliams2193]

For 400,000 dollars where I live you could buy a 5,000 square foot, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and with a nice size pole barn.... also 20-40 acres lol

[@brandonwilliams2193]

And still might have 10-40 grand in your pocket ...

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

That sounds awesome. That's about 3 to 5 mill in places that have low unemployment and high wages. Cost of Housing and taxes are the biggest variables in different areas around the country.

[@Robert-bm5fz]

just curious where you think its best?

[@michaelbaker9746]

I often realize talking to others in my area. Ill do worst because they don't think much of there anility. In there lack they will call me a crook A fare deal to me is when both of us are treated fare I will give them a price I think is fare they decide if its fare to themselves. We agree. God bless

[@Spawny500]

The guy that called you a crook is correct. Having made more money than him does not justify charging $150 for a light fixture that takes a half hour to do. It's people like you that make people do their own work, which is good, but bad for the elderly and women that don't typically get involved w/ handyman work. Handymen should be charging what is fair, NOT WHATEVER THEY CAN GET. I'll give you points for your honesty though.

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

And this is why you will never be successful in business and will die broke and miserable.

[@glazierEd]

Just purchased the black Handyman shirt.👋

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Simple home repairs in affluent, white collar communities is where the money is at! People want things fixed quickly and they don’t want to have to worry about it.

[@Dave-hd6ok]

Are you in the Seattle area? I need an handyman!

[@jak50cent]

I make that money in Texas one the DFW Area

[@c50ge]

The reason you make more money is your working and I’m watching you work. Last time I checked unless I’m working I don’t make money!

[@Aaron-cy6pu]

DFW handyman here. There’s a lot of Hispanic workers dragging down the wages. HOWEVER if you’re white, insured, honest, do good work, have website.. you can make close to what Handyman is making. Also, you can leverage the cheap labor and KILL it. I do a couple remodels per year but mostly rental property maintenance. I bill out about $75 first hour, $50 after that. I pay my guys well at 20-25 hr. Plus gas and bonus incentives. Was in Houston after Harvey.. honestly had $1,000 days for months on end. No state income tax, business tax is less than 1%, work outside year around, real estate is affordable. Best economy in the country. Love me some Texas.

[@MrC9Oh3]

I'm close to DFW and your damn right about the illegals dragging wages down, its ridiculous.

[@Aaron-cy6pu]

How close to DFW are you?

[@MrC9Oh3]

@@Aaron-cy6pu I'm half way between Dallas and Tyler

[@MrC9Oh3]

@@Aaron-cy6pu I'm 28, have been framing and remodeling since I was old enough to swing a hammer, I do more work in one day than most 4 man crews I work around and I cant seem to break 800 a week. I've tried working for myself but it's never been worth it.

[@Aaron-cy6pu]

Sean yea smaller markets out side of metros are getting killed by illegal immigration. You can definitely make more than $800/week if you move to DFW or Houston.

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

1. Dont compete. Cooperate 2. You can't afford me. Priceless. 3. Mercy. No debt. 4. You get what you settle for. ASK! 5. Tax Exempt. Trade & Share.

[@jameswill175]

The places with a high geriatric population is good too.

[@kingcolbs6256]

What area do you work on

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

Choices and agreement to achieve an end...outcome. Goal line. We call this negotiation w purpose. You have a purpose. "Goal" also known as a destination. You arrive to a destination inline with your purpose. When you fail this you can die...this is not the goal.... Death is not living. Scraping by is not fun either. But necessary till you get tired of that crap. Needs vs wants....and what you settle for. This is called terms. Terms of an agreement...is called cooperation. Not competition. Competively cooperative? There is competition. But I don't jump on that band wagon. That's why I say there's no competition. You can be wealthy and not competitive. Have everything you need and not charge a dime.

[@mattmeyers7879]

Thanks, Sir HandyMan, you're channels never stop improving! You're doing a massively generous deed by sharing all that you do. Wishing you and your inner circle the best.

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

Thank you.

[@Handiwerx]

MASSIVE!!!

[@jakejones5991]

Great content. We are practically neighbors handyman and my area is very similar. There is tons of work and money here but the quality of workers is awful. Homeowners are so happy that you show up they practically hire you on the spot.

