Two professional handymen discuss how you can save time, money, and aggravation on home repair, maintenance, and improvements. Our content addresses common problems and challenges of property ownership. Topics include strategies and techniques for home management, do it yourself (DIY) tips and tricks, home technology, maintenance, real estate investing, and more! We value listener feedback, and welcome the opportunity to answer your questions (questions@handymanprosradioshow.com) or join our ...
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Badass Business Owners are Small Business Owners serving their local communities who are tired of living job to job and want to grow their business income & their personal income. If it seems like the harder you work, you still can't seem to grow your profits as fast as you want, I'm here to help. So, if you are ready to MAKE MORE MONEY IN YOUR SMALL BUSINESS then you are in the right place!
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Growing Your Side Business with a Full Time Job
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Are you working a full-time job and building your business on the side? Have you found that your sales are at a standstill because you can't grow while you have this full-time job? Are you wondering what it is that you need to do at this point in order to be able to grow this business and make that leap to full-time entrepreneur? __________________…
Honda corporation recently announced that it will discontinue its lawnmower line. We discuss! Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/handymanpros/message…
Is your business in a rut? Can’t seem to grow your sales or profits? Odds are it might be due to one of these four reasons. Or probably a combination. If you want to get unstuck, rate how you are doing and see where the log jam might be happening in your small business. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Ref…
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The Cyclone Bomb, A Plumbing Retrospective
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The Great Cyclone Bomb of 2022 has come and gone, this show is a discussion about some of the things we learned about plumbing systems during this massive cold spell. We discuss tips and tricks on how to avoid plumbing failures during cold weather and some quick fixes if you do have an event. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosra…
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Why Are You Still Not Looking at the #1 Tool for Profits in Your Business?
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Even when small business owners know they need to read their Profit & Loss Statements on a regular basis, they still don’t. Why is that? Isn’t the goal of your small business to earn more profits? Why wouldn’t you look at your #1 tool to help you? _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 Want to …
The Great Cyclone Bomb of 2022 has come and gone, this show is a discussion about some of the things we learned about HVAC systems during this massive cold spell. We discuss some tips and tricks to keep your HVAC system working and how to keep your home warm during cold weather. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/ne…
Each year opens up the opportunity to start fresh and leave any bad business habits in the past. The key is staying motivated throughout the same year vs falling into old habits of the year prior. Here is what I’ll be doing… How about you? _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 Want to Learn Yo…
With the turn of the new year, we thought we should discuss 5 things you should do in 2023. Included are planning topics, budgeting, projects and maintenance. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com. --- Send i…
One mistake I see all the time with small business owners is, they think if they work harder, they will make more money. But that isn’t always the case. You just burn out and wake up to the reality that all these hours aren’t providing the profits you thought you were going to see. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business…
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Understanding Emergency and Short-Term Service Calls
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The Holiday season is here and we have had several inquiries about getting jobs done before the holidays. We thought we would explain some of the concerns with these types of calls. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@handymanprosra…
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Should You Start a 2nd Business or Expand Your Current Business?
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So you have a new business opportunity you want to explore. Maybe it is a new market you can open or even a completely new business. But should you do it? For most people, the answer is no. You just aren’t ready right now. No isn’t forever, but it does mean you need to get your current business to a state that can easily make this leap. Let’s discu…
We have never discussed sawhorses, guess what? We are now! Like so many things, sawhorses are more complicated than what they appear to be. We do a deep dive into sawhorses. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.…
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Marketing Your Small Business – Some Things to Keep in Mind
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With so many options for marketing or advertising your small business, which is the best for you? They all have their pros and cons. But your marketing needs to lead to new customers, repeat customers, or them spending more money. You need to focus on your ideal customer and target their needs. Let’s discuss… _______________________________ 👉 Grab …
It's Christmas time again! In this episode, John and Larry discuss the tools they could not be without and the ones you should consider for Christmas presents. Larry brings up some good ideas for inexpensive gifts too. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyman pros Send …
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What Would You Give Yourself? | How Does Your Business Rate?
