In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino talks with Jonathan Blackburn, tech specialist and account executive with VORTEK Spaces about how VR is changing the buying experience, the competitive advantage of using tech, and how to earn your customers’ trust.
Apr 28, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with lawyer and author Christoph Mlinarchik about US government contracts, where to find them, how to apply, how COVID-19 is changing the industry, what counts as “essential”, and whether it’s better to be a sub- or prime contractor.
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, business coach and PTB host Dominic Rubino gives an overview of his upcoming series on sales, including the mindset we should keep going into a sale, and the 7 steps required to go from prospect to profitable job.
Apr 14, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this episode of the ProfitToolBelt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with CEO and HR expert Nicole Davidson about communicating in uncertain times, inspiring loyalty, human-centered approaches to layoffs, sources of information, seeing the positives, and opportunities to innovate.
Apr 07, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode of the ProfitToolBelt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with serial entrepreneur and accountant Spencer Sheinin about his financial plan for the COVID-19 crisis, determining your new normal, cutting costs, seeking funding, challenging your model, upgrading your business, and setting yourself up to thrive.
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this special episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with CRISIS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Martin Hunter about how to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, handling your team, talking to clients, watching your numbers, choosing news outlets, and preparing for the future.
Mar 22, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In the first episode of a 7-part series on selling, business coach and Profit Tool Belt host Dominic Rubino discusses the qualifying stage of a sale, asking the right questions, red flags to watch out for, and the importance of keeping things moving.
Mar 17, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks to serial entrepreneur Ken Wimberly about how small business owners can invest in real estate, how to buy your first building, loans, lenders, brokers, inspectors, networking, the work of Robert Kiyosaki, and Ken’s Legacy of Love app.
Mar 10, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with construction coach and podcast host Eric Anderton about the importance of communication, the EAR framework for meaningful communication, having valuable meetings, delegating tasks, effective recognition, and more.
Mar 03, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Don’t work for free and learn the tricks to deal with insurers. In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with insurance adjuster and business consultant John Dye about insurance supplements, justifying costs, digital tools, and the value in collecting data
Feb 25, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with business coach and author Randy Brothers about time management, prioritizing, the value of structured meetings, goal-setting, finances, and delegating tasks.
Feb 18, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino answers a listener question and talks about simple systems, why they’re useful, how to implement them, and where to start.
Feb 11, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with author and business owner Rodney Koop about getting the price you deserve, providing options for the customer, sales tactics, heat maps, maintenance contracts and more.
Feb 04, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks with business coach and author Vicki Suiter about what motivates employees, how to inspire accountability, the benefits of a great company culture, and investing in training our people.
Jan 28, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Your business is the sum of your systems. How are yours’ working? In this episode, I talk with Randall Soules about systems, how they help business owners, why they’re important, and where to fit them in, from the sales stage to closing the job.
Jan 21, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Tim Patterson is a master of the trade show. In this episode, he shares his secrets on how to pick a trade show, how to attract attention, how much you should spend and how to succeed at your next homeshow.
Jan 14, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Ruth King is the Profitability Master. In this episode, we talk about keeping on top of your finances, hiring a professional bookkeeper, and Ruth shares her 10 steps to making sure your financial statements are in order.
Jan 07, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Mark Raffan knows all about online marketing. In this episode, we talk about using the internet and social media to target your audience, keeping them engaged, and generating more business through smart online marketing.
Dec 31, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Marty Park has run 13 companies in 6 different industries and he’s learned a couple things along the way. We sat down to talk about his new book and how buying yourself a coffee can go a long way toward running a really profitable business.
Dec 18, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Danielle Putnam, president of the New Flat Rate, talks about the importance of price menus, processes for any task and simple ways to make your customers say “wow!”
Dec 10, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Treat it like a Game
Dec 03, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Be Nice and Stay in Control
Nov 26, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Sun Tzu gives us advice
Nov 19, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Be Proactive
Nov 12, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Taking Notes
Nov 05, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The Script for what to say
Oct 29, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Jumping to Conclusions
Oct 22, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 16
No More Net 30!
Oct 15, 2019•5 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Use Lawyers Last!
Oct 08, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Paid Polite Persistence
Oct 01, 2019•4 min•Season 1Ep. 13