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S1 Ep 9393 – COLLECTIONS – Do I or don't I? with Marc Billard

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Marc Billard, Vice President and General Manager of MetCredit, about getting paid on time, good contracts, clear payment terms, collections agencies, the right customers, tough conversations, leans, fishing, and more.

May 25, 202153 min

S1 Ep 9292 – CHANGE ORDERS and INSPECTORS – Here's the MAGIC PILL with Bill McDonell

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Bill McDonell, superintendent with a civil underground construction company, about working with inspectors, keeping customers happy, using technology to proactively deal with problems, getting the best deal on materials, and more.

May 18, 202145 min

S1 Ep 9191 – 5 things I WISH I'D KNOWN with Casey Grey

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Casey Grey, owner The Conscious Builder and host of The Conscious Builder Show, about growing as a business owner, understanding money, environments for success, saying "no," making time for what's important, hiring for values, and more.

May 11, 202156 min

S1 Ep 9090 – Inside the MIND of a HOME BUILDER with David Belman

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with David Belman, owner of Belman Homes and host of the Home Builder Hero podcast, about what home builders look for in subcontractors, investing in yourself as a business owner, giving back to the community, and more.

May 2, 202154 min

S1 Ep 8989 – Zero-Cost Marketing AND 4 Easy Sales Questions with Matthew Kimberley

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Matthew Kimberley, CEO of Book Yourself Solid Worldwide, about how to talk about your business, zero-cost marketing, the elevator pitch, 4 easy sales questions, the "who and do what" statement, and more.

Apr 27, 202137 min

S1 Ep 8888 – #1 Contractor EVER talks about Communications with Anthony Moses

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Anthony Moses, owner of Simply Intricate Designs and host of the Floor Masters podcast, about making the customer happy, asking plenty of questions, who controls the experience, the importance of communication, helping customers make decisions, and more.

Apr 20, 202148 min

S1 Ep 8787 – He's SOFT as STEEL with Dennis Doran

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Dennis Doran, author of Soft as Steel, about soft skills, the toughest part of construction, understanding your team, customer service, the most important skill for a business owner, and more.

Apr 13, 20211h 1m

S1 Ep 8686 – I'm 65 and want to sell, BUT HOW? with Karl Michl

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Karl Michl, buyer of contracting businesses, about what buyers look for in small contracting businesses, how to remove yourself from the business, how to get ready for selling, the importance of a solid support team, and more.

Apr 6, 202153 min

S1 Ep 8585 – Letting go of a Legacy – Selling a 3rd gen business with Chris Yount

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Chris Yount, investor and family business consultant, about his experience taking over, developing, and selling his 3rd-generation family business, the importance of outside experience, company culture, adaptation, and more.

Mar 30, 20211h 2m

S1 Ep 8484 – From Handyman to High-Rise Developer and Builder with Michael Emanuele

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Michael Emanuele about his journey from no-job-too-small handyman to high-rise developer, the key to success as an entrepreneur, the value in industry organizations, networking, separating yourself from the business, building company culture, and more.

Mar 23, 20211h 4m

S1 Ep 8383 – From SCATTERED and STRESSED to CALM, COOL and COLLECTED – The Year of MORE with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino shares tips for maximizing your time, including buying yourself a coffee, using technology, finding better customers, getting recurring revenue, controlling your schedule, and more. Get Construction Millionaire Secrets here.

Mar 16, 202145 min

S1 Ep 8282 – The FIRST STEP to FIGURING IT OUT with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino shares his past and outlines a game-changing exercise that will help you drive your business in the direction you want. Listen in to discover who you are and why you're in business. More info: https://profittoolbelt.com/ Read Construction Millionaire Secrets for more useful tips. https://www.constructionmillionairesecrets.com/free-1

Mar 9, 202147 min

S1 Ep 8181 – WHY your FOREMAN is FAILING with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about why foremen fail, how to help them succeed, taking responsibility as an owner, the chain of command, ideal team size, and the only meeting agenda you'll ever need.

Mar 2, 202139 min

S1 Ep 8080 – How to manage Millennials and College Students – from Elite Trade Painting with Devon Arnold

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Devon Arnold, Elite Trade Painting franchise owner, about opportunities for young people in contracting, managing Millennials, adapting to new technology, upgrading your business with systems, incentivizing good work, and more.

Feb 23, 202150 min

S1 Ep 7979 – How to choose the RIGHT CPA for Construction with Greg DeSimone

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with recovering CPA Greg DeSimone about what to look for in a CPA, the importance of clear communication, how often you should meet with a CPA, when you need a specialist, considerations for smaller businesses, and more.

Feb 16, 202159 min

S1 Ep 7878 – Operations and Sunshine – Systems and Ops – How our Design firm went Virtual with Molly Sprague

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Molly Sprague, the queen of systems at Good Space, about how her design firm operates remotely, the value of systems, when to start making them, what to include, networking during the COVID pandemic, and more.

Feb 9, 20211h 6m

S1 Ep 7777 – Remodeler – What's all the FUSS about JOBBER? with Ryaan Tuttle

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Ryaan Tuttle, multiple-business-owner and Jobber expert, about how Jobber has benefited his business, working with freelancers on Upwork, using Zapier to connect other software, stepping back from the business, getting paid from the neck up, and more.

Feb 2, 202156 min

S1 Ep 7576 - How to lead so people will follow with Tony Alessandra

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with author, speaker, and CEO of Assessments 24x7, Dr. Tony Alessandra about his wide-ranging career, the DISC Assessment, the Platinum Rule, communicating as a leader, constant training, cross-training, and more.

Jan 26, 20211h 24m

S1 Ep 7575 – HOW TO make 2021 your year of MORE with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino shares a simple, 7-step system for achieving your goals in 2021, involving listing your goals, crafting a plan, setting deadlines, and taking action every single day.

Jan 19, 202147 min

S1 Ep 7574 - WHAT TO SAY- when competitors talk bad about you. with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino gives advice on how to respond when a competitor is talking negatively about your company. The secret is to stay positive and be polite.

Jan 12, 202119 min

S1 Ep 7373 – The year of MORE – Numbers, Data, Stats, and Tracking with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about getting more out of your stats and data, key areas to begin tracking, using numbers to find profit leaks, your revenue responsibility per hour as the owner, and more.

Dec 29, 202036 min

S1 Ep 7272 - 2021 is the Year of MORE Systems with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about the systems you need to make 2021 the year of MORE, whether that means streamlining your sales process, mastering project management, getting more service contracts, or upgrading your knowledge.

Dec 22, 202025 min

S1 Ep 7171 – MORE 2021 with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about what this show is about and who it's for, the year that's ending and the year to come, and getting more of everything in 2021.

Dec 15, 202030 min

S1 Ep 7070 - Millionaire Time Management - NO BS VERSION

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DON'T LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE A LITTLE SPICY LANGUAGE. On this episode of the podcast, host Dominic Rubino lays out exactly what you need to do if you ever want to get your business to the million-dollar level, no BS.

Dec 8, 202050 min

S1 Ep 6969 – Dragons and Demolition with Adam Corneil

On this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Adam Corneil, founder and CEO of Unbuilders, about his alternative to traditional demolition, upcycling wood and other materials, the future of construction, innovation, his recent appearance on Dragons' Den, and more.

Dec 1, 202044 min

S1 Ep 6868 – How to pass the business on to family – Lessons from England with Russ Haworth

On this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Russ Haworth, family business advisor and host of The Family Business Podcast, about family businesses, succession planning, the importance of open dialogue, legacies, preserving family relationships, and more.

Nov 24, 202057 min

S1 Ep 6767 – Finally! The answer for Owners who want their profits back with Greg DeSimone

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Greg DeSimone, CPA and business coach, about succession planning, making your business transferable, assessing offers, owning real estate, recurring revenue, comparative reports, what you can learn from your data, and more.

Nov 17, 20201h 8m

S1 Ep 6666 – Family, Addictions, and Awkward Holidays – What to do Next with Todd Ware

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Todd Ware, interventionist and owner-operator of Ware Interventions, about addiction and mental health, what it means for your business, how to talk about it this Thanksgiving, connecting people with treatment, the professionals who can help, and more.

Nov 10, 202043 min

S1 Ep 6565 - (Part 2) I'm FRUSTRATED- Where do I START? with Dom

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino continues his list of ways to turn your business around, discussing the importance of getting the right customers, tracking profitability, keeping your systems as simple as possible, and where to learn the secrets of success.

Nov 3, 202040 min

S1 Ep 6565 - (Part 1) I'm FRUSTRATED – Where do I START? with Dom

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about the hardest part of changing or improving your business: getting started. He shares ideas to get the ball rolling, from building a strategic plan to delivering perfection.

Oct 27, 202041 min

S1 Ep 6364 – The ROI of figuring it out with Danielle Putnam

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Danielle Putnam, lifelong entrepreneur and president of The New Flat Rate, about making the right purchases (and avoiding the wrong ones), strategic thinking, controlling and tracking your time, revenue responsibility per hour, and more.

Oct 6, 202044 min

S1 Ep 6363 – I only buy new trucks and here's why: the ROI with Dustan Biegler

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Dustan Biegler, CEO of Apple Roofing and host of the Core Concepts podcast, about the ROI of new trucks, how millionaires use their time, the 120% rule for hiring, inspirational business books, parenting, and more.

Sep 29, 20201h 15m

S1 Ep 6161 - Millionaire Time Management Tips and Tricks

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about the importance of proactive time management, calendar scheduling tools, week at a glance calendars, and other tips and tricks that will help you better schedule your time to achieve your goals.

Sep 15, 202027 min

S1 Ep 6060 – My guy is on Meth. What do I do? – Addiction and Mental Health with Stacey Henson

In this special cross-posted episode of the 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.

