For Conserva Irrigation in Glen Allen, Va., the past several years brought increased levels of growth. The company added 25 to 30 franchisees per year and increased revenue, following what Russ Jundt, founder and owner, calls a “hockey stick” pattern.The growth comes during a time when the U.S. faces an ice-cold labor market that forced Jundt to get creative with his hiring — and training — practices.Jundt says he’s heard the excuses and reasons for the labor crunch, and while he acknowledges that they are legitimate, he isn’t willing to let that stop his company’s upward trajectory.
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