TCF949: Hiring a Winning Team

Hiring is probably an issue that you’re having right now in your contracting business. And many contractors don’t have a hiring problem as much as they have a keeping them problem. In this episode, Tom sits down with Ryan — the founder and CEO of Core Matters, a company that helps businesses attract, hire, and retain qualified employees. The two talk about how to attract and hire the right talent and keep them in your business.Episode Highlights:[0:00] - Intro[00:30] - Ryan’s bio and what Core Matters does[01:08] - Hiring frontline workers[03:09] - People leave bosses, not jobs[04:30] - The core fit hiring system[06:03] - 3 questions for business owners to identify their core values[08:04] - Addressing the question: What’s in it for me?[09:44] - Growth Accelerator Program (GAP)[10:26] - It’s not a hiring problem. It’s keeping them problem[11:12] - Some reasons why employees leave[12:25] - Why behavior matters in hiring and retention [15:39] - Having clear communication and keeping promises[19:35] - How poor communication can make employees feel insecure about their jobs[21:15] - Advice for those who are afraid to hire[24:25] - Recognizing and utilizing the talents of existing employees[26:17] - Hire Better People Faster book[27:00] - How to work with Ryan[27:41] - What working with Core Matters looks like[29:06] - Identifying and hiring the right talent[33:56] - Closing remarksResources:== Core Matters Website: https://corematters.com/book-a-call/ == Get Hire Better People Faster book: https://corematters.com/freebook/ 💰 You didn’t become a contractor to struggle financially. Download our worksheet and start calculating a 50% gross profit on every job. It’s time to get your shit together! https://thecontractorfight.com/50/ 💸 Grab your copy of our FREE Contractors Guide to Spotting Cheap Prospects here: https://thecontractorfight.com/cheap == Join us in BATTLEGROUND ==Everything your contracting business needs in one comprehensive program with three main focus areas: Leadership, Communication, and Numbers. For more info, check out: https://TheContractorFight.com/Battleground == Get your questions answered and connect with other contractors building stronger businesses in The Contractor Fight: https://thecontractorfight.com/facebook == Grab the Gear ==https://gear.thecontractorfight.com/ == Find Us on Social Media ==YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomReber Instagram: https://thecontractorfight.com/ig == Rate the Podcast ==Help your fellow contractors find the podcast! Please leave a rating/review! Apple Podcasts  Spotify