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How to Get the BEST Employees for Your Roofing Business w/ Michael Gogan | Ep. 51

⏱️ 25:49 🎀 Jon Delaurie, Michael Gogan
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How to Get the BEST Employees for Your Roofing Business w/ Michael Gogan | Ep. 51
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  • 0:00
    Introduction to Higher Bus
    Host Jon Delaurie introduces Michael Gogan from Higher Bus, highlighting their unique approach to simplifying the challenging hiring process for roofing businesses.
  • 2:01
    Overcoming Reactive Hiring
    Michael explains how Higher Bus shifts contractors from reactive hiring to building a talent pipeline, using advanced vetting processes to present only the top 3% of applicants.
  • 5:31
    Customized Hiring Process
    The discussion covers how Higher Bus customizes job descriptions and ad campaigns, incorporating contractor input and market data to find the right cultural fit and skills.
  • 7:50
    The 'Right Seat' Assessment
    Michael details their proprietary 'Right Seat' assessment, a traits-based tool that evaluates candidates for specific roles and helps contractors understand existing team members' strengths.
  • 18:51
    AI in Interviewing
    Higher Bus utilizes AI for conversational phone screens and to generate tailored interview questions based on resumes and assessment scores, impressing candidates and streamlining the process.
  • 24:59
    The Value of Strategic Hiring
    Jon and Michael emphasize that strategic hiring is crucial for growth, preventing costly mistakes, and attracting high-performing individuals who might otherwise be missed.
  • 29:49
    Getting Started with Higher Bus
    Michael invites contractors to connect via email or their website, offering a hiring audit and flexible service packages, including options for single hires with a 60-day guarantee.
  • 32:28
    Continuous Hiring Motion
    Michael concludes by stressing the importance of maintaining an ongoing hiring process, especially for growing companies, to ensure a steady supply of qualified talent.

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Jon Delaurie
Host
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Michael Gogan
VP of partnerships at Higher Bus

Key Takeaways

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Shift from reactive hiring to building a talent pipeline to ensure you're always prepared with qualified candidates, not just filling urgent vacancies.

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Utilize data-driven hiring tools to vet candidates thoroughly, saving time and resources by focusing only on the top-tier applicants.

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Tailor your job descriptions and advertisements to attract candidates who are a strong cultural fit and possess the specific skills needed for your company and market.

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Implement behavioral and traits-based assessments (like the 'Right Seat' assessment) to understand a candidate's natural strengths and identify the best role for them within your organization.

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Leverage technology, including AI, to streamline the application and initial interview process, allowing for quicker responses to applicants and impressing potential hires with your efficiency.

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Recognize that strategic hiring is an investment, not an expense; avoiding bad hires and securing top talent significantly impacts company revenue and employee morale.

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Establish a continuous hiring 'motion' within your business, especially as you grow, to proactively recruit for key roles like sales and production, rather than waiting for critical needs to arise.

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