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EP230: Hire-Train-Retain: The Science Behind Building a Winning Team with Mike Matalone
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August 4, 2025·51m

EP230: Hire-Train-Retain: The Science Behind Building a Winning Team with Mike Matalone

It is impossible to overestimate the importance of effective hiring in the competitive business environment of today. Choosing the proper people is essential for an organization's overall health as well as the performance of specific teams. The use of behavioral science is one possible strategy to improve hiring procedures. This approach, grounded in understanding human behavior and psychology, provides valuable insights that can lead to more informed hiring decisions. In this episode, Brad and Mike of XP3 Talent talk about: Mike's background and the founding of XP3 Talent Key lessons learned from Vistage and their impact on hiring The significance of systems and processes in business Understanding employee engagement and psychological connections The role of personality assessments in hiring The importance of training and coaching in retaining talent Strategies for effective hiring and onboarding Insights on transforming B players into A players Mentioned: Website: http://www.xp3talent.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mmatalone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.matalone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-matalone-6029b87/ Book: Hire • Train • Retain (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8Z4KQ84) Link to Resources: Grab Brad's tell-all book: The Contractor Profit Blueprint https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com (https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/) Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Mike MataloneXP3 TalentVistage
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EP229: Leveraging the power of AI in digital marketing: A conversation with April Edwards

EP229: Leveraging the power of AI in digital marketing: A conversation with April Edwards

Jul 28, 2025·49m
April EdwardsDeck Builder MarketersAI marketing
EP228: From garage to multiple locations: Lance Cayko's Journey Building F9 Productions

EP228: From garage to multiple locations: Lance Cayko's Journey Building F9 Productions

Jul 21, 2025·45m
F9 ProductionsLance Caykodesign-build
EP227: Healing from Betrayal | Insights from Dr. Debi Silber

EP227: Healing from Betrayal | Insights from Dr. Debi Silber

Jul 14, 2025·38m
Betrayal TraumaPost-Betrayal SyndromeHealing Stages
EP226: How Systems Can Transform Your Business Operations | Lessons from David Forster

EP226: How Systems Can Transform Your Business Operations | Lessons from David Forster

Jul 7, 2025·45m
Systems Over SweatDavid ForsterSOP documentation
EP225: How Quinton Comino With Home Nation Built A Sales Process To Handle Nation Wide Sales

EP225: How Quinton Comino With Home Nation Built A Sales Process To Handle Nation Wide Sales

Jun 30, 2025·52m
Quinton CominoHome Nationmobile homes
EP224: The Paid Estimate Blueprint | Part 2 - Providing Value

EP224: The Paid Estimate Blueprint | Part 2 - Providing Value

Jun 23, 2025·42m
Value StackingEmotional ConnectionDiscovery Calls
EP223: The Paid Estimate Blueprint | Part 1 - The Process

EP223: The Paid Estimate Blueprint | Part 1 - The Process

Jun 16, 2025·33m
paid estimatescontractor consultationsdiscovery calls
EP222: The Right Way to Start a Contracting Business

EP222: The Right Way to Start a Contracting Business

Jun 9, 2025·32m
Contracting BusinessMarket ResearchSubcontractor
EP221: The Harsh Realities of Starting a Construction Business That No One Tells You

EP221: The Harsh Realities of Starting a Construction Business That No One Tells You

Jun 2, 2025·35m
construction businessemotional cycle of changevalley of despair
EP220: How niching down made everything easier: Interview with Brendan Lawrence

EP220: How niching down made everything easier: Interview with Brendan Lawrence

May 26, 2025·48m
Brendan LawrenceTall Pines Buildingpost-frame pole barns
EP219: When and How to Use Subcontractors in Your Construction Projects

EP219: When and How to Use Subcontractors in Your Construction Projects

May 19, 2025·43m
SubcontractorsGeneral ContractorsSpecialty Contractors
EP218: The top 5 challenges I help my Contracting Clients Overcome

EP218: The top 5 challenges I help my Contracting Clients Overcome

May 12, 2025·40m
ProfitabilityCash FlowMindset
EP217: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: Dennis Procopio's Approach to Coaching Men

EP217: Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: Dennis Procopio's Approach to Coaching Men

May 5, 2025·51m
Dennis ProcopioMan Up Life Coachingchildhood trauma
EP216: Overcoming Perfectionism: A Contractor's Guide to Better Business

EP216: Overcoming Perfectionism: A Contractor's Guide to Better Business

Apr 28, 2025·49m
PerfectionismConstruction BusinessEmployee Retention
EP215: Transforming Your Customer Journey: Simple Steps for Big Impact

EP215: Transforming Your Customer Journey: Simple Steps for Big Impact

Apr 21, 2025·26m
Customer Journey MappingCustomer ExperienceConstruction Sales Process
EP214: Rebranding Your Business: A Journey with Chris Blauch of Blue Mountain Bathrooms

EP214: Rebranding Your Business: A Journey with Chris Blauch of Blue Mountain Bathrooms

Apr 14, 2025·53m
Chris BlauchBlue Mountain BathroomsBlock Building Services
EP213: Building a Strong Team: HR Strategies for Contractors with Traci Austin

EP213: Building a Strong Team: HR Strategies for Contractors with Traci Austin

Apr 7, 2025·47m
HR strategiesemployee handbookspayroll compliance
EP212: From Debt to Financial Freedom: Practical Advice with Connor Tyson

EP212: From Debt to Financial Freedom: Practical Advice with Connor Tyson

Mar 31, 2025·46m
Connor Tysonlifestyle creephills and valleys account
EP211: How Contractors Can Sell More and Scale Faster – Chad Lefevre Explains

EP211: How Contractors Can Sell More and Scale Faster – Chad Lefevre Explains

Mar 24, 2025·52m
Chad Lefevrecontractor salesAI implementation