We were lucky to catch up with Rosie Ortiz Liz Spano recently and have shared our conversation below.
Rosie Ortiz, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. How did you come up with the idea for your business?
The idea for GopherHire was born during a cross-country drive from California to New
Jersey in 2020, while we brainstormed solutions to a common challenge in our industry:
finding reliable, high-quality local crew outside major filming hubs with limited budgets
often preventing us from traveling with our usual crew, we wanted a better way to hire
exceptional local talent anywhere in the country. After refining our vision, GopherHire came
to life.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
Launched in September 2022, GopherHire.com is a comprehensive platform designed to
streamline the process of hiring production crew and sourcing trusted vendors across the
U.S. Our mission is to connect professionals with top-tier industry talent and resources
while helping individuals enhance their skills. By offering an all-in-one resource hub, we
eliminate the guesswork of finding reliable crew in different states. Whether you’re posting
a job or looking for trusted partners, GopherHire simplifies the process, ensuring your
project is staffed with the best in the business.
We’d love to hear about how you met your business partner.
We started working together as Production Assistants in 2005 on the NBC daytime show called Starting Over. It was produced by Bunim Murray Productions. We have been climbing the ladder together ever since. We have worked on documentaries, docu series, specials, games shows, reality tv, competition shows, music videos, commercials, and streaming platform shows. Over the years, we have traveled worldwide making lasting connections in the Entertainment Industry.
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
We are very straight-forward in how we do business. Clear communication has helped our business and personal relationships. We foster the business relationships we have established throughout the years.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.goperhire.com
- Instagram: @gopherhire
- Facebook: Gopherhire
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gopherhire/
