You want better leaders in your landscaping business—but the best candidates are slipping away. And the worst part? You may have no idea why.
In this episode, Chad Diller talks with Tito Caceres of Bloom Talent Solutions to dig into what's really costing green industry companies their best mid- and upper-level candidates. From outdated hiring practices to branding missteps, this conversation is a must-watch for any contractor struggling to attract and retain strong leaders. Learn how to speed up hiring, build better interview processes, and showcase your company as a place where top talent wants to work.
Key Discussion Points:
Why mid- and upper-level roles are harder than ever to fill
The shift in how candidates research your company
How slow interview processes quietly kill your recruitment
What contractors must fix about their online presence
How recruiters add value—and why some get a bad rap
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Meet Tito Caceres
2:00 Why recruiting mid-level talent is so hard right now
5:30 Common mistakes companies make in hiring
8:00 How AI and slow processes are hurting your chances
11:00 Where candidates are really looking for jobs now
13:00 Why branding and digital presence matter
15:00 What a great interview process looks like
21:00 Employer branding: telling your company's story
27:00 Creating career paths that attract top talent
30:00 Understanding how recruiters fit into your hiring strategy
36:00 Red flags to watch for in bad recruiting practices
41:00 Final tips: What you can do today to improve hiring
