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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.