You built something real. You shouldn't have to guess how it's actually doing.
Run the Business, Not Just the Job.
The work's coming in. The jobs get done. What's often missing is a clear view of the money — and someone who's spent years inside contractor businesses, helping owners see what's really going on and make better calls because of it.
Billy Malone
Founder, Stravalon
Let's start with a conversation.
Thirty minutes, free, no obligation. You tell me what's going on in your business. If there's a way I can help, we'll talk about it.
Here's what changes when you work with me.
You'll finally know which jobs actually make money. Not which ones felt good — which ones put money in your pocket and which ones quietly cost you. Most owners are surprised when they see it laid out.
You'll stop getting blindsided by your bank account. No more wondering why a busy month left you scraping for payroll. You'll see where the cash actually goes — and when.
You'll know if you're even pricing right. A lot of contractors are bidding on numbers that haven't been true for years. We'll find out what your work actually costs you to deliver.
You'll have someone to actually talk it through with. Pricing a bid, handling a slow month, a hiring call you're not sure about — you won't be figuring it out alone anymore.
A real example
A $12 million contractor came to me reporting a 60% gross margin. On paper, an outstanding year.
When I dug in, almost $5 million in labor was sitting in overhead instead of being charged to the jobs that used it. Put it where it belonged, and the real gross margin was 27%.
Same revenue. Same business. Completely different picture — and a very different conversation about which jobs to bid, what to charge, and where the money was actually going.
He wasn't doing anything wrong. The books just weren't telling him the truth.
From a recent client
"Billy untangled credit card and job-costing issues we'd been putting off for a long time and gave us a clear picture of the numbers. He's been a steady, careful resource — we've kept working with him."
— Lori
Three ways to work together:
Financial Clarity Review — Start here. A one-time deep dive into your numbers. You'll know exactly what's happening in your business and what to fix first.
Business Coaching — A partner for running the whole business. Ongoing calls where you bring me what's actually going on — pricing, hiring, sales, a tough call you're not sure about — and we work through it together.
Fractional CFO — I'm in it with you. I'm in your books every month, doing the actual work — not just advising from the sidelines.
Not sure which one fits? That's exactly what the free call is for.
About Billy Malone
I started Stravalon after more than two decades in business management and operations, including years running the financial and operational side of a family business, and more recently as a consultant working inside contractor and construction companies. The same problem came up over and over: the books were a mess, the financial reports didn't mean anything to the owner, and big decisions were being made on gut feel.
My focus is helping contractor owners see what's actually going on in their business — the numbers, the pricing, the decisions that don't have an easy answer — and work through it with them. This isn't bookkeeping or tax work, and it's not generic business advice either. It's built specifically for owners who've never had someone in their corner who actually understands contracting.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Louisiana State University
20+ years in business management and operations, with deep experience in contracting and construction
Based in Boise, Idaho
Let's figure it out together.
A free 30-minute call. No pressure, no obligation. You walk me through your business, and we'll see if there's a way I can help.