Roofer Growth Hacks - Season 3 Episode 3 - State of Recruiting for Roofers with Paul Sanneman

Roofer Growth Hacks

Welcome to Roofer Growth Hacks! In this episode, we sit down with Paul Sanneman, CEO of Contractor Staffing Source, a recruiting expert specializing in the contracting industry. With years of experience helping businesses find top-tier talent, Paul has developed key strategies that have transformed recruitment in the roofing sector.

We dive into actionable growth hacks designed to help roofing contractors attract and retain the best employees, overcome recruiting challenges, and build high-performing teams. Paul shares insights on effective recruiting practices, how to stand out as an employer, and how to scale your workforce to meet business demands.

Tune in for expert tips and proven strategies that will help you streamline your hiring process, boost your recruitment efforts, and scale your roofing business with the right team in place.

Tune in for expert tips and proven strategies that will take your roofing business to the next level

About:

With over 40 years of experience, Paul has created several business coaching companies and consulted more than 400 construction companies. Contractor Staffing Source is the product of this experience and his most profound inspiration, as well as a solution to the most common issue his clients face; finding good people.

Paul’s dedication to working with residential contractors stems from his belief that they are the most exciting and ethical business owners. He is passionate about helping them build successful teams so they can make more money in less time and have more FUN.

Paul holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Education. He studied metaphysics as a post graduate and has facilitated and attended numerous seminars in personal growth and business success over the years. Check out Paul’s latest album with the Beach Road Band, Mostly for Kids.

Timestamps:

[00:00 - 00:47] - Intro

[00:48 - 05:20] - The State of Recruiting in Contracting: What You Need to Know

[05:21 - 10:07] - Attracting Top Talent: Your Business Image Speaks Volumes

[10:08 - 12:37] - It’s Hiring Time—Here’s Your Next Move

[12:38 - 16:00] - Industry Trends: How Private Equity is Changing the Game

[16:01 - 21:19] - Should Politics Matter in Business? Let’s Talk About It

[21:20 - 21:47] - Word from Sponsor

[21:48 - 26:11] - Busy Season is Here—Are You Ready for What’s Next?

[26:12 - 32:33] - What is Easier to Find Sales or Operations People?

[32:34 - 35:01] - Key Insights Contractors Need to Know This Quarter

[35:02 - 37:58] - AI in Business: Are We Closer to AGI Than We Think?

[37:59 - 43:40] - Episode Wrapup and Key Takeaways

Resources:

RoofingSites: https://www.roofingsites.com/

Contractor Staffing Source: https://contractorstaffingsource.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sanneman/

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