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    Disrupting the Retainer: Sobo vs. Traditional Fractional Search

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    Problem

    Search firms charge $30-50K and take 6 weeks because their manual process is slow by design.

    Solution

    Sobo's AI matches your operational data to expert profiles in 48 hours. No retainer.

    Outcome

    Same executives. 10x faster. Zero search fees.

    Diagnose

    15-minute AI diagnostic identifies exactly what expertise you need

    Match

    Instant matching against vetted network—no Rolodex limitations

    Resolve

    48-hour candidate delivery. Engagement starts immediately.

    Resolution Scorecard

    Metric
    Search Firm
    Sobo AI
    Speed
    4-6 weeks
    48 hours
    Data Usage
    Personal contacts
    Your operational data
    Cost
    $30-50K+ retainer
    $0 search fees

    Monetizing Inefficiency

    25-35% retainers because their 4-6 week manual process—calling contacts, coordinating interviews—is slow by design. AI identifies what you need in minutes.

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    AI Speed, Human Partnership

    1. 15-Minute Diagnostic: Identifies exactly what you need
    2. Instant AI Matching: No Rolodex limitations
    3. 48-Hour Delivery: Same executives, faster
    4. Zero Fees: Pay for engagement, not introduction

    Sobo vs. Search Firms

    MetricSobo AITraditional Search
    Time to Match
    48 hours
    4-6 weeks
    Search Fees
    Zero
    25-35% retainer ($30-50K+)
    Matching
    AI matches to your data
    Human Rolodex
    Discovery
    15-min diagnostic
    2-4 week intake
    Candidate Pool
    Data-matched specialists
    Limited to firm's network

    The Rolodex Problem

    Availability Bias: You get whoever's available, not whoever's best. Relationship Bias: Firms prioritize ongoing relationships over objective fit. Sobo matches on YOUR data.

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    Robert Burke - Founder & CEO of Sobo.ai

    Robert Burke

    Founder & CEO of Sobo.ai

    Robert is a multi-generation entrepreneur with 20+ years helping SMBs scale through operational excellence and fractional leadership.

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