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Profit Tool Belt

Dominic Rubinoprofittoolbelt.libsyn.com
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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Episodes

132 – How I BUILT IT, SOLD IT, and WHAT I LEARNED with Calvin Johnson

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Calvin Johnson, until recently the owner of Costless Express, about his experience selling his business, what tax accountants can do for you, the importance of EBITDA, working with M&A firms, life after business ownership, and more.

Feb 22, 20221 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 132

131 – How to make 2022 YOUR YEAR with Marty Park

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with author and business coach Marty Park about positive goal setting, manageable strategies, tracking progress, communicating with your team, celebrating wins, the ROI of BBQs, monthly reviews, creating accountability, and more.

Feb 15, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 131

130 – HELP! The AMAZON WAREHOUSE just moved in with Keira Roets

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Keira Roets, Director of People Operations at Beacon HR, about competing with Amazon in the labor market, what employees want (besides money), work-life integration, flexible schedules, career development opportunities, exit interviews, and more.

Feb 08, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 130

129 - Profit FIRST for Contractors with Shawn Van Dyke

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with construction business coach and author Shawn Van Dyke about cash management, paying the most important employee (you), the Boring Success Formula, the 10-25 habit, his book, toothpaste conservation tactics, and more.

Feb 01, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 128

128 – Business owners anxiety class with Stacey Henson

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Stacey Henson, Community Outreach Director at Advanced Recovery Systems, about self-care for business owners, journaling, taking time for yourself, stress, anxiety, depression, wellness apps, setting limits, networking, and more.

Jan 25, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 128

127 – Tips on PURCHASING for construction with Jason Bader

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jason Bader, owner of The Distribution Team and host of the Distribution Talk podcast, about distribution, avoiding restocking fees, vendor-managed inventory, materials vending machines, getting rid of dead stock, and more.

Jan 18, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 127

126 – CDO Group – From 8 weeks to 14 days with Anthony Amunategui

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Anthony Amunategui, founder of CDO Group and host of The Future of Development podcast, about cutting edge efficiency, the value of planning, securing materials, artificial intelligence, team building, responsibility, and more.

Jan 11, 20220Season 1Ep. 126

125 - Dealing with DEBT with Jennifer Trinidad

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jennifer Trinidad, host of the Budget Divas podcast, about getting out of debt, cutting expenses, building a budget, saving efficiently, knowing your numbers, controlling your finances, and more.

Jan 04, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 125

124 – Stories! Selling a business with Greg DeSimone

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Greg DeSimone, Managing Director at Beacon Equity Advisors, about selling businesses, expected sale prices, calculating value, hiding earnings, taking emotion out of the equation, recurring revenue, thinking like a buyer, and more.

Dec 28, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 124

123 – How to NOT get SUED, or SURVIVE if you do with David McLain

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with David McLain, construction lawyer and founding member of Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC, about construction law, the value in a good contract, staying out of court, COVID uncertainties, risk management, proper documentation, and more.

Dec 21, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 123

122 – Why am I BUSY but LOSING MONEY? with Eric Fortenberry

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Eric Fortenberry, founder and CEO of JobTread Software, about paying attention to key numbers, proper estimates, margins versus markup, incentivizing quality work, building winning teams, accounts receivable, negotiation, and more.

Dec 14, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 122

121 – Build a KILLER FAMILY business WITHOUT KILLING YOUR FAMILY with Stephen Shortt

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Stephen Shortt, CEO of multiple companies and president of the Irish chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, about family businesses, successful succession, behavioral assessment, tough conversations, mentorship, the boardroom table versus the dinner table, and more.

Dec 07, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 121

120 – How I BABYSAT 35 landscapers – AND SOLD MY COMPANY with Tom Farinacci

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with business consultant Tom Farinacci about his experience leading up to and ultimately selling his company, his exit strategy, buyability, recurring revenue, the importance of a great team, working with other cultures, and more.

