How to make sure you are profitable with Adam Sylvester
Release Date: 08/28/2025
Digital Measuring Solves Your People Problems with Steven Moran
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, Dominic Rubino talks with Steven Moran (CEO of FlexiJet Digital Measuring) about how digital measuring can solve “people problems” by improving data accuracy, making delegation easier, and reducing rework. In this episode, we cover: Why measurement errors create costly go-backs How digital measuring reduces manual entry mistakes Training newer team members faster (without 20 years experience) Capturing jobsite info like “forensics” (photo + documentation) How better systems support succession planning and scaling What’s coming next (LiDAR + future workflows) 👉...
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Why is Succession Hard?
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
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 • The ARC of Succession: Assets, Roles, and Capabilities • How unclear ownership and leadership cause conflict • Why family governance matters in...
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AI for Cabinets and Millwork- Instant Onboarding and Estimating with Justin Dews
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, 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 leave • Want estimating and pricing support without more chaos Topics Covered: • AI for onboarding and employee training • Capturing...
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How to Talk to Your Family About the Business (Without a Fight)
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
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 business • Ownership transitions • Protecting both legacy and value This episode gives you a clear, calm, and practical starting point....
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Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever
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
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 • Planned vacations first so the year doesn’t disappear on them • Grew revenue by ~30% with a simple builder-outreach plan • Booked the biggest jobs in...
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From Cashflow and Deposit Stress to Profit Power: What Ramsey and Kiyosaki Would Tell Every Shop Owner
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, 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 cashflow is the “breathing” of your company • Why most shops lose money in small daily leaks • Dave Ramsey’s approach to discipline and financial...
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What if Your Foreman Had Atomic Habits If James Clear Trained Your Foreman
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, 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 your day • How foremen can use 5-minute systems to prevent rework • The power of “1% better every day” in a trades business • Why habits beat motivation...
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The 3 Biggest Mistakes In Passing A Business To Family- Real Stories
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
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 kids are ready” is often wrong • The hidden danger of mixing business cash with family money • How messy things get when roles and expectations...
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I know something has to change, but I don’t know where to start 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
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 profitable shops always start their improvements 5. The hidden waste that sucks up your time 6. How small wins create big change If you run a cabinet,...
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OSHA Audit- What do I do??? with Eric Wick
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
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 interview 5. The IIPP binder you MUST have 6. The real reason paperwork matters Eric has seen every kind of safety failure — and he explains how to fix yours...
info_outlineIf 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 “simple” 10% discount can kill your profit
3. What recurring revenue does for cash flow
4. Why you must stop competing with low-ball contractors
5. How to use logic and numbers to make better business decisions
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More about Adam Sylvester:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sylvester-72b64350/
Charlottesville Lawn Care: https://cvillelawncare.com/
Charlottesville Gutter Pros: https://cvillegutterpros.com/
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