Engineer Recruitment
Target Profile
- Local Brooklyn/NYC engineers with existing client base
- Genre alignment with studio positioning (heavy music, rock, indie)
- Track record of quality work
- Professional reputation and reliable work ethic
Outreach Strategy
Studio Tour
Invite engineers for a walkthrough and listening session. Let them hear the room and see the workflow.
Complimentary Session
Offer a free half-day session to experience the room and the routing efficiency. This is the best marketing we can do.
Rate Incentive
Preferential rates for engineers who bring regular clients. Structure:
- Standard dry hire rate for their sessions
- Discount on recurring bookings (discuss case-by-case)
Co-Marketing
- Feature engineers on website/social
- Cross-promote their work
- Include them in studio content when appropriate
Engineer Hitlist
[TO BE DEVELOPED]
Build target list with:
- Name
- Contact info
- Genre focus
- Existing client base
- Outreach status
- Notes
Conversation Points
When reaching out:
- The workflow efficiency — Pre-patched signal paths, no troubleshooting delays
- The amp collection — Instant A/B switching via Kahayan
- The blind methodology — Unique differentiator
- The video system — Content capture for their clients
- The dry hire flexibility — Smart lock access, their hours