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

This is why I got into this like of work. The quality of the workers here sucks.

[@royallclark6331]

Here in Hawai'i, that is why I'm as busy as I want to be, I show up when I tell them I'll be there. Most locals here talk a good story but then decide there are other things they want to do that day... especially if the surfs up!! LOL

[@lou704]

Your a businessman. That's it, plain and simple. The difference between you and the haters is you're a better businessman than them. Best of luck to you and keep it going.

[@trevorblue]

Know your market, know your worth, know your competition.

[@cobes11]

My last girlfriend told me that I am worthless.

[@devonfehn6062]

$50/hr in rural Mississippi would be $350/hr in Silicon Valley, California.

[@tomwielichowski3511]

Hey handy man my property lines in Michigan hapen to meat up with 3 country's. Witch are 3 difrent coolers lol dark green, a little lighter green and verry light green! What should I do? 🤣

[@tomwielichowski3511]

Thank you i really dident know in the us I was this fortunate!!

[@GetMooreProductions]

By watching these video's and stepping up my business direction, I have made the MOST this year than I ever had before. And it keeps coming. Know your self worth to people, the product and service you provide and stick to it. Has't failed me yet. Thanks!

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

That is great to hear.

[@Theredeemedchild2]

Northern va is where the money is at

[@daviddoyle4516]

Do you have a course? Please advise ,,,Dave Doyle

[@SavonDavon]

Do a 1 man and a truck worksheet and come up with a ‘sold hour’ rate not a hourly rate. Price by the job no the hour. You will make so much more.

[@c50ge]

You also have to figure out where you want to live. That may also cost you the big bucks!

[@TrueSniper169]

I live in ohio by clombus and Dayton I do about 50 mile radius I been doing weekend work for a year now and make 800 to 1000 every weekend some weekends I have made more .

[@lukebrown4184]

I’m not sure how people don’t understand that if you live in a little town, that you can’t make the same money. It’s a free market! If you want to charge $300 labor to change out a toilet, and someone wants to pay that, it’s 100% legal! Rich people don’t want the guy that is going to charge $30 in their home. It’s just the truth.

[@Andrew50935]

Love the video! I am a handyman/contractor in a 3 city area with total population around 150,000. I can nearly guarantee myself any work I want just by showing up, giving an estimate, and communicating with people. People skills and prompt service can take anyone in the trades as far as they wish. Unfortunately it's all to common for trades people to be entirely lacking in this area. But it makes things better for those of us who have what it takes!

[@michaelspeicher1012]

Well said.

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

Compare apples to apples to understand the situation.

[@brianmoore4691]

I learned this a long long time ago. If you make 3 circles that overlap. They will form a triangle. Each circle is has a name 1 PRICE 2 QUALITY 3 SERVICE Where the 3 circles overlap this area is labeled VALUE. Every customer has these 3 criteria and for each the order is different. This priority will change how the location of VALUE area moves. The underlying message is that if the customer thinks he got a good VALUE then he/she did. When you are in business you need to know what the customers motivation is and where it is based. You are very good at selecting the correct customers. I am working on finding these customers too. Thank you!

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

Great comment. Especially the part about VALUE

[@justinstark2370]

Great info as always. Getting my own videos uploaded soon. Won't be the same as you as far as content, but maybe you'll come check it out once I get going. In that 1 minute of free time you leave for yourself everyday 😁

[@davidedwards3838]

I do remodeling not handyman work. But that comment of only charging 50 bucks for an outlet, just doesn't make any sense or money. Let's look at it this way. So the guy gets called to do 1 outlet. He wakes up grabs his coffee jumps in his truck head over to the job. It's an occupied residence so he is not started at 6 am. So let's say he starts somewhere between 8 and 9. He goes in the home talks to the home owner. Tests the line. Assuming it's just the outlet and not the line. He locates the breaker. He does his work. Then again talks to the client by this time it's now 10:30. So he obviously doesn't have time to get packed up and drive to another client to make it two switches for the morning. So he fucks around until lunch. Well congratulations you made a whopping 50 bucks for an entire morning. As a ticketed electrician he would make more working for someone else.

[@comancheclub3449]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for finally fully addressing this. Location is absolutely paramount for working in ANY kind of trade.

