Jump into the future of work with Brandon Metcalf, CEO of Asymbl, as he spills the beans on AI agents—your new digital allies who won’t ghost you after seven months or demand a corner office. In this episode, we unpack how AI agents are rewriting the corporate rulebook, blending razor-sharp efficiency with a dash of Silicon Valley panache. Spoiler: They’re not here to steal your job, but they might just outshine your BDR on the sales leaderboard.
Meet Brandon Metcalf, the CEO and Founder of Asymbl.
What’s Cooking in This Episode:
AI Agents as Your New Office BFFs: Forget watercooler small talk—AI agents like Theodore (yes, he’s got a name) are digital employees with job descriptions, KPIs, and a work ethic that skips “sick days.” Brandon Metcalf drops the mic on treating these bots like human hires, minus the HR drama.
Plugging Agents into the Workflow: From sales to recruiting, learn how to deploy agents like a pro. Theodore, the Salesforce-powered SDR, juggles leads like a caffeinated rockstar, while a recruiter agent tackled 17,000 applications without breaking a virtual sweat. Step one: Define the role. Step two: Coach like you’re mentoring a millennial fresh out of college.
Scale Like a Boss, Save Like a CFO: Why hire 15 humans when you can scale one Theodore to infinity? These agents dodge onboarding marathons, turnover tantrums, and economic layoffs, all while keeping your P&L sharper than a tailored suit.
Salesforce: The VIP Lounge for Agents: Theodore and his crew thrive in the Salesforce ecosystem, specifically Asymbl’s slick platform. Want in? You might need to RSVP with Salesforce, but the ROI is worth the guest list.
Humans + Agents = Power Couple: Agents handle the grunt work—think email spam and interview scheduling—so your human team can focus on schmoozing clients and closing deals. It’s like pairing a fine Bordeaux with a perfectly executed sales pitch.
Real Results, No Hype: Theodore’s crushing it with inbound and outbound leads, while the recruiter agent hired 93 people in 94 days (take that, manual hiring!). These aren’t sci-fi fantasies—they’re business wins that scream efficiency and competitiveness.
Pro Tips for Agent Adoption: Metcalf’s sage advice? Treat agents like labor costs, not magic wands. Partner with vendors who’ve walked the walk (and named their agents Theodore). Bonus: You don’t need to overhaul your business overnight—just start smart and scale fast.
Why You Should Listen: If you’re ready to swap tedious tasks for strategic wins, this episode is your playbook. Brandon’s insights are sharper than a venture capitalist’s pitch deck, with just enough humor to keep you chuckling through the revolution. Connect with him at brandon@asymbl.com or stalk his LinkedIn for more AI agent wizardry. Don’t miss our first episode with Brandon—linked HERE—for the prequel to this digital workforce saga.
P.S.: The recruiter agent’s name is still up for grabs. Got a suggestion? Slide into Brandon’s DMs. Naming a digital employee is the corporate equivalent of naming a yacht—make it count.
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