Waste and Rework is Killing me- What do I do? with Brad Cairns
Release Date: 12/05/2024
I Will Train Your Foreman For You- Survey Results with 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
Promoting your tradesmen doesn’t 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 fail—and it’s costing you growth, time, and peace of mind. 💡 Based on exit interviews, industry forums, and leadership data from 26 companies currently in training, Dominic walks through: 🔹 Why foremen get burned out 🔹 The 6 biggest reasons they quit 🔹 What support they actually need 🔹 How to stop being the only leader in your shop 🔹 Why training your foreman is the most profitable...
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I never take a day off- so what? with Fyfe Barraclough
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
In this episode of Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino sits down with Fyfe Barraclough—entrepreneur, coach, and former painting contractor—to 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. 🔍 In this episode: 👉 Why “I never take a day off” is a red flag 👉 How mental fitness and identity play into overwork 👉 The controller archetype vs. the Jedi mindset 👉 How to break the loop with small actions 👉 Practical delegation tips and when to...
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How a $4M Cabinet Shop Owner Thinks: Real Coaching Insights to Unlock Growth & Profitability
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
In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino shares insights from coaching $3–10M cabinet and millwork shop owners. If you're stuck at $4M, wearing too many hats, or unsure how to scale without burning out — this episode is for you. 📌 You’ll learn: ▶️ What top-performing owners do differently (hint: it’s not tools) ▶️ The 11 key focus areas of a $4M+ shop owner ▶️ How to calculate your hourly value and protect your time ▶️ The mindset shift from tradesman to CEO ▶️ Real examples of systems, dashboards, and staff development 📣 Follow,...
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How I built and sold my company- to my employees! with Carroll Fitzgerald
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
From banker to landscaper, Carroll Fitzgerald built a 70+ person business with 35 trucks — and then sold it to his own management team. In this episode, Carroll shares the full story of how he scaled Fitzgerald’s Landscaping and structured a successful employee buyout. What you’ll 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 — and how that paid off How he used SBA financing and vendor takebacks to help his team buy the business What makes a succession plan actually work in the trades...
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Your Dream Foreman with Andrea Hoffer
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
Are you hiring on instinct — 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 — a step-by-step approach to hire and keep great foremen in your cabinetry, millwork, or construction business. What you’ll learn: ➡️ How to define what your ideal foreman actually looks like ➡️ The importance of reaching candidates in the right places ➡️ How to engage and keep strong applicants moving through your pipeline ➡️ Interviewing tips to assess candidates like a pro ➡️ What...
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Windshield Time Sucks! with James Hatfield
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
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 — 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. 🎯 Topics covered: 1. How to stop wasting time on bad leads 2. Using video tech to qualify jobs (before hopping in the truck) 3. Creating recurring revenue in trades like painting, millwork, and cabinetry 4. Claiming your...
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Atomic Habits for Trades: What James Clear Would Say About Your Shop
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
Foreman training that actually works—just 1% at a time. In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino connects James Clear’s Atomic Habits with life on the shop floor. Success doesn’t come from yelling louder or working longer—it comes from repeatable systems that make your foreman better every week. You'll hear: 🔹 How 1% improvements in leadership add up fast 🔹 A foreman who finally made it home for dinner 🔹 Why yelling doesn't equal accountability 🔹 How one shop slashed rework in half If you run a cabinet shop, millwork company, or lead a trades...
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I don't need marketing we're already busy with Katie Smith
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
In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System show, Dominic Rubino interviews Katie Smith from Wild Path Consulting, who shares why marketing isn’t about selling — it’s about building real connections with your best customers. Katie’s 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: 1️⃣ How to define your ideal customer and avoid wasting time and money 2️⃣ Why marketing isn’t just about ads — it’s about showing up and serving 3️⃣ Real-world examples of...
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How to build and Sell cabinets with Chip Tighe
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
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: 👷♂️ Whether you’re a contractor, cabinet maker, or millwork shop owner — there’s a model that fits your goals, margins, and risk tolerance. Topics Covered: 🔹 DIY vs Franchise vs Distributorship: What’s best for you? 🔹 Custom storage solutions that sell (and why clients pay more) 🔹 Real-life project stories — including a $300K closet build 🔹 How to...
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Project Management for Cabinetry & Contractors with Clint Padgett
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
In this episode of the Cabinet Maker Profit System, host Dominic Rubino talks with Clint Padgett, a project management veteran whose clients include Coca-Cola at the Olympics and FIFA World Cup. But don’t worry — the lessons he shares aren’t just for mega-corporations. They’re built for your shop too. Whether you’re managing installs, renovations, or entire builds, this conversation will help you: ➡️ Replace confusion with clear, confident planning ➡️ Build real accountability in your PM team ➡️ Avoid the biggest time-wasters in construction project management ➡️...
info_outlineIn this episode, we are joined by Brad Cairns, lean manufacturing expert, to explore how construction and contracting business owners can use lean principles to eliminate waste, reduce rework, and improve efficiency by up to 50%! 💡
🔑 Topics Covered:
1. What lean manufacturing really means for custom work.
2. How to identify and eliminate overproduction in your shop.
3. The surprising secret to cutting overtime while boosting productivity.
4. Key metrics every business owner needs to track for success.
💬 Brad’s real-world insights are a game-changer for anyone looking to streamline operations and increase profitability. Don’t miss it!
🎙️ Guest: Brad Cairns | Stolbek | My Door Factory
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