How To Be A Handyman Episode 1| THE HANDYMAN | 

Love the videos! Im a 24 year old starting out learning how to be a handyman for my own house. So many people my age were never shown life skills like the videos you show.

My Dad completely tore apart his kitchen and remade it all, he built his own garage, and does his own landscaping, he paints, all around my Dad is a handy man. He learned most of what he knows from youtube. One day I will be as handy as my Dad, but honestly I lack the discipline.

How hard is it to be a jack-of-all-trades really? It looks like an astonishingly hard feat. Get good at it not just do it but be good at it that's amazing. You know I have no job man and I really need direction in my life thank you for these videos.😔

Absolutely spot on! Being good at what you do is only half the equation you’ve got to be personable,polite and trustworthy. Great video! Thanks!

Hah! You just struck a chord in my brain... I worked a year after college as a "warranty superintendent" for a very large homebuilding company based in MI. We did the "customers for life" mindset... that was the first book they gave us as a matter of fact. I have a full time job as a site development project manager, but for the last 20 years, I've done interior remodeling and repair work, both residential and commercial, on "nights and weekends" basis and throw the extra shekels toward a retirement fund or new tools. Anyway, you're absolutely right, it's super important to approach the customer in a personable, friendly manner and smile... as long as you have some halfway decent actual mechanic skills, you're golden, and most people will call you again and again. The grumpy ones that don't respond in kind to a smiling happy demeanor - have to find a new fixer/builder. Keep up the good vid work!

I was a bartender most of my young life and then went into sales (worst job ever). The people skills I got from those jobs have been key to my handyman business being successful. It’s so import that your clients trust you and are happy to see you. Great advice!

I started my business a year and a half ago. It was a side business just to earn extra cash. Next Friday, 02/23/18, will be my last day with my full time job, and my business will become my full time job. I attribute my success to exactly the principles you discuss here (and a few things you've touched on in older videos). I'm definitely looking forward to following this series. Keep up the fine work, brother!

When I moved into my house 3 years ago my neighbor was a contractor and he is a flipper. I met him at our open house and explained to him what my plan was for my house. I told him I wanted to fix up the house and rent it out. He never spoke to me after that point and when i saw him sell his house I figured out why. I like your video's and I stumbled on your videos from the house extension and just the jobs you were you doing. I appreciate the video's and keep up the good work.

Please keep this going! As someone starting out as a handyman, I can’t tell you how much your videos are appreciated!

Been self employed in San Diego for 6 years now as a handyman. I bought a house 2 years ago and loving it. Also started investing into the market and I have you to thank for that. Keep it up big pimping. Love seeing other people kicking ass in the trades.

Thanks for the upload! I’ve been in sales for 6 years and looking to get into the handyman business. I grew up with my dad learning handyman jobs, now in my 30’s I want to start handy man business. Thank you for the encouragement.

I own a large construction company and we use independent handyman alot to help with overwhelming amounts of small stuff. Sometimes punch list stuff. We have had good ones and bad ones over the years. But when i get out of this buisness, which is coming up i will be doing small jobs on my own, be mostly finish work, trim, kitchens, tile, etc. Not worrying about 20 employees will be nice. Love your videos. Keep them coming

Great video Handyman! I've watched lots of your videos and this one is my favorite so far. You crammed a ton of info and tips in there! Thanks for putting out so much great info!

I feel like I know you personally after binge watching your channel bro! Much love and thanks for the knowledge and wisdom

You are so right. Being a real estate agent in the past and now doing odd jobs for people, they go for me because of my attitude and honesty.

Can't believe I haven't seen your videos earlier. I have some framing skills just as a late teen, but have some plumbing experience, and little electrical and gas lines as well, and my wife actually recommended I start working for myself and we are in a pretty good position in life for me to give this a go, and just wanted say your video's are very helpful and informative and even a little boost of confidence in it and just wanted to say thanks a lot for these.

That tip on the timing of checking Craigslist is gold. I would have never thought of it. Even if you just want to pick up side jobs for beer money, that's a good way to start.

You are awesome! You and I are so alike. I'm also a "handyman" and love being self employed. The short time I have been watching you. I'm growing and improving my small business. Thank you!

I m in the process of starting a Handyman business, your videos on business are extremely helpful, very much appreciated. Thanks again !

Thx for the videos and you make perfect sense. I have seen a lot of your videos. I would like to see them all chronologically.

Your videos are great man. Appreciate what you put out here.

Good stuff. I'm several months in now and learning alot. Your videos are always helpful. Social aspect does set me apart. Being able to talk to people and gaining their trust is priceless. As you know I'm kinda part time but EVERY day off is booked a month in advance. I work 14 out of 28 days so fairly good bit of work. Can't wait to take this thing full time and ditch the industrial life. Thanks!

