Show Title:

Building a Bench: Strategies for Proactive Recruiting in Home Services with Ryan Englin from Core Matters

Episode Number: 55

Date: October 7, 2024

Duration: 29:05

Host: Justin Deese

Website: JustinDeese.com

Contact: Justin@JustinDeese.com

Guest: Ryan Englin

Guest Company: Core Matters

Company Website: corematters.com

Podcast Host: Podcast Host- Titans of the Trades

Author of: Hire Better People Faster

Guest Special Offer: Copy of the book https://corematters.com/freebook/

Summary

In this episode of the Freedom Blueprint podcast, host Justin Deese speaks with Ryan Englin, author of 'Hire Better People Faster' and founder of Core Matters. They discuss the critical issues of hiring, recruiting, and retention in the home service industry. Ryan shares his journey from marketing to recruiting, emphasizing the importance of proactive recruiting, building an employer brand, and creating a supportive work environment. The conversation also highlights the significance of authenticity in recruitment and the need for businesses to engage their existing employees in the hiring process.

Takeaways

Hiring and recruiting are critical challenges in the trades.

Recruiting should be viewed as a marketing activity.

Proactive recruiting is essential; top talent is often not actively looking for jobs.

Building a strong employer brand can attract passive job seekers.

Authenticity in social media is crucial for establishing trust with potential hires.

Creating friendships at work can significantly improve employee engagement and retention.

Onboarding should focus on building relationships, not just training.

Core Matters helps businesses by stopping the bleeding in their hiring processes.

Teaching businesses to fish means implementing sustainable hiring practices.

Leverage your existing team for referrals and insights into the hiring process.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Importance of Hiring and Recruiting in the Home Service Industry

03:04 Proactive Recruiting and Building a Bench of Passive Job Seekers

07:43 Creating an Authentic Employer Brand

14:17 The Importance of Onboarding and Relationship Building

21:23 Stop the Bleeding: Filling Immediate Staffing Needs

23:46 Teaching Businesses to Fish: Implementing Systems and Processes

26:33 Leveraging Existing Employees for Referrals and Insights

Keywords

hiring, recruiting, retention, employer brand, onboarding, employee engagement, trades, business growth, Core Matters, Ryan Englin, Plumbing, HVAC, Air Conditioning, Electrical, Contractor, Freedom Blueprint Podcast, Justin Deese, Kristen Deese, When Your Business Partner is Your Spouse