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Incentives That Actually Retain Your Best People

Incentives That Actually Retain Your Best People With Chris Buttenham
Ep. 76:
Incentives That Actually Retain Your Best People

Summary 

The conversation discusses the labor crisis in the trades industry and the importance of employee retention. Chris Buttenham, co-owner of Reins, explains how their company helps small businesses in the trades sector retain key employees through equity and profit-sharing incentives.

They focus on aligning incentives and creating long-term and short-term financial rewards for employees. The conversation highlights the effectiveness of these incentives for businesses in high-demand, low-supply industries like HVAC and contracting. Success stories include businesses that have retained key employees and improved their operations by implementing Reins’ incentive structures. 

Keywords 

trades industry, labor crisis, employee retention, equity incentives, profit-sharing, Reins, small businesses, long-term incentives, short-term incentives, financial rewards, success stories 

Takeaways 

  • The trades industry is facing a labor crisis and employee retention is a significant challenge. 
  • Reins helps small businesses in the trades sector retain key employees with equity and profit-sharing incentives. 
  • Aligning incentives and offering long-term and short-term financial rewards can motivate employees to stay with the company. 
  • Reins’ incentive structures have been effective for businesses in high-demand, low-supply industries like HVAC and contracting. 

Sound Bites 

“Retention is the key issue in the trades industry.” 

“Financial incentives create a stronger commitment from employees.” 

“Reins is designed for businesses in high-demand, low-supply industries.” 

Chapters 

03:03 The Importance of Financial Incentives for Retention 

06:03 Effective Incentives for High-Demand Industries 

09:20 Financial Rewards and Employee Commitment 

12:26 Understanding Phantom Stock and Equity Incentives 

14:48 Offer and Conclusion 

Connect With Chris: 

Special Listener Promo: https://www.myreins.com/ryan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbuttenham/  

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About the Host

Ryan Englin is passionate about supporting blue collar companies to build amazingly productive companies by hiring the right people. Growing up, he saw his own father working 12-hour shifts and weekends as an owner/operator, witnessing firsthand the struggles that these companies have in hiring quality frontline employees.

His company, Core Matters, provides coaching and training on attracting, hiring, and retaining rock star employees. Using his proven process, the Core Fit Hiring System, small and midsize businesses learn how to start hiring better people, faster.

- Ryan Englin | CEO

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