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How would you rate your business? What would customers say about your business? Let’s take a critical look at how your business's performance has been over the past year. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Underst…
When times are tough, knowing your numbers can be the difference between success and failure in both your business and personal lives. We have been mentoring some contractors, helping them to grow a successful business. We decided to do a show on knowing your numbers, both financially and operationally. These principles apply to home maintenance an…
Do you find you are just going through the motions in your business? Are you lacking the focus or desire to work “ON” the business vs just “IN” the business? Sometimes we need a little push to get back on track so we can take our business to the next level. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide …
Have you ever been working on a project and realized you had not properly planned for your material needs, but you had the assortment pack; the day was saved! In this episode we are going to discuss the must have assortment packs. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyma…
Sometimes the stairs to success require you to stop and work internally on the business before you head up the next flight. This is crucial to ensuring the business is ready for what is to come. Let’s discuss this concept and how it can help you become even more successful. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers…
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Matthew Jourdan, Georgia Clearing Company
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We interviewed Matthew Jourdan from Georgia Clearing Company. Matthew has a Junk Removal and land clearing business operating in the Atlanta area. We had a fantastic discussion about Matthew’s services and some of the challenges of being an entrepreneur. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our…
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Create More Profit | Time to Review Your Operational Expenses
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Want more profit? Then Dive into Your Operational Expenses of Your Small Business. There is money hiding in there that you are wasting that you can create instant profits. Every dollar adds up, and this is a quick way to boost your profits. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide 👉 Want to Learn Y…
Looking to Grow Your Sales? All sales come from either increasing your customer count, getting customers to come back more often or getting your customers to spend more money. In this episode, we break this down a little further and a great exercise for you to do. Let’s get those sales up! _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your …
In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion about following behind another contractor to finish a job. Larry and John have both experienced this and wanted to share their perspectives on this activity from both the homeowner’s perspective and the contractor’s perspective. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/n…
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Time to Review Your Prices for the New Year
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With the new year quickly approaching, now is the time to step back and review your pricing and product/product mix. Most of you are a little slower and have the time to do this exercise. You want to hit the ground running this coming year so you need to look at the successes and failures of the past year to make sure your pricing and product/servi…
This is our annual Halloween show in which we feature some of the horrific things we have experienced on the jobsite. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hand…
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Ticked Off Customers Suck! | Dealing With Upset Customers
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Sometimes customers just suck. Let’s face it. Not all customers are happy campers and can ruin your day and become one of your worse nightmares. The problem is, you can’t let them ruin your day and more importantly, ruin the experience for the other customers that you have to deal with. So how do you deal with them? Today I’ll share some of my thou…
On occasion, Larry and John help young entrepreneurs in their quest to be successful. In a recent counseling session, we realized that this particular individual had no definable goal. We decided to do a show on goals, goal setting and visualization and how it relates to business and your home improvement endeavors. Subscribe to our free newsletter…
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Improving the Profit on Your Best-Selling Item
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Did you know that if you focus on improving the processes around your best-selling item you will not only increase your profit on it, but you will realize that you can sell less and make just as much money. Before you hire people to sell more, spend some time on improving the process / systems first around your best seller. ________________________…
We are problem solvers. We have noticed a precipitous rise in the cost of PVC lumber and we were trying to figure out a way to achieve the same type of performance without spending a small fortune. This episode is about our strategies, tactics, and ideas to help you in figuring out a way to do a job helping you save time, money, and aggravation. Su…
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Improving Your Profits | The Pumpkin Plan Method
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We are always on the lookout for new ideas and ways to increase our profits. Sometimes just looking at how other people view profits and sales can give us a great nugget or two on what we might be able to do. This week we take a look at the Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz. Mike discusses that by killing off the vine (bad pumpkins/clients) we incre…
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Changing the Type of Refrigerants For A/C Yet Again
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Set Your Self Up for Success in 2023 – Start Now!
