S2 E82 - How to Recruit Top-Tier Tradesmen in 2026

Podcast: Beers With Contractors · Beers with Contractors

Opublikowano: 2026-08-07

In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Will and Terry talk with Meghan Ritchie of Trustal Recruiting about hiring for locally owned home services companies. Meghan shares her background from marketing agency work to becoming a GM in Atlanta, managing 26 trucks, and explains how recruiting should be treated like marketing: budget a consistent percentage of projected revenue, stay focused year-round, and proactively pursue passive candidates. She stresses pre-hire preparation—clear job descriptions, defining success, and having a training/onboarding plan—to ensure recruiting ROI and reduce turnover. The conversation covers moving fast to hire, competing in a tight labo...