Best Jon Matzner Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden Power of Low Leverage (And How to Use It Strategically) | Lazy Leverage #59 58:08

1d ago58:08

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In an age obsessed with scale, speed, and leverage, it’s easy to forget that the best long-term advantage might come from doing the exact opposite. Call it the "Low Leverage Advantage." When you're early in your career—or launching something new—there’s a strong case for diving into the work yourself. Not delegating. Not automating. Just doing. Nee…

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How to Lead a Visionary Business Without Losing What Matters with Justin Breen 59:08

3d ago59:08

59:08

Success isn’t always what it looks like on the outside. In this episode, I talk with Justin Breen about what it really means to lead a visionary business—with clarity, intention, and zero fluff. We unpack Kolbe scores, mindset patterns, and the four traits that set true visionaries apart from the pack. 🔥 Inside this episode: How to measure your lif…

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How to Create Copy That Converts with Will Green, Copy Road 37:39

10d ago37:39

37:39

What if everything you know about “value-driven copy” is wrong? In this episode, I talk to Will Green, Founder of Copy Road, about what actually makes copy convert. We dive into the difference between trust and tricks, and why the best copy doesn’t need a sales funnel—it needs a promise, proof, and process. 🔥 What you’ll learn: Why most copywriting…

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Why Your Business Problems Are Actually Leadership Problems (And How to Fix Them) | Lazy Leverage #58 44:13

12d ago44:13

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Most small business owners think leadership is instinctual—something you figure out once you’re “in charge”. But if your managers act like friends, choke on tough conversations, or drown their teams in bureaucracy—you've got a leadership gap that’s preventing you from taking your company to the next level.. Today, Jon and Peter break down why leade…

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How to Build Trust with Storytelling (Even If You’re Not a “Natural”) with Karen Eber 34:07

17d ago34:07

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Success isn’t just about strategy—it’s about how you communicate it. And when the message isn’t landing, it’s probably not your offer. It’s your story. In this episode, storytelling expert Karen Eber joins A.J. to explore how to build trust with storytelling—whether you're pitching, leading, or aligning your team. You’ll learn how to craft stories …

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Why “Just Slack Me” Doesn’t Work Globally (and What to Do Instead) | Lazy Leverage #57 44:03

22d ago44:03

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Most business owners don’t think they have a “culture problem.” But if your team misses deadlines, seems afraid to speak up, or quits without notice—you’ve got one. This isn’t a vibes issue. It’s a systemic one. Today Jon sits down with Sagan’s Head of Product, Binsi Das, to break down the hidden culture traps that derail global teams. Here’s what’…

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How to Build Wealth Through Acquisition Entrepreneurship with Ben Kelly 36:29

24d ago36:29

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Success isn’t just about hustle—it’s about smart ownership. In this episode, I sit down with Ben Kelly, an acquisition entrepreneur who’s scaled five businesses with little to no upfront cash. We talk about how you can skip the startup chaos and buy a business that’s already thriving. 🔥 You’ll learn: The “aha” moment that made Ben leave JPMorgan Wh…

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Why Notebook LM Might Be the Sleeper AI Tool of the Year | Lazy Leverage #56 44:58

30d ago44:58

44:58

Google quietly dropped an AI tool that could replace half your tech stack. Its name? NotebookLM. Think ChatGPT, but with deep integration into your documents and a smarter memory. You can feed it PDFs, YouTube transcripts, Google Docs, or even random web pages. From there, it becomes like a supercharged research assistant that not only remembers wh…

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How to Scale a Business with Clarity – Lessons from Sean Si’s SEO Journey 58:41

1M ago58:41

58:41

Growth doesn’t come from hustle. It comes from clarity. Sean Si hit the wall most founders do — trying to do everything, lead everyone, and fix all the things. Then he blew it up and started fresh. In this episode, he walks us through how he scaled SEO Hacker by simplifying, delegating, and focusing on what actually matters. ✅ What burnout taught h…

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Stop Using AI to Make Horses Faster: Design for the Future Now | Lazy Leverage #55 46:47

1M ago46:47

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AI isn’t here to replace your team—it’s here to give them time back. Join Jon and Peter as they explore how the right interfaces and integrations can supercharge productivity across your org! Jon kicks things off by sharing his vision: every new client should get a completely customized front end tailored to their needs—think “cars, not faster hors…

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How to Invest After Selling a Business (Without Losing It All) with Ben Fraser of Aspen Funds 36:29

1M ago36:29

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You built the business. You cashed out. Now what? Most founders think they need to “reinvest everything” or go chase the next big thing. But in this episode of Beyond 8 Figures, I sit down with Ben Fraser of Aspen Funds to break down how to invest after selling a business — the right way. Ben’s been inside this game since the last recession. He wat…

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How Lovable Can Save You Hundreds of Hours on Your Web Development | Lazy Leverage #54 55:14

