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, struggling through, systemizing, and eventually selling a handyman business.

They cover the good, the bad, and the ugly: first jobs, pricing lessons, hiring mistakes, 1099 contractors, building systems, hiring a CSR, surviving family medical challenges, growing a team, leadership lessons, revenue milestones, marketing budgets, and what it really takes to build a handyman business that can operate beyond the owner.

This episode is packed with honest lessons for handyman business owners who want more freedom, better systems, stronger teams, and a business that can grow without consuming their entire life. 🔧📈

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 https://HandymanMarketingPros.com

Get handyman-specific business coaching from Allen Lee at https://HandymanJourney.com

Sign up for our monthly Webinars and Training (FREE!) at https://HandymanSuccess.net

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 do you invest in tools without going broke?
👉 What actually matters more—image or quality work?

If you’re in the early stages (or stuck trying to level up), this episode is full of hard-earned lessons you don’t want to learn the expensive way.

We cover:

• The real cost of upgrading to a work van (and why most rush it)
• Smart vs. risky business investments early on
• Tool buying mistakes (and how to avoid “tool addiction”)
• Creative ways to operate without a full van setup
• Why trust, quality, and reliability beat “looking professional”
• Biggest wins (and painful mistakes) from year one
• The #1 habit that prevents losing money on jobs
• Why “just starting” is the biggest win most people avoid

💡 If you're trying to grow without drowning in debt—this episode is for you.

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 https://HandymanMarketingPros.com

Get handyman-specific business coaching from Allen Lee at https://HandymanJourney.com

Sign up for our monthly Webinars and Training (FREE!) at https://HandymanSuccess.net

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 in your career…
👉 Wondered when to go full-time in your business…
👉 Or struggled with pricing your services…

This episode is packed with real, honest insight from someone who’s been there.

We cover:

• How James knew it was time to leave his career and start over
• The exact moment he went full-time in his handyman business
• What actually worked (and didn’t) for getting his first clients
• Angi leads vs. building your own marketing system
• Pricing mistakes (starting at $60/hr 😬) and how to fix them
• Why most handymen stay stuck—and how to break out
• The power of repeat customers and Google reviews

Whether you're just starting out or trying to grow, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and move forward with confidence.

🎧 Listen now and take the next step in your handyman journey.

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 https://HandymanMarketingPros.com

Get handyman-specific business coaching from Allen Lee at https://HandymanJourney.com

Sign up for our monthly Webinars and Training (FREE!) at https://HandymanSuccess.net