What's the simplest way for a new handyman to test local demand before fully launching?

Q: What's the simplest way for a new handyman to test local demand before fully launching?

Direct answer: Test demand by checking Google Maps, neighborhood groups, and competitor response speed. Offer one narrow service for two weeks and track inquiries and closes. If leads come without heavy discounts, the market is there. If not, tighten your offer or your service area and try again. Practical steps Make it measurable: Track time, travel, and outcomes on the next 5 jobs. Standardize: Turn what works into checklists, scripts, and job kits. Communicate early: Set expectations before the job starts. Review monthly: Adjust based on profit, stress, and client quality. Next step: Apply this once this week and record what improved.

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Direct answer: Test demand by checking Google Maps, neighborhood groups, and competitor response speed. Offer one narrow service for two weeks and track inquiries and closes. If leads come without heavy discounts, the market is there. If not, tighten your offer or your service area and try again.

Practical steps

Make it measurable: Track time, travel, and outcomes on the next 5 jobs.
Standardize: Turn what works into checklists, scripts, and job kits.
Communicate early: Set expectations before the job starts.
Review monthly: Adjust based on profit, stress, and client quality.

Next step: Apply this once this week and record what improved.