1M ago55:14

55:14

Imagine having a fully-functional website or landing page created in seconds, simply by transcribing your thoughts, turning it into a prompt, then hitting Enter. Oh, and you don’t have to spend a cent to make it happen. Now stop imagining. Enter Lovable, your “superhuman AI full stack engineer”. Today, Jon gives us a brief, yet life-changing overvi…

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How to Scale a Tech-Enabled Business with AI, No-Code, and Reputation with Ray Deck, State Change 34:04

1M ago34:04

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Most founders wait too long to adapt. Ray Deck says that’s a mistake—and shows how to scale smarter using the tools you already have. What if the biggest leverage in your business isn’t new funding or a bigger team—but the knowledge and trust you’ve already built? This week, I’m joined by Ray Deck, founder of State Change, to break down how AI, no-…

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Identifying Business Constraints: The Strategic Framework Behind Landy Leads | Lazy Leverage #53 52:30

2M ago52:30

52:30

Ever wonder what happens when an entrepreneur stops trying to do everything and finds the right vehicle? Brandon Parker was juggling multiple businesses when he met Jon two years ago. Now he's running a team of 40+ and crushing it with Landy Leads. In this conversation, they break down exactly HOW that transformation happened. You'll learn why cons…

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From TikTok to Global Sales: How Kanessa Muluneh Scaled a Fashion Brand Without Shopify 34:47

2M ago34:47

34:47

🎙️ What if your biggest business breakthrough came from TikTok… in a language you barely spoke anymore? This week, I sat down with Kanessa Muluneh, the powerhouse behind the fashion brand MULU. She built a thriving clothing company in Africa—not through Shopify or ads—but through Telegram, WhatsApp, and a loyal audience she nurtured with blunt hone…

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Scaling Smarter: How to Leverage Global Talent for Business Growth with Kevin Ashcroft 45:08

2M ago45:08

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Hiring global talent is no longer just for massive corporations—it’s a game-changer for small and mid-sized businesses, too. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Ashcroft, a veteran in outsourcing and remote work, to break down the exact strategies you can use to hire, manage, and scale a global team efficiently. 💡 Learn how to avoid common outso…

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Rebuilding a Business with AI and Global Talent | Lazy Leverage #52 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

From Northern Ireland to navigating a PE buyback, Cathryn Lavery brings her raw, unfiltered take on building businesses in 2025. Join Jon as they geek out over AI tools, debate the death of the traditional EA role, and reveal why 'smart, hungry, coachable' beats experience every time. Plus, learn why your $85k/year US marketer might be in trouble (…

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How to Use Global Talent & Automation to Scale Your Business with Jon Matzner 42:30

2M ago42:30

42:30

💡 Think hiring global talent means outsourcing to low-level VAs? Think again. Jon Matzner shares a game-changing approach to hiring and automation that can actually help you scale. 🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✅ The biggest mistake founders make when hiring global talent ✅ How to structure your team for high-leverage growth ✅ Why media leverage…

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When to Cancel Projects and Refocus Your Team | Lazy Leverage #51 44:25

2M ago44:25

44:25

What happens when you tell your entire executive team that all their projects are cancelled? Jon Matzner did exactly that, and the results were shocking. In this episode, Jon and Peter Lohmann dive deep into the art of extreme focus, why most businesses are working on the wrong things, and how to identify what actually moves the needle. Plus: fasci…

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The Hard Truth About Business Success – Brad Pedersen’s Billion-Dollar Journey 34:30

2M ago34:30

34:30

This episode isn’t just another polished success story—it’s the raw, unfiltered reality of what it really takes to build something big. Brad Pedersen has been through the wringer: rapid growth, crushing failures, and three bankruptcies before finally getting it right. In this episode, Brad shares invaluable business growth lessons, offering insight…

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Rethinking Business Communities: What Makes Them Work in 2025 | Lazy Leverage #50 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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Want to know what's really happening in the world of B2B communities? Jon and Peter pull back the curtain on how they're building multi-million dollar business communities that are making traditional trade associations obsolete. They reveal their strategy for using AI to circumvent legacy software, share insider tips on community building, and disc…

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Content, Consulting, and Franchising: A Discussion with Patrick | Lazy Leverage #49 46:17

3M ago46:17

46:17

In this candid conversation, Patrick (formerly known as Franchise Wolf) opens up about his evolution from anonymous content creator to co-founder of Frandawgs. Learn why he initially hid his identity, how he grew his audience through strategic storytelling, and the unexpected lessons he learned about monetization in the B2B space. A masterclass in …

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Breaking Through the 7-Figure Growth Ceiling: Solving Common Marketing & Sales Bottlenecks 11:52

