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Articles by Raymond Gong

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

Financial Management

Commission vs Hourly Pay for Home Service Techs: Why the Best Shops Go Commission

How you pay your technicians is one of the largest levers on your profit margin — and one of the most misunderstood....

Jun 7, 2026 10 min read
Financial Management

Job Costing for Home Service Contractors: How to Price Every Job to Hit Your Margin

Most home service owners price jobs on instinct and a gut-feel markup, then wonder at the end of the year why the...

Jun 7, 2026 11 min read
ServiceTitan

Comparing Home Services Software: ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber, and FieldEdge

Comparing ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber, and FieldEdge. Pricing, financial reporting, QuickBooks integration, and which platform matches your growth stage.

Jun 5, 2026 6 min read
ServiceTitan

Housecall Pro vs. ServiceTitan: A Financial Comparison for Growing Contractors

Housecall Pro vs. ServiceTitan compared from a financial perspective. Cost, reporting depth, QuickBooks integration quality, and which fits your growth stage.

Jun 2, 2026 5 min read
Exit Preparation

10 Financial Mistakes Home Services Owners Make Before Selling

The gap between having a valuable business and getting that value at close is where most owners lose money. These 10 avoidable...

May 30, 2026 8 min read
Financial Management

1099 vs W2 Contractors: How Home Services Companies Should Classify Their Workforce

The Real Difference Between 1099 and W2 in Home Services The question of 1099 vs W2 contractors comes up constantly in home...

May 26, 2026 10 min read
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