[@not2late2game53]

I love ya man, but I can't buy a Handyman shirt ,cause ya told us NOT to call ourselves a... Handyman

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

Most my shirts don't have "handyman" on them. thehandyman.store/collections/shirts/products/mens-cotton-crew-tee-2?variant=31188448575534

[@nytrortx5224]

One of my favorite quotes “for those who understand, no explanation is necessary, for those who do not, no explanation is possible” Sometimes you just can’t get through to people.

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

That is a good quote.

[@MrTooTechnical]

kick ass

[@Earthcitizen4609]

Thanks for all your advice

[@peterjanis2455]

Love it

[@vicf6509]

All well thought out and educated points. You have to know your market regardless of the type of business.

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

Exactly.

[@007taino]

You hit the nail in the head my amigo! I agree 100%...kudos on the great video!

[@joewehner9837]

I really appreciate your straight up honesty. No bulls@#$. Thanks

[@HomelandHomeRepair]

I also wanted to add a comment saying that I'm glad you made this video because I think this is a big area that a lot of people just don't pay any attention to. One of the Facebook groups I'm a part of I had mentioned what I charge and make to do certain jobs and had a gentleman saying it's ridiculous and said that I was lying about the amount of money I get paid to do these items in as you've clearly laid out it's all about where you live and what the market cap or market value for that service is that I provide. Spot on sir

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

Thanks for the comment.

[@brandonmohammed5715]

Great video

[@VvTitan165vV]

Bro you are just down right fucking awesome!!!

[@Anderson-pm5ir]

I love coming to THE NUMBER ONE SOURCE.. due diligence and knowledge is where the money making process begins!

[@Handiwerx]

Anderson 11 MASSIVE source of number one video content!

[@reallybadaim118]

Excellent video and Intel. You are correct about large metro areas. Lots of folks installing electrical and everything else.

[@843292]

What in the world is going on in NE NV?!?!

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

Very low homeless population. A lot of working class people.

[@foreststatham1184]

Map must be wrong for NE Nv because elko cty only has a total population of 48k?

[@migratedcoconut]

Tradesman are so hard to find in my area, I can charge whatever I want. Just make sure the work is worth the price.

[@ellahkhulile7375]

Where the handyman in Pretoria

[@franko1334]

The handyman’s channel number 1 I the WHOLE WORLD! we really appreciated your tremendous professionalism...I commented from time to time your videos and this one is definitely one of my favorite! Greetings from Oxnard CA.

[@ehotto]

Because you're the number one home improvement channel in the solar system

[@T.E.P.]

did you say IM GREEDY or IM a GREENY

[@jasoncanon7311]

Another very informative video from handyman. Tks

[@altituderemodelingllc6393]

This is excellent information especially for those new to running their own business and even for those of us that have been doing it for awhile now. I live in an area that is known as poverty with a view. The average home cost over 300k but the average salary is $15 an hour. The kicker here is we are a college town with plenty of second home owners here as well. We have lots of million dollar homes and those are the customers I target. When you are in this business long enough you realize that you would rather charge what you need to live and cover your overhead than to charge less and work more going broke the whole time. You can go broke sitting at home drinking a beer rather than running around like a chicken with your head cut off. The hardest customers I have ever worked for were the lower dollar customers because they want the 30k bathroom for 10k and there just isn’t any way those numbers are going to ever work out in your favor and they are the ones who want to nit pick everything. Also if someone ever tells you they don’t want to pay the going rate for something in your area just walk away because I can tell you from experience they will just be a royal pain to work with and you won’t make it up in another portion of the job you will end up working for free and you will miss out on good jobs because you are busy doing that one.

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

You can charge whatever you want....honey. But it doesn't mean your gonna get it. But try it any way and see. I'm priceless... I'm worth zero....but others are not. I'm free because I'm not in debt. Economy is never cut and dry on the value of the dollar. So... How much are you worth? Based on what others are? You think your time and energy is worth money? You can't afford me.

[@foreststatham1184]

How can you determine if there are too many blue collar laborers before jumping into the business full time? I am located in Dallas, TX. There is a surrounding population of about 600k with a median income of $96k. Thanks so much for all of the help through both of your channels.

[@MetaphorForests]

how did you end up? Did you stay in Dallas?

