The Handyman Business Machine: Non-Negotiables for Scaling
Non-negotiables that turn a handyman business into a repeatable machine—systems that make the business operate whether you “feel like it” or not. Think standardized scope, flat-rate pricing, SOPs, quality control, scheduling discipline, job costing, and a comp plan that rewards speed + quality. If you had to boil scaling down to 5–10 tenets, what are yours—and which ones moved the needle the most? Make sure they are measurable actions and results. “What doesn’t get measured doesn’t get done.” - Peter Drucker
How can I start a junk removal business with little to no money?
Hello i'm trying to start my business and getting the word out there but i don't have the money to do so, i live in the houston area and would appreciate the tips and help in getting it out there, can someone help me understand how i can start with this dream i want to make true.Any advise on how to learn about Google Ads coming from knowing absolutely nothing??
I have been getting some very positive reviews on Google and want to start to leverage that by getting some Google Ads started up, but I know less than nothing about what that entails. I would like to try to manage it myself so I don't have to pay someone, but I have no idea where to start. Where to learn. I have tried YouTube but the videos I have found seem to be for someone with a little understanding, I have none! Has anyone had this problem and started from the ground to learn? Any advice on where to look to get that basic start?Should We Care About "The Going Rate"?
I saw this post from Tom Reber and it really hits home. One of the things that really gets under my skin is when I'm talking to a home owner and they say something to the effect of "Well the going rate for (fill in the blank) is (fill in the blank)". I should probably be used to it by now but it still gets me. What they are saying is "I got numbers from people and I can't tell the difference between all of them other than their price". And that's ok - it's up to us to show them the difference. Obviously Jobber helps with that tremendously (automatic appointment reminders, uniform quotes, etc) but it's UP TO US to communicate that difference effectively. My question to you guys is: How are you showing your potential customers you're different than just saying your work is better?What does “your best year yet” actually mean for your home service business in 2026?
Every service business wants their ✨ best year yet ✨, but after talking to other home service pros, that usually means more than just higher revenue. For some, it’s: Steadier work through slow seasons Healthier margins without burning out Fewer last-minute scrambles and more predictability day to day When you think about 2026 being your best year yet, what does that actually look like for your business?
2026 Goals
We're a small Technology Support company. Our Big goals for 2026 are: 1: Streamline appointment setting and reduce phone calls by implementing the virtual receptionist. 2: Increase sales by communicating with our clients via email more frequently. 3: Re-activate clients that haven't used our service for more than 2 years by offering a free service to get them to re-engage with us.What do you focus on for end of year planning? What goals do you focus on?
We are wrapping up 2025 with our standard end of year planning. We just grew 45% over last year. A great year for the most part. What are some of you doing to grow in 2026? What are your goals? What is some of the most important data you are reviewing? How do you include your team?How did you start your own service business after working for another company?
How many people started their own company after working for someone else and thinking they could do it better on their own? Or saw the flaws in a company and aligned themselves to not make those mistakes? I have worked in my industry for 12 years and saw the best and the worst. I learned from both, probably more from the bad! I adapted all of those into my own business and my customers love it. How many people thought they could easily take customers from their previous company? Did it go as planned? Was there hesitation from any of them? Obviously I am sure everyone respected their Non-Compete Clause if there was one signed, but I feel like a lot of us started their dream in the same way! I would love to hear these stories!
