Strong start $20k in month one with 20% net is solid.
I wouldn’t rush to cut contractor pay first that can hurt quality fast. Easiest win is raising prices slightly (5–10%) on new jobs and testing close rates. Most people underprice early.
For margins:
Aim contractors at 50–55% max as you scale
Lock in repeat crews at fixed rates (not per job surprises)
Bundle jobs in the same area to reduce wasted time/logistics
Big unlock most miss: tight quoting + upsells (add-ons at booking). That alone can push you from 20% → 25%+ without touching costs.
Cut waste after—but grow top line smarter first.
