That would really be something, yes?
what if...
what if...
We could figure out a way to
tackle some of the most
buyers and brokers today?
common issues facing labor
Introducing A New Way To Crew
from centralized to revolutionized
the challenge
a novel approach to crew operations
the solution
Crew Reliability & Punctuality
Skill-Verified, Role-Specific Talent
Pre-Show Communication & Crew Access
Team Chemistry & Familiarity
Access to Elite Technical Professionals
reinvent the crewing experience
the mission
the mission
reinvent the crewing experience
reinvent the crewing experience
What's broken?
No-Shows and Late Arrivals,
Short or No Notice
Fragmentation of the
freelance labor pool.
Minimal communicatioN
standards before the show.
Inconsistent Technical Knowledge
Poor Representation of Your Brand
Lack of Site or Job Readiness
Minimal communication standards before the show.
Get All The Tools You Need
In a Single Platform
a novel approach to crewing
the solution
A Well Prepared Crew is More Effective & Requires Less Supervision
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CrewDirect Access
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CrewIQ
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HotSwap
We Believe in The Power of Communication
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the inspiration
delivering exceptional results
The biggest risk to any show isn’t the gear—it’s the crew. At XTRA, we believe exceptional results come from teams who know how to work together, not just next to each other. CrewPODs were created to solve for the breakdowns we see too often in freelance staffing: inconsistent quality, poor communication, and a lack of accountability. Our purpose is to raise the bar by providing teams that are not only technically skilled, but also aligned in attitude, culture, and communication.
CrewDirect Access™
CrewDirect Access gives you the ability to communicate directly with your assigned crew members before show day—empowering better preparation, stronger alignment, and fewer surprises on-site. Once your CrewPOD is confirmed, we provide contact details for key personnel so you can share run of show documents, review technical needs, confirm certifications, or simply ensure everyone is on the same page.
This feature eliminates the guesswork from crew engagement and allows producers, tech leads, and project managers to build trust before the first call time. Whether it’s confirming that your V1 knows the switcher, briefing your LED tech on the processor, or aligning breakout operators to your session flow—CrewDirect Access puts clarity and accountability at your fingertips.
Because the best shows don’t start at load-in—they start with communication.
CrewIQ™
CrewIQ™ is our proprietary assessment system that ensures every crew member we deploy meets the highest standards of technical proficiency, show-readiness, and professional conduct. Through a structured evaluation process that includes skill verification, field experience, role-based qualifications, and communication style, we assign each technician a CrewIQ Tier—so you always know who’s walking onto your show.
Whether you need a field-ready LED tech, an experienced breakout lead, or a top-tier engineer, CrewIQ takes the guesswork out of staffing by delivering measurable consistency across every market and role. It’s how we build CrewPODs with balanced experience, aligned expectations, and field-tested trust. Because consistency isn’t a coincidence—it’s the result of intention, evaluation, and accountability.
HotSwap™
HotSwap™ is our proprietary internal process designed to eliminate downtime and protect your show from last-minute crew disruptions. Whether due to illness, emergency, or no-call/no-show situations, our system activates pre-cleared, local alternates who are vetted, briefed, and ready to deploy—often before you even know there’s a gap.
By maintaining a real-time standby roster and leveraging smart crew scheduling tools, we drastically reduce the risks associated with last-minute cancellations. It’s not just coverage—it’s continuity without compromise.