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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 45 MIN

504: How to Hire the Right People for Your Contracting Business featuring Paul Sanneman

from Blue Collar Leadership · host Mack Story

In this interview, Paul Sanneman discusses:Why Most Contractors Struggle to Find Good Help (And How to Fix It)How to Building Winning Teams in ConstructionHow to Stop Making Bad HiresThe Real Secret to Hiring Reliable TradespeopleThe Impact of AI on the Recruiting ProcessThe Importance of Hiring Slow and Firing FastIn this episode of the Blue Collar Leadership Podcast, host Mack Story interviews Paul Sanneman, Founder and CEO of Contractor Staffing Source.With over 50 years of experience coaching and consulting thousands of construction companies, Paul founded Contractor Staffing Source to solve one of the industry’s biggest challenges: finding and hiring reliable, high-performing team members who fit a company’s culture.Specializing exclusively in recruiting for residential and commercial contractors across the U.S. and Canada, his firm handles the full hiring process so contractors can focus on building their businesses, strengthening their teams, improving profitability, and ultimately making more money in less time while having more fun.Mack and Paul explore practical leadership insights around attracting and retaining top blue-collar talent, building winning teams, and creating the kind of culture that drives long-term success in the trades.#contractor #recruiting #constructionlife #staffing #staffingsolutions  #construction #constructionindustry#bluecollarleadership 

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