How do some cabinetmakers grow multi-million-dollar businesses while others stay stuck in survival mode? It’s not just hard work—it’s about thinking and operating differently. In this episode, Dominic Rubino breaks down 5 key principles that separate struggling shop owners from those who create wealth and financial freedom. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: &nbsp;✔️ The difference between owning a shop vs. owning a business &nbsp;✔️ How to stop guessing and master job costing &amp; pricing &nbsp;✔️ The secret to hiring &amp; keeping the right employees &nbsp;✔️ How to build wealth beyond just selling cabinets &nbsp;✔️ The mindset shift every shop owner needs to make 🔔 If you want to grow your shop and make it run without you, this episode is a must-listen. Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/ #wealthbuilding #contractorsuccess #trades #cabinetmaker #growthmindset #growthstrategy

Why Some Contractors Get Multi Generation Rich… and Others Stay Stuck with Dominic Rubino

📣 Foreman 101 Training is BACK—and better than ever. If you're a shop owner in cabinetry, millwork, or closets, and you’ve got foremen, shop leads, or department heads... this episode is for you. 👉 Wondering if you’ve ever really trained your foreman to lead? 👉 Tired of the same problems popping up on the floor? 👉 Want a crew that runs tight, communicates clearly, and solves problems without you? We’ve rebuilt the Foreman 101 training from the ground up with tools, scripts, checklists, and science-backed leadership strategies. And it all starts with a free 30-minute information call. 📲 Text “Foreman” to 315-903-7853 to get your invite to the upcoming info call. This training isn’t theory. It’s built from 25 years of coaching and input from top-performing shop owners and their actual foremen. 🔗 Want in? Start with the info call → Text “Foreman” to 315-903-7853. #foreman #cabinetmaking #woodworkingcommunity #customcabinetry #cabinetdesign #furnituremaking #woodshop #cabinetry #leadershipskills

Foreman 101 Training is back- are you interested???

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 Digital Health Report: dotcomglobalmedia.com FOLLOW 👉 ‪ @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom &nbsp; @profittoolbelt4527 &nbsp; Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/ Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/ #SEO #DigitalMarketing #GoogleReviews #cabinetmaking #WoodworkingBusiness #CustomCabinetry #CabinetDesign #FurnitureMaking #WoodworkingCommunity

Your Website Sucks and Google Hates you with Sam Natello

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 forget to follow us! Guest Links: LinkedIn:  Website:  FOLLOW 👉   &nbsp; Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System:  Profit Toolbelt:  Contractor Wealth System:  #SuretyBonds #MillworkSuccess #Millwork #CabinetMaking #WoodworkingBusiness #CustomCabinetry #CabinetDesign #FurnitureMaking #woodworking #woodworkingcommunity #constructionbusiness

MILLWORKERS! All about Surety Bonds for Architectural Millwork Jobs with Matthew Snowden

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 with a contractor who needs to hear it More about Mike: LinkedIn:  Website:  Profit First Professionals:&nbsp; FOLLOW 👉 &nbsp;  &nbsp; Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System:  Profit Toolbelt:  Contractor Wealth System:  #moneytalks #profitfirst #Millwork #CabinetMaking #WoodworkingBusiness #CustomCabinetry #CabinetDesign #FurnitureMaking #woodworking #woodworkingcommunity #constructionbusiness

How to STOP making Money Mistakes with Profit First Author, Mike Michalowicz

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 any trade-based business, you can't afford to miss this episode. 👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if this helped you! More about Phil: Website:  Grandma’s Jars:  The Cashflow Fix by Phil McGilvray:  FOLLOW 👉  &nbsp; Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System:  Profit Toolbelt:  Contractor Wealth System:  #cashflow #profitability #Millwork #CabinetMaking #WoodworkingBusiness #CabinetDesign #FurnitureMaking #woodworking #woodworkingcommunity #businesstips

My accountant told me I made a PROFIT- So WHERE IS IT? with Phil McGilvray

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 ➡️ Train new PMs to talk (not just text) ➡️ Use conversations to prevent disasters and scope creep Follow us for more straight-talking business advice for trades pros. And don’t forget to share it with someone who needs to hear it. More about Clint: Website:   Project Success Inc:  The Conversation with Clinton M. Padgett:  FOLLOW 👉  &nbsp; Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System:  Profit Toolbelt:  Contractor Wealth System:  #ProjectManagement #ProjectPlanning &nbsp;#Millwork #CabinetMaking #WoodworkingBusiness #CabinetDesign #FurnitureMaking #woodworking #woodworkingcommunity #businesstips

Project Management for Cabinetry & Contractors with Clint Padgett

In this episode Joan Pinkerton shares the funny story of how carpenters accidentally got the wrong house.

South River Seniors Telling Their Stories is a community-made collection of stories, anecdotes, aural history and reminiscences told by Seniors who live in South River, Ontario.

The stories were collected in a weekly storytelling circle at The South River Friendly Circle and are broadcast on NAISA Radio every Saturday at 1 pm. The stories are also available as a podcast or as individual audio segments on @naisa

“South River Seniors Telling Their Stories” is produced by New Adventures in Sound Art as part of the South River Storytelling Project for Seniors. The project is funded by the Government of Canada through the New Horizons for Seniors program.

226 Wallpaper story (reprise)

This arresting audio exploration of “minimal carpentry” trends for the year 2025 is a compelling, vivid story of space-efficient wood design brought to life. Hear from professionals in carpentry services, who will offer insights into which are the most stylish solutions for compact items such as foldable desks and modular shelving ideal for 21st century homes. Highlighting the effect of minimalist design on other key disciplines, such as architecture, landscaping, and other applied arts, the audio journey spotlightssmart and conscious use of sustainable materials and cutting-edge craft. Perfect for those who are often on the go, it gives a taste of these trends and how interiors will change in 2025, marrying function with timeless style to motivate anyone who is dreaming of giving their living space a new lease of life.

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2025’s Minimalist Carpentry Trends Sleek, Space-Saving Wooden Designs That Will Rule Your Heart

Ray speaks with Newell Isbell Shinn and Sarah Hughes about the 2nd Spark MV event coming up at the Ag Hall in West Tisbury on Saturday, October 11th. Spark MV introduces kids to the Trades. Hands-on experiences & projects

To Register: https://mvbuilders.org/sparkmv2025



SPARK MV 2025

New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) is a Canadian non-profit organization that produces performances and installations spanning the entire spectrum of electroacoustic and experimental sound art. Included in its productions are: Deep Wireless, Sound Travels, Cross Waves and SOUNDplay. 
NAISA's Soundcloud page features the Deep Wireless online compilations. recordings of past performances, and select editions of its Making Waves radio program for WGXC at the Wavefarm in Acra, NY.

Just for business owners of Cabinet Making and Architectural Woodwork shops. find us at http://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com . You can also learn more athttps://business.facebook.com/CabinetMakerProfitSystem/?business_id=566633763688757

One of the last radio stations in the United States that not only features local/regional content, but never forgets that radio is a one on one mode of communication. And, of course, we bring you classic rock/folk/world music from the 20th Century, but Americana from the last and this century as well.

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