How Low Engagement Drains 8% of Your Revenue—And How to Stop It with Ryan Englin
Mon Feb 02 2026
Why Your Hiring Problem Is Really a Retention Problem
with Ryan Englin
In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I’m joined by Ryan Englin—Founder & CEO of Core Matters, bestselling author, and creator of the Core Fit Blueprint—to expose the truth:
Most business owners think they have a hiring problem… but what they really have is a retention problem.
About Ryan
Ryan Englin is the Founder and CEO of Core Matters, Host of Titans of the Trades, the bestselling author of Hire Better People Faster, and creator of the Core Fit Blueprint. Growing up with an owner-operator father who worked gruelling hours, Ryan developed a deep passion for helping blue-collar business leaders solve their biggest problem: hiring and keeping the right people.
With more than a decade of experience building systems, processes and culture, Ryan helps small- and medium-sized companies transform their recruiting and employee experience into a competitive advantage. His Core Fit Blueprint is used by businesses to stop chasing talent and start attracting it.
When you bring Ryan into the conversation, you’re getting someone who doesn’t just talk theory, he delivers actionable strategies with real-world impact, especially for businesses running on tight margins, high expectations, and a need for reliable talent.
Connect Ryan
https://corematters.com/
ryan@corematters.com
LinkedIn - Ryan: / ryanenglin
LinkedIn - Core Matters: / corematters
LinkedIn - Titans: / titans-of-the-trades
Facebook: / thecorematters
YouTube: / @corefithiring
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Instagram: / thecorematters
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Why Your Hiring Problem Is Really a Retention Problem with Ryan Englin In this episode of Marc Haine Live, I’m joined by Ryan Englin—Founder & CEO of Core Matters, bestselling author, and creator of the Core Fit Blueprint—to expose the truth: Most business owners think they have a hiring problem… but what they really have is a retention problem. About Ryan Ryan Englin is the Founder and CEO of Core Matters, Host of Titans of the Trades, the bestselling author of Hire Better People Faster, and creator of the Core Fit Blueprint. Growing up with an owner-operator father who worked gruelling hours, Ryan developed a deep passion for helping blue-collar business leaders solve their biggest problem: hiring and keeping the right people. With more than a decade of experience building systems, processes and culture, Ryan helps small- and medium-sized companies transform their recruiting and employee experience into a competitive advantage. His Core Fit Blueprint is used by businesses to stop chasing talent and start attracting it. When you bring Ryan into the conversation, you’re getting someone who doesn’t just talk theory, he delivers actionable strategies with real-world impact, especially for businesses running on tight margins, high expectations, and a need for reliable talent. Connect Ryan https://corematters.com/ ryan@corematters.com LinkedIn - Ryan: / ryanenglin LinkedIn - Core Matters: / corematters LinkedIn - Titans: / titans-of-the-trades Facebook: / thecorematters YouTube: / @corefithiring X: https://x.com/corematters Instagram: / thecorematters ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932 🗓️ https://meetwith.marchaine.com Marc@MarcHaine.com http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences IN: https://instagram.com/MarcJLHaine TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.