What's Stopping You From Starting Your Business | The Intimidation Factor | Handyman Business
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- In order to get started in any business you have to face the hurdles in front of you. The Intimidation Factor is full of issues that make most people backdown. Were going to get you over the hump here.
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Your probably the most encouraging person I've come across. Thanks for this!
lol we called them rejects… keep bringing good the world and thanks for your vids👍
Lol, much appreciated
Great video my friend and great advice. I like your showing people how to become a handyman. I share your video with some of my friends who are younger than me who want to do this work. Oh so very funny about the comments about sneakers. In my days it was PS flyers. They were supposed to make you jump higher and run faster. When I got mines I thought they were broken because I didn't jump higher and it all ran faster.lol😂
I needed this right now. Somehow people wont hire me around my area. I dont have a business license but im very skilled with my hands
Having that business license can make a big difference. I've gotten a lot of business just because the side of my truck and my advertising always says license and insured. Look into it, it's not as expensive as you might think. Good luck
Great video Daryl. Keep them coming. Things are slow up here in PA. My local Sherwin Williams store said a lot of people are buying paint and doing their own painting work instead of hiring someone. Looking forward to spring.
This is definitely one of those seasons that'll test your heart. Things have historically picked up by the end of February so we'll see. The big box stores always consider their hottest season to be from spring break to 4th of July.
The world needs more people like you❤
Wow, I appreciate the kind words.
Daryl, I needed to hear this-thank you sir!
I'm glad you got something out of it
Guarding your mind can get tough I know I can be my own worst enemy at times also, wish you all good luck and blessings. Thanks for the motivation Daryl you’re the best. 👍🏻
Hopefully we can get enough of us together to drown out the noise. Thanks for watching!
Sears brand Winner 2s was my shoe as a kid. Also wore some Payless Sprints. I can relate to all of your content.
1:41 I am so envious of this trait! It’s been something I’ve struggled with for years.
When I was younger I genuinely cared what people thought and would obsess over it. My self esteem was pretty low.
Now I have a lot better self esteem, and logically I don’t care what people think. I don’t spend much time thinking about what other people think. Still, when it comes to making decisions, I find myself people pleasing as a default. I avoid confrontation. Even though, logically, I can think my way past it….emotionally, it’s still really hard for me to live life on my own terms.
Your videos are encouraging, I appreciate them so much.
I completely understand where you're coming from. I went in on this one first because it seems to be what most people have trouble with. It's good to hear that you're doing better with it now. There's nothing wrong with being a people pleaser until you start living your life based on others while they get to live however they want.
I really hope you are taking charge, enabling yourself to do the things that you want to do or at least try to do. Small wins add up!
Great content as always. I ran across a few xj900 folks myself. It's s very motivational as well.point noted you can't worry about the naysayers. They can't control their lives. They'd rather run and micromanage yours. Spot on because sometimes we are our always wondering about support. Never understanding we're the support. It all starts with self then aquire the will to succeed. For some that's where the struggle lies. Getting the inner man to understand the outer man's game plan. We're our greatest asset yet times our worst liability. I've been up and down this road before . I'm positive others have too.thanks for saying what a lot of us have wanted to say or understand. Again great content keep spitting game. Or as Dr Fraser craine would say. I'm listening 🎧....
XJ-900 in the house! I got my first job as a gravedigger at a pet cemetery because my pops always got my back to school stuff from Yellow Front. It was kinda like a dollar store before they existed. Peace Daryl!🖖🏼
Lol, the XJ-900 or the pro wings! I knew I wasn't the only one.
Good stuff 🙌
Good video
Sometimes is money the problem, for example I started my business in 2020, and still have my 9 to 5 just because I'm scared not to make the same money I make in my 9 to 5. From my business my rings for 2 weeks straight than it doesn't for 2 weeks. I need to be making about $6000 monthly to be able to quit my 9 to 5. I live in Maryland and everything is so expensive here.
