Reinvention Journey: From Setbacks to Systems, Clarity & Freedom with Sebastien Nault
Release Date: 12/02/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Sebastien Nault, owner of Black Tie Property Services, to talk about reinvention, business setbacks, and the systems that helped him grow a 90-person company in the exterior maintenance and rope-access world.
This episode is perfect for construction and contracting business owners who want clear steps to run a smoother, more profitable business without burning out.
What You’ll Learn:
• How Sebastien rebuilt his life after bankruptcy
• Why knowing your numbers saves your business
• Hiring mistakes to avoid (and what to do instead)
• Simple systems that keep the team on track
• How he runs his business while traveling
• Why accountability is the key to freedom
• The mindset shift that changed everything
More about Sebastien Nault:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sebastien-nault-3b8ab710
Company Site: https://blacktieservices.ca/
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Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com
Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/
Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/
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