Free Daily Podcast Summary
Home Hero Podcast: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Handyman Marketing Pros
Real stories and proven tactics to grow a practical, profitable handyman and home service business. Hosted by the team at Handyman Marketing Pros, including a licensed contractor who's been in your boots, every conversation is grounded in the real-world economics of running a trade. No fluff. No theory. Just the math, the marketing, and the mindset shifts that turn a busy handyman into a profitable business owner.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 2 weeks ago1h 40m
How a Handyman Business Went From $32K to $263K With Simple Systems | Screws Loose Services
Grant Tims and Nick White from Screws Loose Services share how they grew their Tucson home services business—from scraping together an extra $500 a week while living in a trailer to building a booked-out company.Grant talks about the early hustle, what didn’t work (including thousands of flyers), and the practical changes that helped move the business forward: answering the phone, improving follow-up, and raising prices. Jason Call and Coby McManaman guide the conversation through the systems behind that growth, from marketing and in-home sales to AI tools that help with specific tasks.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why flyers and door-to-door outreach didn’t bring in customersHow answering calls and sending quotes promptly helped improve the customer experienceWhy the team shifted to an assessment-based sales process with a two-hour arrival windowHow a $172-an-hour rate factored into a $4,000 jobWhat their AI agents do, from researching commercial prospects to screening job applicants and preparing for upcoming workGrant and Nick also share how their customer-service backgrounds shaped their standards, why they see AI as a tool rather than a shortcut, and how they’re building systems to support future growth without losing the human touch.For handyman, contractor, and home-service business owners, the takeaway is practical: focus on the fundamentals, solve real problems with systems, and earn trust by showing up ready to help.👉 Schedule a free, no-pressure strategy call: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com👉 Grab the free 3-in-1 Handyman Playbook Bundle: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/playbooks👉 Join the Home Hero Business Owner Community: facebook.com/groups/homeherocommunity👉Test the AI Receptionist: https://handymanmarketingpros.com/services/ai-receptionist/New episodes of the Home Hero Podcast every week. If you got value from this one, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more home service pros find the show.
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Should Handymen Put Pricing on Their Website?
Pricing on your website is no longer just a trust signal, it’s becoming a search signal. If you’re a home service business owner wondering whether to show prices, ranges, trip fees, or nothing at all, Jason and Coby break down the potential benefits, risks, and ways AI-driven search is changing the decision.Jason shares why search engines and AI tools are increasingly surfacing pricing information, and why even a simple range may help your business appear in search results and recommendations. Coby brings the contractor’s perspective, sharing how website pricing helped set expectations and filter out tire kickers—and where it also created friction when each job came with unknowns.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why pricing may affect your visibility in search and AI recommendationsHow price ranges, minimum fees, and trip fees compare with pricing calculatorsWhen showing prices can build trust—and when it may deter potential customersWhether project posts with approximate pricing offer a useful middle groundHow to avoid boxing yourself in when every job has different variablesThe right approach depends on your business. If you’re busy and want to filter for better-fit leads, pricing may help. If you need more inquiries or are still figuring out your costs, putting prices front and center may not be the right move yet.For owners in handyman, remodeling, roofing, and other home service businesses, this conversation offers a practical way to weigh transparency, lead quality, and online visibility before deciding what to publish.👉 Schedule a free, no-pressure strategy call: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com👉 Grab the free 3-in-1 Handyman Playbook Bundle: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/playbooks👉 Join the Home Hero Business Owner Community: facebook.com/groups/homeherocommunity👉Test the AI Receptionist: https://handymanmarketingpros.com/services/ai-receptionist/New episodes of the Home Hero Podcast every week. If you got value from this one, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more home service pros find the show.
- Oct 12, 202642 min
Google Business Profile Tips to Help Your Home Service Business Get Found
In this episode of the Home Hero Podcast, Jason Call discusses the significance of Google Business Profiles for local businesses, particularly in the handyman and home service sectors. He provides insights on how to optimize these profiles to enhance visibility and attract more clients.👉 Schedule a free, no-pressure strategy call: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com👉 Grab the free 3-in-1 Handyman Playbook Bundle: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/playbooks👉 Join the Home Hero Business Owner Community: facebook.com/groups/homeherocommunity👉Test the AI Receptionist: https://handymanmarketingpros.com/services/ai-receptionist/New episodes of the Home Hero Podcast every week. If you got value from this one, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more home service pros find the show.
