Restoration Pros Unplugged
Restoration Pros Unplugged is the podcast built for restoration business owners who want to grow, operate smarter, and lead better.
Hosted by Clinton James, CMO at Water Restoration Marketing, each episode cuts through the noise and gets straight to what matters — real conversations with restoration industry pros, business builders, and experts who've been in the trenches.
From marketing and sales to operations, leadership, and scaling your company, Restoration Pros Unplugged delivers the insights, strategies, and honest talk you won't find anywhere else.
No fluff. No filler. Just straight-talking advice from people who know this industry.
Whether you're running a two-truck operation or managing a multi-location company, this podcast gives you the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to take your restoration business to the next level.
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Restoration Pros Unplugged
Hiring Right in Restoration: Proven Recruiting Tips with Mitchell Riley of OPS Staffing
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Finding and keeping the right people can make or break a restoration business. In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, host Clinton James sits down with Mitchell Riley, Recruiter and Partner at OPS Staffing, to unpack what works and what doesn’t when it comes to hiring in the restoration industry.
Mitchell shares practical recruiting strategies that restoration company owners can use right away, including:
- Low-cost, high-impact tactics like referral programs, local networking, and community outreach
- Where to find the right candidates for different roles from field staff to project managers to executives
- How to use technology and AI wisely without falling into common traps like fake resumes or fast-apply overload
- The candidate experience what makes top talent choose one company over another
- Critical mistakes to avoid when trying to build a strong team
Whether you’re struggling to fill positions or looking to upgrade your recruiting process, this episode is packed with insights to help you hire smarter, save time, and build a team that drives long-term growth.
Visit: https://www.opsstaffing.net/
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