Sep 1, 202059 min

S1 Ep 5959 – How 1 guy grew to 25… and $2 million in revenue with Nick Slavik

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Nick Slavik, owner of Nick Slavik Painting & Restoration Co. and host of Ask a Painter Live, about growing a business, hiring the right people, making SOPs, training, sales, course correcting, and more.

Aug 25, 202050 min

S1 Ep 5858 - Get me COMMERCIAL WORK now- please

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about commercial work, the pros and cons, how to get it, working your way up to million-dollar jobs, talking to GCs, property managers, small commercial property owners, strata councils, HOAs, and more.

Aug 18, 202037 min

S1 Ep 5757 - 10,000 other contractors can't be wrong. Get More and BETTER Deals by offering Financing with Anthony Ghosn

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Anthony Ghosn, co-founder of Hearth, about financing services for contractors, the benefits of a subscription model, qualifying customers, non-discretionary jobs, the truth about 0% down payment offers, how financing can bring you more business, and more.

Aug 11, 202041 min

S1 Ep 5656 - How do I get to 1 Million or more in Construction

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about getting to $1 million in revenue and what that looks like, getting better at time management, a positive attitude, the importance of sales, where to look for recurring revenue, staying true to your values, and more.

Aug 4, 202046 min

S1 Ep 5555 – Money is like Aspirin for Headaches

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about money, how to get recurring revenue, the value of service contracts, offering priority on-call service, investing in real estate, renting out equipment, and combining approaches to maximize cash flow.

Jul 28, 202045 min

S1 Ep 5454 – 73k in Change Orders just like that

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino discusses systems that help track change orders, submitting them for reimbursement, giving freebies, communicating with customers and GCs, and making sure your crew knows who to listen to.

Jul 21, 202025 min

S1 Ep 5353 – Dom! Find me 50K—NOW!

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino addresses a client's problem and talks about strategic planning, asking yourself simple questions, identifying your vision, setting goals, wasted money, missed opportunities, and keeping more of your profits.

Jul 14, 202038 min

S1 Ep 5252 – How do I take a 2-week vacation? with Dave Sullivan

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Dave Sullivan, host of The Roofer Show, about business plans, niches, service contracts, the ideal customer, and getting what you want out of your business.

Jul 7, 202039 min

S1 Ep 5151 - There are 3 success clues to watch for- do you have them?

In this episode of the Profit ToolBelt podcast, host Dominic Rubino outlines 3 things business owners need in order to be successful. In the process, he discusses his top business book recommendations, the value in failure, the greatest expense a business can have, and more.

Jun 30, 202024 min

S1 Ep 5050 – How to get more of the Right Customers with Jim Ahlin

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with roofer marketing specialist Jim Ahlin about finding your ideal customer, why they're worth the effort, and what you need to know before you spend a dollar marketing to them.

Jun 23, 202044 min

S1 Ep 4949 - Sales Series 7 of 7 - SALES PRO TIP - How to get out of Follow-Up-Istan

In this episode of the Profit ToolBelt podcast, Dominic Rubino concludes the Sales series with a discussion of the Follow-Up stage, including why a potential customer might say "no", how to find out whether the deal is really dead, strategies to salvage it, and finding out what went wrong.

Jun 16, 202032 min

S1 Ep 4848 – Sales Series 6 of 7 – What to say when selling

In this episode of the Profit ToolBelt podcast, Dominic Rubino continues the Sales series with an explanation of Objection Handling: why you want to hear "no", how to prepare for tough questions, what's behind their objections, and why buyers need to release some pressure.

Jun 9, 202026 min

S1 Ep 4747 – Sales Series 5 of 7 – How to STOP LOSING … deals with NO STRESS and NO DRAMA

In this episode of the Profit ToolBelt podcast, Dominic Rubino discusses the Closing stage of a sale, explains how earlier steps make closing simple, and offers 3 examples of focused closing questions to respectfully seal the deal.

Jun 2, 202035 min

S1 Ep 4646 - Sales Series - 4 of 7 – This step will make you UNBEATABLE for selling juicy and Profitable Jobs

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino continues the Sales series with a discussion of Presenting. He talks about having what you need, talking about them, the value of a tour, eliminating "maybe", sharing your process, trust videos, and making Closing a non-event.

May 26, 202042 min

S1 Ep 4545 - Sales Series - 3 of 7 - How to SET an APPOINTMENT (& get it) with a HomeOwner

In this episode of the Profit ToolBelt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks about the Appointment Setting stage in the sales process, the value of scripting, being specific, clarifying your process, scheduling and communication tools, and special considerations for the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 19, 202028 min

S1 Ep 4444 – Sales 2-of-7 - This is why you're missing the best deals! The "Qualifying Stage" for Selling in a time of Instability

In this episode of the Profit ToolBelt podcast, host Dominic Rubino continues the Sales series with a focus on the Qualifying Stage, discussing its purpose, identifying the decision maker, asking open-ended questions, engaging the customer, and looking ahead to the appointment.

May 12, 202020 min