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New Directory for AV Technicians and Managers

By Nathan Lively

I recently launched a new directory website called AV Technician Hire to help connect AV companies with freelance techs and service providers.

Why Should You Care?

For AV Technicians and Service Providers

If you’re an AV technician or service provider, this platform aims to help you find more work opportunities. It takes less than five minutes to sign up, and at a minimum, it provides a place to promote your services. There’s nothing to lose by joining.

For Managers and AV Company Owners

If you’re a manager or company owner, this directory can assist you in finding professional AV technicians filtered by market, event type, department, location, and experience. While it doesn’t replace your normal hiring process, it can be a useful resource when you’re looking for talent outside of your usual contacts, potentially saving you time.

Community Resources Welcome

I’m interested in including any high-quality resources that could help others find the support they’re looking for. Please feel free to share other directories, marketplaces, or resources that have been helpful to you in finding work or hiring.

How Do I Sign Up?

First, visit the site and see if it’s a good fit for you. There is minimal gatekeeping, but the goal is to keep it for those working professionally in the broader field of AV. If you feel it’s appropriate, click the “Add Yourself” button and fill out the form. I will provide more details in the future on how to optimize your profile to promote yourself effectively. For now, please email me with any questions that arise.

What Do You Think?

I’m particularly interested in feedback from project managers and AV company owners. How can AV Technician Hire be a valuable asset for you? Do you prefer a straightforward source of new contacts, or are you looking for a more comprehensive tool to support your hiring process?

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