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BUILDING THE FUTURE:
HIRING TALENT

“Our main advice “We tell our employees that we are a team and a family — we’re only as strong as

about bringing in our weakest link,” he explains.
“Our main advice about bringing in great employees is to hire well, vet them well,
great employees is pay them well, and treat them well. It is so hard to train someone and then lose him

to hire well, vet them or her. It’s so frustrating and such a waste of time, so do what you can to do it right
the first time.”
well, pay them well,

and treat them well.”

— Matt Wehner

A new team member, who found Cabinet Concepts through a Facebook ad, shows off a trophy she won during
a bowling tournament hosted by the local chapter of Women in Construction.

Where are we going to find the next generation
of woodworkers? To spark discussion and ideas,
Let’s talk online discussion forums called “TOMORROW’S
Let’s talk
the CMA has created a new channel in our
CABINETMAKER.” This is a place for members to
share programs in their communities as well as
about it national initiatives that others may not be aware of.
about it

We need to take matters in our own hands. Each
of us needs to be accountable for the future of
the industry and our individual businesses. It’s
our responsibility; it’s your responsibility. Let’s
collaborate as an organization to create a ripple
effect that spreads throughout the entire industry.

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