Handyman Academy: Recent Episodes
Jeremy (Jim) Lewis
Today we discuss three of the absolute most common sense things people drop the ball on when it comes to growing their business and increasing their revenue.
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Book Mentioned: Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles
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Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Today we talk about growing our business, the fears of growth, and why clients tend to think our businesses are bigger than they are.
Book Mentioned: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
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Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com
Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
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This episode is all about toilets, do you caulk them to the finished floor? Let me know!
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Editor: Jeremy Lewis
Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com
Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
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Beyond a simple logo and some business cards, what does branding really mean? Let's get into it and how it can influence your business!
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Editor: Jeremy Lewis
Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com
Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for being along with us on this ride!
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Credit:
Editor: Jeremy Lewis
Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com
Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
When you're doing with a project you have to know how to invoice your clients so you can get paid, so how do you invoice your clients? What methods of pay do you accept and what are the terms?
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Credit:
Editor: Jeremy Lewis
Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com
Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Today we give a live update for the guy behind the microphone, showing that even we take our own advice. Then we discuss two of the usual ways people go about doing estimates.
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Credit:
Editor: Jeremy Lewis
Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com
Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
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On this week's Thursday Round-Up we were asked about bringing on Temporary Workers and Commercial Auto Insurance. Very exciting things!
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Credit: Editor: Jeremy Lewis Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Today we discuss one of the most important facets of owning a small business in order to ensure survival for decades.
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Credit: Editor: Jeremy Lewis Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
We return with this blockbuster series, you guys voted for the Thursday Round Up with your downloads, and we are proud to keep it going for you.
This week we discuss what you do when a potential client ghosts you, and what you shouldn't do! We also discuss your job receipts and why you should never give them away to clients.
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Credit: Editor: Jeremy Lewis Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
We continue Jason's story just a couple of weeks after deciding to become a Handyman. But when he gets an email requesting work to be done in the basement of a funeral home, will he have what it takes to work wherever he needs to?
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Writer: Jeremy Lewis Editor: Jeremy Lewis Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Today we start a journey with Jason and Amanda, two young adults trying to live their best lives. When things get turned upside down, hard decisions need to be made.
This is a short story series that follows a fictional handyman and his wife and their journey through self-employment and the trials of building a business. This is only part one, a teaser if you will, of many more parts to come.
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Writer: Jeremy Lewis Editor: Jeremy Lewis Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
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Today we focus on one of the many arms of your Marketing Machine - Social Media. What are the big three points of Social Media? How do you choose which social media to go with for your business?
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Credit: Editor: Jeremy Lewis Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
In this very first-ever Thursday Round-Up we cover two stories that came from close friends in the Handyman Industry.
What do you do when a potential client goes with a cut-rate competitor? Will I lose a client if I choose to stick with smaller jobs?
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Credit: Editor: Jeremy Lewis Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
What is a CRM? Why do you need one? We dive into the top three CRMs for Handymen and Women, including a fourth shocking one that most don't think about!
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Credit: Editor: Jeremy Lewis Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Consistency, changes to our setup, exciting new products, and offerings available. Come see what we have been up to!
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Credit: Editor: Jeremy Lewis Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
One of the most overlooked aspects of running a small Handyman Business is Contracts. What should you include? What shouldn't you include? What does your State allow? Let's dive into it.
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Credit: Editor: Vincent Forgione Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
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One of the most confusing parts about starting your Handyman business is figuring out the books and taxes. Here I discuss the basic breakdowns of what a Bookkeeper and an Accountant will do for your business, why you need both, and when you should bring them in.
Check out our Website ( https://HandymanAcademy.org ) to get on our weekly newsletter where we discuss events of the week, videos and podcast episodes coming out as well as planned content for the following week. Of course, Atlas makes his weekly appearance there as well.
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Credit: Editor: Vincent Forgione Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
How do you determine what to charge? What is overhead? What does my client pay? You asked it, I taught it.
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Credit: Editor: Vincent Forgione Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
How do you determine what services to offer to your clients? Jeremy and Cait sit down to discuss what we did when we first started and how it evolved over time.
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Credit: Editor: Vincent Forgione Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
How do you find your first handyman client? Jeremy and Cait dive into some of the various platforms and methods of finding your first clients.
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Thumbtack - Thumbtack.com Lead Generation service that costs quite a bit, but gets you in the door for clients you want.
Facebook - Facebook.com Everyone knows Facebook and it is still one of the largest social platforms around. Easily post updates about your business, and add pictures or videos.
Nextdoor - Nextdoor.com Lesser known than Facebook, Nextdoor is a neighborhood-based social media platform where people in your specific geographical area congregate to share recommendations and discuss the happenings of the neighborhood. All with the same kind of content you would be able to produce and share on Facebook.
We have launched our Website where you can find all things Handyman Academy. https://HandymanAcademy.org
If you like the content we provide and you'd like to support us in making more, you can buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/handymanacademy
Credit: Editor: Vincent Forgione Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Can you work only Forty Weeks a year? Jeremy and Cait dive into how it's not only possible to take Twelve Weeks of Vacation per year, but it's easily accomplishable to do - from the very start of your Handyman Business!
We have launched our Website where you can find all things Handyman Academy. https://HandymanAcademy.org
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Credit: Editor: Vincent Forgione Intro: John Stange @ https://platformlaunchers.com Backing Track: Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod
Almost in F - Tranquillity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100394
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Jeremy gives a quick rundown of his journey into the Handyman Industry and how he hopes to help you on your own Journey.