O.W.L.I.E.

  • Ownership

    We are accountable in all directions to all parties. We don’t let each other down. We claim mistakes without ego, learn from them, and grow from them

  • Wise

    We are knowledgeable and inquisitive, providing sage counsel and guidance. We ask questions, naturally inquisitive, and curious. No assumptions.

  • Leadership

    We coach and provide guidance to help others grow. Their success is our success. We follow Kaizen, “continuous improvement” to sharpen our axe.

  • Intentional

    We are purposeful and organized when approaching all things. Success is not an accident and results from a well-crafted plan

  • Execution

    We produce, we change, we grow. Don’t tell me; Show me. “Vision without execution is hallucination” (Thomas Edison)

What Makes TheCoTeam Unique

  • Hire More Than One Person

    You are free to hire as many applicants as you like from within a time block.

  • White Label as Your Brand

    We lead with your brand while our competitors place their brand between you and your applicants.

  • No Long-Term Contracts

    Have us hire for one role - or more! Start and stop at any time.

  • Diversified Background

    We are capable of hiring for nearly all roles across organizations of varying types. (C-Suite to Warehouse)

TheCoTeam –
How it all Started

Chris Smith, Principal of TheCoTeam, and his fiancé moved in together on Valentine’s Day of 2020. Within six weeks COVID hit New York and it was time to escape. On March 28th they loaded the car, dog in the backseat, and drove 2,000 miles in two days to Aspen.

After working remotely for two months, they rented a 20-foot camper van and embarked on a 28-day, 6,500-mile road trip that went through the Rockies, up the Pacific Coast, over to Montana, and finally, the Dakotas. After a week of non-van-life-recovery in Aspen they returned to New York City. That journey, truly working remotely, and that freedom are the sparks that began TheCoTeam.

Meet The Team

  • Professional Experience: 

    With 20 years of industry specific, domain expertise, Chris has held positions at technology integration firms, Advanced Audio + Cloud9 Smart, and manufacturers, Bowers & Wilkins + McIntosh Labs.

    Core Competencies Include: B2B (10 years), B2C (10 years), Growing/Managing Teams (+30), Growing/Managing Revenues ($40M), Marketing, Branding, and Business Development.  

    Titles Held: 

    Founder, CEO, COO, VP Business Development, Director, Regional Sales Manager, Project Manager, Programmer, Installer. 

    Personal: 

    Born and raised in Southern California, Chris grew up in Hermosa Beach and Santa Barbara. After spending a decade in Boston, and seven years in New York City, Chris now lives in the Hamptons, NY with his wife, Catharine.

  • Professional Experience: 

    Chad brings a diverse background to TheCoTeam. After starting his career working for an integrator (World Wide Stereo), Chad spent more than a decade with a Distributor (Tech Source now DOW) as well as an independent Manufacturer’s Rep (NuTech Group). 

    During that time, Chad was involved with two national organizations: PureTech Alliance and the Catalyst Group. 

    Titles Held: 

    Founder, President, Partner, VP of Sales, VP of Operations, Sales & System Design 

    Personal: 

    Born and raised in Philadelphia, Chad went to school at Penn State before moving back to the area where he lives with his wife, Meredith, and two children. 

    When he’s not spending time with his family, Chad enjoys golf, sporting events, and live music. 

  • Professional Experience: 

    Maxi is a Marketing Manager and Freelance Designer with a strong background in branding and creative strategy. With nearly five years of experience, Maxi brings a fresh, creative approach to TheCoTeam.

    Titles Held: 

    Design & Media Coordinator, Social Media Manager, and Marketing Manager.

    Personal: 

    After attending West Chester University, where Maxi studied Graphic & Interactive Design, she moved just outside Philadelphia and began building her career. Outside of work, you’ll find Maxi with her German Shepherd, Connor—traveling, or getting creative with something artsy.

  • Professional Experience:

    Miso brings team morale management, nap scheduling, and snack quality assurance. She is a seasoned professional in greeting visitors on Zoom calls and reminding the team to step away from their desks for much-needed walks.

    Titles Held:

    Junior Crumb Inspector, Chief Energy Optimizer, Head Muppet

    Personal:

    Miso takes her downtime seriously, alternating between power naps and zoomies.

Success Stories

  • “I’ve had the privilege of working with TheCoTeam on numerous hiring projects from technicians to management.

    Chris possesses a remarkable talent for discerning a candidate’s true potential and identifying a proper fit.

    He consistently delivers insightful feedback in a timely manner, equipping us with the tools to make informed hiring decisions. This has been invaluable in our recruitment process.”

    Ryan Coombs, Operations Director
    SAV Digital Environments

  • “Chris at TheCoTeam is a fantastic judge of character and excels at asking insightful questions and providing meaningful feedback.

    He is a strong professional with a trusted and respected point of view.

    Chris is easy to work with and I would recommend him and his services without hesitation.”

    Nathan Hesson,
    Director of Technical Development
    Audio Images

  • “From our first conversation, Chris was incredibly responsive, asked thoughtful and pointed questions to understand what I was looking for, and made the entire process smooth & fast.

    After our initial pre-interview, he connected me with the business owners at Cascade the same day, and things moved quickly from there. Chris is intentional and sharp, and it made all the difference. Highly recommend working with him if you get the chance.”

    Kevin Schern, Lighting Consultant
    Cascade Integrations

  • “TheCoTeam has been a game changer for us since engaging with them.

    Not only have they placed a wonderful new team member, but they have saved us time and money by streamlining the way we market new positions, and process new applicants.

    I often refer to them as our hiring manager because they fill a much-needed position in our organization. I am thankful to have them as part of the team.”

    Matt Grant, CEO
    Eyehear

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