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Most contractors post a job ad, get zero qualified applicants, and wonder why they can't find good people. The problem isn't the labor market — it's your hiring system.

In this roundtable, Matt Risinger (founder of The Build Show Network), Jacob Toler ($2.8M contractor running a 35% gross profit), and BTA coach Matt Balfe break down exactly how top contractors recruit, hire, and retain A-players — even when no one's applying.

In this episode, we cover:

Why your job postings aren't attracting qualified candidates (and what to do instead)
Hiring systems that build your bench so you're always staffed for busy season
Creative recruitment strategies the best contractors use to find A-players
The difference between hiring out of desperation vs. hiring from a position of strength

Whether you're a general contractor, remodeler, or specialty trade, if you're struggling to find good employees for your construction business, this conversation is your blueprint.

00:00-Intro & speaker backgrounds

08:21-Identifying hiring pain points & root causes

09:58-Candidate screening & interview process

30:08-Out-of-the-box recruiting & social media tactics

43:18-Leveraging AI and automation in recruitment

48:37-Key hiring lessons: ability over reactivity

01:14:53-Q&A: references & quality growth

267. How To Hire When No One’s Applying (Builder Roundtable) - Matt Risinger, Jacob Toler, Matt Balfe