Summary:
In this episode, Mark Pearson interviews Art Bejarano, founder of Fire Yourself, who shares his journey from aerospace engineering to entrepreneurship. Art discusses the challenges faced in corporate environments, the development of his CodeGen app for talent acquisition, and the integration of AI in business processes. He emphasizes the importance of mindset transformation for mid-career professionals and the future of AI in job markets. Art also introduces his book, 'Fire Yourself', which guides individuals on becoming entrepreneurs and adapting to the evolving job landscape.
Takeaways:
- Art Bejarano founded Fire Yourself to help professionals reclaim their careers.
- He experienced significant revenue loss during the 2008 recession but chose to innovate instead of returning to employment.
- The Flex Interface Project Fulfillment was a key factor in his company's success.
- The CodeGen app aims to connect high-tech professionals with job opportunities.
- AI will play a crucial role in enhancing talent acquisition processes.
- Businesses face challenges in implementing AI due to a lack of knowledge and understanding.
- Automation can significantly reduce overhead costs in business operations.
- AI can help identify and rate candidates based on specific skill sets.
- The job market is evolving, with a shift towards more entrepreneurial opportunities.
- Art's book, 'Fire Yourself', encourages individuals to embrace entrepreneurship and adapt to AI.
What is AI Bridges?
AI Bridges is the podcast about how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, lead, and grow businesses. Each episode explores real stories and strategies where AI in business is driving business transformation, from automating workflows and scaling revenue to unlocking the future of work.
Hosted by Mark Pearson, AI Consultant and Business Coach, the show dives into practical tools and case studies, covering everything from AI automation and AI agents to generative AI, business automation, and AI strategy. Whether you’re a startup founder, consultant, or small business owner, you’ll learn how to use AI tools for growth to create more freedom, impact, and results.
AI Bridges helps entrepreneurs and leaders connect the dots between today’s innovation and tomorrow’s opportunity, showing how to scale smarter, not harder, with AI.