Two professional handymen discuss how you can save time, money, and aggravation on home repair, maintenance, and improvements. Our content addresses common problems and challenges of property ownership. Topics include strategies and techniques for home management, do it yourself (DIY) tips and tricks, home technology, maintenance, real estate investing, and more! We value listener feedback, and welcome the opportunity to answer your questions (questions@handymanprosradioshow.com) or join our ...
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Badass Business Owners are Small Business Owners serving their local communities who are tired of living job to job and want to grow their business income & their personal income. If it seems like the harder you work, you still can't seem to grow your profits as fast as you want, I'm here to help. So, if you are ready to MAKE MORE MONEY IN YOUR SMALL BUSINESS then you are in the right place!
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Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great Britain girls England family UK work school British music night clubs pubs fashion pirate radio Caroline English holidays television
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Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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Tradesmen - Plumbers Electricians Decorators Handymen...
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In the old days, there were loads of tradesman. There are tradesmen these days, of course. But how did they differ in the 50s and 60s? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Clothes back in the 60s and 70s, strange characters, Lambretta scooters and more... Please, join me for this Wednesday's Midweek Message.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Are you limiting your sales by accident? You might be doing this common thing I see businesses do that ultimately costs them sales and profits. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUB…
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TheNational Association of Realtors has recently updated their policies on payingcommissions to its realtors. This is a brief overview of that decisionand how it pertains to you as a homeowner and to handypersons. Watch us on YouTube (clickhere) Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our Facebook…
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Welcome to another Midweek Message. I've had a great deal of positive response about the Nurse Diane Interview so, I might try and set up more interviews. Thanks for all your emails, keep them coming. The weather here has turned colder... there's a surprise! But, we have a wall of heat of the way! Whatever that is!…
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Is Your Pricing Strategy a Goldmine or a Disaster Waiting to Happen?
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Have you noticed that everyone has an opinion on how you should price your products or services? But how do you know if they are even going to be profitable? Today we will walk through a way to test your pricing strategy to ensure that you will have profitable sales. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this…
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Mike R reached out to the Handyman Pros wanting some start up advice. We have done many shows on business practices for handypeople, so we thought it mightbe time for an index show, a short description of the shows we have done with business practices in mind. Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Jo…
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NHS Nursing. Chatting to Nurse Diane about the old days in the local hospital.
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In this episode I welcome Diane, my sister-in-law, into the studio. She's a retired nurse and she chats about her days working in hospitals and a GP's surgery. The operating theatre, the wards, the matron, a nursing school, sticking needles in people, giving patients alcohol... Please, join me for a very interesting chat with Nurse Diane this comin…
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We've had an extremely high tide which caused floods in a nearby town. Where's the summer? In this Midweek Message I chat about the weather, as usual, hospitals, dentists and more. Please, join me.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Boost Your Sales: Unveiling the True Money-Makers in Your Small Business
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Which of Your Products or Services Make the Most Money? Not all items are created equal. Some might make you more in sales but others will make you more in profit. How do you know which products or services are the ones you should be pushing in your business? Watch the video to see the visual numbers: https://youtu.be/SbbU5Xocb90 __________________…
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Handymen typically accept various forms of payment for their services to accommodate the preferences and convenience of their clients. Hereare some common forms of accepting payment: 1. Cash: Cash payments are straightforward and immediate. Many handymen prefer cash paymentsas they are easy to handle and don't involve transaction fees. 2. Checks: S…
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Etiquette Morals Integrity Principles Respect Decency...
