jobTopia with Tony Moore

This jobTopia episode explores how AI and automation transform staffing, from clean data strategies to agentic AI screening and AI-powered sales training, with practical insights for learning and development.

Meet  Brendan Robinson, CEO and Founder, Broad & Madison Advisory

• AI and Automation Are Not Your Mom’s Synonyms: The episode hammered home...

Strap in for a no-nonsense dose of jobTopia: The Learning and Development Podcast, where host Tony doesn’t just talk the talk—he throws you into the deep end of leadership reality. This episode, “Extreme Ownership,” is all about grabbing accountability by the horns and refusing to let excuses derail your mission. Joined by Chris Dietrich, the health, safety, and environmental leader at TK Elevator, Tony dives into what it takes to ...

"Deepfake Detection: How to Spot Fake Candidates"

This is a massive wake-up call, because the job market just got a whole lot shadier. In this eye-opening episode of jobTopia: The Learning and Development Podcast, we dive headfirst into the wild world of deepfakes, fraudsters, and candidates who think they can outsmart the system with AI and a little too much creativity. Host Tony and his guests, Emmanuel a...

To compete with top industry players, Larry Hartmann of ZRG Partners implemented the "Challenger Brand Strategy.” In this jobTopia episode, Tony interviews Larry about ZRG’s unique growth story and the business strategy that consistently delivers ROI for his investors, even in a down market.

• Explores the executive search industry, focusing on high-end retained searches for roles lik...

Welcome to the Top-Ranked L&D Podcast The jobTopia Podcast has earned its place as the leading learning and development platform, evolving organically through years of insightful conversations with industry leaders. Initially exploring sales, marketing, and recruiting, the podcast has honed its focus on L&D, driven by audience demand and the diverse industries it covers. This episode dives into the critical role of safety i...

Meet Sean G CEO and Founder of Claritiv

a customer insights platform powered by AI - its like mind reading!

This riveting podcast episode explores the cutting-edge role of AI in unlocking the power of mind-reading-like insights from customer conversations. It dives into a sophisticated tool that goes beyond mere transcription, analyzing tone, intent, and context to deliver game-changing clarity for mid-market B2B sales teams. Born ...

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 insi...

Finally, A Trojan Horse!

Meet Delphine Carter, CEO and Founder of Boulo Solutions and the Engage360 AI recruiting platform.

Setting the Southern Scene Kicking off with a nod to Alabama’s muggy charm, the episode sets a vibrant backdrop for a deep dive into the staffing world. The conversation sparks with a whimsical wish for a "Trojan horse," hinting at the cunning strategy to come.

An Accidental Empire Explore the origin story of ...

On this episode of jobTopia, discover the proven 4 step method to hire salespeople.

Meet Travis Janko, GSD Coach and Recruiting, a Denver-based SaaS entrepreneur who helped scale Trulia to a $3.5 billion exit, joins Tony to introduce his Four W’s framework, a structured method for hiring sales leaders to ensure strategic, effective hires.     

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In this podcast episode, hosted by Tony, Timpl’s Marketing Leader, rips into the frustrating chaos of managing a recruiting database with Bullhorn, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that promises efficiency but often feels like a digital nightmare.

Enter Travis Webb from PARQA, a tech consulting firm laser-focused on Bullhorn and Salesforce, ready to slice through the clutter. We...

This episode delivers a sharp, unapologetic dive into the future of recruiting, blending wit, wanderlust, and cutting-edge AI innovation. Envision one tethered to the office, quietly seething with envy, while another roams the American highways in an RV, championing Scout, an AI platform redefining staffing with ruthless efficiency. From Santa Rosa to San Francisco, the “Scout Meets America” tour unveils a...

Meet Miles Everson and MBO Partners.

His book Free Birds Revolution can be found here.

Life Lessons and Literary Grit:

Contemplating a book, initially a whimsical kids’ tale, but fueled by a raw tapestry of real-world experiences.

Penned Free Birds, a bold fusion of business savvy and rock ‘n’ roll swagger, sparked by a call to ditch the mundane.

The Independent Worker Rebellion:

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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 ou...

This isn’t some snooze-fest chat—it’s a full-on assault into an app that’s flipping trucking upside down, linking drivers and businesses with zero hesitation. From torching paper nightmares to forging a tech-charged, on-demand dynasty, this episode spills the raw truth, daring moves, and a glimpse at the untamed future of hauling and automation.

Meet Justin Clarke, CEO

F Staff

Show Notes

Kicking It Off: Strap in—this episode’s a Mo...

The Golden Era of Manufacturing

Meet Jason from Kelly Safety

Let’s salute American manufacturing—the lifeblood of small towns that wither without it and the spark behind a so-called "Golden Era" revival. Picture a fancy banner waving proudly for U.S. production, because apparently, making stuff here isn’t just nostalgic—it’s a full-on economic pyramid party. Blue-collar backbone, white-collar polish, and execs at the top all thrive...

Ranger’s AI Assault on Industrial Niche Captures VC Funding

Meet James Zhan

Ranger AI

Get ready to have your mind blown as AI storms the business battlefield, leaving no stone unturned. This episode dives deep into a niche so gnarly it’ll make your teeth grind: industrial tendering. We’re talking multimillion-dollar deals, endless stacks of specs, and a process that’d test the patience of a saint—until Ranger rolled in to kick ass...

Mastering Sales, Tools, and Trust: Winning Strategies for Staffing Success in 2025

Christian Coley  SourceFlow

Staffing’s a grind, and 2025 isn’t here to coddle you. This episode slices through the noise with raw sales tactics, tools that don’t waste your time, and the trick to earning trust when people cling to old tech like it’s their last cigarette. We’re talking real strategies to flip the script on slow cycles, skeptical clien...

Meet Raleen Gagnon from Talent Edge AI. 

AI’s Wrecking Ball: HR tech’s old guard is toast—this beast is moving at warp speed, fueled by rogue entrepreneurs and brainy algorithms. Staffing’s getting a gut punch of innovation, and it’s about damn time.

Talent Edge Unleashed: Meet the slick rebel in the room—a tool that shreds hiring lag. It’s packing AI heat to source candidates faster than a caffeinated cheetah, with market intel th...

Welcome back to jobTopia for another round of me slicing through the noise like a buzzsaw on a bender. Today, I’m tackling AI’s takeover of staffing—not exactly ‘Terminator,’ more ‘overcaffeinated intern on steroids. I’m here to drag you into the future.

Matt Dichter, VP Sales

Staffing Engine

Check out Matt's first visit on jobTopia (pre-video) 

AI and Automation in Staffing

• Alright, folks, I dove headfirst into the wild world...