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S1 Ep 151151 - Listen IN on a REAL Coaching meeting with a 5-man Door Contractor with Justin Minahan

On this real coaching call with Justin Minahan, Dominic helps talk through the process of inheriting the family business and teaches Justin how to put a plan in place for a successful transition.

Jul 5, 20221h 17m

S1 Ep 150150 - Efficiency = Profitability with Tony Thornton

Tony Thornton, executive of the American Fencing Association and self confessed " fence guy" is here to talk about how efficiency equals profitability, building your dream team of employees and how to truly become successful.

Jun 28, 20221h 10m

S1 Ep 149149 - YOUR end of Q2 review - 10 yr plan Revenue and Profits with Dominic Rubino

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.

Jun 21, 20221h 6m

S1 Ep 148148 - Contractor - A Family Man Who Invested In Himself with Alan Butler

The maestro himself, Alan Butler, makes his first appearance on a podcast. He discusses his experience investing in himself and finding equilibrium in his work/family life and more!

Jun 14, 20221h 12m

S1 Ep 147147 - Time Wasters on the Jobsite with Ric Ptak

On this episode of PTB, Dom sits down with Rick Ptak and discusses time wasters on the job site. Solutions and tips and tricks on how to implement repeatable standards in the work shop.

Jun 7, 20221h 11m

S1 Ep 145146 - FIND EMPLOYEES the New-Fangled WAY with Mike Goldstein and Josh Wheeler

Dominic Rubino talks to Josh Wheeler and Mike Goldstein about how to bring your recruiting process into the new 21st century. Using social media as a recruiting tool. Discuss what a "call to action" is and how to put repeatable systems in place to ease the stress of the recruitment process.

May 31, 20221h 9m

S1 Ep 145145 - SPECIAL EPISODE - 10 Time Management Tips for Contractors

In 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.

May 24, 202252 min

S1 Ep 144144 - From Mech engineer to Robotics to Concrete polishing - How I did it with Chad Gill

In this episode of Profit Tool Belt, Dominic chats with Chad Gill about his change of career path and how t deal with running a family-owned business.

May 17, 20221h 15m

S1 Ep 143143 – A GC talks Strategic Sustainability with Shamus Dowler

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Shamus Dowler, President of Postmark Development Corporation, about his brand of strategic sustainability, building better, local materials, energy efficiency, healthier and longer-lasting homes, how to get into building McDonald's restaurants, and more.

May 10, 202257 min

S1 Ep 142142 – Estimating: It's all GUESSING, right? with Eric Fortenberry

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Eric Fortenberry, founder and CEO of JobTread, about estimating with certainty, reflecting on profitability, incentivizing your team, markup vs. margin, learning from mistakes, paying subcontractors flat rates, choosing jobs, and more.

May 3, 20221h 6m

S1 Ep 141141 – I just want to HELP people—oh, and I run a BUSINESS with Sean Yahn

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Sean Yahn, CEO of American Window Concepts, about his journey from installer to business owner, educating customers, working with integrity, using YouTube as a marketing tool, the benefits of showrooms, and more.

Apr 26, 20221h 12m

S1 Ep 140140 – Green Building Systems – Homes from POP BOTTLES (pretty cool actually) with Kelly Rogers

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Kelly Rogers, Managing Partner at Ecoplast Solutions Inc., about his revolutionary green building material, sustainable building, the EO Accelerator program, marketing a new product, saying no, Canadian winters, and more.

Apr 19, 20221h 0m

S1 Ep 139139 – Contractors, the White House, and how to BUILD relationships with John Corcoran

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with John Corcoran, creator of the Smart Business Revolution podcast and co-founder of Rise25, about the role relationships, have played in his career, reaching out to strangers, providing value, doing good, working in the White House, and more.

