Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast

What’s really causing delays, rework, and frustration in your shop? After surveying 126 companies, we uncovered the truth: it’s not the people—it’s the lack of leadership systems. In this episode, Dominic Rubino shares insights that every construction and contracting business owner needs to hear: What you’ll learn: 1. The top shop-floor problems that derail production (and why communication is the hidden culprit). 2. Why foremen fail without proper time management training. 3. How the 1-3-1 Method puts responsibility back on your team and gives you your time back. 4. Real-world examples from shops like yours—and the tools to fix the issues for good. If you’re tired of constant interruptions, miscommunication, and jobs going sideways, this episode is for you. 👉 Subscribe, like, and comment with the #1 issue throwing your shop off track. 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, Dominic Rubino chats with Ashley Stuckless—civil contractor, engineer, and founder of High BC Hunting—about how to balance construction business ownership, family life, and high-performance backcountry adventures. If you’re a contractor who wants time for family, hunting, or just peace of mind, this episode is for you. 🔑 What We Cover: 1. Why work-life balance is a discipline, not a dream 2. Using family calendars and mental “credit systems” 3. Training and prepping for 10-day solo sheep hunts 4. What hunting teaches us about business leadership 5. Lean productivity lessons from editing 100-hour videos into 25 minutes 6. How passion projects can fuel business growth 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tools, strategies, and interviews made for contractors like you. More about Ashley Stuckless: LinkedIn: High BC YouTube:   Website: Instagram: Facebook: SUBSCRIBE NOW: ​ ⁨   Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System:

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re working harder but not keeping more money, this episode is for you. Dominic Rubino sits down with Adam Sylvester (Charlottesville Gutter Pros & Charlottesville Lawn Care) to break down the ‘Go Back Report’—a tool that uncovers the true cost of rework, callbacks, and discounts in a contracting business. In this episode, we cover: 1. How to calculate the true cost of a callback 2. Why giving a “simple” 10% discount can kill your profit 3. What recurring revenue does for cash flow 4. Why you must stop competing with low-ball contractors 5. How to use logic and numbers to make better business decisions 🔔 Subscribe for more simple systems to grow your trades business and get your life back. 👍 Like this episode, drop a comment, and share with another contractor who needs it. More about Adam Sylvester: LinkedIn: Charlottesville Lawn Care: Charlottesville Gutter Pros: SUBSCRIBE NOW:   Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: Profit Toolbelt: Contractor Wealth System: #contractorbusiness #constructionbusiness #tradesbusiness #knowyournumbers #jobcosting  #contractortips #constructionsuccess #cabinetmaker #millwork #remodelingbusiness

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