Hourly vs Flat Rate Pricing: The Handyman's Complete Guide to Profitable Pricing

Stop leaving money on the table!

Are you stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle, working harder but not seeing your bank account grow? This episode breaks down exactly when to charge hourly vs when to offer flat rates and how to calculate your baseline rate so you never work for peanuts again.

What You'll Learn:

How to calculate your TRUE internal hourly rate (most handymen get this wrong)

When hourly pricing protects you vs when flat rates boost profits

The 2-hour minimum rule that transforms your schedule

Why you're selling outcomes, not just time

Real examples: $300 faucet install in 2 hours equals $150/hour profit

Stop Trading Time for Money If you've ever found yourself working 60+ hours but barely breaking even, this episode is your wake-up call. We're talking real numbers, real strategies, and zero fluff.

Your host: Becca Ellison (CEO, The Handyman System) breaks down the business side while sharing proven strategies from successful handymen nationwide.

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