Podcast: Becoming a Labor Management Tyrannosaurus rex

September 1, 2023
Shaun Weiss PR podcast

Labor management holds great significance as it directly influences project efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

In this episode of Prime Resources Podcast, BDR Head Coach and Trainer Shaun Weiss delves into the importance of labor management and how it impacts contractors.

Overcoming challenges and implementing effective strategies can lead to improved timelines, cost reduction, client satisfaction, and increased profitability. Involving the team in decision-making, clearly communicating benefits, and fostering a culture of accountability and recognition can help contractors gain team buy-in and successfully execute labor-management initiatives.

Interested in elevating your team’s morale, retention, revenue growth, and more? Discover best practices shared by industry leaders and reserve your spot in BDR’s Labor Management for Retail Installations training workshop!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 38:43 — 24.2MB)

Podcast Time Stamps

  • (00:58) – About Shaun’s labor management background
  • (02:27) – Why is labor management so important?
  • (04:26) – What does it mean to be a labor management Tyrannosaurus Rex?
  • (08:09) – Is labor management a strong point or a weak point for most contractors, and why?
  • (11:38) – What are the challenges related to labor management?
  • (17:50) – What positive results can be seen through great labor management?
  • (24:51) – What can be done before, during, and after the job to improve labor management
  • (32:50) – What should contractors start with?
  • (34:48) – How do contractors get their team to buy-in?
  • (37:27) – Final thoughts

About Shaun Weiss

Shaun Weiss has nearly 20 years of experience in the HVAC and Plumbing industry, spanning several operational, management, and sales roles. He has successfully managed staff sizes of 40 employees and more, turned failing, unprofitable departments into profit centers, grown profitable business relationships, and created a sales and customer-service culture. 

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