Rod Smythe the Irish born, Cancun based Serial Entrepreneur and CEO of Glyde Episode 273

In this episode, Tony discovers Rod Smith, 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 Smith, an Irish trailblazer now calling Cancun home.

Rod Smith’s Hustle:

A Gen X tech titan, Smith 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:

Smith’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. Smith’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Tech adoption stalls under performance pressure and outdated KPIs.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.

Glyde’s Industry Edge:

Built on Smith’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 Smith’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 Smith’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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