Handyman Success Podcast
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. Inject growth, efficiency, and inspiration into your handyman business by learning from the success of others! Co-Host Allen Lee, Founder of the Handyman Journey & Honest Lee Handyman Services - https://handymanjourney.com Cost-Host Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros - https://handymanmarketingpros.com Join our private Facebook Group (Handyman Success Mastermind) to ask questions and have discussions around business and marketing for your contractor business - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1189384858180519
Episodes
Welcome back to the Handyman Success Podcast 🎙️ — where every episode hits home with real‑world stories, lessons, and inspiration for handymen who want to build a business that fits their life.
In this episode, we talk with Amon from Home Healer Handyman (Nebraska). He shares how he went from a hurt commercial‑construction worker driving all over town, to launching a small‑batch, personality‑driven handyman business doing...
We sit down with Jon, a handyman business owner of Dakota Small Jobs who's grown from solo operator to managing a full team of 5 technicians in just six months.
We discuss:
- Hiring technicians fast (and finding the right people)
- Marketing strategies in rural areas
- Real-world pricing and estimating systems
- How to charge based on job complexity
- Leadership mindset and scaling with systems
If you're stuck wearing too many ha...
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...
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 profit
- Smart home upgrades like Ring doorbells & security cams
- Aging-in-place services: ...
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 in...
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 short
- Why reputation & reviews mat...
🚀 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 t...
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 estimator
- Why 90% of his quotes are giv...
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://HandymanMa...
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.c...
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:...
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://Hand...
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://Handyma...
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 C...
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 h...
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...
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
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In part 2, 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://Handy...
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
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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
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