Love your videos man thanks your really on point with a lot of task you do .Im getting ready to start my own handyman business just trying to get the right papers before I go out there .

Yes we have to be likable. If we are not smiling and making the customer feel comfortable with us we will lose them every time. It was a good reminder for me. Thanks for the video and the information.

Great video! Looking forward to this series

This is really great advice. I think people often forget that you will have far more success with clients (especially high-paying ones) if you are personable and put together.

You have a very unique background and skill set in addition to being very professional and conscientious, not to mention hard working. The average “Joe” will not be able to duplicate your success, but hopefully they will pick up a lot of the good traits you demonstrate and will improve their odds of success. Great videos.

I like watching your views the funny part is all the things that you are teaching are true and I had to learn them the hard way !! But im glad your doing what you do cuz it still helps me from time to time and its nice to know im not the only one out there doing it .. KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB !!! THANKS FROM TX KA

Be honest, it's your cute puppy that gets you all the jobs! ;) Another great video from The Handyman, thank you.

I think you are absolutely awesome man! I am doing handyman gigs on the side and making quite good money on my free time! Thank you for the tips and tricks. Thanks always.

Good video bro. You are correct about everything you said.

I’m working as a maintenance tech, getting my feet wet in apartment maintenance. Which is a great place to start .

Very helpful video, thanks! Looking forward for part 2! Btw what are the titles of the books you listened to on audible?

You did good, working for yourself doing things you enjoy that are profitable. Common sense, real skills, self sufficiency and a good work ethic. Nice to meet you and thank you.

Just joined. Really like your videos! Very informative. Specially the How to be a Handyman series. Please keep the videos coming. Will be watching every one.

An excellent, straightforward primer on starting a handyman business. Good video.

You said it! If you have the drive and want to learn, you will, Great video man!

I have seen a couple handymen ( or so called handymen ) that have very little skill sets on you tube that were ridiculous and should be ashamed trying to do a job and charge for it. Just by watching some of your videos I can tell you are well versed and experienced in the trades. I have 53 years in the building trades including almost every aspect of the trades. Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall and everything else being licensed in all the above also. Your channel is ver informative and straight forward.

Thank you. Thank you for all I have gained from you. I learned how to do many things, and how NOT to do many things. I have a schedule filling up from recurring clients, and many referrals from those clients. ALL BECAUSE OF YOU!

Good video I'm a handyman in Connecticut and I get most of my jobs from just being on homeadvisor. I do pretty well the only downfall w homeadvisor it can rack up pretty quick per lead. Good content

Good video. I left my desk job (system analyst) after 19 yrs and now i am a handyman. I get large jobs by doing the small ones.

Yes! Thansk, this confirms my theory when it comes to getting more and repeatable customers. Smile, likeable personality(atlest fake it) and be "aggressiv" when i comes to promote yoursel. Ofc good results on your work.

That’s true likable, sociable and relatable person. That is true, I’ve worked with a few customers, I built rapport and all of a sudden, I made mistake in installing/assembling they tipped 40% of what they paid me.

I totally agree with your video. I as well have been a generator technician for a number one generator company for 20 years from watching other people do work and anything from new construction to Michael Jordan's mansion or Louis farrakhan's mansion it was all different atmosphere I now run my own handyman business and I wear a button-up shirt black jeans and dress shoes the high in customers love the look it gets tips and they are okay with the what I charge. You speak of that exact same thing they pay for a service I Supply a complete service. And thank you for the videos I have learned a lot I am new to handyman work I am an auto diesel tech and electrician.25 years experience in everything.

Good video, goes to show regardless of what business your in, your always in the people business.

Your damn right. You can do anything. You gotta want it. If you dont want it bad enough you will never have it. I work 2 jobs and work for myself on the weekends. I need to boost the money I make on the weekends and I think you are helping me to get that started. Education isn't free but I appreciate the discount

Stellar video! Mmm blue moon, my favorite. You are right on with every topic you discussed. I’m trying all the things you’re talking about with gaining customers except Craigslist. So far I’ve had no luck but I’m not giving up. I’ve been using thumbtack. It’s a lead generator. I want to get away from it though.

Great videos I really appreciate them. I just started doing handyman work and I'm finding it hard to get work in the north jersey area. I fixed cars my whole life so I am pretty handy and I have acquired many tools so I am ready to take all challenges. Can u tell me how and where u got ur website from ? Thx... THE HANDYMAN MURPH..

I just watched a 10:35 ad for a 10:30 video. hahaha mind you I love your content and learning from you so I did both. I know you cant help what ads they put with your videos. Keep it going! THANK YOU for this video.

Great content in this video! Thanks so much!

