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  • Reinvention Journey: From Setbacks to Systems, Clarity & Freedom with Sebastien Nault
    Dec 2 2025

    In 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/

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    51 min
  • How to Sell without Selling with Sam Wakefield
    Nov 4 2025

    Most 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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    46 min
  • Balance in Contracting with Ashley Stuckless
    Oct 8 2025

    In 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/

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    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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    53 min
  • How to make sure you are profitable with Adam Sylvester
    Sep 9 2025

    If 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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    38 min
  • Work Less, Earn More—How Other guys are doing it
    Aug 5 2025

    Want to work fewer hours without sacrificing income?

    In this episode of Profit Toolbelt, Dominic Rubino reveals how top contractors are making that happen through smarter systems, better leadership, and fixing hidden profit leaks.

    What You'll Learn:
    1. The "10-hour workweek" mindset shift every owner needs
    2. How to manage systems instead of touching the tools
    3. Simple SOPs that make jobs run smoother
    4. Finding and fixing 8 hidden profit leaks in your business
    5. Why billing for all your time changes everything
    6. Foreman training that frees you up for higher-value work

    Watch now and start building a business that runs without you on-site every day.

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    Also check out:
    Cabinet Maker Profit System: https://www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com
    Profit Toolbelt: https://www.profittoolbelt.com/
    Contractor Wealth System: https://www.contractorwealthsystem.com/

    #contractors #growthstrategy #constructionmanagement #constructionbusiness #contracting #contractortips #constructionleadership #tradesmen #smallbusinesstips #foreman

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    25 min
  • From $1.8M to $5M The Case Study Every Contractor Needs to Hear
    Jul 15 2025

    How do you grow your business from $1.8M to $5M — and get your life back in the process?

    In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt show, Dominic Rubino breaks down a real case study of a kitchen renovator who transformed his business using smart systems, job tracking, and a new mindset. It's practical. It's doable. And it could be you next.

    🎯 What You'll Learn:
    1. How Bob the Builder shifted from chaos to control
    2. Why job costing and time tracking saved $60K
    3. The estimator mistake that cost 14 months of growth
    4. Tools used: Go Back Calculator, Estimator SOP, Foreman Training, Strategic Plan
    5. The 8 Profit Leaks killing contractor profits (and how to fix them)

    📌 Follow for more no-nonsense advice to grow your contracting business
    👍 Like this video if it hit home
    💬 Comment: What's your biggest business bottleneck right now?

    FOLLOW 👉 ⁨@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/

    #contractors #growthstrategy #constructionmanagement #constructionbusiness #contracting #abundancemindset #constructionleadership #businessownertips #tradesmen #jobcosting

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    35 min
  • HOW-TO Scale Your Contracting Business Transforming Challenges into Opportunities with Robert Whittaker
    Jun 3 2025

    In this inspiring episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Robert Whittaker, owner of Magnolia Fence and Patio and Purple Coaching, about what it really takes to grow a contracting business to $15M and beyond.

    🔍 Here's what we cover:
    🔹 Robert's journey from humble beginnings to leading an 8-figure business.
    🔹Why an abundance mindset and servant leadership are essential for contractors.
    🔹The real reason most contractors plateau—and how to overcome it.
    🔹How giving back fuels growth and creates a legacy.
    🔹The mindset shift from technician to business owner.

    💪 Contractors, you'll learn practical tips and powerful mindset shifts to take your business to the next level!

    👉 Like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts below!

    More about Robert Whittaker:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-whittaker-b9a6072a5/
    Purple Coaching & Consulting: https://www.purplecoaching.com/
    Magnolia Fence & Patio: https://magnoliafenceandpatio.com/

    FOLLOW 👉 ‪‪‪‪‪ @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/

    #abundancemindset #growthmindset #growthstrategy #constructionmanagement #tradesmen #servantleadership #businessownertips #businessownermindset

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    55 min
  • Balancing Lean Operations vs. an Abundance Mindset: Insights from Chaz Wolfe
    May 6 2025

    In this episode, Dominic Rubino sits down with Chaz Wolfe — a successful entrepreneur and founder of Gathering The Kings — to discuss how construction business owners can adopt a strategic mindset that encourages growth without overextending themselves.

    🎯 Whether you're trimming costs or scaling your team, this episode gives practical advice on how to lead with vision and clarity.

    Topics Covered:
    🔹What an abundance mindset really means
    🔹Signs you're thinking too small
    🔹Strategic delegation and time-blocking
    🔹How to track the right KPIs
    🔹Why many owners stay stuck at 6 figures
    🔹How to choose the right mentors

    💬 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway.
    👍 Like this video
    🔔 Subscribe for more content like this every week!

    More about Chaz Wolfe:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaz-wolfe-86767054/
    Website: https://www.chazwolfe.com/
    Company Website: https://gatheringthekings.com/
    YouTube Channel: ‪ @gatheringthekings

    FOLLOW 👉 ‪‪‪‪ @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/

    #abundancemindset #leanproduction #growthmindset #growthstrategy #constructionmanagement #constructionmanagement #tradesmen #generalcontractor #mentorship #delegation

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    41 min