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

Household income. Disease rate. Crime rate. You'll see where I live in Texas is pretty decent. A panhandler at my highway exit says he makes 250 plus a day. I said yeah...i know. But his problem was diet. Sandwiches....smoking and booze. Lying. Which is synonymous with laziness and fear. But his cheapness...in choices made him lazy and stupid.

[@brandonlifefamily8331]

Not true, friend of mine cleared 200k for himself after paying employees and taxes. In texas.

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

Thats pretty good. He must be doing close to a million a year

[@joepierce5357]

Long Island and the 5 boroughs is 100% correct.. except for the Bronx which isn’t even a green key on the map should be Snow White lol

[@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA]

Texas pays the most Taxes into the welfare system...for some weird reason. Most of it is from around Austin. Also...You can be tax exempt and very wealthy in Texas. I Don't eat bread or drink milk. No dairy. I Don't drink booze or smoke. I Don't eat Animals or Hunt. I Don't play games or sports. Yes...I'm from Texas... I get paid exactly what you charge or more. No I don't live in Austin...but I worked around outside Austin. No I didn't do free estimates. We call it the golden triangle for a reason. Alabama? That's the number 1 welfare state. 1. Alabama. 2. Mississippi. 3. Lousiana 4. Missouri. You can have a good income and career in this field in Texas. Habits...you got bad habits and settle for crap. Then that's what you'll end up with. I did extremely well in Texas. Always do. The problem however is the wet counties. Bad habits and irrelevant career choices. Alcohol....Cigarette Smokers. Drugs and Theft. Yes we have Theft...lots of it. I got robbed several times by dummies with bad habits and unruly girlfriends. Texas does have a diverse economy. Lifestyle....u got bad habits and hellacious hobbies. Then you won't make it anywhere. Stay sober and eat green. Say what you mean...and keep you word. Be willing to work. There's plenty ways to stay busy and receive benefit from income in items of trade or shares. In Texas. Every time....i hear the naysayers. Bad habits are obviously abounding in their life. 1. There is no competition. Poor people compete. Always try to do it on their own and be proud at your expense. That's why they cheat. Rob and steal. The areas with highest crime rates are highly competitive. Otherwise it wouldn't be called a co-op. We cooperate and say what we mean...and get what we need. High quality gear....high quality tools.... Sober .... Stay sober my friends and quit being hateful and jealous. I can go to Alabama and make it. Just like I did in Texas. Been there. I've been to every state in the United States. Same shit every where. What works in Texas does work in Missouri. The value of the dollar doesn't mean your not receiving payment. If I get a 6000 square foot house. Brand new in Oklahoma for 75000. Of course I don't buy houses In into the stuff it's sitting on. And you bought a crappy rental in California for 500,000. That's only the size of my tool box. In an earthquake.....riot area with a horrible penal system. And you got bad habits....high taxes. Uh....whose getting screwed.

[@normantiffany3509]

Not complaining, seems like this should have been one of your first videos on this Chanel, I am in South Carolina and I ask for and get $50 an hr, might be able to get more if I tried, but I America older and on my way out so I have no big goals or plans, wish I had started thinking like you do years ago, I wish you all the best and God bless you, I'm sure you will reach your goals, make as much as the market will bare

[@ryanthepianoman27]

Where

[@regopit44]

No BS here. The Handyman speaks the truth. I can tell you that I live in a beach resort town on the east coast that has a population of 6,900 but has close to 25,000 rental units . There has been many a time that I have given out a price. The I really don't want this job I have to much on my plate now and they jump on it. Why? Because I showed up . Here people have the hardest time to get people to show up just to give them a estimate and people are will to pay to get the work done.

[@deaneng8540]

Okay I"m packing my bags now! Where are you located? :) Beach resort area - wooowwww....

[@zone4garlicfarm]

I have a similar situation. It's not a beach town but there are mountains and lakes. We have 1,500 year round residents and 10,000 more with second homes. There is more work than the local labor force can keep up with. I charge almost twice as much as my competition and I get more jobs than I can accept. All because I answer every phone call and look at every potential job. That plus a 20 year reputation for quality work, a clean and organized job site and shutting my radio off when the client is home. I'm scheduling exterior paining two years out.

