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Drew Cameron

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Making thoughtful, strategic hiring decisions is crucial for every contractor. In fact, hiring the wrong staff can cost businesses up to 30% of an employee's first-year earnings!

This week, Drew Cameron shares valuable insights on how to avoid common recruiting mistakes, such as hiring unsuitable candidates or opting for quick hires. You’ll learn how to set clear goals, utilize different screening methods, and maintain a structured hiring process.

All that and more on the latest episode of Cracking the Code! Watch, free for everyone, through Feb. 20: MyContractorUniversity.com/CBS-Show.

About the Author

Drew Cameron

President

Drew Cameron is billed as America’s Most Sought-After Sales and Marketing Strategy and Success Advisor to Home Services Contractors. He is also president of both Flow Odyssey and Energy Design Systems, LLC; the premier alliance providing industry-leading marketing and sales consultative support as well as sales recruiting, training, coaching, software tools and performance enhancement for Home Services Contactors.

BOTTOM LINE: They help contractors get profitable and grow if desired. Drew is a renowned author, speaker, educator, coach, consultant, software developer, philanthropist, and an International Consultant Award Winner. Drew is also a Board member, Foundation Board Trustee, and a Contractor University Founder and Faculty member for Electric and Gas industries Association (EGIA); and president of the Cameron Family Foundation. Contact Drew at 610-745-7020; [email protected].