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Case Study

How WH SmartHome Scaled Its Team and Freed Up Its Founder with Amplify People Recruiting Support

Client Snapshot
Client:

WH SmartHome

Location:

Allen, TX

Industry:

Home Automation & Smart Integration

Website:

whsmarthome.com

The Challenge: When Growth Outpaces Capacity

Like many growing integrators, Johann Whitehouse, founder of WH SmartHome, wore every hat — from sales and scheduling to installations, customer service, and payroll.

The company’s pipeline was strong, but Johann’s time was maxed out. Nights were spent reviewing resumes, weekends chasing candidates, and key projects were delayed simply because there weren’t enough hands on deck.

Without internal HR support and limited time to dedicate to hiring, Johann knew something had to change — the company couldn’t scale if he stayed stuck in the weeds.

The Solution: A Partner Who Knows the Integration World

That’s when Johann turned to Amplify People, One Firefly’s recruiting division built exclusively for the custom integration and technology industries.

Amplify partnered with WH SmartHome to handle recruiting end-to-end — from writing and posting job listings to vetting candidates, coordinating interviews, and managing communication every step of the way.

Over the course of the engagement, Amplify delivered:

A seasoned Lead Technician to mentor the team and offload complex programming from Johann
A skilled Office Manager to streamline admin and scheduling
A green technician eager to learn and grow
A field technician whose referral brought in a second hire

The Process: Managing Every Step So the Founder Could Focus on Growth

Hiring the right people takes more than just posting a job — it takes time, expertise, and effort.

Over the course of supporting WH SmartHome, Amplify People:

  • Reviewed 703 candidates across four roles
  • Sourced talent from multiple job boards, referrals, and industry networks
  • Narrowed the pool through screening, vetting, and interviews
  • Managed all candidate communication and coordination

In most businesses, hiring for four roles can require 70–150 hours of internal work, encompassing sourcing and screening, scheduling interviews, and follow-ups. Across those same four roles, the Amplify People team dedicated over 80 hours to sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates — a level of hands-on recruiting that allowed Johann to stay focused on running his business instead of being buried in hiring tasks.

The Results: A Fully Staffed Team and a Refocused Founder

The difference was clear almost immediately: with the right team in place, WH SmartHome finally had the structure to scale and the freedom to grow.

Over the course of the engagement, Amplify People helped WH SmartHome:

  • Fill multiple key roles, including technicians and an office manager, to strengthen both field and operational performance
  • Source and review 703 candidates across four open positions
  • Save Johann an estimated 80+ hours of hiring workload — covering resume reviews, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and follow-up communication
  • Free up leadership bandwidth, allowing Johann to focus on strategy, training, and business development
Johann Whitehouse
“Working with Amplify People took a huge weight off my shoulders. They brought me candidates who were not only qualified but a great fit for our culture. I finally have the team I need to grow the business instead of getting buried in hiring.”
- Johann Whitehouse, Founder, WH SmartHome
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    The Amplify Difference

    “Our goal isn’t just to fill positions — it’s to build teams that work. Helping Johann scale WH SmartHome has been an incredible example of what happens when clients trust the process.”

    Samantha Hodz
    Samantha Hodz, Director of Talent Acquisition, Amplify People

    “WH SmartHome has been a valued One Firefly client for years. Seeing Johann take that trust one step further with Amplify People has been inspiring — he’s built both a strong brand and a strong team.”

    Kyle Smith
    Kyle Smith, Account Manager, One Firefly
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    Fast Facts:
    Amplify People by the Numbers

    703 candidates sourced across four roles
    80+ hours of hiring workload eliminated
    Key field and office positions filled to support daily operations
    Founder time redirected toward leadership and business growth

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