[@motionman0]

Love your stuff Handyman! One quick aside....I live in Texas...In an area that has been one of the fastest growing cities in America for several years now. I agree about more competition...but two things come to mind...there is a ton more work here than in many other areas of the US. Also, I have hired a few day labors (Manuel, Jose) and they don't give a crap about quality! As a matter of fact they think they have a better way of doing it! Haha. I work alone now. I learned that going the extra mile is worth its weight in gold! (It has been raining all day here. (Ido rainwater drainage and sprinkler systems) So I call some perspective clients and ask if I can come over to look at their lawn to see how the water flows and see the areas that are flooded! There I am standing in a downpour! They see me and I get the job! I cattier to the same demographic here as you. Get a few people to say good things about your work and you are set!

[@tomcripps7229]

You're right about Austin having a large supply of blue collar available but finding the high quality tradesmen is a different story. There's always room for excellence. I make good money (not rich) but I take my truck to an expensive mechanic simply because he knows his trade and there's no getting jerked around so it's worth it to have that level of competence and reliability. Same with my guitar tech. But I manage my money well and that makes all the difference.

[@JC-DC]

I'm so glad I decided to not be cheap, or grab my tools and paid the guy $50 to set my guitar up in an hour. Best $50 I have spent in a while👍

[@SavonDavon]

The median family income in my area is 44k. I do exactly what you do, I work by myself, a ‘home improvement’ company and made $105k last year and am shooting for a 5-10k increase this year. Its possible people.

[@jasonpower1717]

Making money is the dream. Some feel uncomfortable charging amounts fair to a trade because to those people the work is easy so in turn the cost shouldn't be "high". BUT if you don't realize the major population of where you live can't change light fixtures you have to charge to keep yourself in business and living so there are people "you" to change light fixtures in the future. The same trade person/handy person out there who say its easy to do our work and charge less ask yourself how much would you pay someone to do something you need but don't know how to do or understand to figure out, the answer, what it costs. That could be equivalent to you charging $100/hr

[@delikat83]

Much love great info. From Daniel Delikat Richard's Painting Service INC. Scarsdale NY 10583. We make great money in our area all lawyers, docs, CEOs, and other big shots. They won't budge a finger to do shit. Tiss' why we make bank brother. Sometimes they get pissed I make more than them at times. At times. They bank it all day long everyday. Lol

[@johnjohnson9100]

There's still a lot of money to be made in those lighter areas if you know how. I live in the greater Nashville area and have worked on multi-million dollar homes, but I've made a ton of money from unexpected sources, for instance remodeling a church leading to several jobs of various sizes from members of that congregation. Also, with an aging population, especially in rural areas, accessibility remodeling is a huge part of my business these days. But this is still part of knowing your market. Median income is just one factor.

[@samtx5518]

Excellent commentary on analyzing the market!

[@stonesthrow420]

I live in Dallas and there are very little Handyman services. There is only one guy advertising in Handyman services and he doesn't even do AC or Appliances, I do.

[@marionparker]

So you say, I’ve been working for Billionaires/millionaires since 1992. I am retiring this Christmas, but have one last project for the second largest landowner in the USA at his hunting refuge. Hope you make to eight like I did, good luck.

[@craftyhandyman9757]

Install lite fixture for $50, I wouldn't start my truck for $50. I'm wiring a lift station on a house for a builder, 3 hours on job charged $700. Also wiring a barn for another builder 30hours labor and $950 in material and charged $5700...$5100 profit. I'm not a non profit Corp. I live in NC in a big equestrian area of people that have big money and just want the service and quality....so they pay my price. Keep it up Handy Man your doin it Right.

[@robkaiser1047]

You put this vid out on my Bday, just a few days ago. If I went by your map, I’d be in trouble, but I live in a vacation destination with a bit of old school money involved. I really think I’m in a good market, but there’s a lot of competition. I’m not worried about the competition though, because I know how to sell myself. Keep the great vids coming and I’d love to have lunch with you one day or buy you a beer!

[@bryceoliver8899]

Good video

[@thedon9830]

What are your thoughts on Orlando Fl?

[@sphouls]

Looks like Northern Alaska is dark green.

