Episode 81

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11th Aug 2023

The 5 HUGE Hiring Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)

Did you know printing money isn't illegal?

It’s called hiring top quality workers.

You might be thinking, "great workers aren’t out there".

And you might feel like hiring is a bit of a lottery.

If so, I'm sorry to say that you've fallen victim to one of the 5 huge hiring mistakes.

You want to avoid these mistakes when building a great team, so Tony and Phil sat down and recorded an episode

This is a touchy one because at one time or another, Phil and I are guilty of making ALL of these mistakes.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN FROM IMPLEMENTING TODAY’S PODCAST:

  • Have the knowledge and skillset you think only HR firms hold.
  • Implement an 11-step hiring structure so you can get it right every time.
  • Be able to confidently hire applicants to high-ranking roles in your business.
  • Learn what it takes to hire the top workers.

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The Profitable Tradie Podcast
For Trades & Contracting Business Owners Who Want More Profit, More Freedom, and Less Stress
If you run a plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or any other trades business and you’re tired of long hours, cash flow headaches, and pricing battles, this podcast is for you.



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