Contractor OS Part 6: The Hiring Playbook

What's in this episode

In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and James break down Step 6 of The Contractor Operating System: The Hiring Playbook. This is the full HR process for contractors — from defining the role, to finding the right person, to onboarding them well, to keeping them accountable once they’re in the seat. They cover: why hiring too early usually creates more work, not less how to write a job description that actually sets expectations why your first project manager hire matters more than any hire after that how to search, screen, and interview candidates the right way what onboarding should look like in the first 30, 60, and 90 days how to maintain happy employees through support, accountability, and regular assessments why termination should never feel like a surprise If you’re overloaded and thinking, “I just need to hire someone,” this episode will help you slow down, build the right process, and make a hire that actually helps your company grow. 🚧 2027 Growth Conference — Austin, TX | Jan 10–12. Two days diving deep into your company — what's working, what's broken — ending with your 2027 blueprint. Day 3: hands-on electives like financial management and estimate writing to make