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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Recruiting and Retaining Young Talent with Technology

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Using Technology and AI to Attract and Retain Skilled Trade Talent

Recorded at ServiceTitan’s Pantheon 2023 in Orlando, Florida, this episode of the NEWSMakers Podcast features a conversation between Hannah Belloli of The NEWS and XOi EVP of Sales Strickland Tudor. The discussion centers on how technology is reshaping workforce development in the skilled trades. Strickland shares insights on how modern tools and AI can support recruitment and retention efforts, particularly among younger generations entering the industry. The conversation highlights how field service organizations can better leverage technology to create more engaging career paths, improve operational efficiency, and position themselves for long-term workforce sustainability.
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September 2023

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Hannah Belloli

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35
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XOi's field service story makes news

Aaron Salow discusses XOi’s growth and what is driving its next phase.

Solving a real industry problem at scale

Growth comes from solving real problems in ways that teams actually adopt and use.

Nashville's field service tech story

XOi demonstrates that strong technology companies can be built around real-world service needs.

What's driving the next phase of growth

Market demand for field intelligence continues to grow alongside technology adoption.

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Catch up with XOi's Strickland Tudor in the latest episode of the NEWSMakers Podcast

At ServiceTitan’s Pantheon 2023 in Orlando, Florida, Hannah Belloli, business development editor, The NEWS, sat down with Strickland Tudor, EVP of Sales, XOi.

In this episode of the NEWSMakers podcast, Tudor discusses Pantheon, how technology can be used to retain and recruit young talent, and how to leverage artificial intelligence.

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