Apr 12, 202257 min

S1 Ep 138138 – STORIES and legal advice for contractors with Karalynn Cromeens

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with construction lawyer and author Karalynn Cromeens about effective contracts, why you want to stay out of court, what trial is like, material price increases, managing customer expectations, change orders, and more.

Apr 5, 20221h 6m

S1 Ep 137137 – YOUR end of Q1 review with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino introduces quarterly reviews to the show, discusses core values and how to discover them, explains how to identify ideal customers/jobs, talks about planning for the next 1, 3, and 10 years, and more.

Mar 29, 202257 min

S1 Ep 136136 – Your NEXT GREAT HIRE with Jason Gervais

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jason Gervais, President and CEO of WEB ROI, about recruiting in 2022, attracting qualified candidates, sharing your values, using social media, website optimization, calls to action, the power of BBQs, and more.

Mar 22, 20221h 9m

S1 Ep 135135 – Don't pay ALL of your taxes – Here's HOW with Grant Bledsoe

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Grant Bledsoe, President of Three Oaks Wealth and host of the Grow Money Business podcast, about financial planning, tax deductions, planning your exit, choosing the right financial planner, implementing strategies, and more.

Mar 15, 202254 min

S1 Ep 134134 – SHOW ME THE UGLY! Here's how, why & when with Ted Laszlo

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Ted Laszlo, Vice President of Vertix Builders, about making mistakes, owning up to them, dealing with volatility, substitution clauses, bidding on jobs, opportunities in the construction industry, and more.

Mar 8, 20221h 11m

S1 Ep 133133 – Anatomy of a cabinetry foreclosure with Mike Dahlke

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with entrepreneur, coach, and investor Mike Dahlke about a business he recently turned around, tracking numbers, the dumb stuff we do as business owners, tough decisions, what bankers hate most, and more.

Mar 1, 20221h 1m

S1 Ep 132132 – How I BUILT IT, SOLD IT, and WHAT I LEARNED with Calvin Johnson

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Calvin Johnson, until recently the owner of Costless Express, about his experience selling his business, what tax accountants can do for you, the importance of EBITDA, working with M&A firms, life after business ownership, and more.

Feb 22, 20221h 33m

S1 Ep 131131 – How to make 2022 YOUR YEAR with Marty Park

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with author and business coach Marty Park about positive goal setting, manageable strategies, tracking progress, communicating with your team, celebrating wins, the ROI of BBQs, monthly reviews, creating accountability, and more.

Feb 15, 20221h 8m

S1 Ep 130130 – HELP! The AMAZON WAREHOUSE just moved in with Keira Roets

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Keira Roets, Director of People Operations at Beacon HR, about competing with Amazon in the labor market, what employees want (besides money), work-life integration, flexible schedules, career development opportunities, exit interviews, and more.

Feb 8, 20221h 9m

S1 Ep 128129 - Profit FIRST for Contractors with Shawn Van Dyke

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with construction business coach and author Shawn Van Dyke about cash management, paying the most important employee (you), the Boring Success Formula, the 10-25 habit, his book, toothpaste conservation tactics, and more.

Feb 1, 20221h 18m

S1 Ep 128128 – Business owners anxiety class with Stacey Henson

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Stacey Henson, Community Outreach Director at Advanced Recovery Systems, about self-care for business owners, journaling, taking time for yourself, stress, anxiety, depression, wellness apps, setting limits, networking, and more.

Jan 25, 20221h 0m

S1 Ep 127127 – Tips on PURCHASING for construction with Jason Bader

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jason Bader, owner of The Distribution Team and host of the Distribution Talk podcast, about distribution, avoiding restocking fees, vendor-managed inventory, materials vending machines, getting rid of dead stock, and more.

Jan 18, 20221h 6m

S1 Ep 126126 – CDO Group – From 8 weeks to 14 days with Anthony Amunategui

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Anthony Amunategui, founder of CDO Group and host of The Future of Development podcast, about cutting edge efficiency, the value of planning, securing materials, artificial intelligence, team building, responsibility, and more.

