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January 22, 2026 • 59 mins
Succession planning is one of the toughest challenges construction and contracting business owners face — especially when family is involved. In this episode, Dominic Rubino is joined by Josh Baron, Harvard Business School professor and family business expert, to break down why succession is so hard and what successful transitions actually require. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why founders struggle to let go of the business • T...
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January 15, 2026 • 55 mins
In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Justin Dews (Founder & CEO of PathOpt) about how AI is being used right now inside cabinet shops and trade businesses to reduce interruptions, protect institutional knowledge, and save time. This episode is for construction and contracting business owners who: • Feel stuck answering the same questions • Struggle with onboarding and training • Worry about losing key knowledge when people le...
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January 8, 2026 • 29 mins
Family businesses don't fail because of bad numbers, they fail because tough conversations never happen. In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down how to talk to your family about the business without a fight, using real-world experience from construction, contracting, and trades-based family companies. If you're a contractor, shop owner, or trades business owner dealing with: • Succession planning • Family involvement in the bus...
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December 25, 2025 • 41 mins
What if 2026 wasn't just "busy"… but actually healthy, profitable, and calm? In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with coach and business owner Ryan Hindmarsh to talk about how real contractors are building better lives and better businesses at the same time. You'll hear real stories from cabinet shops, millwork shops, and trades businesses who: • Delegated low-value work and finally had time to look after their health • Plann...
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December 18, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down what Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki would tell every shop owner, contractor, and builder about going from cashflow headaches to true profit power. Whether you run a cabinet shop, millwork shop, HVAC company, electrical crew, or remodeling business, this is a simple roadmap for taking control of your money — instead of letting money control you. ⭐ What You'll Learn in This Episode • How c...
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December 11, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down a powerful question: What would your business look like if your foreman used the same simple, repeatable systems taught in Atomic Habits? Whether you run a cabinet shop, HVAC team, millwork shop, plumbing crew, or any construction trades business, this conversation will help you build a more organized, less chaotic operation. ⭐ Episode Highlights • Why time gets stolen unless you plan you...
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December 4, 2025 • 29 mins
Passing your construction or trades business to your kids sounds simple — until the emotions, money, and expectations get involved. In this episode, Dominic Rubino shares real stories from HVAC, cabinet, and millwork companies about what really happens when the next generation takes over. These stories are taken directly from and show exactly what goes wrong and how smart trades owners avoid these trap What You'll Learn: • Why "my ...
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November 27, 2025 • 40 mins
If you've ever said, "I know something has to change in my business… but I don't even know where to begin," this episode is for you. In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down the real first steps shop owners should take when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or pushed to the limit. You'll learn: 1. Why more effort isn't the answer 2. How to find the real bottleneck in your shop 3. Why foremen struggle and how to fix it 4. Where profi...
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November 20, 2025 • 52 mins
If OSHA walked into your shop today… would you be ready? In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Eric Wick, founder of Safety Team Technologies, about what really triggers an OSHA audit — and how to protect your shop. You'll learn: 1. What OSHA looks for the moment they walk in 2. How a single angry worker can start an inspection 3. The "3-Headed Dragon" that kills small shops 4. Why your foreman isn't ready for an OSHA intervie...
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November 13, 2025 • 16 mins
You can't scale chaos — and most shop owners try to anyway! In this episode, Dominic Rubino from Cabinet Maker Profit System shares why growing your construction or contracting business without fixing your systems is like stepping on the gas with a broken engine. Learn how to slow down, find the root cause of your biggest problems, and build a business that runs smoothly — not one that just runs you ragged. Here's what you'll learn...
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November 6, 2025 • 58 mins
Most shop owners look at revenue… Great shop owners look at Labor Efficiency Rate (LER). In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Greg Crabtree, author of Simple Numbers and Scaling Up contributor, about the most important number big shops track. You'll learn: 1. What the Labor Efficiency Rate is 2. Why the magic number is 2:1 3. How to know if your team is working efficiently 4. Why backlog can hurt you, not help you 5. How to t...
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October 23, 2025 • 57 mins
Think Lean is just for big factories? Think again. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Lukas Holland from FastCap — the shop built on culture, systems, and fun. You'll learn how FastCap built a team where everyone takes ownership — and how that same approach can turn your cabinet or millwork shop into a smooth, calm, profitable operation. What you'll learn in this episode: How to build a Lean culture (not just Lean tools...
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Running a family business isn't for the faint of heart — 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 you'll 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 — and building a business that gives you freedom, not burnout. What You'll 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 it'll pay for itself doesn't 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 you'll learn in this episode: 1. How to decide when your shop is ready for a CNC 2. Why "buy what you need today, not what you dream of tomorrow" 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 doesn't mean you're 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 you'll learn in this episode: 1. Why the average shop wins only 20% of bids — 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 business—and how to finally take control of it. What You'll 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. Cultu...
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September 11, 2025 • 12 mins
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 fa...
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September 4, 2025 • 52 mins
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...
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August 28, 2025 • 37 mins
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 "simp...
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