What to text good technicians, electricians, plumbers, welders, and other skilled workers- even when they already have a job
Start conversations with skilled workers
Talk to people who already have a job
Follow up without being annoying
Ask for referrals & move good candidates forward
25 Ready to Adapt Text
Reach out to good tradespeople already in your network without making the conversation awkward or overly salesy.
Start a conversation with a skilled worker you haven’t met without sounding like a spammy recruiter.
Keep the door open when someone is employed and isn’t actively looking for something new.
Move the conversation from texting to a quick call where you can actually learn what matters to them.
Reconnect with a reason instead of sending another annoying “just checking in” message.
Turn conversations with good people into introductions to other skilled workers worth knowing.
before they're desperate for them
HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Construction, Welding, Mechanical, Landscaping and other skilled-trades businesses
Owners and managers who handle the hiring themselves
CREWBUILT RULE #1:
FIND GOOD PEOPLE BEFORE YOU NEED GOOD PEOPLE
Good recruiting isn't about convincing someone to take your job. It's about starting a conversation, understanding what matters to good people, and determining whether your opportunity is actually a fit.
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Good tradespeople usually aren't waiting on a job board. Get 25 ready-to-adopt texts for reaching skilled workers, starting real conversations, following up, and asking for referrals.