I understand where you're coming from. I'm not sure what type of work you do but this is why I like to do mid-size jobs because they pay more. The complexity of the jobs matters as well. I'll be doing lives soon so we can get more into it.
@DarylTheFINISHER thank you I do handyman services as well.
Oh boy Daryl, you say what i think!! Love it man...keep it up.
Thanks, much appreciated! 👊🏽
Another great video. Keep up the good work and wear those XJ’s with pride.
Much appreciated, AJ! I graduated from those XJ900s a long time ago but I still wear play shoes when I go outside.
Great content as always. I ran across a few xj900 folks myself. It's s very motivational as well.point noted you can't worry about the naysayers. They can't control their lives. They'd rather run and micromanage yours. Spot on because sometimes we are our always wondering about support. Never understanding we're the support. It all starts with self then aquire the will to succeed. For some that's where the struggle lies. Getting the inner man to understand the outer man's game plan. We're our greatest asset yet times our worst liability. I've been up and down this road before . I'm positive others have too.thanks for saying what a lot of us have wanted to say or understand. Again great content keep spitting game. Or as Dr Fraser craine would say. I'm listening 🎧....
You're right, you got to be your own biggest supporter. If you're lucky, somebody will have your back in the beginning but everybody doesn't have that luxury. A lot of people out here are talking just to have something to say even about things they don't know anything about. Even worse, some people can't do it so they project their feelings about themselves onto you. We can't let that happen. Thanks for watching and good luck in whatever you're trying to do!
Out out here fiending for these vids bro! As always another fantastic video, always great content, pls keep them coming, I recently quit my job and I’ve been doing this since September but things seem to dry down a bit in the winter. I’m still keeping my head above water tho. These vids keep me motivated.. thanks again..
It's definitely been the slowest fall/ winter that I've seen in the past 6 years. People usually start jumping during February though to get ahead of the spring rush.
Needed this, thanks brother
Clearly you’re skilled and have plenty of experience with the drywall and paint. I think it’s a good time to go back and check out some advanced videos to take it to the next level. Switching up a few things would really save you time. For drywall check out Vanceouver Carpenter and painting Idaho Painter. Just some tips: no need to cut in that thick (takes more time and will also leave more paint on the top portion of wall) and also your brushing backwards. With joint compound you start with your existing material and move away. Cutting in you want to go ahead 12”-18” and come back to your work. Same with trim it’s the only way to keep it consistent. That way you don’t keep messing with the paint you already have on which thins it out sometimes, it also makes it easier to run your brush strokes together. Leaving 1 smooth continuous stroke at the end. It feels weird at first but trust me, there’s a reason ALL painting pros do it. I was taught to do it like you are by a guy that was good but no straight up professional, when a paint crew came in I asked dude “why is he cutting in like that?” And he said “they’re left handed I guess” lmao he didn’t have a clue. I went to work with the best painter I’ve met (knew only how to paint, couldn’t hold a drill but we did custom build multi million dollar houses) a few years later thinking I was pretty solid. He tore me to shreds and I realized I had no idea what I was doing. I was definitely legit and had painted nearly flawless walls with last crew. There’s just different levels to it
I need to buy a drywall sander with vacuum which one do you recommend ?
I use a cheap wen drywall sander attached to a rigid vacuum with a HEPA filter. Works great for me.
@@DarylTheFINISHER ok thanks DAryl..
XJ-900's!!!!!🤣👟
Man they don't know about it!!!🤣👌🏽
Hey Daryl, thank you for the content. I am happy I came across your videos. I want to start a handyman business and am doing research. Do you work for homeowners or property managers? Thank you 🙏
The vast majority of my work is done directly for homeowners. I've done work for property managers in the past though but it's not really my thing. If you want to learn about property managers though, check out my guy Ray Duke over at the bulletproof handyman business. That's all he does is work for property managers.
@@DarylTheFINISHER thank you. I have been seeing some of his videos as well, he is really good as well.
