Episode 40 : Mastering the Hiring Process - 10 Step Guide to Finding & Retaining Good Hires

In this value-packed episode, Simon from The Profitable Fencer shares real-world lessons on hiring from the trenches of the fencing and construction industry. With over 100+ hires and years of trial and error, Simon has crafted a 10-step process to help fellow trades and construction business owners build a reliable and skilled team.

Whether you're drowning in high staff turnover or looking to scale your crew the right way, Simon walks through actionable steps—from writing killer job ads to assessing candidates and onboarding them right—without the fluff.

Learn how a structured process can reduce chaos, save time, and attract the right people who actually want to stick around and grow with your company.

Timestamps:

• 00:01 – Introduction & topic: Why hiring is a pain point

• 01:30 – Simon’s hiring failures: 109 staff in 4 years

• 03:45 – The current hiring drive and what’s working now

• 05:00 – Step 1: Define your needs (job description clarity)

• 09:00 – Step 2: Crafting the perfect job ad

• 11:45 – Step 3: Choosing the right platforms (where to post)

• 13:30 – Step 4: Screening resumes (ATS tips and red flags)

• 16:10 – Step 5: Conducting initial interviews (phone tips)

• 18:30 – Step 6: Face-to-face interviews & the flag system

• 22:00 – Step 7: Skills assessment ideas

• 24:45 – Step 8: Checking references the right way

• 29:00 – Step 9: Making the offer (structure + deadline)

• 31:45 – Step 10: Onboarding & training (retaining the good ones)

• 36:00 – Final thoughts: Train and grow people, or risk losing them

Key Takeaway:

Hiring doesn’t need to be chaotic. By building a clear, repeatable 10-step hiring process—from defining roles to onboarding—you’ll attract better candidates, filter out time-wasters, and build a stronger, more reliable team.

Ready to build a rock-solid team and stop the revolving door of hires?
🎧 Tune in now to The Profitable Podcast and start implementing Simon’s proven hiring system.
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