Measure Success Podcast · 2026-06-09 · 44 min
In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox talks with Ryan Hogan , founder and CEO of Talent Harbor , about entrepreneurship, leadership, recruiting, and recovering from failure. Ryan shares the story of building a zombie-themed event company that scaled quickly before collapsing into bankruptcy. He explains the stress, lessons, and rebuilding process that followed. He also discusses launching Hunt A Killer, scaling the business to more than $55M in revenue, and eventually exiting the company. You will learn: • Why great businesses need the right people • How top sales talent changes company growth • What companies miss when hiring salespeople • Why peer groups matter for leaders • How Ryan rebuilt after losing everything If you lead a business, hire talent, or want practical lessons on growth and resilience, this episode is worth your time. Listen now and follow the Measure Success Podcast for more leadership and strategy conversations.
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