Beyond the AI Hype: Why Human Touch Still Matters in Hiring with Charlie Saffro

In this episode, Dave Gulas sits down with Charlie Saffro, founder of CS Recruiting, at Manifest to discuss firsthand strategies for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and start-up founders navigating today’s hiring landscape. Hear how optimism is returning to the freight industry, and why innovative hiring approaches are driving growth for forward-thinking companies.

Charlie shares actionable insights on standing out in a crowded market, using headhunting and personal networks to recruit top candidates, and why human creativity is still essential, even as AI transforms recruiting processes.If you’re searching for real-life examples of how other entrepreneurs find and retain top talent, you’ll get practical advice on match-making roles, confidentiality in hiring, and why relationship-building matters more than ever. Discover how to create a company culture that attracts great candidates, learn from hiring mistakes, and hear about the impact of networking at industry events like Manifest.Perfect for founders and business owners who want strategies from industry leaders to help their business thrive.

Whether you’re expanding your team or figuring out the best way to harness technology for efficiency, this conversation offers in-depth recruiting tips, growth insights, and relatable stories from the entrepreneurial journey. Reach out to CS Recruiting on LinkedIn for more hiring support.

Connect with Charlie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliesaffro/

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