- Oct 5, 20261h 11m
Allen Lee's Journey From Mechanic to 6-Figure Handyman
In this episode of the Home Hero Podcast, Jason Call and Coby McManaman interviews Alan Lee, a prominent figure in the handyman industry.They discuss Alan's journey from being an automotive technician to establishing a successful handyman business, the lessons learned in pricing, and the importance of value perception in attracting clients. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of building trust and value in business interactions, emphasizing how perceived value influences pricing. They also explore the complexities of debt management in business, sharing personal experiences and strategies for using tools effectively to enhance productivity.Key Topics:Alan Lee's entrepreneurial journeyLessons on pricing and value perceptionStrategies for managing debt in businessTools and equipment essentials for handymenMarketing and customer trust building👉 Connect with Allen Lee: https://handymanjourney.com/👉 Schedule a free, no-pressure strategy call: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com👉 Grab the free 3-in-1 Handyman Playbook Bundle: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/playbooks👉 Join the Home Hero Business Owner Community: facebook.com/groups/homeherocommunity👉Test the AI Receptionist: https://handymanmarketingpros.com/services/ai-receptionist/New episodes of the Home Hero Podcast every week. If you got value from this one, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more home service pros find the show.
- Sep 28, 202632 min
Building Your Tool Inventory as a Handyman
The conversation delves into Coby's tool journey, from initial homeowner tools to specialized equipment. It explores the decision-making process for tool purchases, the balance between renting and buying, and the impact of tool choices on business growth. Coby shares insights on tool expenses, specialty tools, and the importance of aligning tool purchases with the business vision. The conversation also touches on the financial aspects of tool purchases and the impact on business operations.TakeawaysTool purchases should align with the purpose and vision of the business.Consider the frequency of tool use and the associated costs when deciding to rent or buy.Proper categorization of tool purchases as expenses and understanding tax implications is crucial for financial management.👉 Schedule a free, no-pressure strategy call: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com👉 Grab the free 3-in-1 Handyman Playbook Bundle: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/playbooks👉 Join the Home Hero Business Owner Community: facebook.com/groups/homeherocommunity👉Test the AI Receptionist: https://handymanmarketingpros.com/services/ai-receptionist/New episodes of the Home Hero Podcast every week. If you got value from this one, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more home service pros find the show.
- Sep 21, 20261h 38m
How Ben Alexander Built a $6M Handyman Company in 5 Years
Ben Alexander shares his journey from running a $35 million HVAC division to starting and growing Hank's Handyman Services. He discusses the challenges of pricing, scheduling, and scaling a handyman business, emphasizing the importance of understanding material costs and profit margins. TakeawaysPricing complexity in the handyman industryScheduling challenges and strategies for managing job requestsThe impact of material costs and profit margins on business growth Tier levels for techniciansCreating a career pathChallenges of hiring and training in the handyman industryImportance of systematized trainingDifficulty of sourcing skilled labor in the handyman space Systematizing the business is crucial for growth and scalability.Avoid shiny object syndrome and focus on core business operations before expanding into new areas of service.The sweet spot for growth is around 10-15 trucks, and a revenue range of 3-5 million is manageable and sustainable.👉Connect with Ben: thetradeworx.com👉 Schedule a free, no-pressure strategy call: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com👉 Grab the free 3-in-1 Handyman Playbook Bundle: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/playbooks👉 Join the Home Hero Business Owner Community: facebook.com/groups/homeherocommunity👉Test the AI Receptionist: https://handymanmarketingpros.com/services/ai-receptionist/New episodes of the Home Hero Podcast every week. If you got value from this one, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more home service pros find the show.
