Thanks for all the incredible work you have done. Inspired by your channel over time I finally took the leap and started a handyman business. I picked up an annual grow Jobber account through your discount. Thanks again for your quality content from Full Send Handyman formally known as Lightventures.
They probably know what they're spending to store all that data and have likely considered charging for it. But yes I'm afraid they'll change their mind some day. I'm sure they'll grandfather existing photos if they do. I agree it's a great platform.
@@bulletproofhandyman Yes this is a wonderful platform, and your content is fantastic. I've learned a lot about jobber through your Channel. Thanks for your knowledge buddy. Keep educating.
It's too expensive. It has a lot of cool stuff, but so do other free ones. We switched off Jobber to another one called Field Rocket because they have a free version, and their free version was all we needed. When we do upgrade, it's also less expensive than Jobber and Housecall Pro
Also, Jobber has 50% off at the moment. That was going to end on the 29th and they've extended it to the 31st but that discount will be going away on the 1st.
Wonderful review, my friend. The only thing better than this review is your beard. My buddy and I are starting to take clients in 2 weeks! There are a lot of unknowns, but I'm excited.
Awesome content! I’m originally from Tucson! Been living in Denver, CO for 5ish years, about to start my handyman journey soon. You’re motivating me to get started. Thank you!
So grateful for that review Ray! Excellent job! It is the best review I have watched so far! I could clearly see how this could benefit our new business in Mobile RV tech services. Thank you very much!!!!!
My link in the description will get you 20% off, and if you purchase by January 31st, jobber has an additional 20% off so 40% off totaled if you purchase by the 31st.
I just finished the full video, at 2x speed for efficiency. Amazing! I very much enjoyed the deep dives. I am still trying to wrap my head around online booking and job forms.
Those could both be videos in themselves, especially online booking. I dove into the online booking and pretty much got it figured out. It's definitely the perfect tool for someone just starting out. Who wants to simply set an hourly rate and get booked. Anything more experienced than that and it's still a great tool but it will require custom line items like the ones that I provide to you all and it takes a bit of setup so that the system works correctly and books you for the right amount of time, with the right amount of drive time between jobs. I could see me doing online booking if I was working for homeowners for sure. I'm glad the video was useful
ua-cam.com/video/HuXsJQQfGHw/v-deo.html I haven't gone back to rewatch this to see how much info I squeezed in or to see if anything has changed since I made it but I did try to do a video covering as much as I could figure out. For Job Forms I found that they were relatively easy to figure out. You have to go to the settings tab to create them, but they are pretty intuitive.
Thanks! I don't remember what my relationship to jobber was at the time that I made this video, but currently I am an ambassador for them. They specifically enjoy that my videos are more educational.
Be careful. Takes forever to receive money. 5-7 for first time and 2-4 business days after that. For the high percentage should be quicker. Don't take deposits if you need funds quickly. Will hold up whole job
Great in-depth review! And the channel is phenomenal as well. Question for you. I saw a handyman in Seattle that stated he didn't go out to customer homes for bids, but instead required customers to submit photos and requests on his website so he could review photos and provide a bid without having to travel to their homes. Is that something that could be done via Jobber? I'm pretty sure I could do it in Wix, but I think the integration with Jobber would be ideal.
@@bulletproofhandyman It's honestly amazing how much value your channel offers all for free. I'm structuring my business exactly how you've laid it out and I'll personalize as I go. I'm extremely thankful for what you do and I wish you every blessing under the sun
Ray, you're a gentleman and a handyman scholar. Thank you for your knowledge and willingness to share. I'm sure I likely missed this, but what plan are you leveraging in Jobber? I imagine you're at "Connect" or "Grow" at this point. The price is a significant barrier to entry, so I'm looking at going the "Lite" route or, at most, "Core" to start out. Generally speaking, I'm not aspiring to grow my business past a sole proprietorship, so I think either option will suffice. My only hang-up is everyone saying that Quickbooks is a necessary evil when it comes to tax season...
My accountant has not requested that I use QuickBooks, he seems to be satisfied with the data that he pulls from jobber. However, if you're trying to do your own taxes, then you may or may not need QuickBooks. I'm going to start using QuickBooks very soon, but I'm not sure that I necessarily have to have it. I think it's going to be something nice to have, but not something that I absolutely must have. I've done fine for a few years without it.
I forgot to mention, yes, I've been on the grow plan for probably 3 years now. I didn't initially start using it for the purpose of literally growing the business bigger, but instead I was using it for the extra features that it has for estimates as well as for some of the automation. I liked that it sent out invoice reminders and quote reminders automatically for me so I didn't have to do all of that following up. I basically just figured out how many hours per month it would save me and multiply that by $100 an hour since I was working 7 days a week and then doing admin work until 9:00 at night.
@@bulletproofhandyman Appreciate the follow-up! I also love that you're replying realtime, while I'm watching the vid! Dedication to the cause!! Btw... I'm in Tucson and also an AF vet. Would love to meet up if you ever have any time🤣
Not to the best of my knowledge. They do have a partnership with fleet sharp, which will track your mileage, but I don't think the job or software by itself will track all of your mileage.
