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Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

Ep. 124 James Wilkinson, Podcast Host of Critical Connect | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

19 Aug 2025

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https://www.dcsmi.com/newsletter Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)In episode 124 of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast, you’ll unlock the secrets of data center recruitment with James Wilkinson, host of the Critical Connect Podcast! 🏗️🎙️Join us as we explore the fascinating world of talent acquisition in data center construction, uncovering insights on building a successful career, leveraging podcasting for networking, and navigating industry challenges. 🚀 Learn how personal branding, authentic content creation, and strategic relationships can transform your professional journey. 💡James shares his remarkable story of transitioning from financial services to becoming a specialized recruiter, offering valuable advice for aspiring professionals and industry veterans alike. Discover the power of AI, social media, and continuous learning in today's competitive landscape! 🌐🤝0:00 Coming up In this episode of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast1:50 Introducing James Wilkinson, Podcast Host at Critical Connect2:24 Data Center Construction Recruitment Specialist3:41 Career Path to Data Center Construction Recruiting and Podcaster8:18 Data Center Podcasting as Insights Gathering and Industry Research10:11 Data Center Recruitment as Outsourced Data Center Sales and Marketing for Data Center Construction12:15 Data Center Construction Recruitment: Design, Construction, Site Management, Project Management, and Commissioning15:29 Data Center Recruiter Funnels/CRM Deal Boards: Hiring Managers and Candidates17:08 Data Center Recruiters, Go-to-Market, and the Self-Driven Candidate Journey (and Hiring Manager Buyer’s Journey)21:37 Data Center Recruiter LinkedIn Best Practices23:47 How Data Center Recruiters Get In Early and Often in the Buyer’s Journey25:31 Every Data Center Recruiter Needs an Interview-Based Podcast28:36 How a Data Center Construction Recruiter Opens Doors with Podcasting32:14 Data Center Podcasting is Not a Business Development (BD) Tool36:45 Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)37:23 Biggest Data Center Construction Industry Problems with Lack of Available Talent39:34 Influencing Data Center Career Choices Starting by Age 10 42:09 Data Center Podcasting and Recruiting Apps, Tools, and Software45:20 Generative AI Powering Conversational AI and Displacing Traditional Search Engine Results47:49 Marathoner / Triathlete Data Center Construction Recruiter on Endurance for Content Marketing, Podcasting, and Building Professional Brand51:27 Data Center Conferences, 5K Races, and Other Industry Social / Charity Runs54:02 Data Center Podcasting, YouTube, and Content Creators Displacing Traditional Broadcast TV57:59 Data Center Industry’s Dirty Little Secret: Blocking Professionals from Podcast Guesting1:00:50 The Future of Data Center Construction Recruitment1:07:57 James Wilkinson (Connect with on LinkedIn) and Critical Connect (Follow on LinkedIn and Website)1:10:24 Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)#aiinbusiness  #cloudservices #colocation #constructionindustry #criticalfacilities #datacentergtm #datacenterindustry #datacentermarketing #datacenterrecruiter #datacenterrecruiting #datacenterrecruitment #datacenters #datacentersales #datacentersolutions #datacentercareers #dcsmi #digitalinfrastructure #edge #hyperscale #missioncritical

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