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 into:
✅ How he started his handyman business
✅ What it’s really like in the "hustle phase"
✅ Lessons learned about pricing, profit, and burnout
✅ Real numbers, real struggles, and real wins
✅ Estimating strategies that actually work
Whether you're patching drywall or stuck in traffic, this episode is packed with insight, motivation, and tactical tips to level up your handyman business.
🔧 Resources Mentioned
• Handyman Champion CRM App: https://handymanchampion.com/
• Join the Mastermind Group: https://share.google/XyRUFe8kmIyYCvu5E
• Free Training + Marketing Help: https://handymanjourney.com/
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Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman Journey
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