6 Hiring Myths Remodelers Need to Know

In this conversation, Kyle Hunt interviews Paul Sanneman from Contractor Staffing Source about hiring myths and best practices. Paul shares six myths of hiring, including only recruiting when you need someone, employees being expensive, and thinking you can do it yourself. He also provides six best practices for hiring, such as writing a killer job ad, posting it everywhere, and responding to applicants within 10-20 minutes. Paul emphasizes the importance of building a strong team and the ability to recruit and hire effectively as a key skill for contractors. ----- Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 1,700 remodelers. Visit RemodelersOnTheRise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights! ----- Takeaways Always be recruiting and don't wait until you need someone to start the hiring process. Employees are an investment, not an expense, and building a good team is crucial for success. Recruiting within the construction industry is not necessary; consider candidates from other industries with transferable skills. Hire fast, fire slow is a myth; it's important to hire the right people and let go of those who don't meet expectations. Recruiting is an ongoing process, not a one-time project. Write a compelling job ad, post it everywhere, respond to applicants quickly, use assessments, conduct video interviews, and check references and do background checks. -----   Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Paul's Background 03:14 The Story of Contractor Staffing Source 04:42 Myth 1: Only Recruit When You Need Someone 07:12 Myth 2: Employees Are Expensive 08:10 Myth 3: We Can Do It Ourselves 09:05 Myth 4: Recruit Within the Construction Industry 11:33 Myth 5: Hire Fast, Fire Slow 13:41 Myth 6: Recruiting as a Project That Ends 15:18 Best Practice 1: Write a Killer Job Ad 16:00 Best Practice 2: Post the Job Ad Everywhere 17:57 Best Practice 3: Respond Within 10-20 Minutes 19:14 Best Practice 4: Use Assessments 21:18 Best Practice 5: Conduct Video Interviews 22:33 Best Practice 6: Check References and Do Background Checks 26:12 Conclusion