Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast

Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System (CMPS) podcast! In this edition, host Dominic Rubino is joined by Marissa Afton, a partner at Potential Project, a global leadership development and research firm, and author of "Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way." Together, they dive into the transformative power of compassionate leadership and how it can positively impact various industries, including cabinet-making. In this episode, you'll discover: The crucial role of self-awareness in developing compassionate leadership skills. The importance of combining empathy with action to create a supportive work environment. How compassionate leadership can be effectively implemented in high-pressure situations and industries. A practical four-step formula for improved communication, applicable across all industries. The benefits of compassionate leadership in navigating difficult conversations, especially within family businesses. If you're seeking to enhance your leadership abilities, foster a more supportive work atmosphere, and boost team engagement, this episode is for you. Marissa shares her expertise, providing you with actionable strategies to help you lead your team with empathy, courage, and action. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills, create a supportive work environment, and foster better team engagement. Marissa's knowledge and experience will provide you with actionable strategies to help you lead your team to success in a human-centred way.

The question is, how do you get your CRM to become a working machine working for you? In this episode of CMPS, Dominic Rubino talks with Christopher Meneses, a digital marketing consultant and founder of CRMgenius, about the importance of embracing technology and data in business. Meneses shares his experience transitioning from a construction worker to a marketing expert and emphasizes the power of data in creating successful marketing campaigns. The conversation also covers the importance of compliance in cold emailing and using tools like the Do Not Call list, as well as the value of outsourcing tech expertise to stay on top of the latest tools and trends. Meneses provides practical advice on using tools like Jasper AI and Lead Catcher to generate leads and automate the process of identifying interested leads and sending them text messages. If you're looking to stay competitive and grow your business, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable tips to help you embrace technology and harness the power of data.

In this episode, the host of the CMPS podcast, Dominic, an experienced business owner and entrepreneur, about identifying blind spots in your business. Blind spots are areas that you may not realize are causing problems and holding you back from reaching your full potential. Dominic shares an exercise he uses to identify blind spots, which involves answering 20 questions about specific areas of your business and then scoring yourself to determine where improvements are needed. By prioritizing and addressing these areas, you can focus your energy on specific tasks and improve your business's overall performance. This episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, we dive into the world of manufacturing with expert consultant Gary Leblanc. We explore the challenges faced by the manufacturing industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions to supply chains, shortages of raw materials, and a reduced workforce. Leblanc shares his insights on the demand for furniture and cabinetry due to the pandemic, the shortage of specialized trade skills and truck drivers, and the need for businesses to focus on internal efficiencies and profits. Dominic Rubino, another expert in the manufacturing industry, joins the conversation to share his thoughts on reducing labour costs and increasing efficiency through continuous improvement. Leblanc and Rubino emphasize the importance of eliminating wasteful steps, prioritizing improvements, and building a culture of innovation to improve business efficiency and motivate employees. Leblanc also stresses the importance of establishing strong relationships with clients in the contractor industry and exploring new revenue streams. He suggests that contractors who have completed a project can ask clients what room they want to work on next to create more business opportunities. Join us as we explore the world of manufacturing with Gary Leblanc and Dominic Rubino and learn valuable insights to position your business for success and growth in the industry.

Get ready to take your understanding of the industry to the next level with this engaging discussion between seasoned professionals Dominic Rubino and Wendy Scott! In this enlightening conversation, the duo dive into the critical role that being active in industry associations plays in one's success. With nearly 15 years of experience in the closet industry, Wendy shares her personal journey and the impact that her involvement with the Association of Closet and Storage Professionals had on her growth as a designer and business success. Together, Dominic and Wendy stress the importance of investing effort into your industry association and becoming fully engaged to reap the rewards. From increased education to better networking opportunities and valuable knowledge sharing, you won't want to miss the insights and tips shared by these experts. They also emphasize the significance of not disregarding medium-sized projects and the potential financial benefits they can offer. Networking and forming relationships can be a daunting task, but Wendy provides a useful tip to overcome this challenge: "fake it till you make it." She shares her experience of using Instagram to increase her visibility and how by offering valuable comments and helping others, she was able to lay the foundation for future connections and opportunities. This conversation offers a wealth of information on the impact of attitude, networking, and the use of social media on success within the finished wood trade. So, whether you're in the closet industry or another subtrade of the finished wood trades, make sure to download this conversation and learn from the best. With the right approach, you too can build strong connections, find new opportunities, and grow professionally and personally.

If you were a fly on the wall for a business coaching meeting what would it sound like? And what if that owner was in a contractor/ trades business like you? Does it even work? Dig into the mindset of success for construction. We hit marketing, customers & profits.

Sebastien DesMarais is a true visionary when it comes to being able to estimate the impossible task of overtime. Never be behind in your next project again when you learn the importance of data and your financials to ultimately predict your overtime needs with accuracy.

The Q4 review is here and its time to sit down with Doctor Dom for your 3 months checkup to see how your business is taking to the new plan. Not only are we checking to see how you've been doing, but Dom is also here to tell you how to plan for your next 3 years to help have a clear vision of where you're going.

Any business owner who leads a team should know the signs and symptoms of addiction. This week, in a special episode of the podcast, Joe Gardzina explains what to do when something's not right with a team member.

The idea of having your time wasted seems like it's embedded in the trade culture and that we just have to deal with it. Well, I'm here to tell you that is not the case and I have the man himself here Ric Ptak to tell you how to reduce the waste in your workforce and maximize your profits

Have you ever heard of SEO and how it can boost your profits like a magic trick? Well if you haven't Mike Goldstein is here to explain how you can use SEO to gain top rankings on Google and boost the right clientele for your business!

