The Accountability & Recruiting Blueprint for Trades Leaders to Build Teams That Stay - Kevin Hill

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Welcome to the Service Business Mastery Podcast!

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In this episode of the Service Business Mastery podcast, Tersh Blissett and Josh Crouch talk with Kevin Hill, Master Advisor / Director of Training at CEO Warrior, about leadership, hiring, and culture in the trades. Kevin shares how he helped grow an HVAC, plumbing, and electrical business in South Carolina, eventually selling it to private equity. He explains the power of servant leadership, how clear training and onboarding build strong teams, and why great culture helps you keep the right people. Learn simple tips to hire better, lead better, and build a company people want to work for.

 

In this episode, here's what you can expect to learn: 

1. Why strong leadership is more than just a title in building a great team.

2. How hiring, culture, and leadership all connect for business success.

3. The power of clear onboarding and training to keep good employees.

4. How setting clear rules and team goals leads to real accountability.

5. Simple ways to recruit better and build a workplace people want to join.

 

Timestamps⏰
[00:00] - Recap

[03:08] - Episode introduction & meeting Kevin Hill

[04:27] - Kevin's Journey from Trades to Trainer

[05:39] - Recycling Dirt: Kevin's Unusual Business Venture

[07:06] - Defining True Leadership in Service Companies

[09:04] - Clarity + Alignment = Accountability

[11:39] - Letting Go of Poor Fits and Warm Body Hiring

[18:25] - Recruiting Strategy: First Impressions Matter

[20:52] - Red Flags in Summer Hiring & Vetting Techs

[26:01] - Apprenticeships, Military Programs, and Second Chances

[31:34] - Building a Strong Onboarding & Training Culture

[37:07] - Ride-Alongs & Senior Tech Buy-In for New Hires

[39:16] - Techs Teaching Peers & Turning Callbacks into Lessons

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Links & References:

LinkedIn: 

• Kevin Hill

• CEO Warrior

Website: 

• CEO Warrior

 

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