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Etiquette Morals Integrity Principles Respect Decency... Do such things exist these days? Would you give up your seat on a bus to a pregnant woman? Would you help an elderly lady cross the road? Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday.By Ray’s Rants UK
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It's that time again! Welcome to another Midweek Message. Idiots behind desks, youngsters shouting in the pub, people who show off and so much more...By Ray’s Rants UK
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Two Calculations to Know in Your Small Business
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If you want more profit in your small business, then you will want to learn these two easy-to-learn calculations that will lead to you putting more money to your bottom line. Knowing the flow of money through your business will give you powerful information to make more money in your small business. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Busine…
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We customized a laundry room for a client and built a greatvalue add laundry folding table. Watch us on YouTube (click here) Subscribe to our free newsletter,https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our Facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…
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Some people have all the luck, some people have all the fun. Luck plays a big part in some people's lives. You have to be in the right place at the right time, but some people are elsewhere at some other time. Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday about lucky and unlucky people.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Summer flowers, pubs, tricycles, sourdough bread, coal fires... I have quite a selection of chat on this week's Midweek Message. Please, join me.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Ever have a great month of sales only to open up your account and ask "Where's all the money? Let's talk about what might be going on.... 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers _______________________________ 👉 WEBSITE: BABOLearning.com 👉 YOUTUBE CHANNEL: BABO Learning for…
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In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion aboutEvery Door Direct. Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) is a service offered by theUnited States Postal Service (USPS) that allows businesses to send targetedmarketing materials to specific neighborhoods or ZIP codes without needing alist of addresses. Instead of addressing each piece individually, …
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Living alone doesn't suit everyone. You get home after work and there's no one there, you wake up alone at the weekend, there's no one to share life with... However, some people wouldn't have it any other way. Was living alone in the 60s was any different from living alone today? Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday.…
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It's that time again! How are you? Keeping well, I hope? Do you remember when the shops were closed on Sundays? I do, it was lovely. Sunday was a family day. Picnics together, eating meals together, watching TV together... Happy days!By Ray’s Rants UK
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Where Was I Last Week & Let’s Talk Customer Service
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Life can sometimes throw you off track on your goals. But there is always some learning lesson to gain. The last 10 days were not what I planned but I did have an opportunity to view customer service in a new way and today, I’ll share where I was and the customer service lessons, I wanted to share. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Busines…
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Episode Title: Handyman Tips: Helping you save time, money, and aggravation.
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4 tips that you can use, • Johnny’s tip sheet (Plastic) • Check your online orders, package delivery, broken parts. • Follow up on leads • Electrical tip (lights) Watch us on YouTube (clickhere) Subscribe to our free newsletter, https://handymanprosradioshow.com/newsletter-signup/ Join our Facebook group @handyman pros Send us an email, questions@h…
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Fashion, Clothes, Shoes, Hair 1950s 1960s 1970s.
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Fashion has changed considerably over the years. Not only clothes but, hair. In the 60s, most of us lads had long hair. So did the girls. There was Twiggy’s side-parted pixie cut. The smooth short bob with bangs. For men there was the Afro, the long layered, the Boston and even the crew cut. Please, join me for a look back at fashion and hair over …
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More on managers and do we need them, the awaful weather in Briton and loads more stuff. Please, join me on this wet Wednesday for a good old chat.By Ray’s Rants UK
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In this episode, Larry and John move a laundry room cabinetand stack the washer and dryer. Moving a laundry room cabinet and stacking a washer and dryer can be a manageable DIYproject with the right tools and precautions. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process: 1. Plan and Prepare: Measure the space where you plan to stack the …
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Managers, the boss, the foreman, do we need them?
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This Sunday, I'll be talking about school teachers back in the day, managers... do we really need them? Swearing. Are you okay with people swearing? Please, join me for a chat.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Potholes, rain, cold, dark... Apart from that, I'm doing fine. This Sunday, I'll be talking about school teachers back in the day, managers... do we need them, and other stuff. Please, join me for a chat.By Ray’s Rants UK
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I FAILED - Why I Closed the Doors to My Small Business
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Shutting down a small business is never easy. I know from personal experience. You work your butt off to build a business only to be faced with either failing or walking away. Sometimes you have to walk away and live to fight another day. Today I'll share how I had to close the doors to my small business and how I still survived and thrived. And so…
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Forecasting Job Success; Evaluating a project before getting started.
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The Handyman Pros have a candid discussion about JobSuccess. Forecasting the success of ajob before starting requires careful evaluation and consideration of variousfactors. Here are some key steps and factors to consider: 1. DefineProject Scope and Objectives: Clearly define the scope, objectives, anddeliverables of the project. Understanding what…
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1950s Kids Exploring Discovering Learning...
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Did you go exploring when you were a child? In the woods, down the beach, in the local park... I remember exploring all sorts of places and discovering amazing things. In this episode, I look back at the old days and, in particular, the time we discovered a man living in an air raid shelter in the woods!…
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I've been conducting a little survey. How many of you like the seagull intro and how many don't like it? All will be revealed... at some stage. March is almost upon us, which is good news for us in the Northern Hemisphere.By Ray’s Rants UK
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The Handyman Pros have a discussion about putting business cards in someone's yard without their explicit permission and why it is generally not advisable; several reasons: 1. Intrusiveness:Placing business cards in someone's yard without their consent can be seen as intrusive and disrespectful of their property. It may be perceived as an unwelcome…
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Don’t Let an Employee Bonus Become a Nightmare for Your Small Business!
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Employee bonuses sound good. But they can also end up being a nightmare when done wrong. If you are thinking about creating a bonus program for your team, make sure you are asking yourself some important questions before implementing them. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understa…
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1950s Kids on a Wet and Rainy Half Term or Summer Holiday.
