Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic Rubino

Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic Rubino

For business owners who are CabinetMakers, Architectural Woodworkers Furniture Makers and Woodwork shop owners. Cabinet Maker Profit System is a resource that shows you how to work less and earn more. Listening here is how you "2x your Profits" and "2x your Time off". For tips, tricks and information on business building. Its not boring business talk- its real world info, podcasts, videos and articles just for trades pro's. Join the conversation at --> www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com

Episodes

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

July 30, 2026 • 35 mins
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 like guaranteed revenue creates costly mistakes. You'll discover how professional shops use deal scoring and weighted forecasting to make smarter decisions about hiring, scheduling, purchasing, production, and cash...
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It's time to look at this business differently

July 23, 2026 • 44 mins
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I lost my whole drafting department. This is how I got it back.

July 16, 2026 • 49 mins
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, Dominic Rubino talks with Brian Hamilton, an IT specialist who grew up in the cabinet industry, about protecting cabinet shops from data loss, downtime, ransomware, and technology failures. They discuss practical way...
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I had to change or the bank was calling my loan!

July 9, 2026 • 55 mins
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 company: Cut your batch size in half. What followed wasn't just a financial turnaround. It became a decades-long journey of continuous improvement that transformed how the company built projects, managed production...
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How to Estimate Millwork Jobs and Win the Jobs you want!

July 2, 2026 • 61 mins
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, about the systems that helped his architectural millwork company improve estimating, avoid missed bid deadlines, and focus on the projects that fit their business best. Whether you're still doing every estimate yourse...
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Uh Oh- Im working so hard i forgot about my family with Larry Hagner

June 25, 2026 • 55 mins
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 the promises made at home. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge, for a powerful conversation about marriage, fatherhood, relationships, and why success means very littl...
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I Built $40M in Businesses... and Was Miserable

June 18, 2026 • 54 mins
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 Spencer Sheinin to discuss the journey from financial success to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Spencer shares his experience building four businesses, generating over $40 million in revenue, and discovering that suc...
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Industry Standard: 45%. They Were at 12%.

June 11, 2026 • 43 mins
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 shop without previous ownership experience led them into years of grinding without understanding the numbers behind the business. Through the Checkpoint 90 financial review, they discovered hidden problems with cos...
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Your People Aren't the Problem (Your Systems Are)

June 4, 2026 • 36 mins
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 serial entrepreneur who grew a custom cabinetry company from $3 million to $10 million and now helps contractors improve performance through proven business systems. The conversation dives deep into one of the bigges...
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Why Most Millwork Shops Struggle to Scale

May 28, 2026 • 45 mins
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 process. They dive deep into estimating strategy, dashboards, throughput tracking, project management capacity, company rebranding, leadership blind spots, and how commercial millwork shops can become more intentional...
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You Don't Need More Sales — You Need This

May 21, 2026 • 49 mins
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 Gary Pinkerton to break down personal finance for contractors, business owners, and trades professionals. They discuss cash flow, liquidity, investing in your business, real estate investing, protecting your family fi...
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Out of the daily Grind into Leader Mode with Dave Cooper

May 14, 2026 • 45 mins
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 daily grind and step into true leadership mode. Dave shares lessons from: • Military service • Construction ownership • Scaling a building company • Offsite and modular construction • Hosting one of the construct...
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Finally! How can I stop paid ads & Still Grow with Daniel Dixon

May 7, 2026 • 46 mins
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 out. Most owners start as skilled tradespeople… But growth forces you into systems, leadership, and structure. This episode shows you how to make that shift. 🔑 What You'll Learn: - Why stress comes f...
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How do I grow this business without losing my mind with Brady Lewis Allmoxy

April 30, 2026 • 35 mins
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 out. Most owners start as skilled tradespeople… But growth forces you into systems, leadership, and structure. This episode shows you how to make that shift. 🔑 What You'll Learn: - Why stress comes f...
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How to make tradeshows work for you with Jeff Dahler

April 23, 2026 • 49 mins
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 experience) to break down how to actually WIN at trade shows. If you're a cabinet shop owner, remodeler, or contractor, this is for you. 🔧 What You'll Learn: - How to know if a trade show is worth the cost - The...
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We Asked 100 Foremen What's Broken - Here's What They Told Us

April 16, 2026 • 18 mins
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 foremen what's broken in their role, and the answers revealed the real issues behind burnout, turnover, and lost profit in cabinet shops and contracting businesses. In this episode, we cover: - The 8 biggest frus...
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Overtime Is Killing Your Profits- Heres how to fix it with Sebastien Nault

April 9, 2026 • 34 mins
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 your shop is constantly working late, rushing jobs, or struggling with margins… this episode will hit home. 👉 The truth: overtime is just a symptom The real problem is hidden in your systems, numbers...
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How does a Management Buyout Work with Tim Vorhoff

April 2, 2026 • 56 mins
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 construction, cabinetry, and trades can plan their exit and avoid costly mistakes. Most owners are great at building businesses… But when it comes time to sell, they're negotiating against professionals. This episode h...
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How I went from bankrupt to 50 million with Ryan Hogan

March 26, 2026 • 54 mins
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, leadership, hiring, culture, business systems, and what it really takes to grow without carrying the whole company on your own. Ryan shares the lessons he learned through failed businesses, a personal bankruptcy, rebuilding ...
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Rework is killing me Here's what to do about it With CWS Coach Ryan Hindmarsh

March 19, 2026 • 48 mins
Rework is one of the biggest hidden profit leaks in a cabinet shop, millwork business, or install team. In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Ryan Hindmarsh about: why rework costs more than most owners think how missed details in design, production, packing, and install hurt profit why install should be treated like its own business how meetings, SOPs, and checklists reduce waste why labor, job performance, and profit leaks n...
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