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Profit Tool Belt
Hosted by Dominic Rubino · EN
If you're a Contractor- and you have questions on how to Market, Sell , Deliver and Get Paid on time- then this is the show for you! Ideas, Tips, Hacks and Shortcuts that you can use right away to make more money and have more time off. Follow us on Facebook @ProfitToolBelt
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From Cashflow and Deposit Stress to Profit Power: What Ramsey & Kiyosaki Would Tell Every Shop Owner
2w ago00:25:12Tap to summarizeAre you making money… but still feeling broke in your business? In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down how contractors can go from cashflow stress to real profit power using simple systems and proven financial thinking. Inspired by lessons from Dave Ramsey and Robert Kiyosaki, this episode shows you how to take control of your money and start building long-term wealth. 🔍 What You'll Learn: Why cashflow is the #1 issue in most contracting businesses The hidden "profit leaks" draining your margins How to control your cash before trying to grow The difference between working for money vs. making money work for you How to think like an investor — not just an operator The financial roles every growing business needs (bookkeeper → CFO) This is practical, no-nonsense advice built for: 👉 Cabinet makers 👉 Millwork shop owners 👉 Contractors and trades business owners 👍 Like this video 💬 Comment your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for more real-world business advice for contractors Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com #CashflowForContractors #ContractorProfit #ConstructionBusiness #TradesBusiness #ProfitLeaks #CabinetMakerProfitSystem #ProfitToolBelt #DominicRubino #BusinessSystems
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Be different. Solve Problems. Make Money with Wayne Feltman of Velux
4w ago00:29:15Tap to summarizeIf you're tired of being compared to cheaper quotes… this episode is for you. In this episode of the Profit Toolbelt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with Wayne Feltman about how contractors can stand out, win more jobs, and increase profits. Most contractors compete on price. The best ones compete on value. Here's how. 🔧 What you'll learn: - Why niching down increases profit and reduces stress - How to uncover customer needs they don't even see - Simple ways to stand out during estimates - How to increase margins with better conversations - Why knowing your numbers is non-negotiable If you want more control, better jobs, and stronger margins… start here. 👉 Subscribe for more real-world strategies for contractors 👉 Like and comment with your biggest takeaway More about Wayne Feltman: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-feltman-249b651/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/velux/ Website: https://www.veluxusa.com SUBSCRIBE NOW: @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527 Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com #BeDifferent #SolveProblems #MakeMoreMoney #StandOutInBusiness #DifferentiateYourBusiness #ProblemSolver #BusinessSuccessTips #WinMoreJobs #GetMoreClients
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The 3 Biggest Mistakes In Passing A Business To Family- Real Stories with Dominic Rubino
Apr 700:29:52Tap to summarizeRunning a family business sounds simple… until it's time to pass it on. In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down the real challenges contractors and cabinet shop owners face when transitioning their business to the next generation. Using real stories, you'll learn what goes wrong and how to avoid it. 🔑 What You'll Learn: • The 3 biggest mistakes in family business transitions • Why being a great technician doesn't mean you're ready to lead • How mixing personal and business money creates stress • Why avoiding tough conversations leads to bigger problems • How to create a smooth, structured transition plan If you're thinking about succession… or already in it… this episode could save you years of frustration. 👉 Subscribe for more real-world strategies for contractors 👉 Like & comment your biggest takeaway SUBSCRIBE NOW: @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527 Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com #FamilyBusiness #BusinessSuccession #SuccessionPlanning #ExitPlanning #NextGenerationLeadership #BusinessTransition #FamilyOwnedBusiness #GenerationalWealth #LeadershipTransition
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OSHA Audit- What do I do??? with Eric Wick
Mar 300:53:36Tap to summarizeMost contractors don't ignore safety because they don't care. They ignore it because they're overloaded… and OSHA paperwork feels endless. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Eric Wick (Safety Team Technologies) to break down OSHA compliance in plain language, what triggers inspections, what auditors actually want to see, and how contractors can protect their crew and their profits with simple systems. Topics we cover: ✅ The "three-headed dragon": workers comp spikes + injury attorneys + OSHA inspections ✅ What an IIPP is (and why "having the binder" isn't enough) ✅ The real bottleneck: training + attendance tracking ✅ How automation helps foremen enforce safety without becoming professional trainers ✅ Why preventing ONE claim can pay back safety efforts many times over More about Eric Wick: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-wick-90491132a/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safety-team-technologies/ Site: https://oursafetyteam.com/ SUBSCRIBE NOW: @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527 Also check out: 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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AI for Contractors: Instant Onboarding and Estimating! with Justin Dews
Feb 300:56:00Tap to summarizeAI isn't replacing contractors. It's replacing wasted time. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Justin Dews to talk about how contractors are using AI for: ✅ Faster onboarding ✅ Cleaner estimating ✅ Fewer repeat questions ✅ Better use of company knowledge This isn't hype. It's practical tools that save hours every week. If you run a contracting or remodeling business, this episode will change how you think about AI. More about Justin Dews: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justindews/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathopt/ Site: https://www.pathopt.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathopt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathopt1/ YouTube: @Pathopt SUBSCRIBE NOW: @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527 Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com #estimating #automationforbusiness #timeefficiency #contractor #constructiontips #businessstrategy #constructionlife #contracting #scalingstrategies #ai
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Why is Succession Hard?
