Carlos del Pozo: Solving the Hiring Crisis in the Trades with Team Engine

In this episode of TradesTalk, Justin White and Maggie Wymore sits down with Carlos del Pozo, founder of Team Engine, to dive into how technology can reshape hiring and retention for blue-collar industries like landscaping and construction. Carlos shares how his background in small business and the military led him to develop Team Engine, a software platform built specifically to recruit, retain, and engage field-based workforces. From automated text communication with applicants to onboarding support and internal team messaging, Team Engine helps bridge the gap between office and field. With turnover rates in the trades averaging 50% and some roles needing to be filled 4 to 5 times per year, Carlos shares why speed and consistency are the new keys to successful hiring. He outlines practical strategies including keeping your pipeline full year-round, responding to applicants faster, and even over-hiring to account for training time. If you’re struggling to find and keep great people, this episode is packed with smart, tech-forward solutions you can implement today.   Team Engine Links: https://www.linkedin.com/company/team-engine/ https://www.teamengine.io   Disruptor Links: Disruptors Community Home Page Landscape Intelligence Chat GPT