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Hello, welcome to another Sunday podcast. In this episode, I chat about the things kids id during half term and summer holidays back in the 50s and 60s. Particularly on a dull and rainy day. Please, join me.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Hello, how are you? In this episode, I talk about Sunday night being bath night. Do you remember that? Imagine only having one bath each week! Strewth! I also mention tomboys and, would you believe, a tomgirl. Please, join me. I'll look forward to your company.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Things No One Tells You About Home Ownership
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In this episode the Handyman Pros have a discussion abouthomeownership. Homeownership comes with numerous responsibilities andconsiderations that may not be immediately apparent to first-time homeowners.Here are ten things that are often not discussed but are important to knowabout homeownership: 1. MaintenanceCosts: Beyond mortgage payments, homeo…
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Can You Afford to Have a Brick & Mortar Location?
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Business is booming & you need space. But can you afford to open that store, warehouse, workshop or other location to expand your business? Let’s walk through how you can do a simple exercise to see the impact a building / location will have on your profitability. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Af…
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Tomboys, Tomgirls, 1960s Music, Vintage Cars and other stuff.
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Did you know a Tomboy back in the old days? In this episode, I recall a mate of mine who, after a year, I discovered was a girl! I also chat about music in the 1960s, cars and shed-loads of other stuff. Please, join me this Sunday for a nice chat.By Ray’s Rants UK
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It's raining again! I hope you're keeping well, and dry. In this episode I talk about old cars, the school dentist, the nit lady and lots more. Please, join me.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Everything Impacts Your Profits - Don't Make These Mistakes
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Your business numbers are being impacted by every decision you make in your business. So many sales and profits are lost due to the littlest things. Your customer experience has a huge impact on what they spend and ultimately how much money you make off them. Let’s take a look at several examples of decisions a business makes that can lead to lost …
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The Handyman Pros came on several situations at jobs this week that needed to be addressed. Most of these situations had to do with contractors not thinking a job through. An example is when floor tile is installed and the tile installer ends up tiling in the dishwasher (the tile raises the floor height, dishwasher cannot be removed without lifting…
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The Dreadful Things We Did Back in the 1960s.
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Did you do dreaful things in the past? In this esisode, I'll be looking at your emails and revealing some of the dreadful things you and I did in days gone by. Please, join me this Sunday for a nice chat over a beer... Or a cup of tea, if you prefer.By Ray’s Rants UK
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I survived the music weekend! I am so pleased to be home, enjoying a nice chat with you. I hope you're keeping well. I had a nice walk and some fresh air this morning at the Wetlands Wildfowl Trust in Arundel this morning. The weather is gloomy and horrible but summer is on its way.By Ray’s Rants UK
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How to Review Your Year Ending Profit & Loss Income Statement
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Your Year-Ending Profit & Loss Income Statement is packed with great information to help you increase your profit and sales. But how exactly do you read it to get the information you need to be more profitable and create more sales. Well today, we will dive into an existing business and take a look. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UCwjC7XKA7…
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Plumbing tips from the field: Replacing a shower cartridge and a faucet on a pedestal sink
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Join us in this episode of The Handyman Pros Radio Show as we dive into the world of bathroom fixture replacements. Whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or a novice homeowner looking to tackle some plumbing tasks, we've got you covered. Our expert hosts will walk you through the step-by-step process of replacing a shower cartridge, demystifying…
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The Unlikely Kleptomaniac. Or, The Thief In The Night.
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The Unlikely Kleptomaniac. Or, The Thief In The Night. In this episode, I bang on about The Sompting Treacle Mines, air raid shelters, Maria from Brazil, Butlin's and loads more stuff. Please, join me this Sunday for a good old rabbit about times gone by.By Ray’s Rants UK
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It's almost February! Summer is on the way! In this episode, I chat about meadows and wild flowers, grammatical genders, masculine and feminine, in languages, the weather... Please, join me for a good old heart-to-heart rabble.By Ray’s Rants UK
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Chapman Manufacturing Master Set 5575 Review - with special offer
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Join us on The Handyman Pros Radio Show as we dive into the world of tool reviews with a focus on the Chapman Manufacturing Master Set 5575. Before we go further - Use this code WorkingHands and get 15% each master set #5575 you order. Order at :Speciality Screwdriver Sets Made in the USA by Chapman Manufacturing (chapmanmfg.com)In this episode, we…
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Why Your Competition is More Profitable than You Are
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Have you ever looked at your competition and wondered how they can make more money than you? Well, let's dive into some of those reasons and the possibility that they might not be as profitable as you think. _____________________ 👉 Want to Learn Your Business Numbers Better? Check Out this Affordable Course: Understanding Your Business Numbers ____…
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