Jan 11, 2022

S1 Ep 125125 - Dealing with DEBT with Jennifer Trinidad

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jennifer Trinidad, host of the Budget Divas podcast, about getting out of debt, cutting expenses, building a budget, saving efficiently, knowing your numbers, controlling your finances, and more.

Jan 4, 202250 min

S1 Ep 124124 – Stories! Selling a business with Greg DeSimone

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Greg DeSimone, Managing Director at Beacon Equity Advisors, about selling businesses, expected sale prices, calculating value, hiding earnings, taking emotion out of the equation, recurring revenue, thinking like a buyer, and more.

Dec 28, 20211h 4m

S1 Ep 123123 – How to NOT get SUED, or SURVIVE if you do with David McLain

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with David McLain, construction lawyer and founding member of Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC, about construction law, the value in a good contract, staying out of court, COVID uncertainties, risk management, proper documentation, and more.

Dec 21, 202157 min

S1 Ep 122122 – Why am I BUSY but LOSING MONEY? with Eric Fortenberry

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Eric Fortenberry, founder and CEO of JobTread Software, about paying attention to key numbers, proper estimates, margins versus markup, incentivizing quality work, building winning teams, accounts receivable, negotiation, and more.

Dec 14, 202159 min

S1 Ep 121121 – Build a KILLER FAMILY business WITHOUT KILLING YOUR FAMILY with Stephen Shortt

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In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Stephen Shortt, CEO of multiple companies and president of the Irish chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, about family businesses, successful succession, behavioral assessment, tough conversations, mentorship, the boardroom table versus the dinner table, and more.

Dec 7, 20211h 27m

S1 Ep 120120 – How I BABYSAT 35 landscapers – AND SOLD MY COMPANY with Tom Farinacci

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with business consultant Tom Farinacci about his experience leading up to and ultimately selling his company, his exit strategy, buyability, recurring revenue, the importance of a great team, working with other cultures, and more.

Nov 30, 20211h 5m

S1 Ep 119119 – How to hire 10 people a MONTH with Chris Dexter

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Chris Dexter, Human Resources and Operational Management Consultant, about hiring fast, getting the most out of Indeed, competing with Amazon on Craigslist, creative job ads, attracting passive candidates, hiring software, taking hiring seriously, and more.

Nov 23, 202158 min

S1 Ep 118118 – From 2 guys to recruiting 100s onto my crew with Michael Kaplan

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Michael Kaplan of Booyah Capital Partners about culture as a recruiting tool, hiring with BBQs, ride-alongs, honest values, finding the right employees, thinking of employees like customers, referrals, and more.

Nov 16, 20211h 2m

S1 Ep 117117 – NEW tools for HIRING – You'll be floored with Rahul Alim

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Rahul Alim, Digital Marketer, about hiring in a tough labor market, recruiting through social media, running a business people want to work at, shooting a recruiting video, modern marketing tools, and more.

Nov 9, 202139 min

S1 Ep 116116 – Undercover Contractor – Yes! Masonry IS COOL, my MARKETING says so with Matt DiBara

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Matt DiBara, owner of DiBara Masonry and host of the Undercover Contractor podcast, about marketing, quality websites, customer acquisition costs, farming neighborhoods, geofencing, commanding higher prices, his run-in with the Kardashians, and more.

Nov 2, 202159 min

S1 Ep 115115 – Partnership agreements – It's time to put on your big boy pants with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino explains why you need a partnership agreement: avoid the default rules of the state, make clear who owns the business, give yourself leverage if your partner goes off the rails, protect your investment, protect minority owners, and more.

Oct 26, 202148 min

S1 Ep 114114 – Here it is! – Construction Millionaire Self-assessment – From the conference with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino walks through the Construction Millionaire Self-assessment, an exercise he recently presented at an industry conference, that you can use to identify your goals and get clear about how to achieve them.

