The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Handyman Business

Published 2023-04-24
After being in the handyman business full time for 5 years, I have come up with effective ways to start a handyman business. I started hardly any money and no business experience and hope to help other people by sharing what I've learned.

00:00 Intro
01:19 What is your situation?
02:15 Create your company name
04:06 Gather business documents and secure a domain name
05:02 What is your skill level?
07:01 Open bank account
08:06 Begin SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
08:56 Secure all social media accounts and set up accounts on multiple platforms
10:42 Set up you logo
12:15 Start advertising
19:37 Getting leads
24:48 Perfect your presentation

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All Comments (21)
  • @EpicSpinsTV
    I started my handyman company last November when I had to move to a new home in a hurry. My rent doubled on the move and I lost my income at the same time. Jumped in the deep end hard and fast. Like Daryl said "I needed money now." 5 months later I am clearing 10K a month. Mind blown, life changed and changing. If you have the skills and drive to learn and hustle, the opportunities are out there for you! Good luck all! You were a huge inspiration for me getting started, thank you Daryl!
  • @jeremypalmer4125
    I'm working on opening my own handyman business within the next 3-6 months and this channel has helped me so much. Thank you for all the time you put into this channel to help us all in the struggle to handyman.
  • @A2ZGeek
    Just left my Career of 23 years, started my handyman business about 7 months ago and its been unbelievable! I am currently shopping for my first transit van as my truck just isn't cutting it anymore.
  • @halwilson01
    Hey buddy thanks for that info! I'm restarting my biz after 20 years, you have 100% helped with my refresh...new van, new marketing and a new lifestyle.
  • @mrcoollu9662
    Thank you so much for taking the time to explain clearly how to start a handy man business. Like you said you need to know your skills sets . And other factors included
  • Keep the handyman business as is and then start a new contractor business. It has so much potential to work hand-in-hand
  • @janamb88
    This deserves more views, thanks for making it.
  • @MrColeThornton
    I like this video but the background music is too loud.
  • @mikebland4935
    It sure would get you started and get you making money. Great information.
  • @mikeredhead2894
    Thanks for the info brother. I'm new to the channel and will tune in now.
  • What’s up finisher? FYI - your videos are getting pushed to me, it’s working. Any light you can share on how long it took you/others you know to ramp up their handyman business? In terms of a full time work load? Also, what would say you average # of jobs per day/week. We know it varies but what should you be gearing up towards? Thanks for the video
  • @lnazworth
    Lots of good information in this video!
  • @HannahCarter
    Me and my husband are wanting to start a handyman business. There’s a lot of fear in starting. Did you have living expenses covered for a certain time just in case? We only have a month saved up of living expenses and would need to purchase a van or truck. We live very minimal and debt free so going into debt for a vehicle and hoping jobs come in is very nerve wracking! I know my husband could be successful because he knows a couple property managers he does plumbing for (currently at a plumbing company). Just not knowing how long it would take for that money to start rolling in
  • @jjcc918
    Can you have a handy man license and only focus plumbing areas??