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You and Mike Rowe are about a shortage of skilled tradesmen I have 54 years in the construction trades carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall and all the other trades in construction. All of my joints are shot both knees need replaced I had a rotator cuff reconstruction from a fall with a total dissection of my right shoulder and rotator cuff. I have been self employed since 1971 it has been 6 to 7 days per week for many years and still working because in our small area its always been feast or famine so at almost 70 I am still working but only plan on a half day on the day of my funeral.
Mr.Handy Man Dan Bailey Well said.
I used to complain bc my dad always had me out of all the kids helping him. Now, IM very grateful that I learned enough to work enough to learn more and make a living. I've been self employed for years, with one brief exception, and it's not easy. I'll probably be able to retire after I'm dead.
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Half day on the day of my funeral! Lol
I have never heard that one. Too funny!
Keep going strong my friend.
@@dennisbost2084 I was the same way.... my Dad pulled me out to help with so many projects and now I know how to fix things that none of my peers know how to do.
Very good video. I agree that there is a shortage if good contractor HM. Today, I completed 4 good work orders ($320 profit) and got six more awarded to me. The property managers throw me rental work orders like they are drug addicts for my HM dope. I tell 'em NO MORE today please. But they don't listen.
After my last thee years, I say these would be great topics:
1. Be Faster, Better, and Smarter, every day.
Start a stop watch on every single job, look for tips, tricks, and hacks.
I try to be in and out in an hour, or less, for most HM jobs. If not, why not?
Learn to spot Murphy's Law in operation earlier in the job, before it's too late.
(i.e. snapping a freeze proof outdoor faucet off inside a brick wall.).
2. Get and use they very best tools you can afford.
Buy every gadget. You might like it. Buying and trying new tools is fun.
Get the client to agree to buy the bits, blades, and other tool consumables as part of materials. If you are good, they will do it. Don't over do it. Integrity counts.
3. Operate on the Client's money.
Get their credit card (s). I have the Lowe's and Amex or my two different Property Managers. I'm only out gas and lunch each day. The rest is gravy with contractor freedom. The best of both worlds. I rarely work outside of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The other time I'm piddling in my shop, keeping my truck and tools in top shape, paperwork, and taking it easy. I could work HM jobs 24/7. But why? I make plenty of money for me.
4. Income Streams.
Forget about Homeowners, Realtors and Apartments as Primary.
Large rental Property Managers have the best deal. They are not picky, tenant's are usually not picky, and you can boot and scoot all day. My two PM's have over 600 rent houses; - all falling apart in some way, every day. Entropy is my best friend.
5. Learn to operate by yourself, ergonomically, safely, and carefully; using leverage and never use more than 85% of your strength - keeps you from pulling muscles, back strain, and down time. I tell 'em No Roofs, No Hot Water Tanks, Attics in Summer, or large Fence Jobs. Always use knee pads. I like Sports Authority Volleyball pads, they are made to be worn a long time. Switch to 40# bags of concrete and 10# drywall mud containers.
6. Don't go to the dump.
Flat tires and wasted time. I pay a storage place $29 a month, for a tiny 5 x 10 space so I can legally dump in their two large dumpsters. Before that I paid an apartment complex for dump space. Dumping is a big deal.
7. Take time to plan each day.
I do this at Lowe's. I go to the Home Decor Department, fancy planning tables, grab a chair and plan. That way, I save extra shopping trips. A key to speed. I use a dry erase marker to write on the inside of my driver's door window to make notes, reminders, and phone numbers.
8. Write up your invoice IMMEDIATELY after the job, no matter how rushed you are.
Later, you will forget the trouble and pain you had on this particular job and you'll tend to have "invoice mercy" on the Property Manager. Mercy used to cost me hundreds every month.
9. Learn to write invoices like a Home Inspector.
The more words, the more money you can charge. Always take before and after pictures when it is to your advantage. The thousandth picture of a toilet is worthless.
10. When you don't know something on a job.
Stop, take a break, and look it up on RUclips. There are 33 MILLION DIY videos on YT. Yesterday, I stopped, looked up "Water dripping from ceiling AC vent." In less than 10 minutes, I knew exactly how to remedy. HVAC is my weakest area. I'm working on it.
