AI Hiring Intelligence, Generative Search & SEO Growth for SMBs 🚀 | Sean Griffith of Truffle

🎙️ Episode Overview:In this episode of Marketing in the Age of AI, host Emanuel Rose sits down with Sean Griffith, founder of Truffle, to explore how AI-powered hiring tools and modern SEO strategies are reshaping how small businesses recruit and scale. From generative search visibility to smarter interview workflows, this conversation breaks down what’s working now—and what’s coming next—for SaaS founders and operators.🧠 What You’ll Learn:How AI-driven interview platforms help SMBs move beyond resumesWhy generative search, AEO, and GEO are changing SEO strategyHow Truffle uses AI to rank and match candidates by fit and cultureLessons from scaling SimpleTexting from $1M to $40M ARR with SEOPractical ways small teams can adopt enterprise-level hiring intelligenceWhy custom GPTs are becoming a core business advantage👤 Featured Guest:Sean Griffith is the founder of Truffle, an AI-powered interview and hiring intelligence platform built for small and growing businesses. Previously, Sean played a key role in scaling SimpleTexting to $40M ARR using a self-serve, SEO-first growth strategy. His work focuses on practical SaaS execution, operational leverage, and using AI to solve real business problems—especially in hiring.Connect with Sean:https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffithsean/⭐ Episode Highlights:Why resumes are losing relevance in modern hiringHow one-way video interviews save time without removing the human elementUsing AI to detect AI-generated interview fraudEarly wins and challenges with generative search discoveryProduct-led growth pricing strategies for SaaSThe future of hiring intelligence beyond first-round interviewsHow teams are using custom GPTs to stay aligned and move faster🔗 Connect and Explore More:Connect with Host Emanuel Rose:Website: https://emanuelrose.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/b2b-leadgeneration/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emanuelroseauthor/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmanuelRoseAuthorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marketingintheageofai-ec6fx📚 Further Reading or Resources:Blog post on this episode’s topic:https://emanuelrose.com/ai-hiring-intelligence-and-seo-growth-lessons-from-truffle/📘 Authentic Marketing in the Age of AI by Emanuel Rose:https://emanuelrose.com/product/authentic-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai/👍 Like this video if you found it useful💬 Share your thoughts or questions in the comments🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on AI, marketing, and practical growth strategies#MarketingInTheAgeOfAI #AIHiring #HiringTech #SaaS #AIRecruiting #SmallBusinessGrowth #SEO #AEO #GenerativeSearch #TruffleAI #AIinBusiness #ProductLedGrowth #CustomGPTs #B2BMarketing #FutureOfWork