Episode 36

SEO Genius Reveals Secret to Building & Selling a 7-Figure Agency | Jon Cooper - E36

Published on: 7th October, 2024

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In this episode of Funds and Founders, we sit down with Jon, former CEO of Hyperlinks Media and current organizer of Tiny Talks in Austin. Jon shares his journey from starting an SEO blog in high school to building and selling a successful digital marketing agency, and eventually launching a community-driven event series. Learn how Jon:

- Built a 7-figure SEO agency from his dorm room

- Pivoted to content marketing and affiliate sites

- Knew when it was time to exit his business

- Started Tiny Talks and grew it to 200+ attendees

- Balances passion projects with financial success

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to scale your existing business, Jon's insights on SEO, content marketing, and community building are not to be missed!


Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction and Jon's background

2:31 - Starting an SEO business in high school

7:17 - Scaling the agency and hiring employees

12:03 - Pivoting to content marketing and affiliate sites

18:42 - Deciding when to exit the business

22:34 - The origin of Tiny Talks

27:41 - Memorable Tiny Talks stories

32:25 - The importance of in-person connection

37:29 - Running Tiny Talks as a passion project

41:33 - Advice on finding your niche

45:22 - Book recommendations for entrepreneurs

49:51 - Event planning tips from "The 2-Hour Cocktail Party"

54:26 - Closing thoughts and where to find Tiny Talks


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