Scaling Operations Without Losing Your Identity

Appetite for Construction

Appetite for Construction
Scaling Operations Without Losing Your Identity
Sep 03, 2026 Season 9 Episode 424
John Mesenbrink, Tim Ward

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Tim and John chat with Westie Magnuson, Chief Culture Officer, HireAligned, Portland, Oregon. He’s also a Presenter at PHCC CONNECT 2026: “Recruiting in the Trades: Modern Tactics With Proven Results.” Magnuson specializes in helping plumbing, HVAC, and multi-trade contractors scale their operations without losing their company’s identity.

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