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
- Enter your numbers. Plug in a few basic numbers about your business. Estimates work just fine. No spreadsheets needed.
- See your profit leaks. Instantly see where money is slipping through the cracks across 13 areas of your business.
- 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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