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Articles by Matthew Mooney

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

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
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
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