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As we start to wind down 2022, it is time to fight two fights. Ending the year strong but also putting into place the tools, processes, etc to start 2023 strong out the gate. Way too many small business owners relax at the end of the year and are shocked when the new year doesn’t start as strong as they hoped. Spend a week brainstorming all the thi…
In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion about rebuilding a wooden garage door. Recently, John had to rebuild his garage door and we decided to discuss what he had learned. If you have wooden garage doors, they can be rebuilt! Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @…
Recession, Recession, Recession, that is all you hear about when you turn on the TV, Radio, and even YouTube. Doom and Gloom sells. But should you panic in your small business? You need to be aware, you need to have a plan, but you can and will survive this economic challenge if you pay attention to your money and your ideal clients. ______________…
The Handyman Pros discuss some tips they want to share: - Saving money when buying paint and caulk - Painting your next metal project - Good time to take a vacuum to your refrigerator - It's fall - clean up the outside of your house with a pressure washer and foam cannon Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter…
Can Facebook still provide you leads for your small local business? With Facebook having typical viewers over the age of 30 and with disposable incomes and being homeowners, you never want to overlook the power Facebook still has for your small business. It isn’t the paid advertising either. By just being part of your community pages, you can find …
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Changing out and Repairing a Washing Machine Water Outlet Box
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In this episode, John and Larry address the issues with washing machine outlet boxes and associated hardware. They will be discussing what to look for and how to solve the issues with the installation, valves. and complete replacement. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @ha…
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Motivated and Focused When Business is Slow
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Many small businesses have slowed down and let’s face it, so has the motivation to get anything done. How do you keep motivation high and use this time to take your business to the next level? _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide ______________________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numb…
A few episodes ago, John and Larry were discussing some projects that you might NOT want to DIY, unless you're very experienced. This week, they address some projects that the novice DIY'r should be doing. Such as: Painting Tile Backsplash Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring Toilet repair Door hardware like - knobs, locks, handles Blinds Subscribe to…
Do You Have a Plan to Maximize Your Sales and Profits as We Head into the End of the Year? Don’t miss the opportunity to have your best year-ending results yet! Whether you are going into season or headed to your slow time, there is still plenty of money to make before the year is done! _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Bus…
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Battery Powered Life Changers for Your Home
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In the past ten years, changes in battery technologies have changed the way we build. The Handyman Proshave a discussion about some of the innovative battery powered items that are now available for your home. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyman pros Send us an ema…
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Stop Burying Your Head in the Sand on Your Business Numbers!
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Way too many small businesses are bleeding cash and are in danger of collapsing. But it isn’t too late! Your business numbers hold the key to stopping the bleeding and creating some amazing profits in your small business. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide ______________________________ 👉 Wan…
The Handyman Pros have a discussion about operational storage, some tips and tricks on making it happen. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/handymanpros/mess…
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Is Your Business Debt Getting Out of Control?
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The past few years have been tough and business debt is on the rise. Are you going into debt in your business? Are you thinking about going into debt in your business? Let’s discuss why you might want to think twice about going into business debt and what you want to do to get out of business debt. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free K…
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Here are 5 Projects You Might Consider Passing on for DIY
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John and Larry discuss 5 projects you just might consider passing on for a DIY if you haven't done them before. We discuss considering skills and safety along with long term ramifications. Sometimes if might be a good idea to consider experienced help. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our f…
If you grow your business too fast, you risk the wheels falling off and ultimately a big hit to your sales and profits. Here is a story of a pool company that took a big leap and is now paying the price. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide ______________________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Bu…
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Our Monthly Tip Show: Lets Discuss Bar Keepers Friend, Fix-a-Floor repair, and a Story About Trashy Sites
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This week John and Larry discuss some tips that you can use to improve your life. We will be talking about a great way to clean a shower and tub with Bar Keepers Friend. Have some loose tiles on the floor, or other loose flooring, John used a product you can inject under the tiles by simply drilling holes in the grout and injecting this product. Fi…
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Understanding What You & the Business Needs Monthly to Survive
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Knowing your monthly business nut is very helpful when determining what you need to do in sales. Especially when our personal monthly nut usually drives the total need. The business needs to make a certain amount to survive, but so do you and by combining the two, you know what you actually need. _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Kno…
The Handyman Pros discuss wire rack shelving. Included are tips and tricks on installing adjustable wire rack systems for your closets, laundry rooms, or garages. Great information on how to choose the right system for your organizational needs. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our facebook…
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Create More Profit thru Improving Your Business Processes
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While you improve your profits by pricing correctly, your next step is to tackle your processes that are also costing you profit. While you might have a bunch of broken processes, by focusing on one big one at a time, you will add to your bottom line in big ways! _______________________________ 👉 Grab Your Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference …