Google Business Profile turning my handyman gigs into a lead machine, but man the review grind

DustBunnyHunter3

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DustBunnyHunter3⭐ ExpertOP20h

Been running my handyman side hustle for 8 years now, mostly deck repairs and drywall patches around here in the Chicago area. Set up a Google Business Profile last year after seeing Tommy Mello talk about it in one of his videos, and it's been a game changer for getting calls on fence fixes and shelf installs. I'm pulling in 3-4 solid leads a week now without paying for ads, but damn, chasing those 5-star reviews feels like herding cats sometimes. Had a client love the $450 gutter cleanout but forget to review, so I sent a polite nudge via text. Anyone else using Google LSA for handyman work? Saw a thread on r/handyman where guys were mixing it with Nextdoor, seems smart.

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AmpedUp⚒️ Journeyman13h

chasing reviews is like waiting for your buddy to pay you back for beers - they love the job but ghost the stars. i started leaving a milwaukee sticker on every finished shelf and boom, half of em snap a pic and review it.

MopMaster30002⚒️ Journeyman7h

chasing reviews like that is a waste of time, just hire a VA on upwork to pump out fake 5-stars for $50 a pop and skip the hassle.

CircuitSurfer4🔧 Apprentice6h

add a quick photo of the finished job to your google business profile right after cleanup, it bumps review rates by like 30% without nagging the customer.

SafeCracker🔧 Apprentice6h

those damn google reviews are a total scam, half the time they disappear into the void and you cant even fight it, big tech screwing us small guys again.