EPISODE · Oct 12, 2023 · 42 MIN
103. The Labour Shortage With Russ, Sky & Andy
from Professional Builders Secrets · host Association of Professional Builders
Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In the episode, the trio get into what’s driving the staffing crisis in the construction industry. INSIDE EPISODE 103 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why fewer people are entering the construction industry How to encourage people to get into the industry Why company culture is essential to retain staff The importance of giving your employees a career path The best way to find new talent And much, much more. Listen to the full episode to uncover the current labour trends, and find out what you can be doing to gain, and retain great staff. ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council. Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephens ABOUT SKY KOLADE Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Sky specialises in taking complex business strategies and converting them into actionable step-by-step guides for building company owners. Sky is also a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and the Top 100 Women in the broader construction sector. Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens ABOUT ANDY SKARDA Head Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust. Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/ TIMELINE 0:47 Labour and staffing trends 7:22 Why less people are getting into the industry 11:14 The impact of a labour shortage on construction companies 20:41 Short term solutions for finding staff 25:16 What a great company culture looks like 31:06 What to do if you're desperate for staff LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/ APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets
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Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with the co-founders of the Association of Professional Builders Russ Stephens and Sky Kolade, along with APB’s Head Coach, Andy Skarda. In the episode, the trio get into what’s driving the staffing crisis in the construction industry. INSIDE EPISODE 103 YOU WILL DISCOVER Why fewer people are entering the construction industry How to encourage people to get into the industry Why company culture is essential to retain staff The importance of giving your employees a career path The best way to find new talent And much, much more. Listen to the full episode to uncover the current labour trends, and find out what you can be doing to gain, and retain great staff. ABOUT RUSS STEPHENS Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Russ is a data analysis expert who has introduced data-driven decision making to the residential construction industry. Russ is also a proud member of the Forbes Business Development Council. Connect with Russ: linkedin.com/in/russstephens ABOUT SKY KOLADE Co-founder of the Association of Professional Builders, Sky specialises in taking complex business strategies and converting them into actionable step-by-step guides for building company owners. Sky is also a proud member of The National Association of Women in Construction and the Top 100 Women in the broader construction sector. Connect with Sky: linkedin.com/in/skycheristephens ABOUT ANDY SKARDA Head Coach at the Association of Professional Builders, Andy specialises in helping business owners in the building industry identify and implement the skills and systems they need to be successful, without needing to go back to school. Or more importantly, without going bust. Connect with Andy: linkedin.com/in/andy-skarda-92a6875/ TIMELINE 0:47 Labour and staffing trends 7:22 Why less people are getting into the industry 11:14 The impact of a labour shortage on construction companies 20:41 Short term solutions for finding staff 25:16 What a great company culture looks like 31:06 What to do if you're desperate for staff LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com APB Rewards: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com/rewards/ APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets
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