One recruiter, triple the output— without the burnout
How a solo recruiter landed 3 new retainers and cut time-to-hire by 40% using a dual-purpose AI system.
Wearing every hat was wearing him down.
Marcus Sokolov ran a one-man executive search practice. His reputation was built on deep relationships and personalized service—but he was spending more time on admin than on the work that actually closed deals.
Between sourcing candidates, crafting outreach sequences, managing his pipeline, and trying to generate new business, Marcus was working 60+ hour weeks. His client acquisition had stalled because he simply didn't have time to prospect while serving existing clients. Something had to give.
I was worried AI would make my outreach sound robotic. I pride myself on the personal touch—that's my whole brand.
A dual-purpose system for sourcing and sales.
Voice Mapping
We analyzed Marcus's past emails, LinkedIn messages, and call scripts to capture his exact tone and approach. The AI learned to write like him, not like a bot.
Parallel Engines
Built two integrated systems: one for candidate sourcing and outreach, another for identifying and nurturing potential clients from his target industries.
Smart Scheduling
Automated the entire scheduling flow. Candidates and prospects book directly into his calendar, with smart buffers and prep time built in.
Measurable transformation.
Graphite's co-design process ensured my unique voice was maintained. Now I'm connecting with 3x more qualified leads without lifting a finger.
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