--- title: Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers. | Gabe Solomon description: Be the first to learn about emerging trends in the AV industry from crew scheduling and management tips, to automation. --- [MertzCrew](http://mertzcrew.com/) [BLOG](http://www.mertzcrew.com/blog) [PRICING](https://www.mertzcrew.com/pricing) [CONTACT](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/contact-mertzcrew) [JOIN THE CREW](http://tech.mertzcrew.com/join) [LOG IN](http://app.mertzcrew.com/) [REQUEST A DEMO](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/book-quality-freelancers) ### Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers. ## Gabe Solomon #### Recent Posts [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MertzCrew-Facebook-Cover.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/mertzcrew-blog-greatest-hits) ## [Mertzcrew Blog Greatest Hits: Our Best Posts, Revisited](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/mertzcrew-blog-greatest-hits) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jul 22, 2026 11:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/mertzcrew-blog-greatest-hits) Topics: [Contracting AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/contracting-av-techs) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/BLOGS/March/AV-hiring.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/5-audio-visual-technician-hiring-coordinating-tips) ## [5 Tips for Booking and Coordinating AV Crews in 2026](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/5-audio-visual-technician-hiring-coordinating-tips) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jun 17, 2026 10:00:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Managing an audiovisual crew requires juggling a lot of moving pieces: the right people, the right gear, the right paperwork, and the right tools to keep it all together. Whether you're crewing a corporate conference, a live concert, or a hybrid broadcast event, the fundamentals of good AV crew coordination haven't changed, but the tools and expectations have. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/5-audio-visual-technician-hiring-coordinating-tips) Topics: [Contracting AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/contracting-av-techs) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/undefined.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/driving-real-adoption) ## [Driving Real Adoption: How Mertzcrew Is Investing in Training to Help Teams Get the Most From the Platform](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/driving-real-adoption) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Jun 15, 2026 10:00:05 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/driving-real-adoption) Topics: [Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation), [NEW at Mertzcrew](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/new-at-mertzcrew), [Working with Contractors](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/working-with-contractors) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/undefined.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/behind-the-gig) ## [Behind the Gig: How Mertzcrew Supports Freelance AV Technicians](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/behind-the-gig) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on May 6, 2026 9:00:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/behind-the-gig) Topics: [Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation), [Contracting AV Techs](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/contracting-av-techs), [NEW at Mertzcrew](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/new-at-mertzcrew) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/undefined.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/then-now-next) ## [Then. Now. Next.: A Transformation Story Driven by Crew, Technology, and Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/then-now-next) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Mar 16, 2026 1:16:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     Twenty-five years ago, live events looked very different. Budgets were tracked in spreadsheets. Contracts moved through email threads. Compliance was loosely tracked in file folders. Payments required manual oversight. For an industry built on precision and timing, the systems behind freelance labor were anything but streamlined. As the Mertzcrew team enters its [25th year serving the live events industry](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/celebrating-25-years-of-innovation), this milestone is more than a celebration. It’s a reflection of transformation not only of a company, but of how live event companies manage contractors, protect their business, and support the technicians who power every show. This is a story of then, now, and what comes next. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/then-now-next) Topics: [Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation), [NEW at Mertzcrew](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/new-at-mertzcrew) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/undefined.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-load-in-to-live) ## [From Load-In to Live: The Story Behind Mertzcrew’s People-Powered Approach](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-load-in-to-live) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Feb 20, 2026 4:17:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   In live events, everything starts with load-in. Trucks roll. Gear moves. Crews assemble. Timelines tighten. From the first case on the dock to the moment the show goes live, success depends on coordination, trust, and precision. It’s a world where decisions are made fast, margins matter, and the people doing the work need systems that keep up. For 25 years, Mertzcrew has been built for that exact reality. As part of Mertzcrew’s Silver Jubilee celebration, this moment isn’t about pausing to look backward. It’s about recognizing how far the industry has come, why Mertzcrew continues to matter, and how a people-powered approach to freelance talent has helped live event companies operate more efficiently, reduce risk, and scale with confidence. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-load-in-to-live) Topics: [Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation), [NEW at Mertzcrew](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/new-at-mertzcrew) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/undefined.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/celebrating-our-past) ## [Celebrating our Past, Fueling the Future: Mertzcrew is 25 in 2026](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/celebrating-our-past) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Feb 5, 2026 8:00:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/celebrating-our-past) Topics: [Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation), [NEW at Mertzcrew](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/new-at-mertzcrew) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/undefined.