Oct 19, 202157 min

S1 Ep 113113 – 8 Places to FIND ME PEOPLE – Recruiting with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino explains why being short a person costs you money, and discusses ways to find new people for your team, including posting on bulletin boards and Facebook groups, crafting Instagram and even TikTok videos, and through referral programs.

Oct 12, 202146 min

S1 Ep 112112 – Dominic Rubino - BUILD A TEAM by starting them RIGHT

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino shares insights in teambuilding from his son's football team, and talks about defining company culture, setting expectations, picking winners, hiring in 2021, positivity, starting new hires on the right foot, and more.

Oct 5, 202148 min

S1 Ep 111111 – Vehicle wrapping: YES or NO? – How it drives business success with Tyson Longworth

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Tyson Longworth, Owner of Prima Graphics, about vehicle wrapping, whether it's worth it, how it works, the impact on a vehicle's resale value, what to look for in a vehicle wrapper, guerilla marketing, brand recognition, and more.

Sep 28, 202152 min

S1 Ep 110110 – I NEED THEM NOW – How to find people

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks about hiring, what recruiters do, how much they charge, the costs of being short-staffed, global competition, getting creative with hiring, advertising on social media, and more.

Sep 21, 202138 min

S1 Ep 109109 – How to build an AFFORDABLE benefits program with Josh Jeffries

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Josh Jeffries, Managing Director of Arkin Youngentob, about benefits programs, attracting talent, saving money on taxes, publicly traded insurance providers, reinsurance, knowing your numbers, his contributions to recent legislation, and more.

Sep 14, 202147 min

S1 Ep 108108 – Time and Priority Management – An underdog story with Pamela Bardhi

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with real estate entrepreneur Pamela Bardhi about her underdog story, her new book, managing people, building a legacy, professional drive, setting boundaries, honoring our time, what's really important in life, taking risks, and more.

Sep 7, 202151 min

S1 Ep 107107 – A DIFFERENT take on Recruiting with Tommy Mello

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Tommy Mello, Owner/Operator of A1 Garage Door Service and bestselling author, about recruiting, finding talent on social media, communicating with your team, pushing yourself, hiring for attitude, making people want to stay with your business, and more.

Aug 31, 20211h 4m

S1 Ep 106106 – STOP the problems BEFORE they appear with Jennifer DeVito

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jennifer DeVito, owner of Evolution Real Estate & Renovations, about what she learned going from a family business to a big-league developer, the GC mindset, systematic homebuilding, helping the customer make decisions, virtual showrooms, and more.

Aug 24, 202153 min

S1 Ep 105105 – I was the BOTTLENECK in BUFFALO with Mark Utech

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Mark Utech, Owner of Utech Basement Waterproofing, about letting go, succession plans, increasing profits, creating processes, eliminating inefficiencies, innovation, project management versus sales systems, inspirational books, boating, and more.

Aug 17, 202159 min

S1 Ep 104104 – How to REALLY KNOW your CUSTOMER and talk to them with Janes Hales

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jane Hales, Managing Partner of SAPIO Research, about market and audience research, understanding customers, retail safaris, social media research, the effect of marketing on recruiting, data-driven decision making, listening, selling to female customers, and more.

Aug 13, 202157 min

S1 Ep 103103 – How to get customers to LOVE YOU and CALL YOU with Dawn Killough

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Dawn Killough, Freelance Construction Writer, about writing for the trades, producing quality content, how often to post, how many webpages you should have, search engines, customer testimonials, ebooks, and more.

Aug 3, 202151 min

S1 Ep 102102 – I AM what I BUILD – Making your own market with PLACEMAKING with Casey Roloff

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Casey Roloff, town founder and Sea-E-O of Seabrook Land Company, about placemaking, how cars dumb down the way we design communities, the principles behind building beautiful towns, the recipe for success, working toward a legacy, and more.

Jul 27, 202152 min