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Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic Rubino
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Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow to Reduce Overtime Without Losing Your Best Employees
Overtime may be costing your contracting business more than you realize but simply cutting overtime can create another problem: your employees may depend on…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHe Shut Down His Factory for 8 Days. Here's What Happened.
What happens when you shut down a factory doing roughly $30,000 a day in throughput and refuse to start it again until you understand the problem? That's…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoYou're Not Losing Jobs Because of Your Price
Why do contractors lose jobs on price? And when a customer says your estimate is "too expensive," is price really the problem? In this episode, Dominic Rubino…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoI Sold the Job at 45% Margin… Where Did the Money Go?
You sold the job at a 45% gross margin. You estimated it correctly. So why is there no money left at the end? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoWhy Most Cabinet Shops Aren't Making Enough Money
Why are so many cabinet shops bringing in revenue but still struggling to make enough money? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with business coach and…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoYour Employees Think You Make More Money Than You Do
Your employees may think you're making far more money than you actually are. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Steve Baker from The Great Game of…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow to Save Hours of Labor on Historic Renovations
What if you could save HOURS of labor on historic renovations without tearing out the original architectural details? In this episode of CMPS, Dominic Rubino…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoI Want My Kids to Take Over the Business. But They Can't Afford It.
What happens when you want your kids to take over the family business but they can't afford to buy it? Selling a family business to the next generation isn't…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoWhy Overtime Is Killing Your Business Profit
Overtime isn't the problem it's the symptom. If unnecessary overtime keeps eating into your profits, simply telling your team to stop working extra hours won't…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoYour Customers May Never Visit Your Website Again
What if your next customer never visits your website? AI is changing the way customers search for, research, and potentially choose local businesses and Phil…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoLegacy or Burden? What Are You Really Leaving Your Kids?
What Are You Really Leaving Your Kids? Most business owners dream of leaving something meaningful behind. But if your company depends on you every day, are you…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoYou Made a Profit... So Where Did the Money Go?
Your financial statements say you're profitable... So why isn't there any money in the bank? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Fractional CFO…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoAnimal Tracks Aren't Dinner. How to bring in deals and you really see your future.
That's the lesson every cabinet shop owner and every estimator, designer, and salesperson needs to hear. In this solo episode, Dominic Rubino explains why your…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoIt's time to look at this business differently
Where did the profit go? Many cabinet shop owners are busier than ever but still wonder why cash is always tight. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoI lost my whole drafting department. This is how I got it back.
What happens if your cabinet shop loses every drawing overnight? It happened. A server failure left an entire drafting department without access to critical…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoI had to change or the bank was calling my loan!
The bank gave Erik Fetzer's family business an ultimatum: change... or risk losing everything. After back-to-back years of major financial losses, a consultant…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow to Estimate Millwork Jobs and Win the Jobs you want!
How do you stop wasting hours estimating jobs you'll never win? In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Richard…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoUh Oh- Im working so hard i forgot about my family with Larry Hagner
Are you working so hard that you're missing the people you're doing it for? Most contractors are incredible providers. They'll outwork anyone. They'll keep…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoI Built $40M in Businesses... and Was Miserable
Most contractors and business owners spend years chasing revenue, bigger teams, and more success, only to wonder why they still feel stuck. In this episode…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoIndustry Standard: 45%. They Were at 12%.
If you're running a cabinet shop and feel like you're working harder every year but not seeing better results, this episode will hit home. In this…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoYour People Aren't the Problem (Your Systems Are)
If you're struggling with employee turnover, team accountability, leadership challenges, or scaling your contracting business, this episode is packed with…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoWhy Most Millwork Shops Struggle to Scale
In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Jacob Deis of Formation Millwork to talk about what it really takes to grow a successful commercial millwork…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoYou Don't Need More Sales — You Need This
Most contractors work hard every day but never stop to ask if their business is truly building personal wealth and long-term legacy. In this conversation…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoOut of the daily Grind into Leader Mode with Dave Cooper
Are you running your construction business… or is your business running you? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Dave Cooper about leadership, systems…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoFinally! How can I stop paid ads & Still Grow with Daniel Dixon
If your business feels like it depends on you for everything… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dominic Rubino sits down with Brady Lewis to break…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow do I grow this business without losing my mind with Brady Lewis Allmoxy
If your business feels like it depends on you for everything… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dominic Rubino sits down with Brady Lewis to break…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow to make tradeshows work for you with Jeff Dahler
Trade shows can either grow your business… or waste your money. Most contractors show up without a plan and leave disappointed. In this episode, Dominic Rubino…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoWe Asked 100 Foremen What's Broken - Here's What They Told Us
Most foremen aren't failing… They're being set up to fail. In this episode, we break down what happens when you promote your best worker into a leadership…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoOvertime Is Killing Your Profits- Heres how to fix it with Sebastien Nault
Overtime is killing your profits… but not for the reason you think. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Coach Sebastien Nault to break down what…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow does a Management Buyout Work with Tim Vorhoff
If you're a contractor or shop owner, you WILL exit your business one day. The question is, will you do it right? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow I went from bankrupt to 50 million with Ryan Hogan
What can contractors learn from a founder who went from bankruptcy to building a major business? A lot. In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Ryan Hogan…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoRework is killing me Here's what to do about it With CWS Coach Ryan Hindmarsh
Rework is one of the biggest hidden profit leaks in a cabinet shop, millwork business, or install team. In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Ryan…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoCHANGE ORDERS how to get paid for them without killing the relationship With Colleen Stanley
How do you charge for change orders without hurting the client relationship? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Colleen Stanley to unpack one of…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoThe 1 number that other Multi-Million Cabinet Shops Track with Adam Sylvester
If you feel busy but the bank account doesn't match… this episode is for you. In this interview, Dominic Rubino sits down with Adam Sylvester (owner of…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoMy Crew is driving me Crazy- What to do about it with Helen Vitoria
In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Helen Vitoria, a key member of the team supporting contractor onboarding, administration, and HR systems inside…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoLogic vs Emotion and Data vs Feeling in Millwork and Woodworking with Lauren Bourland
Are you running your shop on numbers… or on feelings? In this episode, Dominic Rubino interviews Lauren Bourland of Custom Source Woodworking and board member…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoSolving Epoxy problems in Production with Jake Latvala
In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Jake Latvala, about the most common epoxy production problems foremen face and how to fix them before they turn into…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoSmart Marketing for Construction and Cabinets
In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with RJ and Adrienne Folse of Brand Constructors to talk about how contractors can attract better clients, improve…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoDigital Measuring Solves Your People Problems with Steven Moran
In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Steven Moran (CEO of FlexiJet Digital Measuring) about how digital measuring can solve "people problems" by…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoWhy is Succession Hard?
