12 - When Insanity Meets Genius: A Wild Business Talk with Jon Matzner

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In this episode of Nikonomics, host Nik, sits down with Jon Matzner, founder of Sagan, to discuss the innovative ways his company is disrupting the global talent market. From hilarious anecdotes about dog funerals to deep dives into business models, this conversation is packed with insights and humor.

John shares his journey of building a $2.4 million ARR business in just 100 days using Twitter and his vision for the future of global talent hiring. Tune in to learn about the Costco model for hiring, the importance of operational efficiency, and how to navigate the complex world of global recruitment.

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This week we covered:

00:22 Meet Jon Matzner: From Terrorist Hunter to Influencer Hunter

02:40 Why Sagan's Global Talent Model is Disrupting the Industry

04:19 Exploring the Market Dynamics and Sagan's Competitive Edge

10:24 Customer Acquisition and the Power of Word of Mouth

14:34 Sagan's Financials: Membership Model and Cash Management

17:37 Building a Remote Team: Operational Efficiency at Sagan

21:08 Leveraging AI and Automation for Competitive Advantage

25:05 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights into Business Preferences

30:57 Deep Dive into Potential Business Acquisitions

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