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What does it really mean to be an employer of choice in the trades?

In this 100th episode celebration, host Ryan Englin goes solo to unveil the CHOICE Framework, a step-by-step blueprint for building a company where top talent wants to work and stay. 

Discover the six pillars that will transform your workplace:

• Clear Vision, Values, and Purpose
• High-Trust Leadership
• Opportunities for Growth
• Industry-Leading Reputation
• Competitive Pay and Stability
• Engaged Workforce

Packed with real-life examples and actionable takeaways, this milestone episode sets the stage for a new series of solo deep dives into each CHOICE element. Whether you're a contractor, trades leader, or business owner, this is the episode that will reshape how you hire, retain, and lead.

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Highlighted Episodes:

• Episode 1: Adam Witty, CEO of Forbes Books, “3 Fallacies That Hold Back Your Recruiting Efforts”
• Episode 73: Jim Bush, CEO of Weather Shield Roofing Systems, “12 Laws of a Great Workplace”
• Episode 77: Matt Ebert, CEO of Crash Champions, “Building an Empire: From 8 to Nearly 650 Locations”
• Episode 87: Chad Prinkey, Founder and CEO of Well Built Construction Consulting, “Overcoming the Valley of Death in Business”
• Episode 60: Richard Hart, Founder of Hart’s Plumbing and Heating, “The Power of an Apprentice Academy”
• Episode 16: Jennifer Wilkerson, VP of Innovations and Advancements at NCCER , “Overcoming the Labor Shortage”
• Episode 17: Josh Zolin, CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, “Attracting The Next Generation With A Better Story”
• Episode 93: Roger Wakefield, Founder of RogerWakefield.com, “The Journey of a Blue Collar Influencer”
• Episode 94: Mat Gates, President of Erickson-Hall Construction, “From Employee to Owner: The ESOP Journey”
• Episode 21: Ryan Schmitt, CEO of Petticoat-Schmitt, “Petticoat-Schmitt Client Case Study”
• Episode 62: Levi Torres, President of High 5 Plumbing, “The Best Way to Grow Your Team”
• Episode 85: Don Magruder, CEO at RoMac Building Supply, “Tackling the Labor Crisis in Construction”

Connect With Ryan

Website: https://corematters.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanenglin/ 

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