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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 18 MIN

Contractor Cents - Episode 400 - Hiring Disasters and How to Avoid Them

from Contractor Cents · host Ruth King

Let’s face it. The recruiting process is broken. Everyone complains about not finding good employees and many of you “just settle” which can turn into a disaster. My guest today, Ryan Hogan, has been in the trenches…he’s lived the real world challenges contractors face as he grew his company to $50 million in revenues. The wrong cultural fit was one of his biggest mistakes. Ryan gives you ways to fix the broken recruiting system and make better hires. Go to https://talentharbor.com/ryan/ to get the questions he asks during interviews. Free P&L Statement and Balance Sheet https://tinyurl.com/2rjd6wxu Ruth King Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthking1/   Podcast Produced by Nick Uttam

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