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Articles by Matthew Mooney

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

Business Strategy

Multi-Trade Expansion Economics: Should You Add Plumbing, Electrical, or Another Service Line?

Should you add plumbing or electrical? Learn incremental margin math, cross-sell economics, compliance costs, and what PE buyers evaluate for multi-trade businesses.

Sep 23, 2026 11 min read
Business Strategy

Location Expansion for Home Services: The Financial Model You Need Before Opening a Second Shop

Build a financial model for your second location before opening. Learn breakeven math, overhead duplication, staffing costs, and what PE buyers evaluate.

Sep 20, 2026 7 min read
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 7 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 6 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
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