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Articles by Raymond Gong

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

Business Strategy

Business Roles in Home Services: Org Chart from $2M to $20M

Org chart evolution for home services companies from $2M to $20M revenue. Roles, costs, and what PE buyers expect at each stage.

Aug 1, 2026 7 min read
Business Strategy

How Home Service Businesses Hit 20% Net Margin, According to Two Former Private Equity Buyers

There’s a number Matthew Mooney and Raymond Gong repeat with almost clinical consistency: 20%. That’s the net margin benchmark they believe every...

Jul 29, 2026 8 min read
Business Strategy

Due Diligence Guide for Home Services Acquisitions: What Buyers Actually Check

The five things that blow up in due diligence for home services deals, what to check in ServiceTitan data, and a realistic...

Jul 25, 2026 18 min read
Exit Preparation

9 Ways to Increase Your Home Services Business Valuation

Every operational improvement that adds $50K to your annual EBITDA adds $150K to $400K to your business value. Here are 9 specific...

Jul 22, 2026 7 min read
Exit Preparation

Exit Prep 101: What Every Home Services Owner Should Do 12 Months Before Selling

The practical foundation every home services owner should build 12 to 18 months before selling — clean books, owner separation, margin optimization,...

Jul 13, 2026 13 min read
Exit Preparation

5 Financial Red Flags That Kill Home Services Deals

Most acquisitions that fall apart do not fail because the business was bad. They fail because of what the buyer's due diligence...

Jul 9, 2026 7 min read
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