Jan Barkhau.

So recruitment firms stop being just another logo in the inbox.

// 01 · The Problem

Cold calls, LinkedIn, industry events - and still no lasting impression with the client.

"Have we spoken before?" instead of "I've been waiting for your call."

Conversations evaporate. And to the client, recruitment firms only differ in the design of their website anyway.

// 02 · The Solution

Give the client real value - and learn something about them in the process.

Even when the client isn't actively working with you, a survey funnel delivers something concrete to them - and gives you structured data plus a legitimate reason for the next conversation.

// Landing Page

Landing page with embedded online questionnaire

// Input

Client answers questions (about 2 minutes)

// Output

Evaluation and report generated by AI

One submission produces two outputs at once - one for the client, one for you.

// For the client

Useful in the inbox within a minute.

A personalised day rate benchmark, delivered as a forwardable PDF - no login, no account, just value.

  • Concrete market data instead of generic claims
  • One-sentence recommendation
  • No login, no account - just the report
// Personalisierter Report
Land Deutschland
Bereich Finance
Aufgaben Projektleitung
Erfahrung Über 15 Jahre
Leicht über Markt
~1.350 €/ Tag
Benchmark: 1.050 € - 1.200 €
ca. 15 % über Marktdurchschnitt
550 € 1.000 € 1.500 €
// Empfehlung
Mandat neu verhandeln
77 % der Interim Manager sind derzeit ohne Mandat. Ein guter Zeitpunkt, um den Satz neu zu verhandeln.
04.2026
// For your firm

Structured signals, not gut feel.

A few seconds later, a compact summary lands in your inbox - with a concrete reason to follow up.

  • Role, region, industry - structured for your CRM
  • Position vs. market at a glance
  • A real reason to follow up - even without an open mandate
14:32 ●●●● ▮
Posteingang
Neue Nachricht
Tagessatz-Check 14:32
Bereich Finance · Projektleitung · 15+ Jahre. Tagessatz 15 % über Marktdurchschnitt.
→ Follow-up empfohlen
Tagessatz-Check 08:17
Bereich Tech · Beck Beratung · München. Tagessatz 4 % unter Median.
Tagessatz-Check Gestern
Bereich Sales · Schmidt Consulting · Hamburg. Tagessatz im Marktdurchschnitt.
// 03 · Who this is for

Owner-led recruitment firms in the DACH region.

If you run an owner-led recruitment firm in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and don't want to be "just another one" anymore, I'm happy to take a look at your situation. Send me a short email.

// 04 · Where to find me

Jan
Barkhau.

// E-Mail
Direct line. Reply within 24 hours, Mon-Fri. Be specific - what, for which firm, why now.
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// LinkedIn
Posts on survey funnels, recruitment-firm sales, and the mechanics behind it. Follow, read along, connect.
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