11. Learn Appliance Repair.
I buy them on Craigslist, fix them, and offer them to the PMs as an alternative to them buying new ones. Especially expensive wall ovens. Conversely... Try not to fix appliances in rental properties. They are usually shot. And sure "be backs," is a killer. Sell them on your re-furb, or on a new ones. An exception is stand-alone kitchen stoves/ranges.
12. Don't get greedy with "spoils of the job."
Left over screwy lumber, parts, used fixtures, etc. You will end up with a warehouse full of junk you'll never have time to use or sell. A friend HM told me last year, "I throw that crap away, every night." I thought he was nuts. Now I have to agree. I give it to Habitat for Humanity and move on. A clean operating system with new materials is best.
13. Practice new skills all the time.
I do a do a lot of eviction and home abandonment lock changes and "entry authorized," work orders. Each time, I practice my lock picking, bumping, and (eviction) drilling. I know the weaknesses of every major lock brand. Rarely does it take longer than a couple of minutes to get in non-destructively. Schlege is a bitch though and I Dremel peel those bad boys most of the time I'm in a hurry.
14. Use the same brands all the time to be super fast.
I only use Moen kitchen and tub shower faucets, Delta bathroom faucets, Kwikset locks, Harbor Breeze ceiling fans, etc., etc., and Lowe's. Home Depot is a little cheaper, but I like Lowe's quality and store layout. Using the same familiar brands really speeds work. Same on Appliances.
15. Get a reputation.
I am known for immediately contacting the tenant, setting up an appointment and letting PM know it's in process. Most HM contractors are jackasses about this part. I also am known for plumbing trouble-shooting; especially "low water pressure" issues (a very common complaint), immediate lock defeats and changes, and break-in response. I'm the emergency guy.
My friend is known as hot water tanks, back breaking ceiling sheetrock assignments, time-consuming make readies, low-end tear out remodels and rough house turns. He makes more money, but he'll be broken down in 3 years. He can have that pressured, body destroying, life. I do get many higher end light remodels, post move-in punch lists, and HM ball dropper reassignments.
16. Physical Recovery.
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (R.I.C.E.). Set up your home Man Cave with this in mind. Instead of a couch or recliner. I have an electric adjustable hospital bed. No Joke. It's perfect to watch t.v. on big screen, do the internet on another screen, get my legs elevated, and arms elevated and chill out. Literally, I cool the room to 65F. Works great.
I'm always refreshed and raring to go the next day.
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Excellent advice! "Entropy is my best friend." LOL!!!
Thank you sir for your time writing this up..Lots of things to think about..I love crowd sourcing..
Thank you for your genuine advice
Thanks for the amazing advice from experience, its the best!!! 👍
Scaffolding 16 years.... was Jack the lad, always carrying more than others always building faster than others.... now at 31yr old.... body shot. Moving into handyman and it's going well so far.... all while still scaffolding 40hrs a week with wife and 2 kids.... fingers crossed It keeps going like this so i can start planning the future properly. Keep up the videos..inspiration to me
I have a BSed and a ASN degree. I work as a handyman now. I have one client (my wife). I take care of her 20 rental homes and our home.
blue ferral if she is your wife, they are “OUR” rental homes. If it’s any other way, your marriage is not a marriage.
Excellent video! I've been doing remodel/fix-it work on nights and weekends going on for over 22 years now, starting when I was getting a degree in Building Construction Management and we had to get 800 hrs field experience as a requirement for graduation. I do project management and estimating for a site development contractor for the usual 50-60 hours and then on "my own" time, I've finished basements and done bathrooms, as well as general "fix-it" type work, with the total gut and renovation of 2 "Parade of Dumps" investment houses thrown in... I find it harder and harder to get motivated to go out and do bigger jobs and the knees crack and pop a lot more than they used to. You mentioned in passing - saving aggressively. That's the one thing I feel is under emphasized if not completely neglected in the educational system nowadays... Start early, save and invest until it hurts. Time value of money and the snowball effect of compounding is a huge and powerful concept - as is the importance of understanding the power of "junk" debt to work against you. It's important to invest in assets that will hopefully eventually allow money to work for you instead of you having to go work for money. Like Dave Ramsey says, "You have to live like no one else, so eventually you can live like no one else". Your watchers will thank themselves for the investments they make when they're young and starting out, when they've spent 20 or 30 years breaking themselves against the plow and then social security "retirement" age gets raised to 80 because the system is broke. So maybe do a video occasionally to keep those concepts active in the viewer's mind. And along those lines... I feel like these are probably the golden years to go out and work like hell to make as much extra money as you can to put away while taxes are low-ish. End of Rant. Keep up the excellent work!!!
