I’ve only worked for like 5 people in the last year because I do everything and I’ve found customers willing to pay good money for that. Most handymen suck so it’s easy to stand out if you do good work, speak good English, and look professional. You can make good money doing the little jobs that bigger companies don’t want to do, or that most handymen just can’t do competently.
Good advice. Ive been doing anything and everything for 20 years. Self employed with no advertising just referrals at this point. I work alone or with 1 or 2 part time guys when theyre available. People will give you all the business if you treat them right. I just bid a garbage disposal swap and 3 drywall patches at clients house yesterday. I love me some SPEEDSET MUD and a blow dryer. Gonna clean some gutters and install guards this week after hours. Starting a full basement finish job this week too. Cant keep people waiting to long either for small jobs. Squeeze easy jobs in ASAP while making good progress daily on bigger jobs keeps everybody happy. Quality matters for repeat business.
Hey Handyman! It's been almost a year since I watched your videos. 4 years ago I follower every step you advice. I just came back from a 1 month roadtrip. I have 2 guys working for me the last 2 years. One guy with no experience started as my drywall guy. Drywall is very good to us. EASY money. Thank you for the great advice.
So much wasted time and money involving other people. Thousands on a contractor, who pays taxes, paid with income you made after taxes, their transportation costs, insurance; so much spent before a hand is lifted to work. The materials usually cost relatively little on most home repairs.
I get a lot of drywall work from Plumbing and Electrical contactors. I give them my name to come patch their holes and I in turn recommend them. It's a good place to start. They give my name to their clients and then I work directly with the homeowners.
My neighbor started a small handyman business runs it under an LLC. He did a roof repair job for an old guy and charged him $700 everything went good and he had an appointment the following week with the old dude for some more work that he need done on his home. My neighbor couldn't make it to the appointment that they set and the old dude got mad and sued him for a $1000+ and reported him to the contractors board who want $5000+ for contracting without a license. This is the kind of garbage that happens in CA for trying to make a few bucks.
You cant legally do work without a license unless its under $600 in MI. Its not hard to get a license. You cant piss off clients or you wont have a business long
Your videos are great man. What’s so good in my eyes is your straight up honest. You don’t bullshit us. Tell it how it is. Glad you’re doing well. I’ve learned so much from you. I started my handyman business here in a small northern California town 6 years ago. I now make between $150-$200K per year by myself. You’ve been a fantastic teacher. And very amusing to watch while I relax. Enjoy life. Fishing, hunting, & family!
Awesome video… Thanks so much for all you post… Very encouraging indeed. I actually sub out for all my Drywall work even small jobs and I do make money off of my Drywall guy who I hire in, but that being said you’re right there is fantastic money in drywall repair.
Best tip on here is not being trashy. I won't even buy from, or sell to, ANYONE on Facebook marketplace of they look like a thug. How you present yourself really matters and a lot of people are too stupid to accept that. They know it deep down, but they don't accept it. Just look like and behave like, a decent human being who is reasonable and easy to communicate with. P.s. I know 2 guys who were doing drywall repairs and both saif they are much better paid than doing a complete drywll job (drywalling a home). My problem has always been GETTING clients - worked as a window cleaner...but yeah...your advice sounds great!
I did a bathroom job a few years ago and found a Christmas edition of the Detroit News in the wall from 1958 too!. I actually restored a 58 Chevy during that time so it was even more interesting to me. I saved the paper and put it in the car when it was done for nostalgia. lol
Hey brother thanks for this video I appreciate your time to deliver it, and I agree with every detail that you provided thank you so much good luck to yourself.
Just put up two ads up for drywall repair. I have had so much experience doing this and usually advertise myself as a handyman, but I want to see what happens if I just focus on drywall repair. $20 investment to see what happens.
The problem with repairing the drywall after you repair what’s behind the wall is that you have now begun a 3-5 hour process that will likely pay less than the repair you made behind the wall.
