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