I do building maintenance. I call a guy about cleaning a drain and he starts walking me through doing it. I finally said "do you not want to come and do it" He said he was so busy he has more work than he can do. So I ask "How did you do that" He told me the big break was when he figured out to put his business card under the bottle of drain cleaner at stores. He said when he started his business any time he didn't have a drain to clean he would go to any store selling drain cleaner and put his cards under the bottle. He said within a month he was swamped.

I started being a handyman 2 years ago. Found your vids few months ago. Got started on nextdoor app and been working non stop since. I dont have to advertise anymore, customers come to me. I am highly recommended on the nextdoor app. With that and word of mouth I always have work. I am o the point where I am making as much as I can. It has leveled out. I cn only handle the amount of work that one man can with never having a day off. Barely have time to do my laundry or mow my own lawn before dark. I have got to get to the next level. Need time off but want to increase my income. You seem to do it. I want to know how to slow down but at the same time increase my income. I live in California. It is possible to do this without expanding, hiring helpers? I cant find a helper with the same state of mind as me and to want to do things my way not there own so that doesn't work but there is only one of me. I am what the people want. Even If I could keep my income steady and get time off to enjoy life would be great. Im 48, my body is feeling it. I dont have time to eat right, rest, dont see my friends hardly at all. I'm always busy. Running the whole day late because I took the time to vent, hoping you have the advise I need to better my business. I dont know where that one spot is that your email exist is why I'm doing this so every one can see.

Cool @handyman. Its funny its common sense stuff and same token stuff you can forget about. Like I was taught always refresh your knowledge and experience and listen to everyone ways and how they see the world. Disagree or agree that's what makes us unique. Thanks love the videos

I was always taught that no matter what you do for a customer, do it the best you possibly can because they are the people who give your name to other customers. And always remember that a good word/referral travels fast, but a bad word/referral travels faster.

I started doing renovations and handyman work but unfortunately my boss isn’t around all the time and he’ll work on other houses or side work, but I’d love to learn more. I’ve learned a bit of electrical, framing, done plenty of demo lol, flooring (easy), and I’d love to gain experience then get out on my own like my older brother does. He makes at least $5000 a week and doesn’t work anywhere near 40 hour work weeks, ever. I’m a single mom and would love to really learn everything! I’m ADHD so I don’t learn like others lol. Plus my boss will show me something one time and not really explain the “why” and “how” which I need to be able to retain the information. Do you have any advice? 😩 I’m desperate to gain experience and knowledge with handyman work

Thanks for sharing this information is a great advice.salud

Good video chief. I want to make a website. Who did you go through to make it?

Bro, I love the channel. I do what You do, but on a smaller scale.

Excellent tips!

I stopped this at 7:30 for the fact that you literally told people HOW ... WHEN THEY NEVER HAD A CUSTOMER!!!!!! Man I commend and bow to you on that man. Thanks for not saying spend tons of money on marketing, facebook and all the social media riff raff. You pretty much said "Get your punk ass up early in the morning and leave out of your home and start putting yourself out there and tell people about you..." Which is what I'mdoing. Been about 5 years but I'm going to get back out there. I'm only 38 so I still have plenty life left. lol Word of mouth ALWAYS wins marketing.

I believe in having the right tool for the right job .. how much stock do you put in your tools .. and do you have a favorite line

No trolls on these comments, all here are very appreciative, as I am - you made a good video. I agree with you: many grumps in the trades. Its not easy work and sometime workers (me included) forget that its not just fixing stuff, its their home (as you say). If you are nice and competent, even if they are having a bad day which is likely since they called you, it works in your favor. Your point of offering to come immediately or that day is a biggie too.

This dude is awesome!

I was a hired to sweep floors and empty chip bins in a machine shop for prototype aircraft parts. I started doing odd jobs like maintenance, sharpening consumables, and constructing shelves or tool holders. Eventually started doing assembly, manual machining, and CNC operation. Pretty much just filled in whenever a department was behind or someone had to take off work. I liked the frequent change of pace. I am getting into the junk removal business and it seems like a great opportunity to upsell minior home and car maintenance and repairs since I am already on-site to give an estimate. All of the people telling me to "spend money to make money" as in ads, also happen to be the people who sell and manage the ads.