I can do/like drywall, not good on what to charge. you have to drink fresh organic beet celery cucumber lemon green apple vegetable juice for those livestreams instead of beer. lol. me too. Im out of work since Sunday morning with over used thumb since 1977.
I am glad to see you got a Giant bike! Great Video! I love the plywood desk! Your advice about being clean-cut, neat, groomed, and well-spoken is so true. When I meet contractors for the first time, their appearance sets the tone. Their pickup truck does not have to be expensive or the latest model-it just has to appear well looked after. I will not open my door for contractors with baseball caps on backwards.
I’ve never came across a subcontractor with face tattoos tbh lol and how can someone come to your house that doesn’t speak English without you talking with them first and giving them your address point is he should do a video on “ I get so many jobs because I’m white and look like a redneck” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that’s the truth tho if he wasn’t white he wouldn’t make as much money Specifically in this industry!
Most electricians don’t have the experience in drywall repairs. That would be a good idea, but they’re electricians to do electrical only. Sure they’d make more money tho so I’m with ya on that!
@@jackdoe8309exactly. You probably don’t want your electrician attempting to fix the drywall. Some can hardly do the 1 trade well let alone multiple on one job lol.
@@jackdoe8309 if you know drywall it does not take multiple visits. I use 5 minute mud. Bring a fan to dry the texture and paint within 5 mins per coat. I can get a 2’X2’ patched, textured, primed, and painted within 1.5 hours of work.
And change $250 for a patch like that. Zero materials since I take scrap from the lumber yards. You can charge a premium because with all honesty a good looking drywall repair takes experience. I learned in 1 year of doing repairs here and there as a handyman. Now my repairs are almost invisible. And no patch is invisible to an experienced drywall guys eye.
That's funny you call out Cinci...too close to home bro! There's money to be made everywhere so if you market yourself appropriately and are professional, you'll get the work. Millionaires aren't going to let some drunk stumble into their house to do botch jobs, so you need to present yourself well and you will go pretty far, gotta build trust, have a good appearance, and do quality work.
I’ve only worked for like 5 people in the last year because I do everything and I’ve found customers willing to pay good money for that. Most handymen suck so it’s easy to stand out if you do good work, speak good English, and look professional.
You can make good money doing the little jobs that bigger companies don’t want to do, or that most handymen just can’t do competently.
Good advice. Ive been doing anything and everything for 20 years. Self employed with no advertising just referrals at this point. I work alone or with 1 or 2 part time guys when theyre available. People will give you all the business if you treat them right. I just bid a garbage disposal swap and 3 drywall patches at clients house yesterday. I love me some SPEEDSET MUD and a blow dryer. Gonna clean some gutters and install guards this week after hours. Starting a full basement finish job this week too. Cant keep people waiting to long either for small jobs. Squeeze easy jobs in ASAP while making good progress daily on bigger jobs keeps everybody happy. Quality matters for repeat business.
Hey Handyman!
It's been almost a year since I watched your videos. 4 years ago I follower every step you advice.
I just came back from a 1 month roadtrip. I have 2 guys working for me the last 2 years. One guy with no experience started as my drywall guy. Drywall is very good to us. EASY money.
Thank you for the great advice.
I am so glad I can do my own repairs.
So much wasted time and money involving other people. Thousands on a contractor, who pays taxes, paid with income you made after taxes, their transportation costs, insurance; so much spent before a hand is lifted to work. The materials usually cost relatively little on most home repairs.
Yep. Can’t imagine not being handy.
@@davem6685 I would be flat broke
I get a lot of drywall work from Plumbing and Electrical contactors. I give them my name to come patch their holes and I in turn recommend them. It's a good place to start. They give my name to their clients and then I work directly with the homeowners.
Do you give a referral fee to the Plumbers and Electricians who refer work to you?
@@neilmerlino6475 No, I do not, but I recommend them to customers.... So one hand washes the other!
