Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast

What happens when your project gets damaged and the insurance company lowballs the claim?  In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast, Dominic Rubino sits down with insurance expert Galen Hair from Insurance Claim HQ to reveal strategies contractors can use to get paid fairly. You’ll Learn: 1. Why insurance companies benchmark against big-box store cabinets instead of custom work 2. How to use photos, videos, and detailed invoices to prove your case 3. The right way to communicate with adjusters without crossing legal lines 4. How to support homeowners so they get the fit and finish they deserve Whether you’re a cabinetmaker, millworker, or contractor, this episode will help you protect profits and stay in control during insurance claims. 👉 Watch now, hit Subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. More about Galen Hair: LinkedIn: Insurance Claim HQ: Insurance Claim HQ LinkedIn: Instagram: SUBSCRIBE NOW:   Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System: #insuranceclaims #cabinetmaker #millwork #contractorsuccess  #constructionbusiness #profittoolbelt #cabinetmakerprofitsystem #cabinetry #contractorlife

If you’ve ever been frustrated with Cabinet Vision, this episode is for you. Dominic Rubino sits down with David Buchsbaum of Beacon Solutions LLC — a former shop owner turned software consultant — to explore how smart shops use Cabinet Vision to boost productivity, reduce errors, and make more money. What you’ll learn in this episode: 1. How to identify and remove “bloat” from your Cabinet Vision setup. 2. Why outdated versions could be costing you more than you think. 3. Real examples of UCS (User Created Standards) that save hours every week. 4. The role of continuous improvement in both software and shop floor processes. 5. How to cut down rework and callbacks with better engineering practices. 6. The personality styles best suited for Cabinet Vision roles — and how to hire the right person for the job. David and Dominic dive deep into the people side of Cabinet Vision too — showing why the right behavioral style can make or break your success with the software, and how matching skills to personality leads to faster workflows and fewer mistakes. David’s insights will resonate with shop owners, engineers, and managers who want to work smarter, not harder. 📌 Follow, like, and comment with your Cabinet Vision challenges or tips — your question might inspire our next episode! More about David Buchsbaum: LinkedIn: Beacon Solutions LLC: SUBSCRIBE:     Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System:

You work hard. You make good money. But if you’re not keeping it — you’re not really winning. In this episode of Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino sits down with Chad Hufford, Financial Planner and Owner of Veritas Wealth Management, to talk about how trades business owners can start planning like the millionaires they are. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: 1. The difference between making money vs. growing wealth 2. Why many contractors fall into the “growth trap” 3. How to spot a bad financial advisor 4. Why your wealth strategy should match your risk and lifestyle 5. How to plan your legacy as a blue collar millionaire 📢 Follow, like, and comment to join the conversation. More about Chad Hufford: LinkedIn: Veritas Wealth Management: Veritas LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE 👉   Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System: #WealthPlanning #FinancialFreedom #bluecollar #growthstrategies #wealthbuilding #wealthmanagement #contractortips #cabinetmaker #millwork

Promoting your tradesmen doesn’t automatically create a great foreman. In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino shares the hard truth: most foremen are set up to fail—and it’s costing you growth, time, and peace of mind. 💡 Based on exit interviews, industry forums, and leadership data from 26 companies currently in training, Dominic walks through: 🔹 Why foremen get burned out 🔹 The 6 biggest reasons they quit 🔹 What support they actually need 🔹 How to stop being the only leader in your shop 🔹 Why training your foreman is the most profitable move you can make 🎯 Whether you have a shop floor lead, install foreman, or engineering lead—this episode is your roadmap. 📞 Want Dominic to train your foreman? Text “foreman training” to 315-903-7853. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more business insights for contractors and shop owners. FOLLOW 👉     Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System: #foreman #tradesmen #cabinetmaker #constructionleadership #businessowners  #millwork #skilledtrades #contractorsuccess #leadershipcoaching

In this episode of Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino sits down with Fyfe Barraclough—entrepreneur, coach, and former painting contractor—to explore the truth behind overwork in the trades. Too many contractors wear busyness like a badge. But behind the hustle is often fear, poor delegation, and lack of systems. 🔍 In this episode: 👉 Why “I never take a day off” is a red flag 👉 How mental fitness and identity play into overwork 👉 The controller archetype vs. the Jedi mindset 👉 How to break the loop with small actions 👉 Practical delegation tips and when to hire an office manager ✅ If you’re serious about growth and freedom, this episode is your wake-up call. 📌 Follow, like, and comment below: What’s YOUR biggest time trap? More about Fyfe Barraclough: LinkedIn: Fyfe Coaching: Fyfe Coaching LinkedIn: FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE 👉   Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System: #ContractorLife #TimeManagementTips #FyfeBarraclough #ConstructionBusiness #constructionleadership #cabinetmaker #delegationskills #businessfreedom #tradesmen #millwork #entrepreneurmindset

