2 - 7 - WASTED TIME in my shop is driving me crazy (Lean manufacturing) with Danny Small
Release Date: 04/04/2024
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
Dominic Rubino interviews Phil McGilvray—finance coach and founder of Grandma’s Jars—who helps construction business owners understand why profit doesn’t always equal cash in the bank. 🎯 Topics Covered: ➡️ The 5 simple numbers you MUST track to understand your cashflow ➡️ Why most business owners aren’t actually paying themselves properly ➡️ How to build a financially stable business—even with debt ➡️ The secret to getting out of the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle ➡️ Real-world advice for raising your rates and cutting waste If you're in cabinetry, millwork, or...
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In this episode, host Dominic Rubino sits down with Profit First author Mike Michalowicz to tackle the money mistakes most trades business owners are making—and how to fix them. If you're a contractor living off deposits, undercharging, or barely scraping by, this episode is for you. Topics Covered: 👉 The Profit First method for contractors 👉 How profit can actually fuel growth 👉 Why your pricing might be too low 👉 Real-life turnarounds from the brink 📖 Mike’s new personal finance book: The Money Habit 💬 Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments! 📣 Share this episode...
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Thinking about bidding on bonded jobs? Learn what surety bonds REALLY mean for your business. In this episode, Dominic Rubino interviews Matthew Snowden of The Mahoney Group, an experienced surety bond advisor. They cover what a bond actually guarantees, how to qualify, the risks of not being prepared, and how bonding can level up your business. Topics Covered: 🔹 What’s a surety bond? (It’s not insurance) 🔹 How bonding lets you bid bigger jobs 🔹 The financials you need to qualify 🔹 What happens when a bond goes sideways 🔹 Strategies to use bonds as a profit tool 📲 Don’t...
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Most contractors don’t realize how much business they’re losing because of a bad website. Sam Natello, a digital marketing expert who dominates the fencing industry, breaks down what your site needs to do to get leads—and why Google’s ignoring you. We’re talking trust, SEO, team size, reviews, and simple fixes you can start today. If you want your shop to work less and earn more, this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe for more no-BS tips on growing your business. Guest Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samnatello/ Website: https://www.natello.com/ 👉 Grab Sam's free...
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📣 Foreman 101 Training is BACK—and better than ever. If you're a shop owner in cabinetry, millwork, or closets, and you’ve got foremen, shop leads, or department heads... this episode is for you. 👉 Wondering if you’ve ever really trained your foreman to lead? 👉 Tired of the same problems popping up on the floor? 👉 Want a crew that runs tight, communicates clearly, and solves problems without you? We’ve rebuilt the Foreman 101 training from the ground up with tools, scripts, checklists, and science-backed leadership strategies. And it all starts with a free 30-minute...
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How do some cabinetmakers grow multi-million-dollar businesses while others stay stuck in survival mode? It’s not just hard work—it’s about thinking and operating differently. In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down 5 key principles that separate struggling shop owners from those who create wealth and financial freedom. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ The difference between owning a shop vs. owning a business ✔️ How to stop guessing and master job costing & pricing ✔️ The secret to hiring & keeping the right employees ✔️...
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In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Lisa Treu from Treu Group Real Estate to uncover what homeowners actually prioritize when they buy and renovate homes. If you're a contractor, cabinet maker, or millworker, this episode is packed with insights to help you land more high-end clients. 🛠 Topics Covered: ✔️ The top 3 home renovations that homeowners invest in ✔️ How contractors can ease homeowner fears about hiring the wrong person ✔️ Why building relationships with realtors and mortgage brokers leads to more jobs ✔️ The power of raving fans & word-of-mouth...
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Are you making money—but still renting your shop space? It’s time to turn your business into a wealth-building machine. In this episode of Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino talked with real estate investor Troy Kearns to break down how cabinet makers can use real estate to build long-term wealth. 📌 Here’s what you’ll learn: ✔️ Why leasing is costing you more than you think ✔️ How SBA loans can help you buy with just 10% down ✔️ The secret to making your building pay for itself ✔️ Tax-saving strategies like cost segregation & depreciation ✔️ How to...
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Frustrated with appliance delays? You’re not alone! In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Mike Konrad, CEO of Aqueous Technologies, to explain why it’s happening and what contractors can do about it. 💡 Here’s what we cover: 🔹 13 reasons the appliance shortage happened (it’s not just COVID). 🔹 The semiconductor crisis and why appliances rely on computer chips. 🔹 How global politics, weather events, and demand shifts made it worse. 🔹 What cabinet makers and contractors can do to manage delays. If you’re dealing with delayed installations, go-backs, or client...
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Are you struggling to find skilled woodworkers or craftspeople for your construction or cabinetry business? This episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System podcast has you covered! Dominic Rubino sits down with Samuel Schneider, founder of Journeyman, to explore how master tradespeople from Europe can fill your skill gaps and elevate your team. In this episode, we discuss: 1. Why European apprenticeships create world-class woodworkers. 2. The benefits of hiring internationally—for both employers and employees. 3. How Journeyman Staff handles the logistics (visas, housing, and more). If...
info_outlineStruggling with WASTED TIME in your cabinet shop?
Unlock the power of Lean Manufacturing with Danny Small, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Danny's track record speaks for itself, with years of experience revolutionizing processes and boosting profits for off-site manufacturing companies just like yours.
Get ready to discover how to tackle waste wherever it hides, from the shop floor to the office.
So, hit play and let’s go!