In Part 2 of our interview with Garen Wright, owner of List-B-Done Handyman Services in Bentonville, AR, we dive deep into the operations side of building a profitable handyman business.

🚨 Whether you're solo or looking to scale with a team — this episode is PACKED with real-world strategies and lessons learned the hard way.

🎯 Key Topics Covered:

• Time management struggles & how to fix them
• How Garin uses his CRM (Markate) to automate 80% of his admin
• Estimating process: when to go in person, when to do remote bids
• Why professionalism + pricing go hand in hand
• Garin’s exact rate ($145/hr) — and how he still wins jobs
• How to prepare your business to scale without multiplying problems
• Hiring help: why Garin chose Ruby Receptionist & a virtual assistant
• Biggest wins and losses (and what they taught him)

This is one of the most actionable and transparent breakdowns we’ve ever had on Handyman Success. Garin doesn’t hold back — from the hard numbers to the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference.

🛠️ Thinking about hiring? Feeling stuck? This episode is your blueprint.

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Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman Journey

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In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, we sit down with Garin Wright, owner of List-B-Done Handyman Services in Bentonville, Arkansas. Garin shares how he went from a commercial door installer earning $15/hr to launching a full-time handyman business — all within a few months.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

• How Garin knew it was the right time to go full-time
• The stress that nearly stopped him — and how he overcame it
• Why referrals, relationships, and reputation beat Thumbtack & Angi
• His journey into commercial handyman work (and how it pays off)
• The freedom of time that being a handyman provides
• How he brought on help, hired support, and scaled his pricing
• Garin’s real profit margins and tips to improve yours

Garin also shares how faith, family, and freedom drive his mission — and why the Handyman Success Podcast was pivotal in his launch.

✅ Watch if you're thinking about quitting your job to go full-time
✅ Watch if you're struggling with pricing, marketing, or next steps
✅ Watch if you want more time, freedom, and purpose in your work

👉 Join our free community + access training at: https://handymansuccess.net

🎤 Hosted by Jason Call (Handyman Marketing Pros) & Allen Lee (Honest Lee Handyman / Handyman Journey Coaching)

Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman Journey

Get a professional website, SEO, and advertising at https://HandymanMarketingPros.com

Get handyman-specific business coaching from Allen Lee at https://HandymanJourney.com

Sign up for our monthly Webinars and Training (FREE!) at https://HandymanSuccess.net

Welcome back to the Handyman Success Podcast 🎙️ — where every episode hits home with real‑world stories, lessons, and inspiration for handymen who want to build a business that fits their life.

In this episode, we talk with Amon from Home Healer Handyman (Nebraska). He shares how he went from a hurt commercial‑construction worker driving all over town, to launching a small‑batch, personality‑driven handyman business doing “small jobs” — all while staying true to what he loves: helping homeowners, building relationships, and keeping life simple.

Expect deep dives into:

Why he chose “small jobs are my big deal” instead of chasing big remodels.

How he priced his first jobs (a $4,625 job that changed everything 🛠️) and transitioned to flat‑rate day‑rates.

The importance of showing up on social media, building trust with real photos/videos, and being consistent.

How to build a business on your own terms, cash‑flowing tools & truck over time instead of borrowing or stressing.

Key advice for new handyman business owners: get teachable, use systems, set your minimum, and start with step one — even if it’s scary.

If you're a handyman, thinking about starting out, or just looking to build a business that doesn’t burn you out — this episode is for you.

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Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros, and Allen Lee, Founder of The Handyman Journey

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Get handyman-specific business coaching from Allen Lee at https://HandymanJourney.com

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