You make it look easy,but like you said in the past videos it came from all those years of hard work.Thanks for pointing me in the right direction on my front door,worked like a charm.
Love this new content idea! 24 years old. I’ve been at it 3 years on my own. First two years were while I had a full time job and I was able to do handyman type projects on the side. This past year I’ve finally gotten into the swing of things and have been fortunate enough to have more than enough steady work. I agree with you 100%, there are no “secrets to success”. Like anything it takes a lot of hard work, being knowledgeable about your craft and being HONEST and PUNCTUAL with your customers. The bar is set so low for this trade that just providing excellent customer service is a lot of times enough to set yourself apart from the competition. A 40 hour work week doesn’t exist when you’re self employed. Keep em coming! Thanks!
You have a very important point that I left out. There is no 40 hour work week. There is no clocking in and out and going home to forget about your job. Being self employed is a life style. Even if there aren't tools in your hand you are thinking about your business. Planning and scheduling are always going through your head. Great comment thanks!
The Handyman spot on. It doesn’t help that the phone doesn’t stop ringing either!
You should be happy the phone doesnt stop ringing. Means you are doing it right.
stang7043 didn’t mean that as a bad thing. Just illustrates that you never clock out.
My Dad joined the Army right out of high school, then following his hitch did 3 years of college until his GI Bill ran out. He spent the next 20 years as a construction worker all over the western U.S., wherever the union sent him. When he was in his mid-40s and starting to get physically worn out, he got a position as the Business Manager for the Union local. Even though he hadn’t completed his degree, he was the only guy with three years of college, studying business and accounting. He didn’t plan it that way, but it worked out perfectly for him. He was able to stay in a trade that he loved, but in a position that paid well, was year-round employment, and wasn’t physically exhausting.
Addressing the younger generation on aggressive savings, and investments may be cool. And, yes; the criticism of hourly is always a issue...that's why I do bid jobs only... without disclosing the "hourly" I build in to survive. Thank you for your info!
I’ve been doing handyman work for over 20 years. I started at a very young age working for my grandfather and my dad who were both general contractors. The best advice given to me getting into handyman business was to learn and have the skills and training necessary about different trades. Trade schools are short and cheaper than college. But the biggest thing I would say to anyone wanting to get into being a handyman is work for some subcontractors and see if you like the work. Because then you’ll get first hand experience of everything you are going to do by yourself.
Very informative video. I opened my handyman business 2 weeks ago thanks in part to your videos. I've been working for a remodeler for the past 4 years, and I'm tired of doing 80% of the physical work for 15% of the profit and NO benefits. I had one small job last week, and am meeting someone tonight about another possible job. I hope I can make this work. I'm 48.
Brian Krueger I’m 36 and got going about 10 months ago myself. Starting mostly with family and friends homes, leaving them awestruck by the quality of work but also taking a couple hits due to lack of quoting experience earlier on. After getting established I literally can hardly even keep up with the referrals now. It’s an amazing feeling, and the freedom is unbeatable but I have lost a good portion of my social time as well as time to do my own stuff. I am currently laying down at 6:00pm which goes precisely with what The Handyman said in this video hahaha. One particular piece of advice that I have learned the hard way is to trust your gut when someone seems difficult to work with. You can get stuck in a job you’ve already started just because you wanted to take what came to you, for someone who wants to run you into the ground for your money. Pass on the job because those clients can make you almost hate life and it is very difficult to have it not end badly... Occasionally when I get that unenthusiastic feeling about working, I imagine being clocked in at a prior employment and immediately feel grateful for the freedom. Best of luck to you.
Shi Jong Ro. I have a good story about that gut feeling you are talking about. I will have to tell it in one of the up coming videos.
Thanks so much for the words of encouragement! I know I'll make mistakes in bidding at first. I hope to learn that part quickly. I do know when to turn down a job though. I've worked enough crappy ones for my employer that I'll have no problem turning down work if the client/job isn't worth the headache.
