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Articles by Matthew Mooney

Insights on profit margins, exit preparation, and financial management for home services contractors.

Financial Management

Pricebook Guide for HVAC Contractors: How to Price for Profit, Not Just Revenue

HVAC pricebook guide: cost-plus pricing, markup vs margin, tiered pricing, labor calculations, and benchmarks to protect a 50% blended gross margin.

Jul 5, 2026 10 min read
Financial Management

HVAC Technician Commission Structures: What Works and What Destroys Margins

HVAC technician commission structures: revenue vs profit, benchmarks, common mistakes, and what PE buyers scrutinize. Build alignment and protect margins.

Jul 2, 2026 9 min read
Financial Management

Private Equity in Roofing: Who’s Buying and What They Pay

Five years ago, if you owned a roofing company doing $8 million in revenue, your most likely buyer was a slightly larger...

Jun 24, 2026 10 min read
Financial Management

Seasonal Planning for HVAC Businesses: Cash Flow, Staffing, and Marketing by Quarter

Plan for HVAC seasonality with quarterly strategies for cash, staffing, and marketing. Lift trough revenue 30-50% with maintenance agreements and IAQ upgrades.

Jun 19, 2026 9 min read
Business Strategy

The First 100 Days After Buying a Home Services Business

You closed the deal. The CIM looked clean, the quality of earnings came back reasonable, and the org chart had names in...

May 26, 2026 11 min read
Business Strategy

Call Center Metrics That Actually Drive Profit for Home Services Companies

Call center metrics that drive profit for home services companies. Booking rates, conversion rates, CSR performance, and how to connect them to...

May 3, 2026 16 min read
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