During the previous recession, I chose to believe that there was no work available. I told myself that it would be impossible to get any more contracts because there were too many people vying for them.

The economy isn’t in great shape, so it would be crazy to make investments to grow your business right now, right? Well, not really.

There is a number I talk about with business owners that often gets them confused and a little bit upset. It's part of the language of success they still don't teach in school.

Ever lost a deal - and then scratched your head wondering HOW “the other guys” can possibly build it that cheap?

When I first started my business, I was the King of Micromanagers. The result? I had so much control over the process that I didn’t really care who I hired, as long as they were cheap.

When I was first starting in business my goal was to be the cheapest around so people had to use our services. As time went on, I soon realized that being the cheapest makes it crazy hard to make money.

Watch woodworker, woodworking teacher, hand tool coach, and YouTuber Rob Cosman masterfully build dovetail joints.

What’s the mark of a healthy business? Is it profit? Customer count? Leadership? I’d argue that the clearest sign of a healthy business is stable, positive cash flow.

The Cabinetmaker Profit System podcast is for architectural woodworkers, joiners, and of course, cabinetmakers.

The primary reason that so many of us get stuck being a slave to our shops is that we don’t know how to fire ourselves.