Nice video. I’m putting this to the test. I’m picking up steam to go from PT to FT. I’m doing a marketing blitz next weekend (waiting on door hangers & flyers) to help ramp up.
I got a job this weekend - $575 + materialsI “think” it’ll take me 6-7hrs over 2 days. Really hoping not 10😂.
Curious - What do you think you’d charge for:
Tile repair around tub- just 1 row. those old 4x4 80s tiles - full length around the tub
Re-caulk tub
Shower head install
Diverter valve install
Shower bar repair (it’s on the old tile)
A quick railing repair - secure screws
I think I easily should of charged more … like my full day rate - $750+ but trying to get off the bench consistently. The client is not ideal. Need richer people :)
It's good that you're getting out there. Pricing can be difficult, especially when you don't know how long some of the jobs take. My minimum on any tile work is $400 because regardless of how small I still have to use all the same tools as I would for a large job.
If you were replacing the shower cartridge then that may not take too long, but if it's the actual diverter then that's a major job that I would charge hundreds of dollars for.
Honestly, I probably be closer to 1500 for everything you listed, but I don't know your market. Jobs like recaulking tubs can be very time consuming. Make sure you keep records on how long the jobs take you for future reference. Good luck!
@@DarylTheFINISHER appreciate the feedback,
Confirmed I was being too generous with my time. The diverter is just a cartridge… praying the shutoff valves don’t give me no issues. Sounds like $1,000 would’ve been fine, damn!…but she should be giving me more jobs. Older lady, that has some money. I got her trust now, will see. If not, I learned. Thanks again man
That's okay. When I started out I took less just to get some of the jobs , just so I can get the experience and have before and after pictures for the website. It's hard to know what you're going to run into until you actually deal with different scenarios you'll be fine. I'm going to start doing lives soon so we can get into more detail.
it's a like regardless I don't even gotta watch the video. I already know it's going to be good
What's going on bro! Hope all is well with you down south.
yes sir, getting to it like aint nothing to it. thanks ,keep up the good work & keep em coming you keep inspire people @@DarylTheFINISHER
TRUE
It takes being fearless to be a business owner fa sho 💯 Action not Talking
XJ 900 was the school shoes at one point 😂
Always got to be taking action. Watching your videos almost makes me want to hire somebody lol. Maybe I'll pull the trigger this year. I knew I was the only XJ900 veteran out here!
My current boss is trying to intimidate me out of doing my handyman business. She saw it all over Facebook and started telling me I had to do this and had to do that bc she could get sued by my work if the customer tried to sue and found out I work for her. I’m trying to to get started but I’ve only been able to complete one job 2024. I’m not giving up and I’m not stopping just bc she’s threatening me I’m just hoping I can get it going before she decides to fire me or something.
I'm not sure how she can get sued for work that you're doing off the clock but people will say anything to keep you around. No need to lose your job if you're not ready to leave though, so be careful.
Most difficult thing for me is marketing. I can have the skill and the tools, but have no idea how to invest in successful marketing. I’ve ran Facebook ads & Google ads and I run out of money before I ever get any leads. Plus it’s hard to convince my wife it’s beneficial to throw money into ads when I’m getting no return.
I know I’m doing something wrong, but I don’t have the money to keep “trying” things out.
I know what you mean. Especially when things like Google ads will run through your money quickly. I'm going to do a live soon about lead generation so maybe that'll help you a little bit.
@@DarylTheFINISHER thanks!
Your mom did not play that I remember I had to pack bags just to get some popular sneakers 👟
I remember when I had Tom McCain got laugh at
You're right, the shoes I had for school were only a little bit better. I had to make my own money too buy what I really wanted and now I appreciate the lesson
The trades peaple are the worst, you put a video out that is perfectly fine but if its not the exact way they do it ..omg
Lol, I know what you mean, I talked about it in a different video. Some guys think they have the only way to do something and if you don't do it their way, you're an idiot. I just laugh at it.