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August 21, 2025 44 mins

Struggling to find and keep the right people?

In this episode of Construction Champions, host Ron Nussbaum sits down with Mike Matalone, founder of XP3 Talent, to break down why most contractors hire the wrong way… and what to do instead. With decades of experience helping businesses build top-tier teams, Mike reveals how to stop wasting time on bad hires and start building a team that actually drives your company forward.

✅ Why most hiring fails in the trades

✅ The key to attracting the right talent in 2025

✅ How to hire based on values, not just resumes

✅ What culture really means (and how to fix yours)

✅ How to become a leader your team wants to follow


If you’re a contractor tired of turnover, no-shows, and poor culture, don’t miss this. Listen on Wreaths Across America Radio Mondays at 2pm ET and Saturdays at 8pm ET

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Newsroom/WreathsAcrossAmericaRadioConnectMike

https://www.xp3talent.com/

Ron

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-nussbaum

https://www.ron-nussbaum.com/

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Website

https://www.constructionchampionspodcast.com/

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