Your hiring method is broken and costing you great talent. Discover the three specific traits trade companies need to find amazing people in HVAC, Plumbing and electrical.

In Episode 70 of the Wisdom of Wrench podcast, host Kevin Comerford and guest Julie Anderson reveal the secret to recruiting long term employees. You will find out why hiring for a smile beats hiring for technical skill every time.

They explain how to spot humble, hungry, and smart traits during an interview so you can grow your self managing company. Watch the full video now to fix your hiring strategy and find staff who truly care.

Links referenced in the episode:

The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni: https://amzn.to/3POTajU

Uncontainable by Kip Tindell: https://amzn.to/4dTWsKR

Article on Gen Z and Career Mapping by Julie Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jandersonwrenchgroup_hr-future-magazine-article-ugcPost-7458189829487448066-oeme/?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAFgplxoBGse83plUE3xOwNZHNXcrJ0JByXo

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Chapters:

0:00 - Why Hiring for Attitude Beats Hiring for Skill

1:39 - YouTube Growth: How We Reached the Top 2% of Podcasts

4:03 - The McDonald's Secret: Why Managers Must Spend 33% of Time Recruiting

6:42 - What Is a Self-Managing Company? The Business Glider Concept Explained

8:02 - Meet Julie Anderson: Bringing Fortune 500 Talent Strategy to the Trades

19:21 - How to Hire for the Smile: The 3 Ideal Team Player Traits

21:18 - Trait #1: Humble. Why a Willingness to Learn is Non-Negotiable

29:08 - Trait #2: Hungry. How to Identify Healthy Ambition in Candidates

35:44 - Trait #3: Smart. Why EQ (Emotional Intelligence) Outperforms IQ

40:24 - What Is the Most Important Trait for Career Success?

44:45 - The Biggest Interview Mistake: Why You Must Slow Down to Hire Fast

49:02 - The "One Equals Three" Rule: How to Reduce Your Workload by Hiring Right

55:15 - How to Interview Like a Pro: Why You Must Be the Buyer, Not the Seller

1:02:46 - The Candidate Shift: Why Your Employer Brand Matters Now More Than Ever

1:06:46 - The 80/20 Interview Rule: Why Hiring Managers Talk Too Much

1:12:46 - Setting Clear Expectations: What Marriage Can Teach You About Hiring Top Talent