Awesome, great to hear all of your feedback everyone. Handyman, I can’t wait to hear your story. I have so much to learn about self employment. What really surprises me the most is that with all of these clients who all seem to have nightmare stories about their previous painters and handymen, many of them still somehow expect that proper work will only end up costing them around 20$/hr. I’m convinced that many homeowners are still living in the early 1990’s when it comes to this and it can be uncomfortable at times to squash that right out of the gate. Handyman I only found your channel about 2-3 months ago but you have also improved my confidence in making this all work. I jumped into this completely on my own with no one to learn from so I am grateful for your content, for RUclips and the community within. Thanks a lot.
Skilled labor isn't cheap, and cheap labor isn't skilled. Right around 8:58 when he says "You just have to go to work" made me giggle ("it's not rocket science"). As far as estimating, I'm learning as I go and I know it takes time, but there's one group of people that I purposely quote too high. Anyone who's been in any trade for more than a few months will know, but a certain group of people will haggle and negotiate throughout the whole process, even down to writing the check when everything is cleaned up (or try to get free stuff, "that wasn't like that before you came", yadda yadda).
I'm going to start off by saying I appreciate and respect your hard work and video. You are one of the reasons started handyman work. But their is nothing wrong with choosing a career and life as blue collar guy. It's not the work that hurts you it's your life style. Take care of your body it'll take care of you
I have enjoyed your videos for a little over a year now. I am in a similar boat that you were/are in. I was an industrial safety manager for 12 years. GREAT money but got tired of the traveling, especially with 3 little ones that I miss too much. I have my graduate degree, criminal law, but have never once used it. Never had student loans because my G.I. Bill paid for all but about 8% of it. I went to my local Vo-Tech and am currently taking the electrician program. I really admire Mike Rowe. He has a great perspective on life and work. My plan was to strictly do electrical work, contracting, when I want. After watching your videos and speaking with others at church and my kids school I am seriously considering Handyman work. I am considerably younger than you, 38, but I think I can hit it pretty hard for the first 4-5 years and then take it easy for about 10 years more after that.
You are doing a great job with your style and content of your videos that you post on RUclips. I am not a big Commentor/texter but you have always done a great job with your channel and so I thought I would this one time. Will try to be more active with you channel.
What's tough about being a Handyman besides your body getting worn out is the sheer amount of tools needed to do everything and a place to store them. Good money though if your smart about it and it's hard to get bored with so many different jobs to do.
This is so true. I have been considering trying to specialize in a specific area. I would have to start doing advertising though. A low stress low back breaking skilled specialty trade. Hummmmm....
That brings on another question. What is your favorite type of jobs you get?
Making small pergolas. Its been a while since I got a pergola job. I use to pre make them in my driveway Then take them to the customers house, put them together then and collect about $1800 for 12 hours of work. Its pretty specialized not everyone wants a pergola so I would have to turn my trailer into a billboard for advertising.
I agree with the amount of tools needed. It's tiring just buying and buying and....
....buying and buying and...
Wow I’m 23 and I’ve been in construction since I was 12 and I love it. Sometimes I go threw periods where I hate it and wonder if I should have gone to college but this what what I’m good at and love.
Love the vids. And the 101 as well. I’ve been a handyman for over a year now. I own my own business and you’ve helped me out so much just by making vids like this and simple vids like watering down bud for drywall repairs. I truly believe as soon as my wife and I get out of this evil state of California, I can finally make really money. Well because we all know the $500 limit on each address per year. Anyways,
Being a handyman to me is so awesome and fun and I know I can make a ridiculous amount of money doing what I do best. Helping people. Keep up the great work.
I’ve got an inkling who you’re referring to in regard to the dude selling the “program”. His channel started off decent... but this new angle he’s taken is unfortunate. I imagine he’s losing lots of subscribers (definitely lost me). Not only is it annoying, but as you pointed out, he hasn’t even been in the business long enough to know what he’s talking about. Makes me appreciate your channel all the more. Keep it up, brother. Glad to see you’re not a sell-out. It’s one of many things that has made your channel such a success!
"glorifying" job...I don't think you glorify it. People just need to realize you have to know what your doing. You OBVIOUSLY know what your doing...that's why it's "easier" to you and you make so much. Could you share numbers on how much you spend on health insurance/bonding...any "admin" type costs that you pay just to hang your sign so to speak - bills you have before you start your month. All great videos
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Yes in the up coming videos I will go over these costs. Just so you don't have to weight I will tell you. I pay my attorney $100 a year to file all my business reports for a S corporation. I pay my accountant $400 a year for my business taxes. I pay $1200 a year for my liability insurance. That's it. I don't have any health insurance costs I get it free through my wife's work. Before I got married I also got free health insurance. My largest monthly expense outside of my mortgages is my boat storage and my retirement contributions.
