Resources

Everything we publish, in one place.

The Manifesto, founder essays, and the methodology library behind every metric we put on the homepage. New pieces land here as they are written and reviewed.

Manifesto

Manifesto

The XpertDirect Manifesto

Why the agency middle layer has to go, and what direct hiring looks like when accountability is measured in hours. Authored by John, edited by Marko.

Coming soon

Founder essays

Long-form pieces on direct hiring, take-rates, and the operating model behind the metrics. Authored by John, edited by Marko.

Essays

Founder essays

The first essays are in draft. They'll be published here as each one clears review.

Coming soon

Methodology library

One document per published metric: definition, exclusion rules, measurement window, and revision history. Owned by Marko; figures supplied by John.

Methodology

Methodology library

The first methodology documents are being prepared alongside the audited proof metrics. They'll be linked here as they publish.

Coming soon

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