Episode
236
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Many contracting business owners think the way to fix money stress is to work harder, sell more, or chase bigger jobs. But according to Dominic Rubino, and the lessons
This episode breaks down how simple discipline, clear habits, and the right mindset can turn any shop — from cabinetry to HVAC to electrical — into a profitable, stable business.
Most profit loss doesn’t come from one big mistake. It comes from tiny leaks:
Dominic explains that cashflow is the “breathing” of your company. When you lose control of it, everything feels tight and stressful.
Ramsey’s approach is all about discipline before growth.
Key takeaways:
Not just in the books… but in real life.
Chaos + growth = bankruptcy.
Weekly P&L review
Monthly cashflow check
Intentional spending
No fancy gimmicks
These simple habits give you stability and control.
Kiyosaki teaches owners to think like investors, not operators.
Stop solving every problem with your hands.
Start building systems that run without you.
Your business
Your building
Your equipment
Your contracts
Your investments
Good shop owners create profit.
Great shop owners create wealth.
Dominic also explains the difference between:
Each plays a different role as your company grows — and most owners stay stuck because they rely on the wrong financial help for the size of the business.
Your mindset isn’t just personal — it shapes your balance sheet.
A foreman with a messy truck runs a messy shop.
An owner with a clean money mindset runs a profitable business.
Controlling cashflow isn’t complicated. It’s simple, daily discipline, smart financial habits, and shifting your mindset from operator to investor.
That’s how you go from cash stress to profit power.
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