Where do I find good employees?

By Ask a Shop OwnerUpdated Hiring

Short answer

Through your existing team and your existing customers. Job boards are last resort, not first stop.

Your real pipeline

Ask every employee you trust: 'Who is the best person you've worked with in the last five years?' Then call those people directly. This is how trades have always hired.

If you have to post

Indeed and Facebook local groups beat LinkedIn for owner-operated trades. Write the post like a human, not a corporate HR template. Lead with the work, the pay range, and what kind of person you want.

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