My neighbor started a small handyman business runs it under an LLC. He did a roof repair job for an old guy and charged him $700 everything went good and he had an appointment the following week with the old dude for some more work that he need done on his home. My neighbor couldn't make it to the appointment that they set and the old dude got mad and sued him for a $1000+ and reported him to the contractors board who want $5000+ for contracting without a license. This is the kind of garbage that happens in CA for trying to make a few bucks.
You cant legally do work without a license unless its under $600 in MI. Its not hard to get a license. You cant piss off clients or you wont have a business long
Happened to my buddy here in Florida . Some shady people out there beware
Your videos are great man. What’s so good in my eyes is your straight up honest. You don’t bullshit us. Tell it how it is. Glad you’re doing well. I’ve learned so much from you. I started my handyman business here in a small northern California town 6 years ago. I now make between $150-$200K per year by myself. You’ve been a fantastic teacher. And very amusing to watch while I relax. Enjoy life. Fishing, hunting, & family!
You don't have your eyeballs tattooed 🤣😄😄😄😄😂
You're a hero for us young guys no doubt about it
Dig your idea about the wall doctor. Giving it a go here in nashville
Awesome video… Thanks so much for all you post… Very encouraging indeed. I actually sub out for all my Drywall work even small jobs and I do make money off of my Drywall guy who I hire in, but that being said you’re right there is fantastic money in drywall repair.
Best tip on here is not being trashy. I won't even buy from, or sell to, ANYONE on Facebook marketplace of they look like a thug. How you present yourself really matters and a lot of people are too stupid to accept that. They know it deep down, but they don't accept it. Just look like and behave like, a decent human being who is reasonable and easy to communicate with.
P.s. I know 2 guys who were doing drywall repairs and both saif they are much better paid than doing a complete drywll job (drywalling a home).
My problem has always been GETTING clients - worked as a window cleaner...but yeah...your advice sounds great!
God bless you brother, already had these thoughts and it's clear to see that it's a great route to go forth
Yep, you nailed it man! Thanks a lot!
Tattooed eye balls!!!😂😂😂😂😂
I just ripped my stair way walls out. Found news paper from 1958, old rock wool, and a ton of dusty history!!!!
I did a bathroom job a few years ago and found a Christmas edition of the Detroit News in the wall from 1958 too!. I actually restored a 58 Chevy during that time so it was even more interesting to me. I saved the paper and put it in the car when it was done for nostalgia. lol
Love it when you get real Handy. I’ve got a wife for 36 years that’s why I do Handyman work. HandyOn!
Hey brother thanks for this video I appreciate your time to deliver it, and I agree with every detail that you provided thank you so much good luck to yourself.
face tattoo's LOLOLOL
Living in the US is terrifyingly expensive haha
This is awesome advice.
Just put up two ads up for drywall repair. I have had so much experience doing this and usually advertise myself as a handyman, but I want to see what happens if I just focus on drywall repair. $20 investment to see what happens.
I’m gonna start adding that to my marketing. “I don’t have face tattoos”. 😂 Great video!
Gluing in the support pieces = amazing!
Not really
@@terencemerritt Well in theory.
@@jim5k agreed with the theory
Telling it like it is! Awesome! And that looks like an older Giant mountain bike. I don't think anyone does rear suspension like that anymore.
Where is the how to mentioned in the title? I missed it
The problem with repairing the drywall after you repair what’s behind the wall is that you have now begun a 3-5 hour process that will likely pay less than the repair you made behind the wall.
Excellent advice
Dang man I live in Cincinnati 😅💔
Good advice!
I can do/like drywall, not good on what to charge. you have to drink fresh organic beet celery cucumber lemon green apple vegetable juice for those livestreams instead of beer. lol. me too. Im out of work since Sunday morning with over used thumb since 1977.
Where's the link to the $13,000 hot water heater story?