Darren McKavanaugh owns a kitchen making business from Sydney Australia. He has mastered the art of work-life balance and is here to show you how you can find more leisure time while increasing your profits.

Rick Ptak joins Dominic Rubino to discuss the complicated topic of new machines. More people? Better process? I help you make sure you make the right decision when troubleshooting your workflow problems.

Been wondering how you are doing this year? Have you been sticking to the plan? How can you improve? How can you find the perfect clientele? The contract strategy group? All this and more on Cabinet Maker Profit System

Brad Bickmore is a certified public accountant that has his head on straight when it comes to getting your financials and accounting on point. There are so much important topics covered in today's episode it's certainly not to be missed

Tony Trew is a 3d printing genius, he used the technology to think outside the box when he designed and built his own chair from the comfort of his living room. He is here to talk with Dom about the benefits of 3d printing and how you can use this technology to revolutionize your own production.

Mike Goldstein is a whizz when it comes to SEO (search engine optimization) specializing in getting cabinet makers into the line light of the google search results, he is here to discuss his new book and how to get you connected with your customers online without breaking the bank.

Jamie Meadows is a career supply chain manager and has recently become the CEO of a cabinet-making firm and is here to discuss how he used supply chain management techniques to get ahead of the competition and lead his team to its full potential.

Ever wanted to see through the eyes of your foreman? Or know what it's like to experience bottlenecks on your production floor? Rick Ptak is here to talk about his time as a foreman and explains how to avoid bottlenecks in your production line.

Dominic Rubino checks in to help you review your second quarter for this year and discusses how to plan and successfully execute a 10-year plan to maximize efficiency and profitably.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Molly Sprague about staying organized, keeping emails short and readable, using email templates, having focused meetings, setting client expectations, using to-do lists, working efficiently, BNI, and more.

On this episode of PTB Dominic discusses time management, identifying priorities and talks about the 10 tips he has for mastering your time management. He also announces a free time management class on June 10th.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino demystifies dashboards, explaining what they are, why you need one, what they include, how to make one, keeping track of key numbers, the relief you get from seeing everything you need in one place, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino shares the steps he helped a client make to sell his business, including tracking profitability, making meetings more efficient, implementing a 7-step sales process, refining a consistent estimating system, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino introduces something new to the show: a quarterly strategic plan review that will help listeners guide the growth of their companies, addressing core values, core focus, 10-year targets, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Rodney Koop, author and founder of The New Flat Rate, about dealing with price shoppers, choosing to be happy, lessons from McDonald's, getting a good price, providing options, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Amy McGeachy, host of the TV show Trend, about communicating with customers and tradespeople, dealing with delays, working in the pandemic, talking with couples, staying professional, being on TV, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Patrick Molzahn, educator and primary author of the 6th edition of Modern Cabinetmaking, about the industry's leading textbook, training with technology, woodwork curriculums, lean manufacturing, delivering feedback, establishing quality standards, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Mark Filardo about his cabinetmaking business, his humble beginnings, his first customer, the most he's lost on a job, what he's learned from his mistakes, door-knocking, key positions in his company, fishing, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with John Langan, owner of JL Molding Design, about satisfied customers, listening to customer feedback, dealing with negative reviews, encouraging word-of-mouth, dealing with pets, material price increases, charging for estimates, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Linda Devlin, certified family interventionist, about substance abuse, recognizing addiction, how interventions work, getting help for a teenager, recovering as a family, video game addiction, success stories, recovery communities, and more

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks about the difficulties of running a business, overcoming adversity, his own business failures, gratitude, and how to work together, and shares an exercise to set you up for the new year.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Karalynn Cromeens, construction lawyer and author, about subcontracts, collecting, clear communication, managing customer expectations, how long your contract should be, going to court, splitting risk for material price increases, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Dan Zambello, Technical Sales at CabMaster Software, about investing in cabinet software, choosing the right product, budgeting for the investment, deciding what you need, working with software, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with regular guest Ric Ptak about their upcoming leadership course, how to sign up, the difference between leading and managing, empowering workers, soft skills, communicating like a leader, professional growth, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino reflects on a recent conversation he had with a new client, discussing the value of woodworking, the difference between profits and sales, the importance of finding the right customer, strategic planning, profit leaks, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Rodney Tassistro, Owner of RTE Cabinets & Millwork, about ego, internal fire, looking like a business owner, the Entrepreneurs' Organization, failure, accountability, critical numbers, cutting corners, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Paul Downs, President of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers, about how Google search results changed his business, craftsmanship, being open with his employees, company culture, rules, the reality of running a small business, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jane Stoller, life and business organizer at Organized Jane, about keeping small businesses organized, time management, multitasking, SOPs, bookkeeping, current and future organizational charts, helpful apps, sales funnels, sustainability, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Clay Mitchell, State Executive Director of SkillsUSA California, about his organization, the labor shortage in our industry, developing new talent, connecting with local schools, giving back to the community, securing employees, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Charley Li, Director at Plot Joinery, about social media, communicating with customers, building brands, value structures, architectural joinery problem solving, recruiting, getting young people into the trades, what's wrong with word-of-mouth, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Kael Campbell, President of Red Seal Recruiting Solutions, about the current hiring crisis, a vision for your business, the importance of location, hiring experts, big ideas, relocation bonuses, why business is like fishing, and more.