SERHANT blocks new hires unless managers prove AI cannot do the job
Ryan Serhant · How Ryan Serhant Sold $20B in Real Estate with Media & AI · Sourcery with Molly O'Shea · Nov 3, 2025 · at 29:13
Ryan Serhant explains internal operational policies regarding AI adoption and staffing at SERHANT.
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“You can't hire a new person unless you prove to us that this thing cannot be done with AI.”
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