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Articles by Raymond Gong

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

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
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
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
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
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