Jan 600:58:45Tap to summarizeSuccession planning is one of the hardest challenges facing construction and contracting business owners, especially in family-run companies. In this episode, Dominic Rubino interviews Josh Baron, co-author of The Family Business Handbook, to break down why succession is so difficult, and how to do it right. In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️Why founders struggle to let go of control ✔️The ARC Model: Assets, Roles, and Capabilities ✔️The Four Rooms framework (Management, Board, Owner, Family) ✔️How to prepare the next generation and the outgoing leader ✔️Why avoiding conflict makes succession worse This episode is essential listening for: ✔️ Family-owned construction companies ✔️ Contractors planning an exit or transition ✔️ Owners preparing the next generation 👉 Listen to the full episode and subscribe for more contractor-focused insights. 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment below More about Josh Baron: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbaron/ Book: https://hbr.org/2025/09/the-founders-final-act Company Website: https://banyan.global/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banyanglobal/ YouTube Channel: @banyanglobalfba Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/ DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE👉 @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom | @profittoolbelt4527
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Reinvention Journey: From Setbacks to Systems, Clarity & Freedom with Sebastien Nault
Dec 200:50:51Tap to summarizeIn 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/ Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/ DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE👉 @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527
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How to Sell without Selling with Sam Wakefield
Nov 400:46:16Tap to summarizeMost contractors hate selling — but it's not about scripts or pressure. It's about service. In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Sam Wakefield, sales coach and host of Close It Now, to talk about how to sell without selling. Sam started as an HVAC installer before nearly dying in a hot attic — literally. That near-death moment sent him on a mission to learn how to sell through conversation, not manipulation. What you'll learn in this episode: How to ask better questions that reveal the "why now" moment Why people buy when they feel safe — not when they're pressured How to replace "Are you interested?" with "Are you open?" How curiosity beats closing tactics every time Why serving at the highest level is selling If you hate "sales," this episode will make you rethink everything. More about Sam Wakefield: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/closeitnow/ Close It Now: https://www.closeitnow.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuel.l.wakefield/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealcloseitnow/ SUBSCRIBE NOW: @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527 Also check out: 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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Balance in Contracting with Ashley Stuckless
Oct 800:53:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dominic Rubino chats with Ashley Stuckless—civil contractor, engineer, and founder of High BC Hunting—about how to balance construction business ownership, family life, and high-performance backcountry adventures. If you're a contractor who wants time for family, hunting, or just peace of mind, this episode is for you. 🔑 What We Cover: 1. Why work-life balance is a discipline, not a dream 2. Using family calendars and mental "credit systems" 3. Training and prepping for 10-day solo sheep hunts 4. What hunting teaches us about business leadership 5. Lean productivity lessons from editing 100-hour videos into 25 minutes 6. How passion projects can fuel business growth 📌 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tools, strategies, and interviews made for contractors like you. More about Ashley Stuckless: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-stuckless-99657291/ High BC YouTube: @highbchunting Website: https://highbc.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high_bc_hunting/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highbchunting/ SUBSCRIBE NOW: @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527 Also check out: 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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How to make sure you are profitable with Adam Sylvester
Sep 900:37:57Tap to summarizeIf 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 🔔 Subscribe for more simple systems to grow your trades business and get your life back. 👍 Like this episode, drop a comment, and share with another contractor who needs it. 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/ SUBSCRIBE NOW: @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527 Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/ #contractorbusiness #constructionbusiness #tradesbusiness #jobcosting #contractortips #constructionsuccess #contractortips #constructionleadership #contracting
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