3M ago11:52

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In this solo episode, I dive deep into the recurring marketing and sales challenges that plague seven-figure businesses trying to scale higher. Drawing from my personal experience and conversations with numerous founders, I explore how scattered marketing data, unclear ROI, and founder bottlenecks can stall growth. Key areas covered: ✅ The challeng…

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Why Your Best Hire Might Know Nothing About Your Industry | Lazy Leverage #48 29:05

3M ago29:05

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Ever hired someone with 'perfect experience' only to watch them fail? Justin Brown, Director of Operations at Zen Windows, shares how they transformed their hiring process by focusing on three key attributes instead of industry experience. Learn how they turned a guy with zero window knowledge into their Installation Manager superstar in just 7 day…

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Skip the Struggle, Buy the Growth with Jason Ehrlich, Fruition Capital 44:53

3M ago44:53

44:53

Picture this: you're grinding away, trying to scale your business, but growth feels like pushing a boulder uphill. What if the problem isn’t how hard you're working but what you're working on? Jason Ehrlich proves there’s a smarter way: one that doesn’t rely on burning out to level up. His journey from corporate life to founding two successful inve…

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The Daily Brief Method: Adapting White House Systems for Business | Lazy Leverage #47 47:56

3M ago47:56

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Ever wonder how the President stays on top of everything? Jon and Peter break down how to adapt presidential-style daily briefs for your business, plus share raw insights from their recent entrepreneur retreat. From brand building to managing global teams, they reveal what actually works (and what doesn't) in running a growing company. Timestamps (…

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Optimize Your Mind: How Meditation & a High-Tech Device Are Elevating My Entrepreneurial Game 16:17

3M ago16:17

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In today’s solo episode, I share a personal journey into how blending traditional meditation with modern neurofeedback technology is transforming my approach to stress, focus, and decision-making. I kick things off by reminding you of my Lifetime Consultant offer available at beyondcmo.com—a resource I’ve developed to help entrepreneurs navigate th…

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Meet the Expert Partners Behind Our $38,000+ Business Growth Giveaway 8:30

3M ago8:30

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Let’s get straight to it—growth is about making strategic moves, not taking leaps of faith. In this episode, I’m revealing the powerhouse partners behind our $38K+ Business Growth Giveaway. These aren’t just service providers; they’re battle-tested entrepreneurs with proven systems that can help you: Maximize Profits Boost Customer Retention Improv…

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Organization Without Perfection: A Practical Look at GTD | Lazy Leverage #46 54:00

3M ago54:00

54:00

This is a follow-up conversation from episodes #38 and #39. Stop drowning in your inbox and start taking control of your workflow. Jon and Neel tear down the myths around GTD and show you exactly how they implement it in their multi-million dollar businesses. They reveal their personal systems for managing everything from quick tasks to complex pro…

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The Power of Operational Efficiency in Modern Business | Lazy Leverage #45 50:28

4M ago50:28

50:28

Think disrupting real estate is impossible? Amanda Orson, founder of Galleon, explains how being an outsider gives her the edge to challenge a 112-year-old industry. From military school lessons to ancient philosophy, discover how unconventional thinking drives innovation. Jon and Amanda dive deep into operational efficiency, the future of AI, and …

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What It Takes to Build and Sell Multi-Million Dollar Businesses with Nikolas Hulewsky, CoFounders 33:47

4M ago33:47

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From $0 to millions: learn from Nikolas Hulewsky’s success in business growth, core values, and leveraging content to connect and inspire. $3M, $7M, $11M. These numbers tell a story, but they’re not the whole story. My friend Nikolas Hulewsky has built and sold multimillion-dollar businesses by combining strategy, grit, and an ability to stay focus…

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The Role of Context in Remote Team Performance | Lazy Leverage #44 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Ever wonder why some businesses seem to run like clockwork while others are constantly putting out fires? Jon and Peter break down the real reason - it's not what you think. From customer avatars to remote team management, they share battle-tested strategies that actually work in the real world. Plus, they reveal a game-changing approach to buildin…

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How This Youth Soccer Franchise Owner (Soccer Shots) Unlocked Global Talent | Lazy Leverage #43 48:40

4M ago48:40

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Discover how a Buffalo-based youth soccer program is revolutionizing their operations with global talent. Jon breaks down the journey from local to global teams, sharing practical strategies for elevating your senior staff while maintaining quality. Learn the 'Gordon Ramsay method' of letting your best people focus on high-value work. Timestamps (0…

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How a Fractional CFO Can Transform Your Business with Carla Titus, Wealth and Worth Within 38:06

4M ago38:06

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What’s your big business goal for this year? Whether it’s scaling smarter, increasing cash flow, or boosting profitability, our Beyond Growth Giveaway can help you get there. This exclusive opportunity won’t last long—go to Beyond 8 Figures to enter and make 2025 the year you crush those goals! January is that magical time when we’re all thinking a…

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