Lead Gen for Handyman Gigs: My Yard Sign Strategy That's Bringing in Deck Repair Jobs

I've been hustling as a handyman for 8 years now, mostly doing deck repairs, fence fixes, and small remodels, and lead generation was always hit or miss until I dialed in this yard sign approach. We're in Texas so the weather lets me slap up these 4x4 signs at every finished job site, with my business name, phone number, and 'Handyman Services - Decks, Fences, Repairs' in big bold letters. No fancy graphics, just weatherproof coroplast from Home Depot that lasts through the heat waves. I started tracking it last summer and it's pulled in about 70% of my new calls, way better than those Angi leads that cost an arm and leg. Watched a video from Essential Craftsman on simple marketing for trades, and it clicked - keep it local and visible. Folks drive by, see the sign, remember me when their porch sags. If you're solo like me, try it on your next gutter cleanout or drywall patch - beats cold calling every time. YMMV but it's working here.

goddamn yard signs are a scam half the time, I put up 20 last year and got two calls that ghosted me after the estimate.