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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