Episode 137

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Published on:

4th Sep 2024

Does Hiring Ever Get Easier?

It’s fricken annoying. 

 

You’ve got so much work your team can’t keep up... 

 

Watching those jobs slip away hurts... 

 

Missing out on that extra revenue sucks... 

 

So, you consider hiring someone new... 

 

Another guy on the tools – to keep the truck busy?  

 

An office manager – to help with admin?  

 

Maybe an estimator – so you’re not pricing everything? 

 

Sounds great – lighten the load and grow your business. 

 

But then the doubt creeps in... 

 

“Is the role really necessary?” 

 

“Can I afford it?” 

 

“Is there enough work for a bigger team?” 

 

“How will I find the right person?” 

 

“What if I get it wrong?” 

 

Before you know it, you’re paralyzed with fear, can’t make a decision, and back at square one... 

 

 

Hiring is hard.

It’s not something you do all the time, and it can feel pretty loaded. It’s also quite complex, because it involves people. And let’s face it, people are complex... 

 

That’s why in our latest episode, we tackle hiring head-on, covering: 

 

  • How To Attract the Best to Work for You 
  • Common Hiring Mistakes You Need to Avoid 
  • The 3 Step Process That Makes Hiring a Breeze  

 

Hiring is your most important job as a business owner and the most impactful thing you can do to create profit, lifestyle and wealth. 

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