Scaling Beyond the One-Hire Model With Howdy.com

Howdy helps companies move beyond one-off contractors by building sustainable pipelines of vetted engineers across Latin America.

WRITTEN BY

María Cristina Lalonde
Content Lead

Traditional outsourcing often solves an immediate need: one engineer for one project. However, this model creates a dependency on vendors and leaves teams scrambling every time they need to expand. Without a pipeline of talent, companies are forced to start from scratch with each new hire.

“With offshore firms, the model always felt transactional, just throwing bodies at problems. That’s not what we wanted in building real teams.”James Gorman, Senior Director of Data & Analytics at Workrise

Why one-off hires limit growth

The One-Off Hiring Cycle The Endless Cycle of One-off Outsourcing Hire one contractor → Onboard → Contractor leaves → Start over

Relying on a single placement may fix today’s gap, but it does not create momentum for tomorrow. Teams spend time spinning up new contractors, repeating onboarding, and losing continuity along the way. To scale effectively, companies need consistent access to vetted engineers who can join quickly and stay long enough to make an impact.

Scaling snapshot: one off outsourcing vs. howdy

Scaling Snapshot:

  • One-off outsourcing: Temporary fixes, no continuity
  • Howdy recruiting engine: Ongoing pipeline of vetted engineers, ready when needed

“We wanted shared investment, in the mission and in engineers’ career growth, something to rally around. That’s been hard to find in subcontracting.”Nate Eide, VP of R&D at SimSpace

Howdy’s nearshore solution

Howdy.com goes beyond staffing by building long-term pipelines. Our team continuously sources, vets, and supports engineers across Latin America so you can scale with confidence. Whether you need to add one engineer or a whole team, Howdy delivers talent that integrates seamlessly and stays invested.

Teams that grow with you

The difference between outsourcing and building is sustainability. Howdy engineers are teammates who grow alongside your business. With a steady flow of vetted talent, your team can scale faster without sacrificing quality or culture.

Build a pipeline, not a patch

One hire can solve a short-term need. A scalable pipeline builds long-term success. With Howdy, you can stop patching gaps and start building real momentum. Book a demo with Howdy.com and see how to scale beyond one hire.