Struggling to grow your building company without stretching your budget? In this episode, Owen and Vinnie break down a proven hiring roadmap designed to keep your construction business profitable. Discover the 3 levels of hires you need as your company scales, what to pay them to keep your business financially healthy, and how to avoid common hiring mistakes. Plus, get access to free, ready-to-use job descriptions to streamline your hiring process.

Highlights:

• 0:00 - Introduction
  Why hiring right matters for sustainable growth and profitability.
• 1:39 - Key principles for hiring at each growth stage
  How to strategically bring on the right people at the right time.
• 4:39 - Understanding the 3 hiring levels
  Know the difference between entry-level hires, skilled specialists, and leadership roles to avoid over- or under-staffing.
• 10:07 - Level 1: Foundational hires
  Who to bring on first to support basic operations and free up your time.
• 10:54 - Level 2: Filling skill gaps
  Essential hires for low-fun, high-skill tasks that you don’t have time for, but are crucial for scaling.
• 16:29 - Level 3: Building a marketing team that delivers
  Why marketing-focused hires are essential for consistent lead flow and business growth.
• 18:38 - Pay strategies that keep your hires productive and motivated
  Competitive pay without overspending. Learn what top-performing builders pay their team members at each level.
• 20:32 - Avoid percentage-based compensation pitfalls
  Why paying a percentage of P&L can backfire, and what to consider instead.
• 21:27 - Think packages, not just payslips
  Discover how offering the right benefits can attract quality hires and reduce turnover.
• 25:03 - Free job descriptions for every role
  Access downloadable job descriptions to kickstart your hiring process.

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