The Growth Game
Hosted by Paul Deluca, each episode of "The Growth Game" features conversations with top CEOs, Owners, and Executives from Staffing Companies across the USA and Canada. Whether you're in the trenches of startup challenges or steering a mammoth corporation, this podcast is your compass to all things business.
Expect a holistic journey with business strategies, leadership philosophies, and life lessons, all shared with a diverse lineup of guests each week!
The Growth Game
S4: EP 5: Staffing AI from the Inside Out | Avionté
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In this prerecorded episode of The Growth Game Podcast, Paul DeLuca sits down with Brigid Isenmann, Chief Revenue Officer at Avionté, and Mike Metzger, who served as interim CEO during a pivotal period for the company. In June of 2026, Avionté welcomed new CEO Dirk Izzo — read more about that transition here.
With Brigid's ten years on the agency side and Mike's 20 years in software, this conversation brings both the operator and the technology perspective to one of the most misunderstood conversations in staffing right now.
They talk about:
🔎 Why the AI hype cycle is leading staffing firms toward fragmentation instead of efficiency.
🔎 How to identify the right pain points before choosing any AI tool.
🔎 Why Avionté went through internal AI adoption first.
🔎 How staffing technology is evolving around talent engagement and candidate matching for 2026.
🔎 Why referrals and relationships drive growth in staffing technology just as much as in staffing firms themselves.
👉 If you're running a staffing firm and want to dig deeper into what Avionté is building, Avionté Connect starts tomorrow. Stop by and continue the conversation in person.
Connect with Brigid Isenmann | Avionté
🌐 Website | www.avionte.com
💼 LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/brigidisenmann
💼 LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/avionte-staffing-software/
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