Becoming the Employer Everyone Wants to Work For With Ryan Englin

What does it really mean to be an employer of choice in the trades?

In this 100th episode celebration, host Ryan Englin goes solo to unveil the CHOICE Framework, a step-by-step blueprint for building a company where top talent wants to work and stay. 

Discover the six pillars that will transform your workplace:

• Clear Vision, Values, and Purpose
• High-Trust Leadership
• Opportunities for Growth
• Industry-Leading Reputation
• Competitive Pay and Stability
• Engaged Workforce

Packed with real-life examples and actionable takeaways, this milestone episode sets the stage for a new series of solo deep dives into each CHOICE element. Whether you're a contractor, trades leader, or business owner, this is the episode that will reshape how you hire, retain, and lead.

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Highlighted Episodes:

• Episode 1: Adam Witty, CEO of Forbes Books, “3 Fallacies That Hold Back Your Recruiting Efforts”
• Episode 73: Jim Bush, CEO of Weather Shield Roofing Systems, “12 Laws of a Great Workplace”
• Episode 77: Matt Ebert, CEO of Crash Champions, “Building an Empire: From 8 to Nearly 650 Locations”
• Episode 87: Chad Prinkey, Founder and CEO of Well Built Construction Consulting, “Overcoming the Valley of Death in Business”
• Episode 60: Richard Hart, Founder of Hart’s Plumbing and Heating, “The Power of an Apprentice Academy”
• Episode 16: Jennifer Wilkerson, VP of Innovations and Advancements at NCCER , “Overcoming the Labor Shortage”
• Episode 17: Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, “Attracting The Next Generation With A Better Story”
• Episode 93: Roger Wakefield, Founder of RogerWakefield.com, “The Journey of a Blue Collar Influencer”
• Episode 94: Mat Gates, President of Erickson-Hall Construction, “From Employee to Owner: The ESOP Journey”
• Episode 21: Ryan Schmitt, CEO of Petticoat-Schmitt, “Petticoat-Schmitt Client Case Study”
• Episode 62: Levi Torres, President of High 5 Plumbing, “The Best Way to Grow Your Team”
• Episode 85: Don Magruder, CEO at RoMac Building Supply, “Tackling the Labor Crisis in Construction”

Connect With Ryan

Website: https://corematters.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanenglin/ 

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