That intro needs to be a RUclips short. I guarantee it will get 100K views
Mandatory live stream im in, set the date and time ill bring the kraken.
Thanks! Handyman Will Do
Where are the videos in the description?
“MILD” is 2000 mortgage… dude that’s triple my mortgage I got in 2022…
I am glad to see you got a Giant bike! Great Video! I love the plywood desk! Your advice about being clean-cut, neat, groomed, and well-spoken is so true. When I meet contractors for the first time, their appearance sets the tone. Their pickup truck does not have to be expensive or the latest model-it just has to appear well looked after. I will not open my door for contractors with baseball caps on backwards.
Thanks for your help wow people listen up.
Not seeing the link mentioned for the repair video
Don’t speak English and face tattoos. It’s so refreshing to hear truth.
I’ve never came across a subcontractor with face tattoos tbh lol and how can someone come to your house that doesn’t speak English without you talking with them first and giving them your address point is he should do a video on “ I get so many jobs because I’m white and look like a redneck” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that’s the truth tho if he wasn’t white he wouldn’t make as much money Specifically in this industry!
People that have face tattoos have mental issues.
Thanks for sharing
I never understood why electricians dont patch their own holes they make and charge for it
Most electricians don’t have the experience in drywall repairs. That would be a good idea, but they’re electricians to do electrical only. Sure they’d make more money tho so I’m with ya on that!
Perfect drywall will take multiple visits, more materials, and a paint match. Getting it perfect is difficult and takes time. Have someone else do it
@@jackdoe8309exactly. You probably don’t want your electrician attempting to fix the drywall. Some can hardly do the 1 trade well let alone multiple on one job lol.
@@jackdoe8309 if you know drywall it does not take multiple visits. I use 5 minute mud. Bring a fan to dry the texture and paint within 5 mins per coat. I can get a 2’X2’ patched, textured, primed, and painted within 1.5 hours of work.
And change $250 for a patch like that. Zero materials since I take scrap from the lumber yards. You can charge a premium because with all honesty a good looking drywall repair takes experience. I learned in 1 year of doing repairs here and there as a handyman. Now my repairs are almost invisible. And no patch is invisible to an experienced drywall guys eye.
Man I get called all the time for Drywall. I hate it though. I'm good but hate it. It takes skills son cmon!!
Same lol I hate it but I always do it on small jobs because it’s hard to find anyone else to do a small drywall job.
Dang! I was just about to get my Eyeballs Tattooed too! Oh Well. Is it OK I tattoo my company name on my Forehead?
Only if your company's name is Stupid and you have it tattooed in reverse so when you look in a mirror...
😁
@@rogermccaslin5963 Arrrgh! Too Late! It just says DIPUTS when I look in the Mirror!
Go figure, Google business page does not let you use a Google voice number
Great marketing ideas
100% dead on balls accurate.
Yay! I’m normal! Now I have to let my wife know.
So, let me get this right, I need to get me a pride flag for my truck?
Handyman handyman how do you do it
I can do you a high end furniture design drawing blueprint
That's funny you call out Cinci...too close to home bro! There's money to be made everywhere so if you market yourself appropriately and are professional, you'll get the work. Millionaires aren't going to let some drunk stumble into their house to do botch jobs, so you need to present yourself well and you will go pretty far, gotta build trust, have a good appearance, and do quality work.
I only know one chick that's divorced and she's frickin nuts! haha
#NEEESHHH
Heck ya...charge more...make that $$$...i got Bitcoin to buy
Hello how're you do-wee?
I definitely have the white trash accent 😂
I have face tattoos. Probably have a better looking wife and a happier life too. And smarter children. Life’s crazy isn’t it
So, taxes....any videos for self employed on taxes...they are killing me. I am a sole person, LLC with a person that does my taxes (not much advice).
Keep track of your expenses. Do you have a dedicated cell phone for business? If so, it’s 100% deductible.
Face Tattoos😝
HaHaHa!