If you’re pulling your hair out trying to find good people, you’re not alone.

Posting a boring ad and hoping for the best doesn’t work anymore.

The best tradespeople aren’t endlessly refreshing job boards — they’re already working, or waiting for the right opportunity to find them.

And if you want them on your team?
We’ve partnered up with Breakthrough Academy to help you ditch the “Help Wanted” sign. Breakthrough Academy coaches over 700 contractors across North America.

They know firsthand:

Winning companies don’t get lucky with hiring.
They get strategic about it.

Want to learn how to build a system that attracts top talent year-round?
👉 Watch the full replay of Breakthrough Academy’s May 6th session with BusyBusy right here.

1. Know Exactly Who You’re Hiring Before You Start

Hiring without a clear target is like trying to pour concrete without forms — messy, expensive, and bound to crack later.

Before you post anything, define your Ideal Candidate Profile:

What technical skills are a must?
What mindset do they need to succeed on your team?
What are your absolute “no-go” traits (like chronic ghosting or allergic reactions to early mornings)?

👷‍♂️ Pro Tip: Spend 15 minutes here first. It’ll save you months (and thousands of dollars) fixing a bad hire.

2. Write a Job Ad That Doesn’t Sound Like Every Other One

Bad contractor job ads usually sound like a ransom note:

“Must have own tools. Must be reliable. Must not crash the company truck.”

That’s basic. Every company says that.
If you want A-players, you have to sell why your company is different.

Talk about:

Career growth 📈
A tight, supportive team 💬
Leadership opportunities 🏆
Systems (like BusyBusy) that make jobs easier and life better 📲

Because when great candidates see you’re organized — with clear time tracking, safety reports, and payroll prep through BusyBusy — they know your company actually has its act together.

(Want help writing one? Here’s a plug-and-play Job Posting Template.

3. Don’t Wing the Interview — Set It Up Like You Mean It

Real talk:
Winging it in interviews is how you end up hiring the guy who “used to run jobs” but doesn’t know how to clock in on a smartphone. 📏😬

If your process feels rushed, disorganized, or casual, high performers will pick up on that — and second-guess joining your team.

Before they even show up:

Know what you’re looking for
Frame the conversation professionally
Create a first impression that shows you’re a company worth joining

Busy companies use tools like BusyBusy to track time, manage job costing, and stay organized — and smart candidates notice that.

👉 Pro Tip: Book a short pre-interview set-up call to frame expectations and make sure they’re serious. (Here’s a script for that.)

4. Interview for Skills, Values, and Coachability — Not Just a “Good Feeling”

If your hiring strategy is “seemed like a good guy,” you’re gonna have a bad time. 🤕

You need to ask smart questions that reveal:

Can they actually do the work?
Will they follow systems (or fight them)?
Are they coachable, adaptable, and reliable?

The goal isn’t to “get a body” on site.

The goal is to build a team that runs smoother, faster, and more profitably — with help from systems like BusyBusy.

5. Good People Check Your Systems Before They Apply

You already know that customers check your reviews before they call you.
But did you know great candidates check your operations before they apply?

When they see:

Easy clock-ins and outs with BusyBusy ✅
Safety standards that are actually enforced 🦺
Job costing transparency 🧾
Professional documentation 🛠️

…they know you’re serious — not just another company making it up as they go.

Professional systems attract professional people.

And that’s exactly the kind of business we’ll teach you how to build in this recording!

Your Next Step

If you’re tired of crossing your fingers every time you post a job, it’s time to level up.

In these 60 minutes, you’ll learn:
✅ Why most hiring problems are really systems problems
✅ How to attract — and keep — better people
✅ How to use tools like BusyBusy to lead a stronger crew

Don’t wait until you’re desperate again.
Let’s build the team — and the business — you actually want.

Who is Breakthrough Academy?

Breakthrough Academy helps contractors and trades entrepreneurs systemize their businesses — so they can grow faster, make more money, and take back their time.

They’ve coached over 1,537 contractors across North America, helping them: