Artificial intelligence (AI) has surged in popularity, becoming an integral part of various industries and daily life due to its ability to enhance efficiency, decision-making, and innovation. In this exciting podcast episode, our hosts are joined by special guest Omid Mael, the CEO of SecondBody to discuss how AI can be used in sales and recruitment. SecondBody is a conversational training platform with the aim to help employees master the nuances of high-stake conversations. It is a platform where employees can practice sales call responses, customer success, and interviews, whilst also allowing managers to give feedback.

In this episode, listeners will expect to learn who Omid Mael is, his journey with SecondBody, his motivations, and the challenges he faced. From working in insurance and advertisement to becoming the CEO of SecondBody, learn how he built a sales team from 0-55 employees. This podcast emphasises the importance of embracing AI, not as a replacement for human workers but as a tool to enhance your employees capabilities, making sales and recruitment processes more efficient and effective​. This episode is perfect for sales leaders who are looking to enhance their teams performance through the creation of more meaningful conversations.

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Mike Leather 

Sam Musiyarira

Omid Mael

Key Takeaways:

Who are SecondBody?: SecondBody is a conversational training platform with the aim to help employees master the nuances of high-stake conversations. The platform aims to provide a immersive training environment where users can practice and refine their communication skills for professional success.

Enhancing human capabilities with AI: AI has rapidly evolved to become an integral part of various industries, particularly sales as it gives sellers more time to focuse on selling! AI should be viewed as a tool to augment human abilities, not as a replacement for human workers.

Practical applications of AI in sales: AI can streamline the performance of a team, enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and drive revenue growth in the sales domain.

Future of AI in sales and recruitment: Businesses that embrace AI technologies early gain a significant competitive advantage. They can leverage AI to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver superior candidate experiences. Much of the sales industry can be sceptical of AI, and therefore changing their mindsets can present many challenges.

Make sure you hire the best sales talent for your business: Ensure you hire the right talent for your business, where individuals are coachable and open to incorporate AI into their career for development and to improve work performance.

Interview question of the week: At the end of the podcast, listeners will hear from special guest Omid and his top interview question he asks candidates during the recruitment process to ensure he hires the right talent for his team.

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