How2q I wanted to thank you for your comment. It got me thinking back to when I was trying to find and accountant and attorney and how my head was spinning trying to figure it all out on my own.
Actually less than I thought for liability. We have a good accountant for our biz and man, TOTALLY worth the money. Thanks for peek into the costs that it takes to run a business.
Start hanging from a chinning bar daily for your shoulders. Just dead hang for 2 to 5 minutes total daily. Works wonders to keep rotator cuff pain under control. Saved me from surgery. There's a book on amazon by an orthepedic surgeon about the hanging protocol. I think it is Dr. Kirsch
Thanks for the insight and knowledge handyman. Keep up the great work.
Love your videos. I’m one year self employed; real estate, handyman, and lawn care. There is no shortage of work out there. I’d enjoy a video on the bookkeeping, accounting, record keeping, tracking mileage and receipts etc. The office administrative side of your business.
I set up quickbooks online. My accountant has access to it. I have one business debit card for all purchases, its linked to my quickbooks. I do ZERO accounting related work. All receipts go in the trash. Accountant handles everything.
Get Everlance (phone app) for tracking mileage. Pays for it's self in no time. Get an accountant makes your life simple (shop around some of them suck).
This has become my favorite channel on RUclips. I can agree with you 100% on everything you mentioned in this video. Keep up the great videos! We do appreciate everything!!
Definitely helps to actually be handy. I find myself making things work through creative ways all the time. Great video! College degree here, but hate having a boss and making others wealthy off my time. The heat and conditions are the biggest problems these days, traffic and slow payers take second now. Kids and homeowners getting in the way are a close third.
Corporate politics is one big thing that really put me off. The other major thing was time off of work. I had 2 weeks paid vacation but the most I felt comfortable taking off in a row was 4 days. After that I would be so behind on work it would take me over a month to catch up. Now I can schedule my work or turn work down and take 3 weeks off in a row several times a year.
The Handyman yep, you were only as powerful as the guy ahead of you, and he’s only more powerful because he was there longer. His boss was on the golf course not pulling the strings you needed him to pull, and the chief was living life. Now we start out as the chief! (P.S there were more bosses not mentioned in between)
Could you make a Handyman 101 playlist?
The great thing about manual labor is that there are always tools and movements to reduce the strain on your body.
And when you reach a certain age, my exit strategy would be to take on an apprentice, and transmit my knowledge, then when I retire, if the apprentice is still interested, I'd hand over the business once I know that he has good morals and skills and won't tarnish the name of what I'd have built from the ground up.
I'm also a professional plasterer - painter, I became a painter because 10 years of plastering (40kg bags every day) takes it's tole on your body, and I'm now in better health and no more pain.
There are tools to move the paint buckets around, and I use them.
The idea is to reduce strain to last longer and not be all fucked up by the time you retire.
Never take on jobs that require 2 people if you're alone, it's not worth it in the long game.
i don't think you are glorifying anything. You do great vids and inspire me to take on my own projects!
First!
Edit to say: I watch your videos mostly for technique. Everyone who does "maker" videos or how-to videos seems to have their own little tricks to doing things. Second, you have enough experience that even if you haven't never seen one quite like the "something" that you're working on, you can usually figure out how to take it apart (which is the first step to fixing it). A video about how you structure your taxes isn't as interesting to me as one where you show how you figure out your job schedule or pricing. It might seem mundane to you (or you probably barely even think about it), but I'd watch it just to see if there's something you do that I'd have never thought of.
A+ video, keep these coming Handyman. I'm not handy, and I hire people to do most of the work I need done. I've been watching your channel for a long time, mainly for the business aspects of how you deal with customers, etc. I have a few rental properties and looking to expand and turn it into more of my retirement plan (39 now). I get a ton of benefit from your videos, more than just how to fix physical things. Thanks!
I think pep need to realize to charge more n stop uncharging. Here in Mo I charge 60 sq to tear off n 60 to install shingles. I get out bidded by smoes bidding at 15 20 a sq. Then I get a call n 3 months cause it's leaking . Taxes and insurance is ridiculous
Thanks for your videos. I am finishing up school for nursing and plan on getting my RN license. My plan is to work as a nurse 3 days a week (12 hour shifts) and doing labor jobs on the side and would eventually have my own business being a handyman. I have some experience and am self taught but would be starting completely from the ground up with my side business. Thanks again for your videos.
