You'll be talking to the recruiter who runs your engagement. Not a salesperson. Not an account manager. We don't hand you off after the contract is signed. The person on the discovery call is the person building your pipeline.
We build pipelines, not placements.
The best foremen and project managers aren't on job boards. We maintain ongoing relationships with vetted candidates so when your seat opens, the shortlist already exists.
We only recruit for the trades.
HVAC and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, roofing, construction, landscaping, fire protection, paving, flooring, painting, physical security, pest control, insulation, elevator maintenance, irrigation, LED and solar, trucking, cleaning and facilities maintenance, masonry and concrete, and welding and fabrication. Specialization compounds. We know the work, the credentials, and the candidate pool.
We charge a flat monthly fee.
No percentage of salary. No surprise invoices. No penalty for hiring well. The cost is predictable from day one, and the savings get bigger the more senior the hire.
Built for the commercial trades.
We focus exclusively on the commercial trades, and we know each one cold. Click any industry to see the positions we recruit for and the talent strategy we use to win them.
We're not a typical recruiting firm.
Most recruiters get paid every time someone quits. The model rewards turnover. We don't think that's a fair deal for the contractor paying the bill.
We charge a predictable flat monthly rate, build a pipeline of vetted talent in your market before you need it, and partner with you over time instead of transactionally. The result is faster fills, better hires, and a recruiting spend that doesn't penalize you for hiring well.
See how we compare to traditional recruiting and DIY hiring| Traditional | DIY | My Trade Talent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | 20–30% of salary | Hidden costs | Flat monthly rate |
| Time to fill | 30–90+ days | 60–120+ days | Days to weeks |
| Pipeline depth | Starts at zero | Job board only | Built before you need it |
A pipeline you can count on, every month.
Define the role.
We map the role, the candidate profile, and the local talent landscape before any outreach starts.
Reach the right people.
Multi-channel outreach to active and passive candidates: phone, email, LinkedIn, job platforms.
Pre-qualify.
We screen, qualify, and hand off only the candidates who fit your role and your culture.
Set the interviews.
Interviews on your calendar. You make the hiring decision. We keep the pipeline moving.
Real outcomes from real engagements.
Each result below is a specific engagement: the exact roles, the exact timeline, the exact outcome.
Trusted by trades leaders nationwide.
I had a very positive experience working with My Trade Talent. The team was professional, responsive, and took the time to understand the role we were hiring for and the type of candidate we were looking to attract. I especially appreciated their willingness to schedule a Zoom meeting to discuss the position in detail and answer questions throughout the process. Their communication was consistent, and they were easy to work with from start to finish. I would recommend them to companies looking for a reliable recruiting partner.
In today's competitive labor market, finding qualified people has become more challenging. My Trade Talent has helped us grow at a pace we couldn't have hit on our own.
My Trade Talent has been very easy to work with. They found us great candidates, we hired one for our sales position, and he is working out well. They have also found us another great candidate for a sales/marketing position, and we hope to hire that person soon.
Meet Michael and the rest of the My Trade Talent team.
Michael has been building hiring programs since 2014 and has led recruiting here since 2021. After partnering with hundreds of commercial trades companies, he and his team built the flat-rate pipeline model we run today, so contractors stop paying for turnover and start hiring from talent that's already vetted.
Common hiring questions.
A few of the things contractors ask before they sign on. Full list on the FAQ page.
What does "flat-rate" really mean?
One predictable monthly fee, the same whether you hire a $60,000 service technician or a $130,000 project manager. No percentage of salary, no surprise invoices, no penalty for hiring well.
How is this different from a contingency recruiter?
Contingency recruiters charge 20 to 30 percent of salary per placement and rebuild the candidate pool from zero every time. We charge a flat monthly fee and maintain a continuous pipeline of vetted trades talent, so when your seat opens, the shortlist already exists.
How quickly can we start seeing candidates?
We start your search within 24 hours of kickoff. Most partners begin reviewing the first qualified submittals within their first two weeks.
What industries do you specialize in?
We recruit exclusively for the commercial trades. Every industry we serve, with a dedicated hiring pipeline and specialized recruiters who know the roles, credentials, and market for each one. See the full list on our industries page.
Are there any setup or add-on fees?
No. There are no setup costs. Your monthly fee covers the full recruitment process. Job posting, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and background checks are all included.
Every hire from zero is a tax on your team.
Every week a seat sits open, the rest of your people are covering for it. Every contingency fee you pay is money that didn't go toward growth. There's a better model. Let's build your pipeline.