What Actually Motivates Your Employees

What Actually Motivates Your Employees

July 8, 2026 · 48 min

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Brent discusses employee motivation and workforce challenges in the trades with Mike Whalen.

In this episode of The Better Contractor Podcast, host Brent is joined by Mike Whalen of the Beyond the Belt podcast and DBS Remodel to discuss the critical challenges of attracting, training, and retaining high-quality workers in the trades. Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Mike provides a boots-on-the-ground perspective on transitioning from a business owner to a project manager and leadership team member.

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