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If you're tired of hiring people who say they know the trade… but then you realize they only know one small part of the job, this episode is for you.
Most contractors aren’t struggling because of lack of work… they’re struggling because of bad hires, weak training, and no real pipeline of skilled labor.
In this episode, you’ll learn how top contractors are fixing that, by actually knowing who they’re hiring, building stronger training systems, and creating a reliable workforce that drives profit instead of killing it.
Jennifer Wilkerson from NCCER breaks down how standardized training, real skill assessments, and national programs are changing the game for contractors across the country.
If you want better people, better systems, and better profit, this is the blueprint.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The Hiring Problem Every Contractor Faces
02:29 – Why “Skilled Workers” Aren’t Actually Skilled
04:36 – The Real Reason Contractors Lose Profit
06:40 – Labor Mistakes & Weak Training Systems
08:35 – How Smart Contractors Fix Hiring
10:27 – Building a Reliable Skilled Labor Pipeline
12:27 – Inside NCCER & Standardized Training
15:10 – How Skill Assessments Actually Work
18:03 – Programs Contractors Are Using Right Now
20:55 – Future of Hiring & Why This Matters
Podcast: Trade Traction Host: Dennis Hamon Guest: Jennifer Wilkerson (VP of Innovation & Advancement, NCCER)
The Podcast that helps plumbing and heating service contractors stop working for free and actually turn a profit.
Connect with Dennis:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dennis-hamon/?skipRedirect=true
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dennistheapprentice/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064205912242
Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@dennistheapprentice
Thank you once again for your support and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this podcast with your peers! Stay tuned for more exciting content coming your way every week.
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If you're tired of hiring people who say they know the trade… but then you realize they only know one small part of the job, this episode is for you.
Most contractors aren’t struggling because of lack of work… they’re struggling because of bad hires, weak training, and no real pipeline of skilled labor.
In this episode, you’ll learn how top contractors are fixing that, by actually knowing who they’re hiring, building stronger training systems, and creating a reliable workforce that drives profit instead of killing it.
Jennifer Wilkerson from NCCER breaks down how standardized training, real skill assessments, and national programs are changing the game for contractors across the country.
If you want better people, better systems, and better profit, this is the blueprint.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – The Hiring Problem Every Contractor Faces
02:29 – Why “Skilled Workers” Aren’t Actually Skilled
04:36 – The Real Reason Contractors Lose Profit
06:40 – Labor Mistakes & Weak Training Systems
08:35 – How Smart Contractors Fix Hiring
10:27 – Building a Reliable Skilled Labor Pipeline
12:27 – Inside NCCER & Standardized Training
15:10 – How Skill Assessments Actually Work
18:03 – Programs Contractors Are Using Right Now
20:55 – Future of Hiring & Why This Matters
Podcast: Trade Traction Host: Dennis Hamon Guest: Jennifer Wilkerson (VP of Innovation & Advancement, NCCER)
The Podcast that helps plumbing and heating service contractors stop working for free and actually turn a profit.
Connect with Dennis:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/dennis-hamon/?skipRedirect=true
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dennistheapprentice/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064205912242
Tiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@dennistheapprentice
Thank you once again for your support and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this podcast with your peers! Stay tuned for more exciting content coming your way every week.