Succession planning is one of the toughest challenges construction and contracting business owners face — especially when family is involved. In this episode…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoAI for Cabinets and Millwork- Instant Onboarding and Estimating with Justin Dews
In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Justin Dews (Founder & CEO of PathOpt) about how AI is being used right now inside cabinet shops and trade…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow to Talk to Your Family About the Business (Without a Fight)
Family businesses don't fail because of bad numbers, they fail because tough conversations never happen. In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down how to…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoMake 2026 Your Best Year Ever
What if 2026 wasn't just "busy"… but actually healthy, profitable, and calm? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with coach and business owner Ryan…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoFrom Cashflow and Deposit Stress to Profit Power: What Ramsey and Kiyosaki Would Tell Every Shop Owner
In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down what Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki would tell every shop owner, contractor, and builder about going from cashflow…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoWhat if Your Foreman Had Atomic Habits If James Clear Trained Your Foreman
In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down a powerful question: What would your business look like if your foreman used the same simple, repeatable systems…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoThe 3 Biggest Mistakes In Passing A Business To Family- Real Stories
Passing your construction or trades business to your kids sounds simple — until the emotions, money, and expectations get involved. In this episode, Dominic…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoI know something has to change, but I don't know where to start with Dominic Rubino
If you've ever said, "I know something has to change in my business… but I don't even know where to begin," this episode is for you. In this episode, Dominic…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoOSHA Audit- What do I do??? with Eric Wick
If OSHA walked into your shop today… would you be ready? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Eric Wick, founder of Safety Team Technologies, about what…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoYou Can't Scale Chaos with Dominic Rubino
You can't scale chaos — and most shop owners try to anyway! In this episode, Dominic Rubino from Cabinet Maker Profit System shares why growing your…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoBig Shops know their Labour Efficiency Rate, Do you? with Greg Crabtree -Scaling Up Contributor
Most shop owners look at revenue… Great shop owners look at Labor Efficiency Rate (LER). In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Greg Crabtree, author of…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoFastCap lessons in Lean How to standardize simple routines with Lukas Holland
Think Lean is just for big factories? Think again. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Lukas Holland from FastCap — the shop built on culture…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoFamily Business: Passing the Torch Without Losing Your Sanity (or Your Kids') with Brad, Hannah and Kalli Klingman
Running a family business isn't for the faint of heart — especially when your kids are part of the team. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Brad…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoReinvention Journey: From Setbacks to Systems, Clarity & Freedom with Sebastien Nault
How do you rebuild after losing everything? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Sebastien Nault of Black Tie Property Services about turning failure…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoBefore You Drop $$$ on That New Machine… Do you really know if you should? with Kolin Veldman
Is that new machine really worth the money? Just because the salesman says it'll pay for itself doesn't mean it will. In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoAre You Doing the WRONG Deals? | with Jillian Klinar on Choosing Profitable Jobs
Are you taking on the wrong jobs? Just because your shop is busy doesn't mean you're profitable. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Jillian Klinar…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoEstimating Chaos? Here's How to Fix It | with Ben Hudachek
Every profitable project starts with one thing: estimating. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Ben Hudachek of BH Estimating to talk about why…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoI Know Why Your Jobs Are Going Sideways
What's really causing delays, rework, and frustration in your shop? After surveying 126 companies, we uncovered the truth: it's not the people—it's the lack of…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoBalance in Contracting with Ashley Stuckless
In this episode, Dominic Rubino chats with Ashley Stuckless—civil contractor, engineer, and founder of High BC Hunting—about how to balance construction…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow to make sure you are profitable with Adam Sylvester
If you've ever wondered why you're working harder but not keeping more money, this episode is for you. Dominic Rubino sits down with Adam Sylvester…
Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic RubinoHow to Make More Money from Insurance Claims — with Expert Galen Hair
What happens when your project gets damaged and the insurance company lowballs the claim? In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast, Dominic…