In this episode, Tony discovers Rod Smyth, an Irish-born, Cancun-based serial entrepreneur who’s turned disruption into dollars and now sails the seas while revolutionizing staffing with AI. His solution eliminates ghosting!
From scaling multimillion-dollar companies to tackling candidate ghosting, Rod’s story is a masterclass in grit and innovation. Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts professional firepower and edgy insight.
Global AI Pursuit:
A worldwide chase for AI breakthroughs lands on Rod Smyth, an Irish trailblazer now calling Cancun home.
Rod Smyth’s Hustle:
A Gen X tech titan, Smyth transformed his family’s manufacturing business, launched Ireland’s first SaaS platform, reshaped staffing with TempBuddy, and sold Shift Fillers for $30M in just 18 months. Now, he’s a sailor—because why settle for ordinary?
Sailing as Resilience:
Smyth’s COVID-era leap to sailing reflects his genius for turning chaos into opportunity, showcasing unyielding self-reliance.
AI’s True Revolution:
Forget content spam—AI is a communication game-changer, empowering solo decisions with collective know-how and swapping manual slog for 24/7 efficiency.
Staffing’s Ugly Truths:
Candidate ghosting and the “black hole” aren’t unbreakable. Smyth’s Glide platform uses AI to optimize job ads, screen applicants, and deliver instant feedback, cutting ad waste by 60-70% and elevating candidate experience.
Resistance to Change:
Tech adoption stalls under performance pressure and outdated KPIs. Leaders must redefine metrics, prioritize customer and candidate satisfaction, and adopt AI with intent to dodge wasteful investments.
Recruiters’ Unsung Role:
Recruiters moonlight as therapists for job-seekers facing life’s big stressors, yet they’re underpaid and overstretched, managing only 10-15 meaningful daily conversations.
Built on Smyth’s 30 years in staffing, Glyde Talent automates job ad management, personalizes candidate engagement, and streamlines recruitment with AI that gets the industry’s nuances.
AI’s Future Interface:
Mouse clicks are relics—AI runs on voice and chat. Microsoft Teams and Copilot point to a world where tech syncs seamlessly with human dialogue.
Human Grit and Charm:
From Smyth’s dog Gala barking at trucks to his upcoming staffing conferences in Charleston and Boston, this is tech talk grounded in real-world hustle. Check out Rod’s Substack.
Rod Smyth’s domain:
disruptive, ocean-breeze-fueled, and relentlessly sharpening staffing through AI. Tune in for a dose of wisdom that cuts through the noise.
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