S3E12: Being a Handyman with Travis Solimanto

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Travis Solimanto, owner of Mr. T’s Total Home Care. Listen in as they dive into the differences between a handyman and a general contractor, the rewarding nature of being a caregiver, property management stories, and much more!Connect with Travis by emailing him at [email protected], give him a call at (518) 605-0743, or find him on Thumbtack! 0:05 First Timers0:20 The Podcast Premise1:30 Introducing Travis Solimanto2:25 Welcoming a New Community Partner3:38 Travis’ Background 8:29 Long Weeks becoming Normalized9:50 How to Juggle 2 Full Time Positions?14:22 Blue Collar Workforce16:55 Michael’s Property Management Company19:30 Handling a Passion becoming a Job20:29 Thanking Community Partners21:06 Continuing Handling a Passion becoming a Job22:26 Everything is so Expensive24:18 Reflection and Landlord Stories31:49 The Future of Mr. T’s34:44 The Types of Things Travis Does36:16 Being a Handyman vs a Contracter38:40 Where to find Travis40:12 Closing Thoughts