Hi Sir, I work as a service tech offshore. Mechelect worker. I'm actually wanting to start doing this part time for my time home. Haha, I'm 40yrs old tho, but I luv the getting up early and going to work. Especially honey dos. Dont think I'm ready for big projects. But watching the videos seems you get some realtor work from home management...? Wouldnt mind doin that kinda of work, not sure if I can do just that? Thanks for the advise and video, really enjoy!
I agree 100%! I hate hearing people brag how they went to college etc etc! Great video.
Geesh Handyman. With todays generation of "Males", the 15% of the business is the deal breaker. Can't tell you how many guys I hired that quit in a week or two because "Man, you work too hard". Lots of guys have big dreams of escaping their unfulfilling lives and enjoying the (percieved) freedom we have. Truth is when you punch a time clock you have 1 boss. When you go into business you knock on your bosses door every morning. But it's the actual hard work that will turn todays men off from doing trade work. You gotta be tougher than a $2 steak to hang with a guy like us, ready to answer the bell whether you feel like it or not. That's not how guys have been raised in the last 40 years, not the ones who speak english anyways. Great insight as always Handyman!
I think mentorship is imperative to success in this business. I know I wouldn't be as successful without it.
I agree. I had 4 important business mentors. None of them were in the construction industry but their work ethic and discipline made a lasting impression on me.
To anyone watching this, this is true advice ! the industry is good and satisfying work but like a football star or model your working lifespan is short and takes its toll. I'm in the uk retired at 54 but without the full pension in place, i can survive on what i have coming in but is a struggle so have gone back into the game part time but being self employed it is so hard to get the balance of when to say no so you don't end up snowed under with work
You are right this trade will beat you down .I've been in this business 45 years .im 73 years of age .
Still out there. More to it than meets the eye.
Your body pays for it.
Great info....love, love,love your dog in your vids... pet him often...
Your advice and remarks are 1000% spot one
Looks like someone is standing in the window on the door behind you. lol
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Shoulder surgery is just a waste of money I would suggest doing rehabilitating excercises to strengthen the joints and flexors, those shots only work temporary , then they might want to go ahead to shoot electrons to fried the nerve tips so you won’t feel anything, that’s what they recommended me for lower back pain, of if you don’t want that the government of course will be more then happy to give you prescription drugs.. at the end none of that except the rehab exercises I will recommended, anyways I love your vids and I always enjoy watching them to improve my creative mindset to push myself to keep growing and eventually become Independent and make myself rich and not a crappy company..
1 person takes pictures 1 person hangs pictures. I feel like ya had that line ready! lol keep up the great videos.
I'd like to see a video on some basic handyman business stuff like insurance, taxes...
Always look forward to your videos. You never disappoint. Keep going with this series. Thanks!
About your shoulder. Long story short, wife is an RN. When we meet I was getting cortisone shots for my knees every six months. She worked at the bone clinic (think it's called osteo clinic) and told me how cortisone over time breaks down cartilage. She said Drs. know this and won't tell you unless you ask em point blank. Cortisone hastens the day when you will need surgery. Of. Course, do your own research. Love the videos.
Yes they told me that. I don't want to get more shots They are going to reassess things in 6 months.
Great Man, Thanks ....hope more viewers appreciate your time and effort.
Hey Great video series maybe you can focus more on the how to get started on starting your own small business, I find that is where I am most insecure and have no idea where to start. Thanks for all the great content you are inspiring me to just go for it. I have about 10/15 years experience working as a carpenter and some general handy man stuff but now I want to start working for myself.
Hello handyman nice video as always. Just an FYI for anyone who wants to work in a trades or blue collar field. I work for a college as a trades person in NYC and to be honest you don’t have to work real hard as you would on the outside. Plus the whole package you get like benefits, pension, and free tuition. Most trades that work for a school or hospitals can do pretty decent for a salary as well. At least in Ny that I know. Not comparing of course, just throwing out options for people that like working with their hands.
safemaster yoh
Are you in the stationary engineers union?
No carpenters union, but station engineers do the best salary wise.