In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino shares insights from coaching $3–10M cabinet and millwork shop owners. If you're stuck at $4M, wearing too many hats, or unsure how to scale without burning out — this episode is for you. 📌 You’ll learn: ▶️ What top-performing owners do differently (hint: it’s not tools) ▶️ The 11 key focus areas of a $4M+ shop owner ▶️ How to calculate your hourly value and protect your time ▶️ The mindset shift from tradesman to CEO ▶️ Real examples of systems, dashboards, and staff development 📣 Follow, like, and drop a comment if this hit home — and tell us what you’re changing next. FOLLOW 👉 ⁨   Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System: #businesscoaching #worksmarter #mindsetmatters #woodworkingcommunity #furnituremaking #cabinetdesign #tradesmen #woodshop #woodworking

From banker to landscaper, Carroll Fitzgerald built a 70+ person business with 35 trucks — and then sold it to his own management team. In this episode, Carroll shares the full story of how he scaled Fitzgerald’s Landscaping and structured a successful employee buyout. What you’ll learn: How Carroll grew his company from a weekend side hustle to a multimillion-dollar operation Why he planned his exit 5 years in advance — and how that paid off How he used SBA financing and vendor takebacks to help his team buy the business What makes a succession plan actually work in the trades 🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and follow for more business growth stories in construction trades. More about Carroll Fitzgerald: LinkedIn:  Fitzgerald's:  FOLLOW 👉     Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System:  Profit Toolbelt:  Contractor Wealth System:  #TradesBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #EmployeeBuyout #ConstructionLeadership #DominicRubino #ProfitToolBeltPodcast #CabinetMakerProfitSystem #ContractorWealthSystems #CarrollFitzgerald #FitzgeraldsLandscaping

Are you hiring on instinct — and paying for it later? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with recruiting expert Andrea Hoffer from AHA! Business Consulting about her D.R.E.A.M. system — a step-by-step approach to hire and keep great foremen in your cabinetry, millwork, or construction business. What you’ll learn: ➡️ How to define what your ideal foreman actually looks like ➡️ The importance of reaching candidates in the right places ➡️ How to engage and keep strong applicants moving through your pipeline ➡️ Interviewing tips to assess candidates like a pro ➡️ What to do after hiring to motivate and retain your best talent 🎯 This episode is a must-listen if you’re a trades business owner tired of bad hires. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on hiring, profitability, and leadership in the trades. More about Andrea Hoffer: LinkedIn: aha! Talent Experts: FOLLOW 👉     Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System: #foremen #contractortips #cabinetmaker #millwork #tradesmen #hiringtips  #businessowners #hiringpractices #contractorlife

In this Cabinet Maker Profit System episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch Inc., to dig into why wasted drive time is killing contractor profits — and how to fix it. James shares his journey from painter and pressure washer to Inc. 500 tech entrepreneur, and what every construction business owner can learn from it. 🎯 Topics covered: 1. How to stop wasting time on bad leads 2. Using video tech to qualify jobs (before hopping in the truck) 3. Creating recurring revenue in trades like painting, millwork, and cabinetry 4. Claiming your territory and building brand stickiness 5. Smart uses of tech for installs, site checks, and training 🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe for more no-nonsense contractor business tips. 💬 Drop your biggest windshield time headache below. More about James Hatfield: LinkedIn: LiveSwitch: FOLLOW 👉   Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System: #constructionbusiness #contractortips #cabinetmaker #millwork #tradesmen #SmallBusinessGrowth #leadqualification #recurringrevenue #constructiontechnology #cabinetmakerprofitsystem

Foreman training that actually works—just 1% at a time. In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino connects James Clear’s Atomic Habits with life on the shop floor. Success doesn’t come from yelling louder or working longer—it comes from repeatable systems that make your foreman better every week. You'll hear: 🔹 How 1% improvements in leadership add up fast 🔹 A foreman who finally made it home for dinner 🔹 Why yelling doesn't equal accountability 🔹 How one shop slashed rework in half If you run a cabinet shop, millwork company, or lead a trades team—this one’s for you. 📲 Text “Foreman Training” to 315-903-7853 to learn more. 👍 Like and subscribe 💬 Drop a comment: What habits do you think would change your team the most? FOLLOW 👉   Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/ #atomichabits #jamesclear #tradesmen #woodshop #contractortips #woodworking #habitstacking #woodworkingcommunity #furnituremaking #cabinetdesign