Buying Local Podcast · Episode 12 · February 18, 2025 · 41 min

S3E12: Being a Handyman with Travis Solimanto

In this episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson of Five Towers Media interviews Travis Solimanto, owner of Mr. T’s Total Home Care. Listen in as they dive into the differences between a handyman and a general contractor, the rewarding nature of being a caregiver, property management stories, and much more! Connect with Travis by emailing him at [email protected], give him a call at (518) 605-0743, or find him on Thumbtack! 0:05 First Timers 0:20 The Podcast Premise 1:30 Introducing Travis Solimanto 2:25 Welcoming a New Community Partner 3:38 Travis’ Background 8:29 Long Weeks becoming Normalized 9:50 How to Juggle 2 Full Time Positions? 14:22 Blue Collar Workforce 16:55 Michael’s Property Management Company 19:30 Handling a Passion becoming a Job 20:29 Thanking Community Partners 21:06 Continuing Handling a Passion becoming a Job 22:26 Everything is so Expensive 24:18 Reflection and Landlord Stories 31:49 The Future of Mr. T’s 34:44 The Types of Things Travis Does 36:16 Being a Handyman vs a Contracter 38:40 Where to find Travis 40:12 Closing Thoughts