261. Project Manager Recruitment Mastery (Build Show Live Session) - Danny Kerr

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Most contractors don’t struggle to find work. They struggle to find the right people to run it.

In this episode of Contractor Evolution, we’re releasing a talk Danny did at Build Show Live. In just 60 minutes, he breaks down the exact recruiting system he’s seen hundreds of contractors use to hire highly successful project managers across various industries.

This conversation is a deep dive into why most PM hires fail, why “posting a job and hoping” no longer works, and how to build a recruiting funnel that consistently attracts A-players — even in a tight labor market.

Danny walks through:

• How to define an Ideal Project Manager Profile (and why most contractors skip this step)
• Why most job ads repel top talent, and how to rewrite them to stand out
• The 20-minute interview setup call that eliminates no-shows and bad fits
• How to run behavioral interviews that reveal how someone performs under pressure
• Active recruiting tactics that give you control instead of waiting on resumes
• When it actually makes sense to use recruiters (and when it doesn’t)

If hiring a strong Project Manager would unlock growth, reduce stress, or finally get you out of the day-to-day, this episode will change how you think about recruiting.

00:00-Intro

01:01-Four Principles of Project Management and Danny's Background

04:04-Red Flags and The Four Systems to Discuss

07:36-Employment Agreements, KPIs and Goal Setting & Review (GSR)

20:33-Project Communication Plan and Status Updates

29:49-Proper Use of Software and Hiring Project Managers

37:58-Growth Seen in Breakthrough Academy Businesses and The Contractor Growth Method

42:19-Takeaways, Implementation and Audience Questions