Nov 30, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 120

119 – How to hire 10 people a MONTH with Chris Dexter

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Chris Dexter, Human Resources and Operational Management Consultant, about hiring fast, getting the most out of Indeed, competing with Amazon on Craigslist, creative job ads, attracting passive candidates, hiring software, taking hiring seriously, and more.

Nov 23, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 119

118 – From 2 guys to recruiting 100s onto my crew with Michael Kaplan

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Michael Kaplan of Booyah Capital Partners about culture as a recruiting tool, hiring with BBQs, ride-alongs, honest values, finding the right employees, thinking of employees like customers, referrals, and more.

Nov 16, 20211 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 118

117 – NEW tools for HIRING – You’ll be floored with Rahul Alim

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Rahul Alim, Digital Marketer, about hiring in a tough labor market, recruiting through social media, running a business people want to work at, shooting a recruiting video, modern marketing tools, and more.

Nov 09, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 117

113 – 8 Places to FIND ME PEOPLE – Recruiting with Dominic Rubino

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino explains why being short a person costs you money, and discusses ways to find new people for your team, including posting on bulletin boards and Facebook groups, crafting Instagram and even TikTok videos, and through referral programs.

Oct 12, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 113

112 – Dominic Rubino - BUILD A TEAM by starting them RIGHT

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, host Dominic Rubino shares insights in teambuilding from his son’s football team, and talks about defining company culture, setting expectations, picking winners, hiring in 2021, positivity, starting new hires on the right foot, and more.

Oct 05, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 112

110 – I NEED THEM NOW – How to find people

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino talks about hiring, what recruiters do, how much they charge, the costs of being short-staffed, global competition, getting creative with hiring, advertising on social media, and more.

Sep 21, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 110

109 – How to build an AFFORDABLE benefits program with Josh Jeffries

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Josh Jeffries, Managing Director of Arkin Youngentob, about benefits programs, attracting talent, saving money on taxes, publicly traded insurance providers, reinsurance, knowing your numbers, his contributions to recent legislation, and more.

Sep 14, 202148 minSeason 1Ep. 109

108 – Time and Priority Management – An underdog story with Pamela Bardhi

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with real estate entrepreneur Pamela Bardhi about her underdog story, her new book, managing people, building a legacy, professional drive, setting boundaries, honoring our time, what’s really important in life, taking risks, and more.

Sep 07, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 108

107 – A DIFFERENT take on Recruiting with Tommy Mello

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Tommy Mello, Owner/Operator of A1 Garage Door Service and bestselling author, about recruiting, finding talent on social media, communicating with your team, pushing yourself, hiring for attitude, making people want to stay with your business, and more.

Aug 31, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 107

106 – STOP the problems BEFORE they appear with Jennifer DeVito

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jennifer DeVito, owner of Evolution Real Estate & Renovations, about what she learned going from a family business to a big-league developer, the GC mindset, systematic homebuilding, helping the customer make decisions, virtual showrooms, and more.

Aug 24, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 106

105 – I was the BOTTLENECK in BUFFALO with Mark Utech

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Mark Utech, Owner of Utech Basement Waterproofing, about letting go, succession plans, increasing profits, creating processes, eliminating inefficiencies, innovation, project management versus sales systems, inspirational books, boating, and more.

Aug 17, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 105

104 – How to REALLY KNOW your CUSTOMER and talk to them with Janes Hales

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Jane Hales, Managing Partner of SAPIO Research, about market and audience research, understanding customers, retail safaris, social media research, the effect of marketing on recruiting, data-driven decision making, listening, selling to female customers, and more.

Aug 13, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 104

103 – How to get customers to LOVE YOU and CALL YOU with Dawn Killough

In this episode of the Profit Tool Belt podcast, Dominic Rubino speaks with Dawn Killough, Freelance Construction Writer, about writing for the trades, producing quality content, how often to post, how many webpages you should have, search engines, customer testimonials, ebooks, and more.

Aug 03, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 103
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