Handyman Success Podcast
by Jason Call & Allen Lee
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
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#78 Never a Handyman, Now $25K/mo in 3 Months | Mark Schwartz, Harpers Handyman Services
What happens when a retired corporate sales executive who “didn’t know the difference between a Phillips and a flathead” starts a handyman business? In just three months, Mark Schwartz of Harpers Handyman in Nashville, TN went from launch day to booked solid two to three weeks out, doing…
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#77 Dustin Fritschel, DIFY Handyman Services
What does it take to build a handyman business that can grow beyond just you? In Episode #77 of the Handyman Success Podcast, I sit down with Dustin Fritschel of DIFY Handyman Services to talk about his journey in the handyman industry, building his business, the lessons he’s learned along the…
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#76 Jason Call, Handyman Marketing Pros
In Episode #76 of the Handyman Success Podcast, I sit down with Jason Call, founder of Handyman Marketing Pros — and someone who played a huge role behind the scenes in the growth of Honest Lee Handyman Services. Jason was the driving force behind much of our marketing at Honest Lee Handyman.…
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#75 Coby McManaman, Rustbelt Remodeling
Coby McManaman built his handyman business to over $1 million in annual revenue... and then watched it all come crashing down. In this powerful episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Allen Lee and Jason Call sit down with Coby to unpack the entire journey—the decisions that fueled his…
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#74 The NEW Owner of Honest Lee Handyman Services
After nearly a decade of building Honest Lee Handyman Services, the sale is complete. In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Allen Lee and Jason Call sit down with the new owner, Eric Geier, to discuss the purchase side of the acquisition. Eric shares what attracted him to the business,...
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#73 Allen Sells Honest Lee Handyman Services
🛠️ What does it really feel like to sell the handyman business you spent 10 years building? In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Jason Call sits down with Allen Lee to unpack the sale of Honestly Handyman Services in March 2026. Allen shares the emotional side of selling a business,...
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#72 Allen Lee's 10 Year Handyman Journey
Allen Lee started Honestly Handyman Services part-time in 2016 while working as an auto mechanic. Ten years later, he sold the business. 🚐💼 In this extended episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Jason Call interviews Allen year by year through the real story behind building, growing,...
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#71 CMC Home Repairs (Part 2)
Still working out of a cramped SUV… and wondering when it’s time to upgrade? This is Part 2 of our conversation with James from CMC Home Repairs—and we get real about the behind-the-scenes decisions that can make or break your handyman business. 👉 Should you go into debt for a work van? 👉 How…
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#70 CMC Home Repairs (Part 1)
From actor to handyman business owner… this story hits different. In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, we sit down with James from CMC Home Repairs, who made a bold career shift after 20 years in acting—and built a growing handyman business from scratch. 👉 If you’ve ever felt stuck…
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#69 Rogue River Handyman (Part 2)
Most new handymen struggle with one thing… 👉 Pricing their work. Do you charge too much? Too little? Just guess and hope for the best? In this episode, Tim breaks down how he went from guessing prices to confidently earning $600–$800 per day—even while working part-time. We cover: How to price...
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#68 Rogue River Handyman (Part 1)
Most people think you need years of experience to start a handyman business… Tim didn’t. With 6 kids, a full-time role in ministry, and zero formal training, he built a successful part-time handyman business from scratch. In this episode, he breaks down exactly how he did it—and how you can too.…
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#67 Steady Home Maintenance (Part 2)
Want to build a handyman business that people want to work for… and customers trust before they ever call? In this segment of the Handyman Success Podcast, J.R. Crowell (Steady Home Maintenance – Jackson/Flowood, MS) breaks down the real systems that keep his team aligned, trained, and performing…
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#66 Steady Home Maintenance (Part 1)
If you’ve ever wondered how to scale a handyman business like a real company (not just a one-man hustle), this episode is for you. In this Handyman Success Podcast interview, Jason Call and Allen Lee sit down with J.R. Crowell of Steady Home Maintenance (Jackson / Flowood, Mississippi) to break...
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#65 Vision Handyman (Part 2)
💰 How do you confidently price handyman jobs? What happens when you move your business to a new city — and Google sabotages your online presence? In this powerful continuation of Joe’s story, we dive deeper into the real challenges (and wins!) of running a service business. 🎯 In this episode…
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#64 Vision Handyman (Part 1)
🔥 In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, we sit down with Joe from Vision Handyman & Window Tinting in Mobile, Alabama — and wow, what a journey! From Best Buy to New Zealand, to stand-up comedy, to becoming a full-time handyman, Joe’s story is raw, real, and incredibly inspiring. 🎯…
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#63 List-B-Done (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our interview with Garen Wright, owner of List-B-Done Handyman Services in Bentonville, AR, we dive deep into the operations side of building a profitable handyman business. 🚨 Whether you're solo or looking to scale with a team — this episode is PACKED with real-world strategies and...
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#62 List-B-Done (Part 1)
In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, we sit down with Garin Wright, owner of List-B-Done Handyman Services in Bentonville, Arkansas. Garin shares how he went from a commercial door installer earning $15/hr to launching a full-time handyman business — all within a few months. 🔥 What...