[@jaronyoumans7119]

I’ve been watching your videos for several months to a year now. I’ve been starting my own handyman business and found a lot of your information very useful. But I will completely disagree with you right now on the point you tried to make regarding the electrician accusing you of being a crook. Your response tells me you are in the mindset of a crook, believe it or not. Just my opinion. The electrician is making the point that you charge more because your customers can pay more, not that the service you provide is worth more. Just because the customer can pay more doesn’t make it moral to charge more. That is the move of a scammer. If that is what you do you can’t say your an honest man making an honest living. I side with the electrician on this. Best of luck

[@didafm]

Handyman what do you think about buying a house in a good area, renovate it yourself and flip it?

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

I plan to fix and rent. My goal is a total of 5 rentals in the next 10 years.

[@1dgrdgr]

@@TheHandymanBusiness you're slow rolling that goal. Put some effort into it. Leverage is your friend.

[@Handiwerx]

Fellas- buy and hold for 2 year minimum to avoid tax. if you expect to net over $500k or sell before year 2, consider a like-kind exchange (1031 exchange)

[@didafm]

@@TheHandymanBusiness that's cool handyman Rental properties are a pain in the ass to manage

[@wjthehomebuilder]

@@didafm You can hire the 'managing' part of the rental out. It looks like 10% of the rent is the average fee where I'm at.

[@marks814]

I have a single response to your negative commenters, "If you think poor, you stay poor!"

[@918scott]

That's right.. Telling it like it is. Why can't people be happy that you're very successful?

[@chris-ot4og]

when you have a good thing going, you don't tell the world about it. you draw more men into your job area

[@OffRoad-jh1do]

I charge $300 per light fixture. If I have to travel more then 10 miles it is a $450 minimum charge plus any additional fixtures are $300 each.

[@edfox8493]

people dont like my prices, they are high. I will be there in 20 minutes if you need me. I also make it very easy to pay in any form. I am going to raise my prices to outrageous levels soon because I have not had a full day off in 9 months. I work very fast, and I dont make a mess. People realize their is a reason other companies are cheaper. Go ahead and wait a month for a guy that no call no show

[@tedd7028]

Great video Handyman! Spot on. I learned this lesson about 4 years ago, when I worked for a client who taught me some invaluable lessons and information about economic relativity. In short, my clients are always willing to pay me, up to what they make on an hourly rate, for my services. I target neighborhoods where people are earning $300k+ annually. It has worked very well for me. People that earn more than $300k will choose me over others, because they have faith that the job will be done, as well as it can be done. Like refers like and my business is growing in this demographic.

[@brandonlifefamily8331]

I'm looking for an area to pull 80k in.. missouri, texas, any ideas?

[@TheHandymanBusiness]

$80k should be achievable in a lot of places. A decent size city with white collar jobs.

[@austin3790]

We decide what we make after we ask the market for guidance, there’s nothing wrong with asking for what the job is worth. Not limitations on our self-worth

[@1decks]

Greed is good

[@point1er]

Thank you for the info, I’ve been watching your channel a lot lately, I don’t any experience in home repairs. I have always work on car’s since a kid, taken electronic apart when my mother wasn’t looking lol. I rent so sometimes the owners take for ever to fix things around the house, I’ve fix the bathrooms vent when it stop spinning I would hear it but it wouldn’t spin. Changed an outlet, paint the house, changed the light fixture to LED. can’t break it when it’s already broken. Watching your channel has got me intrigued to get into the handing man business as a side job, might go work for somebody to learn even if it’s for free, just to get some experience under my belt

[@jaymann53]

Sounds like Seattle area.

[@royallclark6331]

Be fair with your customers. Make the money but be fair. It comes back in spades! Just had a lady in California send me 200 bucks via PayPal for being her Handyman, and I haven't been over to here rental in months!! LOL Merry Christmas!!

[@chrisgraham2904]

My customers either don't have to knowledge/skills to do the repair, the tools to do the repair or the time to do the repair because their time is better spent doing something else. For example, a lawyer who makes $1,000.00 dollars an hour has no problem paying me $150.00 per hour because I free up his time so he can make another $1,000.00 and I take away that little problem that's been bugging him.

[@alanholt6535]

You make more than me because you work twice as hard as me (100 hours/week).

[@bleachinuri]

Tell me about it, me and my wife make 225k a year together, and we are broke as fuck, median income in my area is 65k