EPISODE 431: Have you ever wondered if robots are quietly replacing jobs across industries like construction, shipping, manufacturing, or even tech?

In this week’s special episode of The ConTech Crew, we team up with our friends at The Construction Dorks Podcast for a deep dive into the shrinking SaaS market and the rise of automation.

Industry experts Jonathan Marsh, Trent Leinenbach, and Travis Voss discuss why companies are reconsidering their software strategies, whether robots should be taxed for taking jobs, if automation costs more than it creates, and more.

Curious about the future of work and how companies navigate these technological advancements? Listen in to hear more!

Key Takeaways: 

Introduction (00:00)

The decline in SaaS subscriptions (02:10)

Evolution of software deployment (04:16)

How US manufacturers could benefit from a robot tax (14:00)

Robots vs machines: what’s the difference? (18:10)

The bigger impact of losing jobs to robots (20:05)

The 3-day US dock worker’s strike (25:01)

Balancing automation and workforce upskilling (28:30)

The truth about automation (35:51)

Episode wrap-up (37:51)

Additional Resources:

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Check out Construction Dorks for more information: https://www.constructiondorks.com/

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