- Sep 14, 202620 min
Answering Your Phone: The Handyman Who Does, Wins
The conversation delves into the significance of answering the phone for business owners, addressing the pain of unanswered calls, dealing with spam calls, the value of answering the phone, training and benefits of AI receptionist, mental space and anxiety relief, flexibility and customization of phone answering, and encouragement to answer the phone.TakeawaysImportance of answering the phone for business successThe mental space and anxiety relief provided by AI receptionist servicesHosted by Jason Call and Coby McManaman of Handyman Marketing Pros👉 Schedule a free, no-pressure strategy call: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com👉 Grab the free 3-in-1 Handyman Playbook Bundle: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/playbooks👉 Join the Home Hero Business Owner Community: facebook.com/groups/homeherocommunity👉Test the AI Receptionist: https://handymanmarketingpros.com/services/ai-receptionist/New episodes of the Home Hero Podcast every week. If you got value from this one, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more home service pros find the show.
- Sep 7, 202640 min
Start Preparing NOW for the Handyman Slow Season
In this episode, Jason Call and Coby McManaman break down what to do before the slow season hits and what to do once it does. Coby ran his own remodeling crew in Michigan before coming over to the marketing side, so a lot of this is what he actually did to keep work on the books from Thanksgiving through the new year.What we get into:→ Why late August and early September is the window, not November→ Christmas light setup and teardown, and when adding a service is a red flag instead of a smart play→ Working your ghosted estimates from the last six to twelve months→ Email and text campaigns to your database, framed around the holidays instead of around you needing work→ Personal outreach to your best clients without sounding like you are begging for work→ Realtor and property manager punch lists on vacant houses before the first of the year→ Booking your big projects backwards so you can pull clients forward instead of pushing them out→ Using the slow time to fix your estimate process, your customer experience, and your job costingHosted by Jason Call and Coby McManaman of Handyman Marketing Pros👉 Schedule a free, no-pressure strategy call: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com👉 Grab the free 3-in-1 Handyman Playbook Bundle: https://go.handymanmarketingpros.com/playbooks👉 Join the Home Hero Business Owner Community: facebook.com/groups/homeherocommunityNew episodes of the Home Hero Podcast every week. If you got value from this one, subscribe and leave a review. It helps more home service pros find the show.
Get Home Hero Podcast summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
The Home Service Expert Podcast
Home service business strategies from industry entrepreneurs and experts on growth, marketing, and scaling.
To The Point - Home Services VIP Room Podcast
Practical marketing and operational strategies for home service businesses like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors.
Conversations With A Contractor
A contractor interviews trades and examines renovation projects to help homeowners understand what makes a project successful.
This Old House Radio Hour
Experts offer practical home improvement advice on renovations, repairs, and maintenance for homeowners and DIYers.
Business of Home Podcast
Dennis Scully interviews design industry leaders about the business and challenges of interior design.
Everyone Hates Marketers | No-BS Marketing & Brand Strategy Podcast
A marketing podcast offering practical insights on branding, strategy, and customer research from industry professionals.
Go Social Podcast with Josh Hightower
Podgo
How to Money
Two friends break down personal finance topics like debt payoff and investing in simple, practical terms for everyday listeners.
Can't Stop the Growth
Chad Peterman
Keeper of the Home Podcast
A podcast offering encouragement and practical insights for homemakers seeking purpose and joy in managing their homes and families.
Websites Made Simple: How to have a successful website design business
A podcast offering practical guidance for web designers to build a profitable, authentic business by overcoming common challenges.
Flipping Furniture for Profit
Teaches furniture flipping techniques and business strategies for beginners and aspiring sellers.
About Home Hero Podcast
Real stories and proven tactics to grow a practical, profitable handyman and home service business. Hosted by the team at Handyman Marketing Pros, including a licensed contractor who's been in your boots, every conversation is grounded in the real-world economics of running a trade. No fluff. No theory. Just the math, the marketing, and the mindset shifts that turn a busy handyman into a profitable business owner.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from Home Hero Podcast in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's Home Hero Podcast daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of Home Hero Podcast as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the Home Hero Podcast podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official Home Hero Podcast product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Handyman Marketing Pros.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts, any in the catalog. Basic raises that to 15, Pro to 40 and Max to 100. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does Home Hero Podcast release new episodes?
Home Hero Podcast publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does Home Hero Podcast cover?
Home Hero Podcast covers topics including Business. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting Home Hero Podcast summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.