🎙️ Improvise, Adapt, Overcome: Hunter Sebresos's Journey from Marine to Gig Economy Innovator
In this inspiring episode, Hunter Sebresos, CEO and Founder of BaconWork, shares his remarkable journey from eight years in the Marine Corps to revolutionizing the staffing industry through technology. Through powerful stories of rapid pivots during COVID-19, creative problem-solving learned in the military, and building a platform that connects businesses with workers through shared ratings and reviews, Hunter reveals how his mother's struggles as a single parent inspired him to create ultimate work flexibility that benefits both employers and workers.
✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:
Military mindset in business: How "improvise, adapt, overcome" drives creative solutions to staffing challenges
Rapid market validation: From idea to first revenue in just four months through manual processes
Two-sided marketplace strategy: Why focusing on the paying customer first solves the chicken-egg problem
COVID pivot success: Transforming from hospitality-focused to light industrial during pandemic shutdown
Technology-driven margins: How automation doubles profit margins compared to traditional staffing agencies
Backup algorithm innovation: Predicting no-shows and automatically sending backup workers based on data
Flexible workforce philosophy: Creating opportunities for people who need ultimate scheduling flexibility
Rating and review system: Building accountability through transparent performance metrics like Uber
🌟 Hunter's Key Mentors & Influences:
Single Mother: Watching mom's exhaustion while raising five kids inspired focus on work flexibility
Marine Corps Leadership: Eight years of service teaching discipline, leadership, and creative problem-solving
NASA JPL Experience: Public exhibition design work building creative and strategic thinking
Crispin Porter & Bogusky: Top creative agency experience developing innovative communication skills
Utah Business Community: Entrepreneurial culture and tech sector providing supportive ecosystem
First Customer Success: Utah Valley Convention Center director taking chance on beta platform
👉 Don't miss this powerful conversation about building resilience through military service, creating technology that serves human needs, and how personal family challenges can inspire solutions that transform entire industries.
🔗 Connect with Hunter Sebresos:
Website: baconwork.com
Download the app: Search "BaconWork" in App Store or Google Play Store
Company Location: American Fork, Utah
📄 Transcript Available: Ultimate Work Flexibility: Hunter Sebresos' Mission to Transform Temp Staffing
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