What happens when a retired corporate sales executive who “didn’t know the difference between a Phillips and a flathead” starts a handyman business? In just three months, Mark Schwartz of Harpers Handyman in Nashville, TN went from launch day to booked solid two to three weeks out, doing $22K–$27K a month with one truck.

Mark spent 15 years training and driving harness racing horses, then built a long career leading sales teams in banking software. After retirement left him restless, and after going through four unreliable handymen on his own rental properties, he teamed up with his son-in-law Clark to build a handyman company that runs like a real business from day one.

In this episode, Allen and Jason dig into:

• Mark’s selling system: BNI, property manager associations, and a printed sales presentation
• How he won a job even though he was the most expensive bid
• Why he sends itemized estimates on jobs over $5,000
• Using AI and pricing guides to estimate when you’re not a tradesman
• His goal of a $1M run rate with four crews by mid-2027
• Delegating, hiring, and leading like a business owner instead of a technician
• Handling more demand than one crew can cover
• Why franchises in your area are actually a good sign

If you’re on the fence about starting, raising your prices, or getting out of your own way, this one is for you.

Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman Journey

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What does it take to build a handyman business that can grow beyond just you?

In Episode #77 of the Handyman Success Podcast, I sit down with Dustin Fritschel of DIFY Handyman Services to talk about his journey in the handyman industry, building his business, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and what he’s doing to create a business that supports the life he wants to live.

We get into the real side of running a handyman business—the wins, challenges, mindset shifts, systems, and decisions that come with moving from simply doing the work to actually building a business.

If you're a handyman who wants to grow, make more money, build better systems, and eventually create more freedom, this conversation 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

In Episode #76 of the Handyman Success Podcast, I sit down with Jason Call, founder of Handyman Marketing Pros — and someone who played a huge role behind the scenes in the growth of Honest Lee Handyman Services.

Jason was the driving force behind much of our marketing at Honest Lee Handyman. From generating leads and building our online presence to helping us create a consistent flow of work, I got to experience firsthand what Jason can do for a handyman business.

Today, Jason runs Handyman Marketing Pros, the #1 handyman-focused marketing agency in the world, helping handyman business owners generate more leads, build stronger brands, and grow profitable businesses.

In this episode, we talk about Jason's journey, what actually works when it comes to marketing a handyman business, the mistakes he sees contractors make, and what you should be focusing on if you want to consistently keep your schedule full.

Whether you're just starting out or trying to grow an established handyman company, this episode is packed with marketing knowledge you can put to work in your 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