Release Date: 4/13/26
Hiring Mistakes to Avoid
You’re slammed. Booked out. Turning down work. So you hire a guy, hand him the truck keys, and figure you’ll sort out the details later.
Three weeks in, he quits. No payroll set up. No reimbursement for the parts and gas he bought out of pocket. No written expectations. Hours didn’t match jobs. He says your operation is a mess, and he’s right. Now you’ve got a cracked taillight, missing parts, unbilled jobs, and angry customers.
If you’re an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical contractor thinking about hiring your first technician, or hiring your 10th and wondering if you got it all right, this episode breaks down what you actually need in place first. We cover how much it really costs to hire a tech (hint: way more than their hourly rate), why the 1099 vs employee question matters more than you think, how to set up payroll and workers comp without getting burned, and the paperwork that keeps you out of trouble.
Whether you’re a one-truck operation ready to grow or just burned out and desperate for help, listen to this and get your foundation right before you post that next job ad.
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