How to Hire and Manage Employees For a Handyman Business – Interview with Rick McFadden

How to Hire and Manage Employees For a Handyman Business – Interview with Rick McFadden

Author: Dan Perry: Handyman | Small Business Owner October 10, 2023 Duration: 1:15:07
Hiring your first employee requires a small shift in mindset and a heavy dose of courage. In this episode, I interview Rick McFadden to learn the ins and outs of hiring employees for a handyman business. As someone who has managed over 300 employees throughout his career, Rick has some powerful insights that will give you confidence and help you be more successful when building your team. Rick owns Enhance Property Maintenance which has nine employees and is on track to generate $1M in revenue this year.

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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