Pops was a master mechanic and every man in my family is super handy/inclined just not good teachers so here we are lol

I am 57 years old I've been in construction since I was 18 what Automotive works with an electrician I put in my time and learned my trade and I must say demographics have a lot to do with it I moved up here to Minnesota from Florida triple my income this man right here had his program is spot-on and if you only know one trade you're only going to have one trade you got to get out there and learn

Yes you are absolutely correct sell yourself. I was a salesman many years ago and people buy because they like you. They will invite you into their home for you to do work for them because they like you. Trust is another thing to build on If they don’t trust u you will never get in. Be smart don’t smell of cigarettes make sure van tools clothes dust sheets are clean and u don’t smell bad. Be weary of working with lone women in house try to arrange time when husband is in to work especially new customers. Don’t be cheap don’t cut corners. Don’t lie. Tidy up well like you never been there better still don’t be messy. If you get stuck go out to your van and u tube how to do it. Invest in good tools and always keep them tip top. Brake it replace it. Do a freebie eg notice f door handle is squeaky give it a spray with oil let them know how smooth it is now and you did it for them. Not for payment. It’s called in sales terms a customer hug 👍👍👍

Can I ask, What is good way to find work for rental properties? Thank you for all your videos.

Is that a Blue Moon? Excellent channel by the way!

You should definitely write a book- you’ll do great

What audiobooks on sales techniques did you listen to?

Hope to have the next share your.

It makes alot of sence.👍👍👍

Great video for people just starting out altho a bit longer and jibberjabber as you say lmao

I watch your channel the other day before doing an estimate and I must thank you I added $1000 to my estimate I still got the job thank you

Thanks for this video. I have to comment that almost every time a handyman has come to my house, they forget to bring a needed tool and have to use one of mine (if I have it). My last project was having a utility sink installed in the garage. Well, a general contractor installed it, but he forgot to bring a drill (this is a basic tool, yes?) and had to use my drill. Why is it so difficult to bring all the basic tools to a job? Oh, and they never have a flashlight...

I started out as trial by fire keeping up my parent's homes. RU-vid channels like yours have been a godsend. Nobody ever stops learning, if you do you are going to have problems. So to those that troll RU-vid watchers with basic questions..some had to learn somewhere

Absolutely Agree!

Great channel, How much do you pay for your Shop/Garage. Own/rent.. reason I ask is, having a shop is So crucial.. Business cost for sure, obviously makes your work/storage etc easier. A video on your truck/trailer/shop and things you would keep or change ? Also what not to do ? You may have done these videos before, havent had a chance to look yet.. Keep it up Stud

Thanks for your wisdom

Thanks for the info.👍

You hit the nail on the head re "being likable"! If I've learned anything from a 40 yr career as network tv cameraman, that's my take away. You can put skills in the back seat when it comes to this.

Great videos as always. I do have a few questions that I feel like a lot of people might have especially if you are starting. What kind of insurance does a handyman needs? Also what other legal aspects do you need to start your business such as becoming LLC so there are no legal issues later on? Is that even necessary? What jobs can and can't you do? What I mean by this is I do understand that some jobs are meant for electricians or plumbers who are licensed but what if you have the knowledge to do it? Do I need specific permits or inspections done after completed? Am I even allowed to do such work? I feel before I dive into the handyman business those are questions that anyone should know. Thanks!

I hooked up with real estate agents and the local hardware stores to get leads. Not the big box stores but the mom and pop guys. Get to know them. Lots of people go to them for advice on who to call for home repairs.

what type of conteract do you use? and thanks for the advice its really appreciated

Nice info ...im unemployed so im hopin to put my handyman skills to use ......just to get jobs now

Simply: Thank You

.Thanks handyman. You mentioned you work for the young professionals. How did you manage to get more of these by other technique? customers? is it only referrals or you actively marketed to those people. Did you "filter" your customers by pricing higher or

Thank you

I already have implemented what you taught me.

What should i do to start as a beginer i dont want a job from this just to learn new skills so i can be more confident....im really clumsy with my hands qnd its efecting my self esteem

did you go to burning man? that would make alot of sense lol

Have a question i know you use a trailer to haul your tools. What would thank about using a 12 step van trying to decide on which way to go any pro or con would be appropriate Thanks Three rivers handyman Chuck

You should make a funny video,the stereo typical handyman do's and dont's

Did you get a rust ring from that drink can on the tablesaw?

What do you do about all your customers when you take off for that long? Let’s say an emergency call, do you lose customers when you are gone?

Is that a dust deputy on the table? If so let us know what u think of it. Been thinking of going that way

I just wanna be a handman around the house... jack of all trades. .. no sales necessarily. :)

I'm sure your advice is generally correct, but I know of one exception to the "grumpy guys starve" observation. Check out Steve Lavimoniere on RU-vid. He's an expert plumber and HVAC guy who answers the phone rough and talks rough, but seems to have plenty of work. Maybe he can get away with it because he's in Boston but whatever the reason, he's a workin' man who's workin'

So my grandfather and I went and bought me a lot of tools. I’m still 17, I wasn’t looking for how to be a handyman as a job. I was trying to find how I can be a handyman myself or around my home. I’m not saying I’m not interested in doing it as a living, I’m just not able to do that at the moment. Anyone have any tips on how I can put my little knowledge and abundance of tools to work so that I can learn?