Welcome to Episode #11 of Expanding Local, where host Will Troup talks with Greg Schmitt—founder of the hugely successful Huge Handyman in San Diego. After starting his career as an accountant and working an array of odd jobs (including Instacart during COVID), Greg eventually discovered his true passion: building a handyman business from the ground up.

In this episode, Greg shares how his diverse background helped him cultivate a solid business mindset, sharpen sales techniques, and embrace branding strategies that make his company impossible to miss. He explains how customer reviews have fueled his growth, why faith plays a central role in his day-to-day decisions, and the important lessons he’s learned from industry leaders like Tommy Mello. Plus, hear about the essential tools and networking practices that keep Huge Handyman on a path of steady expansion.

Key Takeaways

• Why showing up on time and delivering on promises makes all the difference
• How to communicate value and set pricing for home-service tasks
• Effective, lean marketing strategies that match the unique challenges of a handyman business
• The power of customer reviews and how to generate them consistently
• The role faith and a positive mindset play in overcoming everyday challenges
• Practical tips for networking and building relationships in your local community

Whether you’re fresh to the home-services world or looking to level up an existing business, Greg’s story will motivate you to refine your approach, deliver top-notch results, and keep learning at every turn.