Colette Bell of Ace Handyman Services: The Costs and Benefits of Investing in a Handyman Franchise

Colette Bell of Ace Handyman Services: The Costs and Benefits of Investing in a Handyman Franchise

Author: Dan Perry: Handyman | Small Business Owner July 18, 2023 Duration: 1:23:59
Get an inside look at investing in a handyman franchise with this interview with Collete Bell, VP of Franchise Development for Ace Handyman Services - one of America's top handyman franchises. Colette has over 20 years of experience in the handyman business. She helped start Handyman Matters with her Husband, Andy Bell, and they grew it from scratch for 18 years until it was acquired by Ace Hardware and rebranded as Ace Handyman Services. Ace Handyman Services is one of, if not the, largest handyman franchises in the country, with 378 territories in 46 states at the time of recording. In this interview, we dive into the details and discuss the benefits of the franchise, the day-to-day of a typical franchisee, the cost to get started, and even the profit of the top-performing Ace Handyman Services locations.

Dan Perry has spent years building his own successful handyman business from the ground up, and in The Handyman Startup Podcast, he shares that hard-won knowledge without the fluff. Each episode feels like a practical conversation with a seasoned pro who’s been in your shoes, tackling the real-world challenges of turning skilled labor into a sustainable enterprise. You’ll hear specific advice on navigating client pricing, managing a fluctuating schedule, and implementing marketing strategies that actually work for local service businesses. This isn't just theoretical business talk; it's a focused discussion on the operational details that make or break a trades-based venture, from your first truck and tools to hiring your first employee. Dan’s perspective as a working handyman and small business owner provides a unique blend of street-smart tactics and long-term planning. Whether you're just considering hanging your own shingle or you're several years in and hitting growth plateaus, this podcast delivers actionable insights to help you build something solid and profitable. Tune in for a straightforward guide through the nuts and bolts of entrepreneurship in the skilled trades.
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