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#61 Home Healer Handyman
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...
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#60 Dakota Small Jobs (Part 2)
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...
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#59 Dakota Small Jobs
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...
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#58 Platinum Handyman Solutions (Part 2)
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:...
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#57 Platinum Handyman Solutions
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,...
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#56 The Bliss Fix
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...
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#55 Honest Lee Handyman's CRM Journey & Launching Our CRM
🚀 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...
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#54 How Honest Lee Estimates Handyman Jobs
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,...
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#53 Simple Man Handyman (Part 2)
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...
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#52 Simple Man Handyman (Part 1)
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...
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#51 Toolin' Around Handyman Service (Part 2)
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…
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#50 Toolin' Around Handyman Service (Part 1)
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...
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49: 5D Handyman (Part 2)
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...
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48: 5D Handyman (Part 1)
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...
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47: All-Star Handyman (Part 2)
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…
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46: All-Star Handyman (part 1)
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…
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45: The Business Mindset
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…
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44: T. Smitty's Handyman (Part 2)
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...
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43: T. Smitty's Handyman (Part 1)
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...
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42: Allen Lee, Honest Lee Handyman (Part 2)
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...
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41: Allen Lee, Honest Lee Handyman Services (Part 1)
In our first episode of 2025, we reconnect with Allen Lee, Owner of Honest Lee Handyman Services, and of course, a co-host of the Handyman Success Podcast! We focus on the biggest learning and improvements Allen has made in his handyman business over the last few years since our last interview…
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40: Chris Olson, NW Moss Removal
In our first ever "guest revisit" we had the pleasure to sitting down again with Chris Olson, owner of NW Moss Removal located in the Seattle, WA area. Chris provides an honest and insightful update on his entrepreneurial journey which now has him running a quickly growing exterior maintenance...
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39: KC Cochran, CheckMark Pros
Today we are joined by KC, owner of CheckMark Pros in Hebron, KY. He runs his handyman business in a very unique way, in that, we manages the business remotely while traveling around the country doing ministry work and caring for friends and family. KC shares his story of starting the business…
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38: Winn Fuqua, Winn's Real Handy
Winn is the owner of Winn's Real Handy in the Dallas, TX area. He is an Owner/Operator, by design, and shares his story of starting his business and how he's become the ultimate "neighborhood handyman" in his area. Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder…
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37: Phil Green, Rapid Repair Pro
Today we are joined by Phil Green, Owner of Rapid Repair Pro. His handyman and remodeling business serves the greater St. Louis area. Phil shares his story of starting his business, and all the details of how he's grown to over $1M in annual revenue. We discuss our usual topics of marketing,...
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36: Cody Seibel, Seibel Handyman & Remodel
Today we have the pleasure of hearing from Cody Seibel, owner of Seibel Handyman and Remodel. Our theme is no secret by this point (36 episodes - WOW!) as Cody shares how we started his handyman business, his pricing and marketing journey, how he maintains a healthy work life balance as a husband...
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#35: Carrie Bolander, Handy Mother-Fixer
Welcome to another episode of the Handyman Success Podcast! Today we are joined by Carrie, owner of Handy Mother Fixer in Toledo, Ohio. She shares her journey of turning 28 years of home remodeling experience into a successful business. She discusses the shift from smaller tasks to larger…
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#34: AJ Corcoran, Greenshire Handyman
AJ is the owner/operator of Greenshire Handyman, a successful part-time handyman operation. He shares his experience and guidance that is especially useful to new and prospective handymen, part-timers that want to further optimize their side hustle, and also those that would like to make the jump...
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#33: Ray Duke, Bulletproof Handyman
Today we sit down with Ray Duke, the owner of Bulletproof Handyman. Ray works exclusively with property managers, and has cracked the code on making this a profitable, scalable handyman niche. He spared no detail in sharing how he runs his property management focused handyman company, and his…
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Episode 32: Brent Colquitt, OC Tasker
Brent Colquitt, owner of OC Tasker in Newport Beach, CA, shares his handyman journey! Brent jumped off the corporate ladder to go full-time in his business after experiencing the incredible demand for a professional handyman, and with minimal marketing effort. He has a particular knack for...
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Episode 31: Travis Gibson, Su Casa Handyman
Travis shares his story of starting Su Casa Handyman, his lessons learned from his first full year in business in 2023, and his plans for 2024 to double his business. Because Travis is relatively new to the handyman business, he has a great perspective that many of our listeners will relate with....
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Episode 30: Benjamin Schneider, The Wyoming Handyman
Benjamin is the owner of The Wyoming Handyman in Cheyenne. Starting part-time, he was quickly able to generate $10K/mo+ (and growing!) in revenue, and recently made the jump to full-time. Benjamin shares his story of how he started his handyman business, has grown to where he is today, and his...
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Episode 29: Logan Lawless, Lawless Home Improvement
The Handyman Success Podcast is kicking off 2024 with a bang! On todays' episode, Logan shares his incredible story of starting and running Lawless Home Improvement. Originally started out of sheer financial desperation, growing to a half-million remodeling company, and back to being solo, Logan...
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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
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