Interview with Will Lingard – Pro Handyman from the UK

Interview with Will Lingard – Pro Handyman from the UK

Author: Dan Perry: Handyman | Small Business Owner November 14, 2024 Duration: 1:25:44
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In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview a handyman from across the pond – Will Lingard.

Will is a great guy who shares helpful tips and insights based on his nine years in business as a professional handyman.

Here’s a sample of what we discuss in this interview:

  • What’s important to affluent customers
  • How focusing on sustainability helps his business
  • What he enjoys about his business
  • How he deals with customers who say he’s too expensive
  • How he runs multiple businesses by subcontracting jobs
  • How he hired his first helper
  • Why business isn’t always a straight line
  • Why being a good person is more important than your home repair skills
  • And more.
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About Will Lingard

Will lives in the United Kingdom and owns and operates Surrey Hills Handyman.

Will used to work with a company that set up outdoor PA systems. Although he loved the work, it involved a lot of travel. He wanted to be closer to his family. When his father-in-law recommended becoming an electrician, it sparked the idea of starting a handyman business.

He quickly jumped online, found Handyman Startup, devoured all the content, invested in my courses, and launched his business while providing services from a small sedan.

That was over nine years ago. Today, he enjoys a profitable business that gives him freedom, flexibility, and a sense of agency.

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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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