How did you know it was time to hire your first salesperson?
When did you realize you needed your first sales hire? And if youâve already hired a rep, whatâs one thing youâd do differently next time? đïžIn this episode of Masters of Home Service, Doni Jones and Rich Camacho dig into: When itâs actually time to hire your first salesperson How to spot the right (and wrong) salesperson during interviews Onboarding plans, sales KPIs, and pay structures to motivate reps Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Anyone using an ESOP?
I have recently heard about ESOPs a couple times over the past few weeks. It has me thinking this fits my culture and might be a good fit for my business. If you are running an ESOP can you share details about it? Does it work for you? What are the benefits? Has it helped team culture and morale/buy-in?How to spot and hire top talent before your competitors do
đïžIn this episode of Masters of Home Service, Marco Radocaj and Rich Camacho break down: How to find coachable candidates How to write job posts that attract the right people 5 traits that set A-players apart âQuestion: When youâre hiring new techs, what qualities do you look for? Share in the comments below! Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Whatâs one red flag you always watch for during an interview?
In the episode of the Masters of Home Service (at the 27-minute mark) Stephen Jobe shared that his number one hiring red flag is when a candidate brings up money too early in the process. He said if someoneâs first concern is pay, before showing humility or interest in the role, itâs usually a no-go. Do you agree with Stephen? Whatâs your biggest red flag when interviewing new hires? Tune into the full episode to learn what mistakes to avoid and tips for building a clear career path for your best people. Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple , Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Do You Train Your Team to Think or Just Work?
Every Monday, we hold a short training session with our team. We train on communication. leadership. & mindset. The reason being most tradespeople arenât struggling because they canât do the work. Theyâre struggling because they were never taught how to: Speak with clarity Handle conflict Lead a crew Represent the business professionally These tend to be the issues I see bottling up, either from our exit interviews or customer feed back or when things are misunderstood. Thats why I'm curious: Do you train soft skills with your crew?Hiring the Right People!
Finding and Keeping Skilled Workers in the Trades Finding good help is tough, especially in the trades. Whatâs your approach to hiring people who not only have the skills, but also fit well with your team? And once youâve got the right people, how do you keep them motivated and loyal to your business? Letâs talk about hiring techniques and retention.
First Key Employee
Hey everyone, we have a remodeling company and made my first big hire and I don't think he's the right fit. this employee is very expensive and does not produce enough for the company. What are some questions I should ask to my next hire that would help weed out the good from bad. Thanks!Most of Your Problems Are Communication Problems
I learned this the hard way - I always assumed people knew or understood what I needed, instead of communicating because I did not want to have the hard conversation. I wanted to be liked more than understood. But hereâs what Iâve learned the hard way: Most mistakes, delays, and drama on a jobsite donât come from bad workers â they come from unclear instructions. Itâs not that people donât want to do good work. Itâs that we assume they understood what we meant. And when assumptions lead the conversation, everything breaks down. So I built this visual to help myself, my team, and now other contractors get clear. Whatâs one breakdown youâve had that couldâve been solved with clearer communication?
