Starting a handyman business

Start your handyman business the right way, from day one

A free 5-lesson course from Tim Leary, who runs Handy's in Salt Lake County. Learn the pricing, marketing and systems most new owners figure out the expensive way.

  • How to set a labor rate that actually pays you
  • Where to get customers you own, not rent
  • When and how to hire your first tech
  • Plus the license quick map for your state

Get the free mini-course

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How it works
1

Learn the basics

Five short lessons, a few minutes each, with one thing to do that week.

2

Use the tools

Pricing calculator, license map and the printable Starter Kit.

3

Go further if you want

Join Tim's community or a launch package when you're ready. No pressure, no franchise.

Who is behind this
Tim Leary, founder of Handy's

"A drywall patch is a drywall patch no matter who completes it... it's the whole experience that comes along with it that we're trying to really sell."Tim Leary, on why Handy's charges for the experience

Tim Leary runs Handy's, a handyman company in Salt Lake County with W-2 technicians, estimators and an office team. Handy's University packages the systems they use. Read Tim's story.

Avg ticket~$1,900Most handyman shops are under $1,000, Tim says, because they quote by the hour over the phone.
Close rate42%Estimates won, year to date, with most presented on site.
Customers~4,000Households served in about two and a half years.
Revenue$1M+A year, as reported by Tim. Built with W-2 techs and an office team.

Tim Leary's own numbers for Handy's (Salt Lake County, Utah), self-reported on a recorded call in October 2026 and on his Skool profile. Not audited. They describe one business, are not typical, and are not a promise of what you will earn.

Questions
Do I need a license?

It depends on your state, your job sizes and whether you have employees. See the license quick map and verify with your state.

Is this a franchise?

No. You keep your own business name and brand, set your own prices and marketing, and owe no royalties. Membership is month to month.

What does it cost?

The course and tools cost nothing. If you later want templates, coaching or a brand kit, pricing is public.

Handy's University is training and optional services, not a franchise or business opportunity. Results vary. Disclaimer.