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Articles by Matthew Mooney

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

Financial Management

Still a Buyer’s Market? What 2026 Interest Rates and PE Consolidation Mean for Home Services Sellers

How rising interest rates and PE consolidation affect home services valuations. Deal multiples, terms, market dynamics, and seller preparation.

Aug 14, 2026 6 min read
Business Strategy

The Home Services Playbook: A Financial Operating Manual for Growing Contractors

A financial operating manual for home services contractors. Five reports, monthly cadence, KPI targets by revenue stage, and the path from $1M...

Aug 8, 2026 5 min read
Financial Management

Sales Tech Performance Indicators for Home Services: Close Rate, Average Ticket, and Revenue per Technician

Key sales metrics for home services: revenue per lead, close rate, average ticket, and how they drive profitability and valuation.

Jul 19, 2026 7 min read
Business Strategy

M&A in Home Services: What Happens When a PE Firm Acquires Your Competitor

How PE consolidation affects home services operators. What happens when competitors are acquired, pricing pressure, and defensive strategies for independents.

Jul 15, 2026 6 min read
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
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