197 - Construction Hiring 101: The Keys to Finding & Keeping Local Talent with Matt DiBara
Crack hiring and you've got a huge advantage over your competitors! Learn how to get your construction business ahead of the game as Martin, Khalil & guest expert, Matt DiBara, uncover the secrets to finding & keeping local talent. Hit play!
Time Stamps
00:36 - Episode Intro
01:46 - Introduction to Matt Dibara
02:26 - Matt's Journey in the Construction Industry
03:35 - Challenges of Moving the Company
04:17 - Transition to Modern Business Practices
07:01 - The Birth of The Contractor Consultants
09:52 - The Hiring Mindset
13:51 - The Importance of Company Identity in Hiring
17:32 - Why Contractors Should Prioritize Hiring
20:14 - Hiring Strategies
25:22 - Hiring Process
25:36 - Avoiding the Unicorn Hiring Trap
29:59 - Job Descriptions
30:54 - Diversifying Your Hiring Channels
33:08 - The Importance of a Dedicated Hiring Manager
37:00 - Vetting Applicants
40:43 - What to Look for in an Application
48:16 - Good Onboarding Process
53:05 - Employee Retention
58:11 - Connect with Matt DiBara
Quotable Moments from the Show
"If you treat every customer like they're your neighbor, you'll never make the wrong decision." - Matt DiBara
"Thinking about a destination that you want to go to, that's your revenue. What vehicle and road you're gonna take is the employees and the team to support that." - Matt DiBara
"Every experience with someone about your brand is an opportunity to delight and to continue to build your reputation, because at the end of the day it's not what you say about your brand, it's what other people say about your brand that defines it." - Khalil Benalioulhaj
"Anybody that loves his work that much isn't gonna mess you up anyway." - Martin Holland
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