7/23/25

AI’s Impact: Sports, Hiring Wars, and Sales Shifts

In Episode 5 of Ridiculously Professional, Branson and Zach dive headfirst into the messy, exciting world of tech in the workplace. From AI line judges at Wimbledon to 9-figure recruitment wars in Silicon Valley, they break down how legacy institutions are being forced to evolve...or get replaced. We call out lazy LinkedIn copy, emoji overload, and the subtle "AI tells" that scream ChatGPT.

If you're in sales, tech, or leadership, this episode is your reminder that displacement isn’t destruction, it's an open door.

Key topics:
-AI in sports (Wimbledon’s full AI adoption)
-Big Tech's new recruiting model: acqui-hiring like it's the NFL
-Why bad AI outreach is killing your credibility
-How to navigate job market shifts and build with intention
-Leadership lessons from Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy

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