Septic Pumping Is a Route Business in Disguise
One in five U.S. homes runs on septic, and every tank needs pumping on a cycle. Why I see septic as a route business, and the customer-list math behind it.
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The Lead Pipe Deadline: What a Regulation-Driven Business Really Rests On
A federal rule says 9.2 million lead pipes must come out within a decade. What that means for contractors, the funding end date, and the risk of rule-made demand.
Grab Bars and Walk-In Showers: Why Aging-in-Place Work Is a Trust Business
Older adults now outnumber kids in 11 states. Why aging-in-place remodeling is a low-capital trade business built on trust, plus the margin math to get right.
Cremation Is Now the Default: The Business Math Behind a Crematory
Most U.S. families now choose cremation. Here is the math on what a crematory costs per case, why I would buy rather than build, and the risks I would weigh.
Buying an HVAC and Refrigeration Company: The Math Behind 2.5x Earnings
HVAC companies often sell for about 2.5 times owner earnings. A hypothetical SBA-financed deal, what the earnings number hides, and my pre-broker checklist.
