The 6-Week Search Is Dead
Traditional search firms charge 25-33% of annual salary—often $30-50K+—before you've met a single candidate. Their 6-12 week process creates a perverse incentive: the slower the process, the more justified the fee.
Every week without the right leader costs $15-25K in lost efficiency. AI diagnostics identify what expertise you need in minutes. The question isn't "can we find someone?"—it's "why are we still waiting?"
See how your data matches our experts.
Sobo's diagnostic engine reads your actual P&L, workflows, and operations.
Get Your Free DiagnosisHow AI Identity Mapping Works
- 15-Minute Diagnostic: AI analyzes your operational data—revenue patterns, bottlenecks, team gaps.
- Identity Profile: Defines skills, experience context, and cultural alignment for YOUR environment.
- Instant Matching: Your profile matches against our vetted network in real-time. No Rolodex bias.
- 48-72 Hour Delivery: Data-matched, vetted candidates. Pure fit.
Head-to-Head: AI-Match vs. Retained Search
| Metric | Sobo AI-Match | Traditional Retained Search |
|---|---|---|
| Speed to Match | 48-72 Hours | 6-12 Weeks |
| Cost Model | Success-based / Fractional | 25-33% Salary Retainers |
| Matching Method | AI Identity Mapping | Manual Rolodex |
| Discovery Phase | 15-min AI Diagnostic | 2-4 Week Intake |
| Candidate Quality | Data-matched to your gaps | Limited to firm's network |
| Contract Lock-in | None | Retainer required |
Speed = Money
A 6-week search costs $90-150K in opportunity cost before the $30-50K retainer. Sobo collapses that to 48-72 hours. ROI from fractional leadership within the first week.
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