5 Service Businesses You Can Star...
5 Service Businesses You Can Start for Under $10,000 and Make $100,000 in Year One
Optimized Entrepreneur / Jeremy Hanson by Fuzzy Life Entertainment
E155
Mar 10, 2026
50:27
Episode notes
Most people think you need money to make money. They're wrong. In this episode, Jeremy Hanson breaks down five service businesses you can launch for under $10,000 — and realistically generate $100,000 or more in your first year of operation. No venture capital. No investors. No degree required. Jeremy covers the full picture: startup costs, revenue potential, net margins, year-one roadmaps, customer acquisition strategies, and the pricing psychology that separates operators who build real businesses from those who stay stuck charging too little and wondering why it isn't working. The five businesses: Pressure Washing and Soft Washing — $5K–$10K to start, $80K–$120K net potential Handyman Services — $3K–$8K to start, $80K–$120K net potential Lawn Care and Property Maintenance — $5K–$10K to start, $60K–$120K net potential Mobile Auto Detailing — $ ...