EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 1H 19M
The 3 Ideal Team Player Traits Trade Companies Need
from Wisdom Of Wrench Podcast · host Kevin Comerford
Your hiring method is broken and costing you great talent. Discover the three specific traits trade companies need to find amazing people in HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.In Episode 70 of the Wisdom of Wrench podcast, host Kevin Comerford and guest Julie Anderson reveal the secret to recruiting long term employees. You will find out why hiring for a smile beats hiring for technical skill every time.They explain how to spot humble, hungry, and smart traits during an interview so you can grow your self managing company. Watch the full video now to fix your hiring strategy and find staff who truly care.Links referenced in the episode:The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni: https://amzn.to/3POTajUUncontainable by Kip Tindell: https://amzn.to/4dTWsKRArticle on Gen Z and Career Mapping by Julie Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jandersonwrenchgroup_hr-future-magazine-article-ugcPost-7458189829487448066-oeme/?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAFgplxoBGse83plUE3xOwNZHNXcrJ0JByXoSubscribe to the WOW Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UvJLcLFL03vKiLpd1xN45?si=PRBF-DwYR_uDtfRB8hIsLgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-wrench-podcast/id1792919657🔧 Wrench Group: https://www.wrenchgroup.com🔧 Wrench IG: https://www.instagram.com/wrenchgroup🔧 Wrench FB: https://www.facebook.com/wrenchgroup🔧 Wrench LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewrenchgroupChapters:0:00 - Why Hiring for Attitude Beats Hiring for Skill1:39 - YouTube Growth: How We Reached the Top 2% of Podcasts4:03 - The McDonald's Secret: Why Managers Must Spend 33% of Time Recruiting6:42 - What Is a Self-Managing Company? The Business Glider Concept Explained8:02 - Meet Julie Anderson: Bringing Fortune 500 Talent Strategy to the Trades19:21 - How to Hire for the Smile: The 3 Ideal Team Player Traits21:18 - Trait #1: Humble. Why a Willingness to Learn is Non-Negotiable29:08 - Trait #2: Hungry. How to Identify Healthy Ambition in Candidates35:44 - Trait #3: Smart. Why EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Outperforms IQ40:24 - What Is the Most Important Trait for Career Success?44:45 - The Biggest Interview Mistake: Why You Must Slow Down to Hire Fast49:02 - The "One Equals Three" Rule: How to Reduce Your Workload by Hiring Right55:15 - How to Interview Like a Pro: Why You Must Be the Buyer, Not the Seller1:02:46 - The Candidate Shift: Why Your Employer Brand Matters Now More Than Ever1:06:46 - The 80/20 Interview Rule: Why Hiring Managers Talk Too Much1:12:46 - Setting Clear Expectations: What Marriage Can Teach You About Hiring Top Talent
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