Larger operators absorb small shops as talent/recruiting funnels

An operator describes how larger home-service companies effectively turn acquired or out-competed small shops into recruiting funnels, pulling technicians toward better pay, benefits and environment — a consolidation dynamic favoring scaled players.

“So what happens is companies such like myself end up turning these smaller companies into basically just recruiting funnels. We get one of your guys, we're probably gonna get two or three more of your guys.”

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