The Following Is An Outline From Dan Perry's Guest Appearance On The Contractors Success M.A.P. Podcast which you can listen to below. It is on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Pocket Casts and all popular podcast directories.Dan Perry is the founder of HandymanStartup.com - a community dedicated to helping handymen, plumbers, electricians, and contractors understand business and marketing so they can get more customers, make more money, and enjoy their businesses. Connect with him at www.handymanstartup.com or on twitter @bigdhandyman.
Dan, please tell us about your background and how you came to be where you are now.
Originally from a small town, I went to college in Reno, NV with no idea what I wanted to do. I decided to major in Mechanical Engineering because I didn’t know any better. I graduated, got a job in Engineering, and hated it. I worked there for 3.5 years before I finally quit without a plan or job.
6 months later I decided to start my own handyman business, despite not having many skills or much business knowledge. During the process, I shared my story, struggles, and lessons learned on HandymanStartup.com.
I gained a really solid following and although I still run my own handyman business, my main focus is helping people in the trades to get more customers, make more money, and enjoy their businesses.
My online marketing was the key to my success as a handyman and it’s also a large portion of what I teach on HandymanStartup.com.
What are some differences between you and your competitors?
I’m sharing what I learn in real time so my content is very relevant. Also, I’m sharing these lessons as I learn them which allows me a unique perspective of having a student and teacher perspective at the same time.
What problem or issue does your product or service solve?
Handymen struggle to get started and fill their schedule with quality clients. I teach them a step by step system to follow to generate their own leads with The Handyman Web Academy.
What are three things a contractor should consider when hiring your services?
Do they want to start a handyman business? Do they enjoy small repair jobs? Are they good with people?
How can you tell if someone is a good fit for your company?
They own (or want to own) a handyman business and are willing to work hard to create a more profitable and enjoyable business.
What types of advice do you give a contractor?
- Focus on getting quality customers over quantity
- Only take jobs that are worth your time
- Your service is an experience, not just a commodity.
I offer a ton of free content on HandymanStartup.com and through my podcast which can be found in iTunes.
I offer a paid course called the Handyman Web Academy which is my online marketing system broken down into step by step video training.
http://www.handymanstartup.com/
To contact Dan Perry go to HandymanStartup.com or on Twitter @bigdhandyman.
Editor’s Note: I have known Dan Perry since mid 2014 and I trust him and find him to be very knowledgeable and capable on the subject owning, operating and growing a Handyman Company as well as a skilled marketing expert for all Contractors.
I Highly Recommend all contractors spend some time on his website HandymanStartup.com and get to know him. If you are a handyman looking to grow your company Dan is someone you need to connect with and you can start by signing up for his newsletter. Please be sure to let him know Randal DeHart, The Contractors Accountant, recommended you.
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