Windshield Time Sucks! with James Hatfield
Release Date: 06/19/2025
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 ➡️...
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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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How to STOP making Money Mistakes with Profit First Author, Mike Michalowicz
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, 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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MILLWORKERS! All about Surety Bonds for Architectural Millwork Jobs with Matthew Snowden
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
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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Your Website Sucks and Google Hates you with Sam Natello
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
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...
info_outlineIn 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 territory and building brand stickiness
5. Smart uses of tech for installs, site checks, and training
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More about James Hatfield:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hatfield/
LiveSwitch: https://www.liveswitch.io/
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