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Press the Launch Button in 2026: Why Recruiters Are Quietly Turning to AI (No One’s Talking About This)
Episode 69 • 31st March 2026 • The Launch Button • Hugh Zaretsky
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Recruitment is quietly changing… and most people don’t see it yet.

It’s not about replacing recruiters.

It’s about removing the friction behind the scenes.

The best teams aren’t working harder,

they’re just starting to work differently.

We’ve been speaking with recruitment leaders across SaaS, healthcare, and executive search…

and there’s a clear shift happening.

Curious what that actually looks like?

🎧 Listen to the full episode now.

About the Host:

Hugh excels at helping entrepreneurs and executives who are on the path to manifesting their dreams - whether they are on the first steps of a launch or a giant leap forward as they level up their business. His podcast is dedicated to helping trustworthy, integral, and heart-centered entrepreneurs connect to the people who need them most.

Hugh Zaretsky, was an IT executive until his wake-up call came on 9/11. Realizing how short life can be, Hugh transitioned his career to become a real estate investor, international speaker, best-selling author, philanthropist, and advocate for empowering individuals. Hugh started investing in the precursor to Short-Term Rentals back in 2005. His expertise in cash-flowing properties (STR, SFH, and multi-family) has allowed him to successfully train over 12,500 real estate investors and entrepreneurs to complete profitable real estate transactions, launch businesses, or take them to the next level.

Hugh has been a certified real estate continuing education instructor in 4 different states. His latest book "The Launch Button" was an Amazon best seller in 4 categories including all of real estate. He recently spoke at the Humanity Summit in Portugal on the global issue of "Sustainable tourism (including STRs) and how to work with local communities".

His dedication to mentoring and coaching aspiring entrepreneurs makes Hugh a highly sought-after speaker. Get ready to be inspired and gain invaluable insights from Hugh's wealth of experience.

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