Profit Tool Belt

Dominic Rubino

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

  1. AI for Contractors: Instant Onboarding and Estimating! with Justin Dews

    3 FEB

    AI for Contractors: Instant Onboarding and Estimating! with Justin Dews

    AI 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

    56 min
  2. Why is Succession Hard?

    6 JAN

    Why is Succession Hard?

    Succession 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

    59 min
  3. Reinvention Journey: From Setbacks to Systems, Clarity & Freedom with Sebastien Nault

    02/12/2025

    Reinvention Journey: From Setbacks to Systems, Clarity & Freedom with Sebastien Nault

    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/ DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE👉 ‪‪‪ ⁨@Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom⁩ ⁨@profittoolbelt4527⁩

    51 min
  4. How to Sell without Selling with Sam Wakefield

    04/11/2025

    How to Sell without Selling with Sam Wakefield

    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/

    46 min
  5. Balance in Contracting with Ashley Stuckless

    08/10/2025

    Balance in Contracting with Ashley Stuckless

    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/ 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

    53 min
  6. How to make sure you are profitable with Adam Sylvester

    09/09/2025

    How to make sure you are profitable with Adam Sylvester

    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

    38 min
  7. Work Less, Earn More—How Other guys are doing it

    05/08/2025

    Work Less, Earn More—How Other guys are doing it

    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. 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 #contractortips #constructionleadership #tradesmen #smallbusinesstips #foreman

    25 min
  8. From $1.8M to $5M The Case Study Every Contractor Needs to Hear

    15/07/2025

    From $1.8M to $5M The Case Study Every Contractor Needs to Hear

    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

    35 min
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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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  • Creator
    Dominic Rubino
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    288
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Profit Tool Belt/ Dominic Rubino/ Contractor Wealth System
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    Profit Tool Belt

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