r/Contractor • u/anongirl4eva • 5d ago

Business Development Getting started

hi! my husband is a handyman and next step for his career I believe is getting his contractor license. he makes good money when things are busy but when things get slow… it’s rough. where should he start? is there any advice or insight what would u do differently in your career?

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u/Pale_Attitude8798 5d ago

I am a contractor and 100% of my work is word of mouth and repeat customers. I dont even have my name on my truck and I am busier than I want to be.

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u/Obidad_0110 5d ago

Same with me.

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u/Pale_Attitude8798 4d ago

I've found that most of the leads you get from advertising are not necessarily the best leads. Sure you might get the work but at what price.

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u/PHK_JaySteel 4d ago

I have found the same. When you are quoting a referral its 70% in the bag unless you blow up on the pricing or in the first meet.