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by Jason Call & Allen Lee
The Handyman Success Podcast interviews successful handyman and home improvement contractors to learn their secrets to success. From business operations, to marketing, to personal stories, successes and struggles, listeners will leave each episode with actionable tactics to implement in their own business. Co-Host Allen Lee, Founder of the Handyman Journey & Honest Lee Handyman Services. Co-Host Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros.
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In Episode #76 of the Handyman Success Podcast, I sit down with Jason Call, founder of Handyman Marketing Pros — and someone who played a huge role behind the scenes in the growth of Honest Lee Handyman Services. Jason was the driving force behind much of our marketing at Honest Lee Handyman. From generating leads and building our online presence to helping us create a consistent flow of work, I got to experience firsthand what Jason can do for a handyman business. Today, Jason runs Handyman ...
Coby McManaman built his handyman business to over $1 million in annual revenue... and then watched it all come crashing down. In this powerful episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Allen Lee and Jason Call sit down with Coby to unpack the entire journey—the decisions that fueled his incredible growth, the mistakes that led to bankruptcy, and the hard-earned lessons that every business owner needs to hear. This isn't just another success story. It's an honest conversation about the realiti...
After nearly a decade of building Honest Lee Handyman Services, the sale is complete. In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Allen Lee and Jason Call sit down with the new owner, Eric Geier, to discuss the purchase side of the acquisition. Eric shares what attracted him to the business, what the buying process was really like, and his vision for the future of Honest Lee Handyman Services. Whether you're thinking about buying a business, selling one someday, or simply want to build ...
🛠️ What does it really feel like to sell the handyman business you spent 10 years building? In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Jason Call sits down with Allen Lee to unpack the sale of Honestly Handyman Services in March 2026. Allen shares the emotional side of selling a business, the identity shift that came with stepping away, and the behind-the-scenes process of finding the right buyer. They also dig into what made the business sellable: documented systems, strong processes, ...
Allen Lee started Honestly Handyman Services part-time in 2016 while working as an auto mechanic. Ten years later, he sold the business. 🚐💼 In this extended episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, Jason Call interviews Allen year by year through the real story behind building, growing, struggling through, systemizing, and eventually selling a handyman business. They cover the good, the bad, and the ugly: first jobs, pricing lessons, hiring mistakes, 1099 contractors, building systems, hiring...
Still working out of a cramped SUV… and wondering when it’s time to upgrade? This is Part 2 of our conversation with James from CMC Home Repairs—and we get real about the behind-the-scenes decisions that can make or break your handyman business. 👉 Should you go into debt for a work van? 👉 How do you invest in tools without going broke? 👉 What actually matters more—image or quality work? If you’re in the early stages (or stuck trying to level up), this episode is full of hard-earne...
From actor to handyman business owner… this story hits different. In this episode of the Handyman Success Podcast, we sit down with James from CMC Home Repairs, who made a bold career shift after 20 years in acting—and built a growing handyman business from scratch. 👉 If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career… 👉 Wondered when to go full-time in your business… 👉 Or struggled with pricing your services… This episode is packed with real, honest insight from someone who’s been there. W...
Most new handymen struggle with one thing… 👉 Pricing their work. Do you charge too much? Too little? Just guess and hope for the best? In this episode, Tim breaks down how he went from guessing prices to confidently earning $600–$800 per day—even while working part-time. We cover: How to price jobs when you have no experience Why most handymen undercharge (and how to fix it) The “daily rate” method that simplifies everything How to use photos to quote jo...
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The Handyman Success Podcast interviews successful handyman and home improvement contractors to learn their secrets to success. From business operations, to marketing, to personal stories, successes and struggles, listeners will leave each episode with actionable tactics to implement in their own business. Co-Host Allen Lee, Founder of the Handyman Journey & Honest Lee Handyman Services. Co-Host Jason Call, Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros.
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