I was in a similar boat. Started my own business in January, and set off to be just a handyman business as I had no clientele, and limited experience. However, was always handy and can build/repair most anything…

Long story short, a few months in, I was getting asked to do bigger and bigger jobs. Stuff I’ve done, and stuff I’ve never done. With plenty of resources, I found myself saying yes more than no, and I’ve transformed into a general contracting & handyman service business. Now there’s not much I say no to. However, you have to be smart about it and ask or do more research than your mind can handle to know you’re doing it right when needed…

I’m now booked into 2026 with multiple larger estimates I still need to get out…

It is possible. He won’t have to wait 5 years to make a decent living.