Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast

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.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Guy Bucey, CEO of Innovabed, about leadership, lessons from the Marines, company culture, problem employees, developing your team, lean, establishing firm rules, patience, setting goals, brewing beer, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Tom McManus, CEO of KegWorks, about the changes he's seeing in bar design, what materials are hot right now, the growing focus on cleanliness, purse hooks, the many uses of vertically installed brass rails, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Angelo Gangone, Executive Vice President of AWFS Fair, about how to grow on purpose using industry events, the value in meeting suppliers and manufacturers, getting kids into woodworking, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with entrepreneur and author Michelle Seiler Tucker about her new book, building a sellable business, the 5 types of buyers, diversifying, the 6 Ps, value-drivers, why most businesses don't sell, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Kolin Veldman, owner of K&S Woodworks, about his journey as a business owner, listening to others, taking risks, looking at your numbers, industry associations, taking time off, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Dwaina Sprague, CEO and Interior Design Specialist at Good Space Plans Online, about communicating with interior designers, understanding what the customer wants, what interior designers need from your shop, systems, listening, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Ric Ptak about more insights from the first round of Swift Assessments, the price of workplace injuries, saving big with extra garbage bins, key qualities in a foreman, their new Foreman 101 training, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino and Ric Ptak debrief the beta test of their Swift Assessment and talk about lean, common causes of wasted time, the money you can save by eliminating unnecessary walking, why there's no such thing as "custom," and more. Foreman 101 - A 6-week Deep-Dive into Floor Leadership in your Shop register here https://forms.gle/ZSYmcBRASsnbJy7U8

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Chris Valenti, owner of CK Valenti Designs, about his Break Out of the Box program, what it's all about, and how he's putting good out into the community while also introducing kids to woodworking.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks to Jonah Coleman about finding the perfect estimating software, identifying your pain points, distinguishing cost and price, making money from change orders, the pros and cons of Excel, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about how 2021 is the year of MORE, why you should surround yourself with winners, buying your building, creating a legacy, prioritizing what's important, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Marc Sanderson, owner of Innergy software, about the effects of this recession on the cabinet making industry, the secret formula banks use to assess your business, why you should get to know your banker, and more.

For the 100th episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, host Dominic Rubino brings a microphone into 3 real business coaching meetings, offering a glimpse of what business coaching looks like. Listen in for tips on tracking, building flowcharts, communicating with your team, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks about using simple systems to get your business to (and beyond) the million-dollar mark, including knowing your numbers, having better meetings, holding employees accountable, safeguarding your headspace, and more.

On this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with small shop owner Jim Fox about software for small businesses, getting a good ROI, the minimum core every business needs, cybersecurity, cloud storage, accounting, getting paid by credit card, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Charlie Phillips, assistant professor at Pittsburg State University, about what to look for in a foreman, how to hire one, what they need to succeed, the importance of open communication, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Dennis Poncher, founder of Because I Love You Support Groups, about family crises, getting help, leaning on other parents, addiction, mental health issues, self-care, home dynamics during the COVID pandemic, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Ric Ptak about the impacts their Swift Assessment has had on businesses in the beta test, the importance of "pulling" product through the shop, communicating with your team, creating value for the customer, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks to Chris Valenti about pivoting to stay busy during COVID, sharing knowledge with other business owners, knowing your shop rate, creating a legacy, the Breakout program, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with lean manufacturing expert Ric Ptak about measuring key performance indicators, asking "why?", catching rework, 5-minute meetings, balancing sales and production, continuous improvement, and their brand new Swift Assessment.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Anthony Ghosn, founder of Hearth, about connecting customers with financing, closing more deals, types of credit, the potential of tech for small businesses, thriving during a pandemic, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Ric Ptak about increasing productivity, using whiteboards, daily 5-minute meetings, common waste you see in a shop, their new swift assessment and how to get in on the beta test, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Jonah Coleman, software expert and Chief Innovation Officer of Architectural Arts, about the software that will help a growing business, what to get first, how it can help, how to choose wisely, profitability plateaus, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Stacey Henson, clinical social worker with Advanced Recovery Systems, about the signs of addiction, compassion, communicating expectations, having touch conversations, intervening, connecting people with support, therapy during COVID-19, and more.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about finding more commercial work, picking up the phone, the difference between conversion rates and lead generation, identifying targets, addressing pain points, and the value in direct mail marketing.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about change orders, why they matter, the importance of tracking them, helpful systems, billing with confidence, and change orders per X, a number you should be tracking in your business.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks with Jonathan Blackburn, tech specialist and account executive with VORTEK Spaces, about how VR is changing the buying experience, the competitive advantage of using tech, and how to earn your customers' trust.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with business owner Dustin Hunter about the lean philosophy, company culture, continuous improvement, employee benefits, communicating with customers during COVID-19, and making daily team meetings a priority.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks to President of Premier Builders Inc. Ken Kumph about effective job costing, tools for estimating, calculating overhead costs, end of job reports, markups, and where all your profits go.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with lean expert Max Giliberti about the lean philosophy, what it is, how to implement it, how to get your team to buy in, employee engagement, and more.

In the 2nd episode of the Find and Fix my ProfitLeaks Series, host Dominic Rubino talks about profit leaks in the costs and expenses stage, searching for them in your end of job reports, making judgment calls, finding solutions with your team, and the Construction Mastermind group.

In the first episode of an 8-part series, business coach and Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast host Dominic Rubino discusses profit leaks in the estimating stage, questioning your basic assumptions, thinking like an entrepreneur, finding simple solutions, and solving problems.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with blogger and industry insider Richie DeMarco about selling home installs in the shadow of COVID-19, inspiring trust, communicating with customers, antibacterial products, the future of the industry, and the value of industry associations.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks to business owner and top 40 Under 40 honoree Ankit Sharma about woodworking trade shows, digitization of the industry, online shopping, customization, virtual reality, changing demographics, accessible products, and green awareness.

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast, Dominic Rubino talks about profit leaks and offers 2 simple exercises to locate them in your business.