How To Quickly Gain Credibility

How To Quickly Gain Credibility

Author: Dan Perry: Handyman | Small Business Owner April 17, 2024 Duration: 42:51
Gaining Credibility Gaining Credibility

Credibility is essential to gaining new clients and growing a business.

But, this topic is often misunderstood by people new to the home repair business.

Pros tend to overvalue certain credibility boosters, like having a contractor’s license or having lots of experience, and undervalue other methods for boosting credibility.

This often results in competent people being too scared to start their businesses because they don’t think they can make it work without the proper credentials.

Additionally, people often make the mistake of assuming that credibility is some objective truth when, in reality, it is a subjective perception.

And because it is just a perception, it can be easily manipulated.

Manipulating credibility is one of the main purposes of marketing.

This has many unfortunate implications, such as unqualified people successfully selling low-quality services and ripping people off.

However, there is a positive side as well.

For those who are more than competent to provide quality handyman services yet lack the typical experience or credentials, you can pull the right marketing levers to instantly boost credibility and fill your schedule with profitable jobs.

That’s how I started my business.

Despite looking like a teenager and having very little home repair experience, I established credibility and built a profitable handyman business relatively quickly.

And in this podcast episode, I share how I did that and other powerful ways to build credibility.

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HS047 – How to quickly gain credibility

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How credibility makes everything about growing a business easier and more fun
  • Why credibility allows you to charge more than your competition
  • Four quick ways to boost your credibility – regardless of your experience level or credentials
  • The most powerful methods for increasing your credibility

 

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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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