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

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 jobs when you have no experience
• Why most handymen undercharge (and how to fix it)
• The “daily rate” method that simplifies everything
• How to use photos to quote jobs faster
• When to say NO (and why it actually makes you more money)
• Lessons from costly mistakes (like a job that took WAY too long)

If you’re tired of second-guessing your prices or feeling like you’re leaving money on the table—this is your roadmap.

👉 Charge with confidence. Build a real business.

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

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.

We cover:

• How to start a handyman business with little experience
• Why working part-time can actually be an advantage
• The simple door-to-door strategy that landed his first jobs
• How to choose profitable services (and avoid time traps)
• The mindset shift that turns “side hustle” into real income
• How to build trust and get 5-star reviews fast

If you’ve been thinking about starting a handyman business—but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or underqualified—this episode will change how you see it.

👉 You don’t need to know everything. You just need to start.

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