I Should Have Never Been A Handyman | Broken At Age 50 | THE HANDYMAN BUSINESS |

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[chadjelliston]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who lies when people ask what you do for a living at public things. So funny. I always say I mine for gold. I do not want extra work or to work for the locals lol.

[dinobucz]

Love it bro—I’ll be 60 next Feb—the work keeps me fit and feeling alive. We are the few, the elite, the tuff ole’ guys. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[joekool]

I started the handyman business in my late fifties. As I have a background in sales, marketing and multiple trades, it was very easy. Sure I miss driving nice cars and fancy clothes but I do not miss working 50-60 hours a week, dealing with idiots and being a slave to the company. I choose my jobs and I choose my clients and I work as I please. I keep putting my prices up and it gets even better!

[ronlanter]

I was in sales all my adult life and became a handyman in 2020 when (cough-cough c0v1d) hit, I was 60yo. Excelling at 65yo right now. Stay fit men, be strong. Own it.

[PaulMikna]

Great topic! I worked as an engineer out of college, went on to manage people and ran a small business of 15 people. Managing people, even if they are good employees, is stressful. After 30 years in manufacturing, I got out and went into being a handyman full time. What you are saying is spot on.... If you just show up as promised and do even a decent job, you will get repeat business. Yes, the money is alluring to have a larger company and employees, but you will burn out on people issues eventually. I constantly talk to contractors who are stressed out about finding enough work for their guys. Money isn't everything....

[Longeno]

It has been a long time since you've put up a Handyman Business video. I guess that's a good thing because the actual Handyman Business must be good! All the best to you and your family.

[ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Yup, I ran crews for 25 yrs. #1 trait I wanted from an employee was just to show up every day. Could train them to do the rest. Went thru hundreds to find a few reliable core guys.

[joseph]

You are successful because of your personality. I own a carpentey business and am booked for months at a time and i wonder why everybody doesnt do this. Then when i meet other trade guys im reminsed why. Most people will remain employees forever because they dont smile, make eye contact, appropriate small talk, joke with customers etc. Rarely talked about but you have to develop your personality if you want to own a business you cant just be good at your trade because nobody will trust you. You will only gain the trust of your boss and fellow tradesmen but not the average regular joe or mother who wants work done on their house

[michaelmansour]

Thanks for the content! Right there with you in a way. I'm turn 50 in December. Been a Real Estate broker for the last 22 years as my bread and butter. I bought investment properties along the way. Early on I could not afford to pay everyone to fix them so I did much of the work myself and project managed them all. Can fix about anything now and building an ADU in the back yard of one of them with my 19 yo son. He wants to get in the trades then invest. Hoping to retire and live of the investments in the next few years. My son is thinking of being a handyman. Hard worker and smart.

[Centercreek]

56. Carpenter and handyman. I’ve adjusted my work schedule to facilitate work and recovery. Typically 3-4 days in the field and 1-2 days on wellness, bids, invoices, tool maintenance. My clients get a well rested professional who gives them consistent quality. I operate in the commitment, attention to detail and immediate follow up mindset.

[eddiesnipez]

Great video! With your videos and your experience I started our own plumbing company about 2 years ago. It's been quite the challenge, but very rewarding trying to figure things out.
I worked with my dad for 10 years before starting, we're doing it all on our own now. All organic growth, getting tons of work and customers looking for us. We're looking for 1 person but expanding very slowly wanting to keep our high quality/high expertise (and high prices).

Love these business focused videos.

[markcavandish]

Such a great learning resource. Thank You

[JoeFraudBiden]

You are an icon of the man you would’ve been if you had flown a desk your whole life.

I love a physical job. Idgaf if I only live to 60. It’s the life you live. 🤙🏻💪🏻

[marcwhicher]

My gosh you're 1000% right!!! Lol i'm 60 years of last week and all you have to do in today's market. Show up and return calls and you got all the work you need. No questions asked. Just return calls and show up. If you can't make it just give them a quick phone call. It's got awful silly how busy it is. Yes can't get no one to work nephews nieces cousins. it doesn't matter they don't wanna work no matter what the hourly rate is. GodSpeed!!!!

[iFortold]

You inspire me to do greater things sir! Been in renovation business for over 10 years now. Getting tired of finding clients that are willing to pay. You help me explore new ideas!

[brandonjensen]

Closing on doors 15/16 next week while fully employed. I self manage all of them but I'm definitely at a point that I'm starting to think of what's next. Eventually I'll need to have a full time employee and/or scale back/quit my job. Thanks to Handyman and YouTube I've saved a ton learning the basics of how a house is put together the last 4-5 years 👍🏻

[ALLworldCONSTRUCTIONLLC]

I do exactly what you do. At 35, I feel the same way you do! Property management companies don’t want their contractors doing property mgmt… but we do know the play book and it would be wise to stay in the field. Perhaps finding off market properties to scale up the BRRRR method

[rickfakhre]

A few things to consider that my property manager does are, vet potential tenants very well, stage and show the rental to get maximum market value, and most importantly they stay up on the laws in my state. For example, now smoke detectors need to be in every bedroom when before they only needed to be in certain areas. One bad tenant and you could get unlucky and lose a ton of money.

[ans]

I invested in condos in the early 2010’s to around 2019. Mostly distressed sales. I built up a nice nest egg on them. I rent them out and have them paid off. My only regret is not buying more of them. I don’t have to worry about cutting grass, the roof, the septic, shoveling or plowing snow, boilers, etc…You may need to pay a fine here or there but it’s well worth it. Now that the market rebounded it’s impossible to get in at a decent price, so I think the condo ship has sailed.

[earthling]

Practical advice and thoughts, thank you for sharing! As a Mid-Centurian hammer slinger; I've found it wise, to be more conscientious of what goes into our mouth-holes and sleep, for able bodied health and recovery.