The Margin Method

112: The 3 Metrics That Drive Profit in Construction and Service Businesses


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Is Your Business Beating the Stock Market?

In this episode of The Margin Method, Steve shares the three metrics every founder must know if they want to grow profitably and build a business that’s both valuable and optional. Drawing from his experience as a CFO for a billion-dollar construction firm, he breaks down what he calls the "three efficiencies"—and how they reveal whether you're wasting money on sales, underperforming on labor, or sitting on a business that’s barely outperforming an index fund.

If you’ve ever wondered how to measure true performance, this one’s for you. Steve walks you through the calculations, benchmarks, and tells you exactly where to look in your financials—without getting lost in jargon. You’ll leave knowing which KPI deserves your attention... and why it might just be time to raise your standards.

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