{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Logic vs Emotion and Data vs Feeling in Millwork and Woodworking with Lauren Bourland","description":"Are you running your shop on numbers\u2026 or on feelings? In this episode, Dominic Rubino interviews Lauren Bourland of Custom Source Woodworking and board member of the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI). They break down why logic and data must replace emotion when it comes to pricing, labor, and profitability. If you're a cabinet shop owner, remodeler, or trade contractor who feels busy but not as profitable as you should be, this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: \u2022 Why the AWI Cost of Doing Business Survey matters \u2022 The difference between average and high-performing firms \u2022 What 17% vs 20%+ net profit really means \u2022 How to remove emotion from estimating \u2022 Why trade associations help contractors grow faster \u2022 The power of benchmarking your numbers This conversation is practical, direct, and focused on what actually works. \ud83d\udc49 Subscribe for more contractor-focused business strategies \ud83d\udc49 Like this video to support the channel \ud83d\udc49 Comment below: What\u2019s your current net profit target? More about Lauren Bourland Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lauren-bourland-8b785b183\/ Company's Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/custom-source-woodworking-inc-\/ Company's Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.csw.co\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/customsourcewoodworking Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/customsourcewoodworking &amp;nbsp; Also check out: Cabinet Maker Profit System: https:\/\/www.cabinetmakerprofitsystem.com Profit Toolbelt: https:\/\/www.profittoolbelt.com\/ Contractor Wealth System: https:\/\/www.contractorwealthsystem.com\/ DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE: @Cabinetmakerprofitsystemcom @profittoolbelt4527 &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Cabinet Maker Profit System Podcast I Business Owners I Cabinet Makers I Architectural Millwork I Furniture Makers I Business ideas I Tips I Business Coach Dominic Rubino","author_url":"http:\/\/cabinetmakerprofitsystem.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40162245\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198746090"}