Great content! It's a lot for me to take in so I am scheduling time this week to sit down and go through your video. I assume you have it addressed, but how do I record transactions for materials that I return?
That's a really good question that hasn't occurred to me before. I usually just put things into my inventory if I don't need them. My initial answer would be to just delete the original expense documentation but I don't think that's the right answer. I've reached out to ask if they have a more formal answer for how to document returns. I'll get back with you on their response as soon as I receive it.
I'm only 6 months operating my business full time so I'm still a bit inefficient on orders. I also asked jobber and they told me they don't have anything at the moment. Maybe I can mark it as income for the job it applies to? @@bulletproofhandyman
Nice indepth video. Can Jobber be used for an online service program? I offer book cover designs for authors and writers. I generally send out a quote that needs to be approved and then an invoice that requires a 50% payment before designing begins. Would this be an advantage for me?
would you recommend Jobber for a roll-off bin business that's just starting out. I'm interested in website ease of reservations and payments along with good communications. Thank you
It would definitely work for that, but I don't know all of the ins and outs of your industry. They would definitely be able to book online as long as you make sure that you keep the logs updated. I would hesitate to say I recommend it simply because I don't know what I don't know. All I can say for sure is that it would work. My recommendation would be to try it out with the free trial to see if it fits your business.
Thanks for all the incredible work you have done. Inspired by your channel over time I finally took the leap and started a handyman business. I picked up an annual grow Jobber account through your discount. Thanks again for your quality content from Full Send Handyman formally known as Lightventures.
Awesome! Don't hesitate to reach out at bulletproofhandymanbusiness@gmail.com if you need any specific advice!
Don’t give them any ideas to start charging extra. This is a awesome app, affordable and Excellent to use. Let’s keep it that way.
They probably know what they're spending to store all that data and have likely considered charging for it. But yes I'm afraid they'll change their mind some day. I'm sure they'll grandfather existing photos if they do. I agree it's a great platform.
@@bulletproofhandyman Yes this is a wonderful platform, and your content is fantastic. I've learned a lot about jobber through your Channel. Thanks for your knowledge buddy. Keep educating.
It's too expensive. It has a lot of cool stuff, but so do other free ones. We switched off Jobber to another one called Field Rocket because they have a free version, and their free version was all we needed. When we do upgrade, it's also less expensive than Jobber and Housecall Pro
Thank you for this info, I have my hvac business for 3 years ,im working alone , now you make me move to the next level!! Great video!!
I'm glad it was useful! Good luck!
Also, Jobber has 50% off at the moment. That was going to end on the 29th and they've extended it to the 31st but that discount will be going away on the 1st.
Wonderful review, my friend. The only thing better than this review is your beard.
My buddy and I are starting to take clients in 2 weeks! There are a lot of unknowns, but I'm excited.
That's awesome! Good luck to you!
@@bulletproofhandyman Thank you very much! I really appreciate you and your channel.. It's really helpful. I wish you all the best.
Awesome content! I’m originally from Tucson! Been living in Denver, CO for 5ish years, about to start my handyman journey soon. You’re motivating me to get started. Thank you!
You're welcome, and good luck!
Use jobber lite. Will upgrade to core when i start needed to schedule better
That's awesome
Finished the video. I appreciate the time you put into it. Starting my business soon and definitely will be using Jobber!
That's awesome!
So grateful for that review Ray! Excellent job! It is the best review I have watched so far! I could clearly see how this could benefit our new business in Mobile RV tech services. Thank you very much!!!!!
You're welcome! It's great software, does everything I need.
Awesome video! Thank you for breaking this down so clearly. I am in the process of starting my business and will definitely be getting Jobber!
My link in the description will get you 20% off, and if you purchase by January 31st, jobber has an additional 20% off so 40% off totaled if you purchase by the 31st.
I just finished the full video, at 2x speed for efficiency. Amazing! I very much enjoyed the deep dives. I am still trying to wrap my head around online booking and job forms.
Those could both be videos in themselves, especially online booking. I dove into the online booking and pretty much got it figured out. It's definitely the perfect tool for someone just starting out. Who wants to simply set an hourly rate and get booked. Anything more experienced than that and it's still a great tool but it will require custom line items like the ones that I provide to you all and it takes a bit of setup so that the system works correctly and books you for the right amount of time, with the right amount of drive time between jobs. I could see me doing online booking if I was working for homeowners for sure.
I'm glad the video was useful
ua-cam.com/video/HuXsJQQfGHw/v-deo.html I haven't gone back to rewatch this to see how much info I squeezed in or to see if anything has changed since I made it but I did try to do a video covering as much as I could figure out. For Job Forms I found that they were relatively easy to figure out. You have to go to the settings tab to create them, but they are pretty intuitive.
Great video. soooo much information. Ill be checking Jobber out it looks great. Have about two weeks before making the big move out on my own. 👍👍
Oh awesome!!!
Good luck!
Jobber should have paid you for this training video since it's better than anything they've provided
Thanks!
I don't remember what my relationship to jobber was at the time that I made this video, but currently I am an ambassador for them. They specifically enjoy that my videos are more educational.