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/celebrating-25-years-of-innovation) ## [Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation: The Mertzcrew Story in Motion](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/celebrating-25-years-of-innovation) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Dec 23, 2025 1:21:49 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   This year marks a significant milestone as Mertzcrew celebrates 25 years of innovation, growth, and dedication to the live events industry. From humble beginnings to becoming an industry leader in workforce and technology solutions, our journey reflects a deep commitment to collaboration, customer satisfaction, and excellence. Over the past quarter-century, curiosity, teamwork, and a passion for solving real-world challenges have driven meaningful technological advancement, from early digital tools to today’s artificial intelligence–powered innovations. This 25th anniversary celebration honors not only where we’ve been, but the ideas, partnerships, and emerging technologies that will shape the future generations of live events. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/celebrating-25-years-of-innovation) Topics: [Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation), [NEW at Mertzcrew](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/new-at-mertzcrew) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/undefined.png)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-strategy-to-action-practical-ways-to-streamline-event-operations-now) ## [From Strategy to Action: Practical Ways to Streamline Event Operations Now](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-strategy-to-action-practical-ways-to-streamline-event-operations-now) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Nov 14, 2025 4:58:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-strategy-to-action-practical-ways-to-streamline-event-operations-now) Topics: [Crew Management & Scheduling](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/crew-management-scheduling) [![](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/hubfs/MC_28-Blog-hero.jpg)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-idea-to-impact-gofers-journey) ## [From Idea to Impact: Gofer’s Journey](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-idea-to-impact-gofers-journey) Posted by [Gabe Solomon](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon) on Oct 1, 2025 9:00:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   Scheduling a live event crew isn’t just hard; it’s one of the most demanding, high-pressure responsibilities in the entire production process. One misstep in crew selection can impact the quality of the event, delay timelines, or overload your top technicians. That reality is exactly why Mertzcrew launched Gofer. [Read More](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/from-idea-to-impact-gofers-journey) Topics: [Innovation](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation), [Workforce Intelligence](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-intelligence) [Next](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/author/gabe-solomon/page/2) [![av crew management system software demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1996441/779ac55a-b9de-4004-a0a6-a937c8a65641.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1996441/779ac55a-b9de-4004-a0a6-a937c8a65641) ### About MertzCrew Since our start in 2001, our goal has been to provide leading Live Event Companies with the powerful tools they need to improve their crew scheduling and payment processing operations compliantly. ### Recent Posts ### Topics - [Crew Management & Scheduling (23)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/crew-management-scheduling) - [AV Teams (21)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-teams) - [Contracting AV Techs (18)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/contracting-av-techs) - [Working with Contractors (14)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/working-with-contractors) - [Innovation (12)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/innovation) - [NEW at Mertzcrew (12)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/new-at-mertzcrew) - [AV Techs (10)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-techs) - [AV Industry Pro Sessions (7)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/av-industry-pro-sessions) - [Workforce Intelligence (5)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-intelligence) - [Compliance (4)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/compliance) - [Insider (3)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/insider) - [Live Events (3)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/live-events) - [Infocomm (2)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/infocomm) - [Production Insurance (2)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/production-insurance) - [Technician Training (2)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/technician-training) - [Corporate Events (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/corporate-events) - [Event Safety (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/event-safety) - [Jumpstart (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/jumpstart) - [PayrollCrew (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/payrollcrew) - [Workforce Development (1)](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog/topic/workforce-development) ### Get new blog posts via email [![scalable-av-crew-management](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1996441/99358b3a-61cb-495d-8955-66cb916dc16e.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/1996441/99358b3a-61cb-495d-8955-66cb916dc16e) [BLOG](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/blog) [CONTACT](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/contact-mertzcrew) [JOIN THE CREW](http://tech.mertzcrew.com/join) [LOG IN](http://app.mertzcrew.com/) [REQUEST A DEMO](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/book-quality-freelancers) [PRIVACY POLICY](https://pages.mertzcrew.com/privacy-policy-mertzcrew) [![](http://mertzcrew.com/img/twitter.svg)](https://twitter.com/MertzCrew) [![](http://mertzcrew.com/img/facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/mertzcrew) [![](http://mertzcrew.com/img/google.svg)](https://plus.google.com/112059975523441946091) [![](http://mertzcrew.com/img/linkedin.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/company/3033908)