Pricing Pitfalls – Nine Ways Handymen Leave Money on the Table

Pricing Pitfalls – Nine Ways Handymen Leave Money on the Table

Author: Dan Perry: Handyman | Small Business Owner May 16, 2023 Duration: 37:31
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Few business mistakes are worse (or more common) than consistently undercharging.

You’ve done all of the work to get the customer, they hired you, and then you did more work to complete the project for them. The only problem is that you don’t make enough money to justify the time and effort if you undercharge.

You waste your time, and you don’t get that time back.

Undercharging makes investing in growing your business, buying better tools, improving your marketing, and having free time to relax nearly impossible.

It destroys all the fun and forces you to grind. Every. Single. Day.

Even worse, undercharging can cause you to build a clientele based on having low prices, making it even more difficult to raise your rates in the future.

The truth is that pricing your services is hard, and there are many pitfalls that are easy to fall victim to.

So, in this podcast, I discuss nine pricing pitfalls that are guaranteed to kill your profits and enjoyment in this business IF you fall victim to them.

I hope that by sharing these mistakes, I can help you avoid making some of them and, in turn, make more money.

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HS036 – 9 Pricing Pitfalls That Destroy Profits and Fun

Pricing mistakes are common, and you’ll never avoid them completely, but you can avoid many of them most of the time and, in doing so, make more money and have more fun. Like, a LOT more money. Listen to the full podcast to learn what they are.

The content in this podcast is taken from my handyman pricing course: “$100K Handyman Pricing.” If you find this helpful and want to learn how to price your services to maximize profits and customer satisfaction, I recommend checking that out.

If you like this podcast, you’ll enjoy my article on how I lost over $52,000 by undercharging.

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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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