Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast

You Made a Profit... So Where Did the Money Go?

Your financial statements say you're profitable... So why isn't there any money in the bank? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Fractional CFO Natalia Zacharin to explain one of the biggest financial mysterie

Animal Tracks Aren't Dinner. How to bring in deals and you really see your future.

That's the lesson every cabinet shop owner and every estimator, designer, and salesperson needs to hear. In this solo episode, Dominic Rubino explains why your pipeline isn't your forecast and why treating every estimate

It's time to look at this business differently

I lost my whole drafting department. This is how I got it back.

What happens if your cabinet shop loses every drawing overnight? It happened. A server failure left an entire drafting department without access to critical design files, bringing production to a halt. In this episode, D

I had to change or the bank was calling my loan!

The bank gave Erik Fetzer's family business an ultimatum: change... or risk losing everything. After back-to-back years of major financial losses, a consultant introduced one simple concept that changed the future of the

How to Estimate Millwork Jobs and Win the Jobs you want!

How do you stop wasting hours estimating jobs you'll never win? In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Richard Bergan, Vice President of Bergen Architectural Woodworking, ab

Uh Oh- Im working so hard i forgot about my family with Larry Hagner

Are you working so hard that you're missing the people you're doing it for? Most contractors are incredible providers. They'll outwork anyone. They'll keep promises to customers and employees. But sometimes they forget t

I Built $40M in Businesses... and Was Miserable

Most contractors and business owners spend years chasing revenue, bigger teams, and more success, only to wonder why they still feel stuck. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with CPA, entrepreneur, and author Spe

Industry Standard: 45%. They Were at 12%.

If you're running a cabinet shop and feel like you're working harder every year but not seeing better results, this episode will hit home. In this conversation, James and Sally Edrington share how buying an Amish cabinet

Your People Aren't the Problem (Your Systems Are)

If you're struggling with employee turnover, team accountability, leadership challenges, or scaling your contracting business, this episode is packed with practical insights. Dominic Rubino sits down with Pete Ficco, a s

Why Most Millwork Shops Struggle to Scale

In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Jacob Deis of Formation Millwork to talk about what it really takes to grow a successful commercial millwork company without losing your culture, values, or sanity in the pr

You Don't Need More Sales — You Need This

Most contractors work hard every day but never stop to ask if their business is truly building personal wealth and long-term legacy. In this conversation, Dominic Rubino sits down with former Naval submarine commander Ga

Out of the daily Grind into Leader Mode with Dave Cooper

Are you running your construction business… or is your business running you? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Dave Cooper about leadership, systems, innovation, AI, and how contractors can break out of the dail

Finally! How can I stop paid ads & Still Grow with Daniel Dixon

If your business feels like it depends on you for everything… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dominic Rubino sits down with Brady Lewis to break down how shop owners can grow their business without burning

How do I grow this business without losing my mind with Brady Lewis Allmoxy

If your business feels like it depends on you for everything… this episode is for you. In this conversation, Dominic Rubino sits down with Brady Lewis to break down how shop owners can grow their business without burning

How to make tradeshows work for you with Jeff Dahler

Trade shows can either grow your business… or waste your money. Most contractors show up without a plan and leave disappointed. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with trade show expert Jeff Dahler (30+ years expe

We Asked 100 Foremen What's Broken - Here's What They Told Us

Most foremen aren't failing… They're being set up to fail. In this episode, we break down what happens when you promote your best worker into a leadership role, without giving them the tools to succeed. We asked 100 fore

Overtime Is Killing Your Profits- Heres how to fix it with Sebastien Nault

Overtime is killing your profits… but not for the reason you think. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Coach Sebastien Nault to break down what overtime REALLY means inside your business and how to fix it. If

How does a Management Buyout Work with Tim Vorhoff

If you're a contractor or shop owner, you WILL exit your business one day. The question is, will you do it right? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Tim Vorhoff to break down how business owners in constructi

How I went from bankrupt to 50 million with Ryan Hogan

What can contractors learn from a founder who went from bankruptcy to building a major business? A lot. In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Ryan Hogan, co-founder and CEO of Talent Harbor, about failure, leadershi