Great advice: Manual labor is *manual labor* and handyman/women do manual labor. So, work hard to build your clientele, remember this is hard work/manual labor, expect wear and tear on your body, have a financial and future business plan because you will not be able to physically work as hard in the future as you do today, and do your research. One I would explicitly add: make sure you have health insurance.
Sad but true. My knees are shot! You pay a heavy price for what you do. I'm 36 and don't want to burn out by the time I'm 50. Great series!
I'm 62 doing home improvement most of my life. I've slowed down a bit the last couple of years but you can do it.
I agree. I'm 60 in November. Left a desk job (should say it left me) after 16 years and have been working 4 years now as a handyman. I have shoulder problems, and my back often hurts, my knees snap-crackle-pop and my hips are giving me trouble. But I try to work smart and keep a good attitude with my customers. God willing, I'm going to keep at it for another 10 years.
I understand completely why people are willing to fly you out to work on their projects. Just by watching the videos you put up, you can tell you take great care on ALL your projects. That is freaking hard to find. I considered trying to lure you onto a job myself. Because I have been screwed over. NO FUN!
How to are my needs. But any self-employed person needs good selling skills (Selling themselves and providing great value) as you have mentioned many times. I continue to enjoy your work and how you approach your repeat business. I always had good repeat business and keeping them happy was always my best policy!
Great video explaining the harsh realities. I'm currently a software developer but I think I might want to try to start a handyman business. I definitely want to start on projects before I commit to it fully, I'm thinking about helping my in-laws with their master bath and when I get a new home next year doing all sorts of things with that. If you have any specific advice for that, let me know! Thanks for making all of these videos!
Man I can relate to so much of what you said. Good to know I'm not special
Great video sir. Thank you!
Looking forward to watching these. Maybe make a playlist for these videos! :D
Getting play lists set up is on my to do list.
I earned my Bachelors while doing handyman and during the recession made six figs, no im closing 40yrs and im done. I always moved fast to get home by 3 and now mentally I have no motivation. especially when people low ball, in Los Angeles the big $ is gone, so know I just dabble in it.
Some viewers do not realize how draining and time consuming it is to make a product or fixing an issue. I am thankful for those youtuber who helped glorified manual labor, also at the same time some consumers expect a product to be done in a certain time that's not logical due to the believe of I.E. 15 minute DIY youtube videos is how long it takes to make the exact same product. To summarize my rant, manual labor as a woodworker and/or handyman is hard work, not as easy as people assume it is.
Thanks for starting these back up!!
Josef Millis do I know you?? haha
I really enjoy your videos and will be looking forward to the series . Btw...after watching your video on the Home Right paint sprayer , I ordered one and I am really happy with it . Thanks for the tip .
I also ordered one based on the recommendation and have used it several times for exterior doors. Works great and very little overspray.
I feel that Polly needs to be in more videos.
Looking forward to your new videos on this topic, thank you for being honest about toooo!!!
Thank you for the advice
Thank very much. Ive subcribed because this is what i need.
Hopefully, you will be able to resurrect the dying art of a honest living. What is your biggest regret in this trade? What would you have done differently? If you had another path, do you regret not taking that path? Keep up your awesome work. See you on the next video.
No regrets that I can think of. I turned down a lot of work when I was a superintendent because it was against company rules. I probably could have made a lot of money and started growing my customer base much earlier.
love what you have to say and your work!
What kind of skills should I learn if I want to be a handyman? Just everything?
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for your knowledge...
Good video! Keep them coming chief.
Keep up the great work ! Forget the F##king haters. Thanks
Woo Hoo!!
Get with handy man magazine and start a cable show. You have what it takes
Love your videos, do you have a link for the air filter fans in your work shop?
bit.ly/handyman-filterbuy
Great video, I wish you had put this out over a year ago, had to find out the 15% manual labor part on my own. It's been a learning curve to say the least. My biggest question for you is how do you take incoming business while completing jobs in the field. It's been a struggle for me and I'm hoping for some insight.
5 years in the business, 1 year as the boss.
I schedule the incoming business for when my current jobs are done. I only schedule 2 weeks per month I leave 2 weeks open for incoming calls. For example I have 2 weeks scheduled full in July and I leave 2 weeks open. If its an emergency and can't wait I make time on nights and weekends.
You mentioned that in a few years you were looking into doing less heavy weight and more light weight handyman jobs. What are you considering more of a light work, I am in the same boat.
