For many construction and cabinet shop owners, growth hits a ceiling when foremen—or other crew leads—can’t step up and lead. In this episode of Cabinet Maker Profit System, Dominic Rubino explains why promoting a skilled tradesperson isn’t enough, and how business owners can fix the leadership gap without doing it all themselves.

Why Foremen Burn Out (and What It’s Costing You)

Through surveys, exit interviews, and real coaching sessions, Dominic identified 6 common frustrations foremen face:

1. Lack of support from upper management
   
   
2. Poor communication
   
   
3. Constant chaos and no planning
   
   
4. Too much responsibility, not enough authority
   
   
5. No leadership tools or training
   
   
6. Burnout and feeling trapped
   
   

Why Your Best Craftsman May Not Be Your Best Leader

Many foremen never wanted to lead—they were just good at their job. Leadership is a different skillset that requires training, coaching, and consistent support. Without it, even top tradespeople struggle.

How the Right Training Changes Everything

Dominic’s Foreman & Supervisor 101 Training is helping 26 companies right now. The training includes:

• Behavioral profiling for better team management
  
  
• Delegation and communication strategies
  
  
• Real-world tools your foreman can use tomorrow
  
  

Your Foreman Is Your Leverage

If you're stuck in daily ops and can’t step away to work on estimates, customers, or profit—this is your sign. Investing in your foreman means investing in your future freedom.

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Text “foreman training” to 315-903-7853 to get on the waitlist.

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