Get ahead of
Effective scheduling is the backbone of a well-run cabinet shop. It ensures that projects are completed on time, resources are allocated efficiently, and your team stays productive. With simple systems in place, you can streamline your workflow and avoid delays, giving you more control over your operations.
Profits are not just about earning more; they’re about working smarter. By identifying profit leaks and optimizing your shop’s processes, you can ensure every project contributes to your bottom line. Let’s focus on strategies that increase margins and turn hard work into financial success.
Your time is your most valuable resource. Running a profitable shop doesn’t mean sacrificing your personal life. With the right systems, you can reclaim your time, focus on what matters most, and finally achieve the balance you deserve.
A strong, reliable team is the foundation of any successful cabinet shop. By building a team full of skilled, motivated individuals, you can delegate effectively and ensure projects run smoothly—even when you’re not there.
Rework and inefficiencies on the shop floor can drain resources and morale. Fixing these "wasted efforts" with better systems can save time, reduce stress, and help your team focus on delivering quality work.
Administrative bottlenecks and disorganized workflows in the office can cost you money and momentum. Streamlining your office operations ensures quotes, contracts, and schedules are handled quickly and efficiently, leaving you free to focus on growing your business.
Owning a cabinet shop shouldn’t mean losing yourself in endless tasks. By implementing proven systems, you can take real vacations, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build.
Business Coaching
1. Let’s get clear on your goals ( even if you don’t know where to start)
1. Lets think about your future ( what do you want, by when?)
3. Where are you now? ( and what’s holding you back?)
1. You choose the pace and timing that works for you
Business Coaching
Shop and Field Operations
"We had our highest production monthin June ( 75K).... And we also put more money in the bank in than ever before (97k)."
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"Hoping to grow and be a better business person."
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"Turns out I was estimating wrong, and our gross profit was way too low… Now I charge minimum 50% GP. As soon as I did that, my net profit shot up by 9%."
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“I already made more in net profit than all of 2023… 61.6 % Gross and 21.05% Net for the year.“
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"I used to get interrupted all day long, now I'm using simple systems so that my crew gets their work done without asking me 1 million questions."
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"Yes, the numbers are great, and everything is up… But I'm really happy that my son is now leading his crew, and we know how to talk to each other and use numbers to make decisions."
What did they learn- as kids - that you didnt have a chance to?
They learned the simple systems and secrets to 3 big things.
We know the business of the cabinet shop business. We also know how to turn operations around so you can start making more money, and finally have enough time to enjoy it.
It comes down to simple systems. You can fix those business problems so you don't have to reinvent the wheel every day.
Every Woodshop is different.
Whether you are in a family business, a partnership, or running this solo, you can get ahead of things.
We need to get everything out of your head and build a plan that others can follow.
Thats why we show you how to focus on
Business Coaching
Did you get the FREE TOOLS?
Take the Blind Spots Self Assessment.
So that you can build a path that works for you, and know what to do first.
Did you get the FREE TOOLS?
You need to know how to look at all the wasted efforts and re-work, and then figure out your priorities.
At Cabinet Maker Profit System, we aim to provide you with strategies, tools, and ideas to help grow your business, but we cannot guarantee specific results or income. Your success depends on many factors, including your own efforts, skills, and circumstances.
Here are a few key points to keep in mind:
• No part of our programs, website, or materials promises specific results or earnings.
• Any financial examples shared are for illustrative purposes only and are not a representation of average, exact, or guaranteed outcomes.
• We do not provide professional advice in legal, tax, medical, or financial matters.
Your results are ultimately up to you, and our goal is to provide guidance, not guarantees.
Business FAQ’s
That’s a good question. And the answer changes for everyone.
Since no 2 shops are alike, the swing in profit margins for a cabinetshop can be pretty big.
The profit margin for a cabinet maker depends on the type of work they do, how they price their jobs, and how well they run their business. Here’s a simple breakdown:
I want you to run your shop well and price jobs right, so that you can keep more money in your pocket while still doing the work you love.
The part of the cabinet-making business that makes the most money is usually custom cabinets for high-end customers. Thats true for both residential and commercial work.
Here’s why:
Its all about choice and the kind of cabinet shop you want to run.
Do you want high end custom? For Residential or Commercial?
Or
Do you want to build a higher volume of more affordable products?
Both systems work, but the path to get there is different.
In both cases, if you focus on high quality and on-time delivery, you’ll make the most profit.
A good profit margin for woodworking depends on how much money you make compared to how much it costs to run your business.
Here’s a breakdown
If you’re very organized and price your work well, you can make even more profit!
A 50% profit margin is not too much if it’s fair for the work you do and the value you provide. It depends on the type of woodworking or cabinet-making business you run. Here’s why:
As long as you’re delivering quality that matches the price, a 50% profit margin can be just right! It’s about finding the balance between what you need to make and what customers are willing to pay.
Thats a tough question!
Let me ask you this ( its not a riddle :) )… how long is a piece of string??
How much you should charge to build a cabinet depends on several things, like the size of the cabinet, the materials you use, and how much time it takes to build. Here’s a simple way to figure it out:
Example Pricing:
For a custom cabinet:
This is just an example—your price might be higher or lower based on the details of the job!
You’re in the right place.
Expanding a cabinet business takes careful planning, a focus on quality, and finding ways to attract more customers while increasing efficiency. Here’s a simple guide to help you grow:
Expanding your cabinet business takes time, but by focusing on the right customers, improving your process, and delivering great work, you’ll set yourself up for long-term success!
To sell more cabinets, focus on showing people why they should buy from you and make it easy for them to say yes. Here’s how:
By doing these things, more people will notice your cabinets, trust your work, and want to buy from you!
To figure out if you’re charging enough for your cabinets, ask yourself these questions:
If you’re not covering costs, making enough profit, or your work is worth more than you’re charging, it’s time to raise your prices!
