Handyman Pros Radio Show

We were approached by an existing customer to build a mobile pizza oven for his facility.  This episode describes the process of the build from planning and use case, the challenges faced, the build process, and the outcome.   Watch the video here   Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an em...

We picked up a tip on using diatomaceous earth as a repellent for insects and rodents and thought we would pass it along.  An interesting segment. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

With the end of the year approaching, we thought we would share our top takeaway tips.  These are the tips that we use every week in our handyman businesses, they really save us time, money, and aggravation on the job. Join our facebook group @handyman pros or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com

In response to a facebook post, the Handyman Pros wanted to discuss a valuable addition to your laser level, the laser level pole.  This piece of equipment is perfect for precise laser leveling up to 9 feet.  A great addition! Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosr...

In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion about contacting your customers during the holiday season.  We share our cumulative business experience in contacting customers, how to craft an effective message, and discuss what media can be employed.  Valuable lessons for handy persons and business types. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter,...

Quickcrete mortar repair.  This quick tip is about repairing mortar between bricks with a super simple product, mortar repair in a tube.  Squeeze the mortar out of your caulk gun for great results! Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

In this episode the Handyman Pros give their top gift suggestions for the holiday seasons.  This year we have changed up the format for our recommendations.  We decided to give gift idea recommendations based upon certain tasks; Drywall, Cleaning, General, Swag, and more.  Some great gift ideas for your handyman or handywoman! Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscri...

This week's tip has to do with fireplace safety and function.  We give two tips; blowing out and cleaning the jets on your gas fireplace and checking for creosote build up in your chimney.  Two things you can do today! Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow...

In this episode we have a discussion with Dana Renay, about leaving corporate life, and the excitement of being in the handyperson trades.  Dana worked for several large corporations before exchanging her spreadsheets for a tool belt.  We talk with her about her experience, some success tips for succeeding in the handyperson business, and challenges she has faced. Go to our website, hand...

Splitting wood when driving small nails?  This week’s Handyman Pros Action tip comes from a listener who gives a technique to stop wood from splitting. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com . --

In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion about foundations.  The conversation centers around materials, failure points, symptoms of failure, and some potential remedies for foundation issues. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

Having trouble cleaning brass?  John has a tip that will save you a huge amount of time and aggravation while cleaning brass. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

In this episode the Handyman Pros discuss what we call “the cable guy syndrome”, the inability for contractors to communicate and show up in a timely manner.  Tips and tricks include how to set expectations, manage your communications technology, and some resources that you might not be using. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook grou...

This week's action tip can save you a bunch of time and aggravation, an inside pro tip on pulling wire from the package!  It’s a great tip so listen in! Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

We interviewed Kevin Kronemeyer from Kronemeyer’s Repair service.  Kevin is a handyman based in Glasgow Kentucky, and we had interesting discussions on being a handyman in a small market.  Kevin is very active on the Handyman Pros facebook group and, in an effort to build community, wanted to learn more about what kevin has been doing. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and sub...

Have a sunroof on your car?  This Action Tip can save you thousands of dollars in repairs and untold aggravation. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com . --

In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion about purchasing cheap vs quality items and materials for your home.  Included are many tips and observations that the pros have discovered and how the cheapest materials might actually cost you more money through time. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or s...

Some quick tips on fall maintenance.  Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com , and we will send you the complete fall maintenance checklist. Go to our website, handymanprosradioshow.com and subscribe to our newsletter, join our facebook group @handyman pros , or send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com .

In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion about the basics of sales for Handymen.  Included are some mindset, presentation, and phraseology tips for effectively selling handyman services to customers.  We present sales from both the handyman and customer perspective, a unique concept that can help both customers and handypersons understand why the sales process can help with th...

This weeks tip – saving your paint brushes.  As handymen, we carry a lot of different tools and paint brushes are no exception. Sometimes though, the bristles can get messed up in tool bags and boxes. We discuss how to save the bristles on your paint brushes as you transport them from job to job. Check it out! Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com , follow us on Twitter @handy...

Both John and Larry are pretty efficient guys, we value our time and our money.  When we received an email from Gus asking “How do we minimize our spending on materials”, a show topic was born! This show is about tips and tricks that will help you reduce your spending on materials and supplies (and possibly on other things as well!)!  Many of these ideas seem simple, but there is a metho...

This week’s Handyman Pros Action Tip offers a simple suggestion to help maintain your property: Understand what services your local government can offer, and how to take advantage of those service. Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com , follow us on Twitter @handyman radio , join our Facebook group @handyman pros , or leave us a voice message (Click Here) .

This is our 200th episode. We decided to give some perspective to the podcast, our handymen businesses, what we have personally learned, and how we have implemented what we have learned. Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com , follow us on Twitter @handyman radio , join our Facebook group @handyman pros , or leave us a voice message (Click Here) .

Have you gone to use an electronic device only to find it doesn’t work because the battery is dead?  This week’s Handyman Pros Action Tip offers a strategy to solve the dead battery issue! Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com , follow us on Twitter @handyman radio , join our Facebook group @handyman pros , or leave us a voice message (Click Here) .

We follow many social media sources for information on the perspectives of customers and other professional handymen and contractors and we have noticed a trend: Handymen and customers have a difficult time understanding what a job is worth and how to price it. The Handyman Pros give some tips and resources to help you determine pricing levels for services.  Stop giving away your services, an...