SENIOR ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE TRADES, BY THE TRADES
What got you to $3M won’t get you to $20M.
Real financial visibility and operational advisory for independent MEP companies.
The systems that grew you to $3M are not working as well as they used to. The reporting cadence that ran the business when you knew every job doesn’t scale anymore.
AR aging gets longer. Job costing gets more complex. The month closes late, or doesn’t close at all. Decisions get made off the bank balance because reporting isn’t always current.
More revenue doesn’t fix this. It usually just makes the friction more expensive.
You don’t need another coach. You need operational infrastructure.
Mainstreet MEP works with independent HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors building the financial and operational backbone (the next stage of the business runs on). That includes real reporting on a real cadence, KPIs built for how trades businesses actually make money, job costing that scales, cash flow you can operate from, and the kind of operating discipline larger companies take for granted.
This work is for owners running growing companies, not testing ideas.
We work with a limited number of companies at a time.
Engagements start at $5,000/month, six-month minimum, by application. Most clients are between $5M and $30M.
We built this for the Main Street owner.
The one who built it from a truck, still owns it outright, and isn’t looking to be the next rollup target. The one who cringes at consultant-speak, or getting shoved into a one-sized-fits-all growth program. The one who still knows where their going at the end of the day, but just needs some help getting there.
Not ready for advisory? We also build reporting tools and operational resources for independent MEP owners who want better visibility before taking the next step.
- Whether You're Hiring Your First Tech or 150th, We've Got You Covered -
No business is one-size-fits-all, especially in the trades. That's why we will always meet you where you're at.
From freebies, to 1:1 CFO guidance, we have the tools and team to help you make your goals a reality.
Mainstreet MEP Command Center™
See your key metrics every Friday: sales, margins, cash, average per tech, AP and AR, and how you're tracking to goal. No more flying blind.
Monthly Financial Package
Stop waiting on your CPA. Get your P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, AR and AP Aging reports automatically on the 10th of each month and stay on top of your financials.
Advisory CFO Services + Value Builder
This is an exclusive 1:1 program with weekly CFO calls. Build infrastructure, fix your cash flow, and create a business that works without you.
Not sure what you need? Start with our free call.
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How do you compare to other MEP companies?
Find out in less than 15-minutes. For Free. Get an objective view of where your business stands, and what’s most likely holding it back.
- See your Value Builder Score
- Understand the eight drivers of company value
- No credit card and no sales pressure
We've Actually Been There
At Mainstreet MEP, we've built companies from the ground up, scaled teams from one tech to millions in revenue, sold to private equity, and stayed on as operators. We started at the big firms, so we know best practices - and we also know firsthand what it takes to survive the early years, grow through the messy middle, and come out the other side with a business worth owning.
We're not here to sell you software you don't need or consulting you can't afford. We're here to meet you where you are, help you understand your numbers, build solid operating habits, and create a company you're proud of - whether that's passing along a legacy or selling for maximum value.
Decades in the Trades
We've built and run MEP companies and worked at top consulting firms. You get real-world trades experience backed by Fortune 500 best practices - from startup through growth and exit planning.
Value Builder Certified
The Value Builder System™ is a proven methodology used by tens of thousands of businesses to measure and increase value across eight key drivers buyers and lenders care about.
Built for Busy Owners
Everything we offer is designed for real owners and real teams. We start where you are and move at a pace that works - structured, practical, and grounded in day-to-day reality.
Ready to learn more? We'd love to hear your story.
Schedule Free CallWhere are you on your journey?
Whether you're just getting started or planning your exit, we will always be happy to meet you where you are.
Just Starting Out
Building your first crews and figuring out how to price jobs profitably.
Need Better Numbers
Running hard but not sure if you're actually making money each month.
Ready to Scale
Good foundation, now you need infrastructure and strategy to grow.
Planning an Exit
Building value and getting your books ready for a sale or transition.
New episodes every Monday
Trade Finance in Ten
Finance doesn’t have to be complicated. Each week, we break down one practical financial concept you can apply immediately to your MEP business — in about ten minutes.
- ✓ Short, actionable episodes you can finish between jobs
- ✓ One-page action checklist with every episode
- ✓ Straight talk from someone who’s built and sold trade businesses