Probably closer to what an actual handyman does. Fixing water leaks, Installing light fixtures. I will stop doing full remodels, building fences, no more flooring. I will just do the repairs and maintenance
Cool.!
Working at Walmart does the same thing!
what kind of dog is that ?
How do you get clients as a handyman
Word of mouth. I have exclusive clients that I work for on a routine basis. I haven't had a new customer in over 2 years.
Well said,all those Internet how to be a handyman courses are BS. But as long as people are gullible enough to buy them ,people will sell em
What is your Instagram account called??
Interesting channel. Why did you make the move from PM to handyman work?
Stress and more time off. I had paid vacation but I could only take a week off at the most because of the work load. I also saw a large market for an intelligent well spoken handyman. This market only exists in large cities with a good economy.
Yeah I get it. I'm in PM/engineering now, but often day dream of ditching the computer and desk for my tools. Thanks for sharing, best of luck to you!
Hiya! I've been in construction/remodeling since I was a Junior in highschool and now do it during the off season of selling health insurance. I am curious as here in AZ where I live the max per job including materials for handymen is 900$ What is the case where you live or how do you get around this as I see you are doing jobs I would certainly bid over and above 900$. Thank you for your time.
If I had that rule where I lived I would not be following it. I have no limitations where I live
First, tell the dumb schools to teach shop classes again. In junior high, everyone took the basics.... woodworking, metal working.
Hello how can you earn so much money as a handyman as you say
I am in Essex England and the going rate for a handyman day rate is £150
This just covers a family of 4 general living
Can’t see how you can get in front
Love the videos
Regards
Jeff
I think that is around $200 USD per day. Its supply and demand. Most handyman in the USA have no teeth, no education, low IQ, and have a criminal record. The demand is very high for a handyman that is intelligent, well spoken, educated, and professional. It's so easy to stand out. Most handyman have no customer service training, now business psychology training, And most of all they have no sales training.
The BS (Bachelor of Science) degree, is ok, it's the BA degrees, that are the problem. (Bachelor of Arts).
On and off I watch another handyman channel and it seems he is setting up what you talked about as far as get rich quick schemes "but" you have to buy all sorts of books, courses etc and he has only been in it for a short while and the kicker is he talks about attending other peoples get rich quick seminars and probably will be in his repertoire, I just quit watching the channel and unsubbed.
I no longer let him post on my videos because he was spamming me and the channel. He wanted me to sell it for him. I was like no way am I selling your infomercial crap for $99
Pyramid scheme garbage
The guy appears to be one of those Christian types who will take what ever he can get from you and give not much in return. I reported him but I hear he keeps spamming because Google will do nothing.
The Handyman thanks for not selling out and lowering the quality of your channel.
Bet I know who that is, total lack of experience is obvious and he's going to teach someone to be a handyman and even has on line courses. Don't understand the amount of subs. he has, doesn't say much for the public.
How do you start? Get a job with a contractor/handyman? I can fix and build most anything, but don't feel ready to work on other's homes...
How old are you? I would suggest working as an employee for a company that is successful. Put in 2 years for a remodel contractor as a laborer and pay attention to all the behind the scenes activity.
The Handyman thanks for the reply. Late 40s but in good shape. Working 100+ hour weeks and looking to step it back a bit. Im pretty solid on the business side of things just wondering how do you know you're ready to jump in.
Thank for the advice.
I started doing it for 2 years on the side. I saved up 1 year of income so I could live for a full year with no income. Then I went full time. Small simple jobs at first increasing the complexity of each job month after month.
The Handyman thanks! Great videos. Great insight. Very well done. Thank you.
Amber alert amber alert:BLACK DAWGEE
My only and biggest fear is the fear of fecking up a job.
your dog needs a hug. just sayin'
I don't know, man. Wedding photographers have to deal with hysterical bridezillas that aren't satisfied with *anything* no matter how good a job they do. And then, they're not usually about repeat business.
But think of all the bridesmaids you get to hit on I mean get future work from.
"Work". Yeah, that's it!
Anyone else wondering where the hot chick is in the cover shot for this clip?? I watched this whole thing hoping to see her. … sad noodles.
That's why you need to hire undocumented folks to help you lift concrete and such.....it doesn't make you a criminal, it makes you smart. How do you think Trump built all those hotels? How do you think he staffed all his hotels?