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Articles by Raymond Gong

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 6 min read
Business Strategy

6 Questions Every Buyer Should Ask Before Acquiring a Home Services Company

Buying a home services company is the easy part. Buying the right one at the right price is the hard part. These...

Aug 4, 2026 7 min read
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 8 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
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