Built for contractors. Not accountants.

You’re Working Too Hard To Be This Unprofitable.

Find out exactly where your profit is leaking and what to do about it. Most contractors discover $80K to $200K in hidden profit in under 5 minutes.

The Profit Simulator is a free profit diagnostic from The Blue Collar Wave, built for trades contractors who are tired of being busy and not profitable. No spreadsheets needed. Results in 5 minutes.

How it works

  1. Enter your numbers. Plug in a few basic numbers about your business. Estimates work just fine. No spreadsheets needed.
  2. See your profit leaks. Instantly see where money is slipping through the cracks across 13 areas of your business.
  3. Get your roadmap. Get a detailed profit report with a prioritized action plan to start recovering that money.

The 13 areas the Profit Simulator scores

  • Call‑Conversion Excellence
  • Recurring Revenue Engines
  • Price Optimization & Tiering
  • Upsell & Accessory Sales
  • Add‑On Services & Warranty Plans
  • Close‑Rate Mastery
  • COGS Reduction
  • Overhead Efficiency
  • Call‑Back Elimination
  • Follow‑Up & Service Reminders
  • Online Presence & Reputation
  • Unique Service Proposition
  • Lead Generation & Local Marketing

Who it is for

HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, remodeling, landscaping, pest control, garage doors and general contracting businesses, and other home service trades.

Common questions

What does the Profit Simulator do?
It shows a home service contractor where profit is leaking out of the business and what to do about it, scoring 13 areas across sales, operations and marketing and returning a prioritized action plan.
How long does it take, and does it cost anything?
About 5 minutes, and the analysis is free. You need a few basic numbers about your business. Estimates are fine, and no spreadsheets are required.
What numbers do I need before I start?
Annual revenue, gross profit margin, net profit margin and your number of employees. There is a detailed mode that also asks about service and replacement jobs and overhead.
Who built the Profit Simulator?
The Blue Collar Wave, a consulting practice for home service contractors.

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