Be careful. Takes forever to receive money. 5-7 for first time and 2-4 business days after that. For the high percentage should be quicker. Don't take deposits if you need funds quickly. Will hold up whole job
My first payment did take 5 days. The rest since then have been next day on weekdays.
Great in-depth review! And the channel is phenomenal as well. Question for you. I saw a handyman in Seattle that stated he didn't go out to customer homes for bids, but instead required customers to submit photos and requests on his website so he could review photos and provide a bid without having to travel to their homes. Is that something that could be done via Jobber? I'm pretty sure I could do it in Wix, but I think the integration with Jobber would be ideal.
Yep! There is an option for them to upload photos during the process of making a request.
Fantastic overview.
Thanks. I felt like I still didn't cover everything I wanted to but it was getting long. I'm glad it was useful!
Do you need Quickbooks along with Jobber?
Thanks Ray Duke
You're welcome!
Your the s$&! brother 😊
Thanks!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Love it
Awesome! Those deep dives are like a marathon.
@@bulletproofhandyman It's honestly amazing how much value your channel offers all for free. I'm structuring my business exactly how you've laid it out and I'll personalize as I go. I'm extremely thankful for what you do and I wish you every blessing under the sun
Good luck sir! This is very doable.
Ray, you're a gentleman and a handyman scholar. Thank you for your knowledge and willingness to share. I'm sure I likely missed this, but what plan are you leveraging in Jobber? I imagine you're at "Connect" or "Grow" at this point. The price is a significant barrier to entry, so I'm looking at going the "Lite" route or, at most, "Core" to start out. Generally speaking, I'm not aspiring to grow my business past a sole proprietorship, so I think either option will suffice. My only hang-up is everyone saying that Quickbooks is a necessary evil when it comes to tax season...
My accountant has not requested that I use QuickBooks, he seems to be satisfied with the data that he pulls from jobber. However, if you're trying to do your own taxes, then you may or may not need QuickBooks. I'm going to start using QuickBooks very soon, but I'm not sure that I necessarily have to have it. I think it's going to be something nice to have, but not something that I absolutely must have. I've done fine for a few years without it.
I forgot to mention, yes, I've been on the grow plan for probably 3 years now. I didn't initially start using it for the purpose of literally growing the business bigger, but instead I was using it for the extra features that it has for estimates as well as for some of the automation. I liked that it sent out invoice reminders and quote reminders automatically for me so I didn't have to do all of that following up. I basically just figured out how many hours per month it would save me and multiply that by $100 an hour since I was working 7 days a week and then doing admin work until 9:00 at night.
@@bulletproofhandyman Appreciate the follow-up! I also love that you're replying realtime, while I'm watching the vid! Dedication to the cause!! Btw... I'm in Tucson and also an AF vet. Would love to meet up if you ever have any time🤣
I'm sure we could make that happen. Shoot me an email at bulletproofhandymanbusiness@gmail.com with your phone number and business name.
Done!
Does it track mileage for tax purposes?
Not to the best of my knowledge. They do have a partnership with fleet sharp, which will track your mileage, but I don't think the job or software by itself will track all of your mileage.
Great content! It's a lot for me to take in so I am scheduling time this week to sit down and go through your video.
I assume you have it addressed, but how do I record transactions for materials that I return?
That's a really good question that hasn't occurred to me before. I usually just put things into my inventory if I don't need them. My initial answer would be to just delete the original expense documentation but I don't think that's the right answer. I've reached out to ask if they have a more formal answer for how to document returns. I'll get back with you on their response as soon as I receive it.
I'm only 6 months operating my business full time so I'm still a bit inefficient on orders. I also asked jobber and they told me they don't have anything at the moment. Maybe I can mark it as income for the job it applies to? @@bulletproofhandyman
I don't know if that's the right thing to do or not. I think if it were me I would delete the expense item.
Nice indepth video. Can Jobber be used for an online service program? I offer book cover designs for authors and writers. I generally send out a quote that needs to be approved and then an invoice that requires a 50% payment before designing begins. Would this be an advantage for me?
Yes, it could definitely be used for that.
So I have one more question buddy. can you have your employees set up direct deposit through jobber
I'm pretty sure you cannot, but I will check with him to see if that's a feature they might be looking into adding.
Do you also need quickbooks with this?
QuickBooks is probably a good idea. I'm just learning it now, but no you don't have to have it.
would you recommend Jobber for a roll-off bin business that's just starting out. I'm interested in website ease of reservations and payments along with good communications. Thank you
It would definitely work for that, but I don't know all of the ins and outs of your industry. They would definitely be able to book online as long as you make sure that you keep the logs updated. I would hesitate to say I recommend it simply because I don't know what I don't know. All I can say for sure is that it would work. My recommendation would be to try it out with the free trial to see if it fits your business.
@@bulletproofhandyman appreciate the time you took to respond!
Do you need quickbooks on top of jobber?
I haven't really dove in a quick books yet, but I'll be diving in soon and I'll let you know.
Does Jobber allow you to keep track of expenses or only clients?
Expenses as well. Job related expenses.