Pricing & Profit for Contractors
No-nonsense advice from Jack McDonough, CPA, on how Colorado specialty contractors can price for profit, protect their margins and keep the money they earn.
The Costs Your Bid Template Never Sees
Materials and labor are the easy part. The money disappears in the costs nobody writes down.
Read the article →Pricing · Oct 7, 2026Stop Discounting. Price Like You Mean It.
Dropping your price to win the job feels safe. It's one of the most expensive habits in contracting.
Read the article →Strategy · Sep 16, 2026Busy Isn't the Same as Profitable
A full schedule can hide a business that's barely breaking even. Here's how to find the jobs worth your time.
Read the article →Growth · Aug 26, 2026Your Best New Customer Is One You Already Have
The easiest sale you'll make all year is to someone who already trusts your work. Just don't give it away.
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Check your fit →For Colorado specialty contractors doing $500K–$5M a year.