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Running a family business isnât for the faint of heart â especially when your kids are part of the team. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Brad Klingman, and his daughters Hannah Klingman and Kalli Klingman from RiseUp Labels to talk about what it really takes to pass the torch without losing your sanity (or your kids). What youâll learn in this episode: 1. How to invite your kids into the business the right way 2. The...
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October 9, 2025 ⢠51 mins
How do you rebuild after losing everything? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Sebastien Nault of Black Tie Property Services about turning failure into focus â and building a business that gives you freedom, not burnout. What Youâll Learn: 1. How Sebastien went bankrupt at 22 and came back stronger. 2. The mindset and systems that took him from 1 truck to 90 employees. 3. Using EOS/Traction to create accountability and cla...
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October 2, 2025 ⢠60 mins
Is that new machine really worth the money? Just because the salesman says itâll pay for itself doesnât mean it will. In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Kolin Veldman from K&S Woodworks about the real ROI of large purchases in a cabinet/millwork shop. What youâll learn in this episode: 1. How to decide when your shop is ready for a CNC 2. Why âbuy what you need today, not what you dream of tomorrowâ is smart advice 3. The t...
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September 25, 2025 ⢠45 mins
Are you taking on the wrong jobs? Just because your shop is busy doesnât mean youâre profitable. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Jillian Klinar from INNERGY to talk about why choosing the right deals can make or break your millwork or cabinetry business. What youâll learn in this episode: 1. Why the average shop wins only 20% of bids â and what to do about it 2. How to grade customers and focus on high-value clients...
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September 18, 2025 ⢠50 mins
Every profitable project starts with one thing: estimating. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Ben Hudachek of BH Estimating to talk about why estimating is the heartbeat of your cabinetry or millwork businessâand how to finally take control of it. What Youâll Learn: 1. Why most estimating systems stall business growth 2. How to hand off estimating with confidence 3. The power of checklists and post-job reviews 4. Cult...
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September 11, 2025 ⢠12 mins
Whatâs really causing delays, rework, and frustration in your shop? After surveying 126 companies, we uncovered the truth: itâs not the peopleâitâs the lack of leadership systems. In this episode, Dominic Rubino shares insights that every construction and contracting business owner needs to hear: What youâll learn: 1. The top shop-floor problems that derail production (and why communication is the hidden culprit). 2. Why foremen fa...
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September 4, 2025 ⢠52 mins
In this episode, Dominic Rubino chats with Ashley Stucklessâcivil contractor, engineer, and founder of High BC Huntingâabout how to balance construction business ownership, family life, and high-performance backcountry adventures. If youâre a contractor who wants time for family, hunting, or just peace of mind, this episode is for you. đ What We Cover: 1. Why work-life balance is a discipline, not a dream 2. Using family calendars...
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August 28, 2025 ⢠37 mins
If youâve ever wondered why youâre 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 âGo Back Reportââa 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 âsimp...
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August 21, 2025 ⢠38 mins
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. Youâll Learn: 1. Why insurance companies benchmark against big-box store cabinets instead of custom work 2. How to use photos, videos, and de...
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August 14, 2025 ⢠50 mins
If youâve ever been frustrated with Cabinet Vision, this episode is for you. Dominic Rubino sits down with David Buchsbaum of Beacon Solutions LLC â a former shop owner turned software consultant â to explore how smart shops use Cabinet Vision to boost productivity, reduce errors, and make more money. What youâll learn in this episode: 1. How to identify and remove âbloatâ from your Cabinet Vision setup. 2. Why outdated versions co...
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August 7, 2025 ⢠38 mins
You work hard. You make good money. But if youâre not keeping it â youâre 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. đ What Youâll Learn: 1. The difference between making money vs. growing wealth 2. Why many contrac...
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July 24, 2025 ⢠24 mins
Promoting your tradesmen doesnât 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 failâand itâs costing you growth, time, and peace of mind. đĄ Based on exit interviews, industry forums, and leadership data from 26 companies currently in training, Dominic walks through: đš Why foremen get burned out đš The 6 biggest reasons the...
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July 17, 2025 ⢠47 mins
In this episode of Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino sits down with Fyfe Barracloughâentrepreneur, coach, and former painting contractorâto 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. đ In this episode: đ Why âI never take a day offâ is a red flag đ How mental fitness and identity play into o...
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July 10, 2025 ⢠40 mins
In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino shares insights from coaching $3â10M cabinet and millwork shop owners. If you're stuck at $4M, wearing too many hats, or unsure how to scale without burning out â this episode is for you. đ Youâll learn: âśď¸ What top-performing owners do differently (hint: itâs not tools) âśď¸ The 11 key focus areas of a $4M+ shop owner âśď¸ How to calculate your hourly value and protec...
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July 3, 2025 ⢠49 mins
From banker to landscaper, Carroll Fitzgerald built a 70+ person business with 35 trucks â and then sold it to his own management team. In this episode, Carroll shares the full story of how he scaled Fitzgeraldâs Landscaping and structured a successful employee buyout. What youâll 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 â and ho...
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June 26, 2025 ⢠49 mins
Are you hiring on instinct â 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 â a step-by-step approach to hire and keep great foremen in your cabinetry, millwork, or construction business. What youâll learn: âĄď¸ How to define what your ideal foreman actually looks like âĄď¸ The importance of reaching candidates in the right pl...
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June 19, 2025 ⢠49 mins
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 â 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. đŻ Topics covered: 1. How to stop wasting time on bad leads 2. Usi...
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June 10, 2025 ⢠5 mins
Foreman training that actually worksâjust 1% at a time. In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino connects James Clearâs Atomic Habits with life on the shop floor. Success doesnât come from yelling louder or working longerâit comes from repeatable systems that make your foreman better every week. You'll hear: đš How 1% improvements in leadership add up fast đš A foreman who finally made it home for dinner ďż˝...
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June 5, 2025 ⢠36 mins
In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System show, Dominic Rubino interviews Katie Smith from Wild Path Consulting, who shares why marketing isnât about selling â itâs about building real connections with your best customers. Katieâs unique perspective, shaped by her time as a wilderness guide, will help you rethink how to approach marketing in your construction business. Key Topics Covered: 1ď¸âŁ How to define your ideal custo...
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May 22, 2025 ⢠30 mins
In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System show, host Dominic Rubino sits down with Chip Tighe of Organizers Direct Industries to unpack the three proven paths into the closet and home organization industry: đˇââď¸ Whether youâre a contractor, cabinet maker, or millwork shop owner â thereâs a model that fits your goals, margins, and risk tolerance. Topics Covered: đš DIY vs Franchise vs Distributorship: Whatâs best for you? ...
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