How to Build Culture, Core Values and Gross $70 Million with Jason Reisdorfer
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In this episode, we speak with Jason Reisdorfer, Director of Innovation & Technology for the City of Sioux Falls. However, in this episode we cover his former position as Director of Operations for Weisser Distributing, a Fortune 5000 company who last year reported sales of $70 million.
Not too shabby, right?
As someone who is great at creating order from chaos, Jason speaks to us about the importance of culture, how it was built and maintained at Weisser, and how you can do the same for your business.
Video version of podcast is available here (Vimeo link)
MPORTANT POINTS
2:22 - How Weisser Distributing began and the start of building culture.
3:50 - Building a $70 million empire with 160 employees
5:00 - Celebrating with Buffalo Wild Wings - and a tradition that stuck and became part of the culture
7:55 - Creating culture is more than just free food for your employees
Culture starts at the top.
8:45 - EOS and Traction (links are below if you’d like to order) - and using them to create culture and core values
9:45 - How to create core values - using your current high performing employees as a start
13:25 - Using an EOS-based core value process is repeatable for other areas of your life
14:12 - Every decision you make revolves around those core values
15:20 - Reinforce your core value and culture through quarterly recognition events
16:30 - Level 10 meetings
17:17 - The indirect results of a good culture
18:55 - Building a culture committee increases a sustainable culture
20:00 - Be the example for your employees - culture starts at the top
21:00 - Outcomes of a great culture - awards, company ratings at the local level, attracting employees, building the brand
22:55 - Making family members happy adds to employee happiness
24:25 - Weisser employees video talking about their culture through testimonials (total video is shown below)
27:25 - How you can use Jason’s tips to impact your business and culture
31:15 - Your weekly focus charge: culture is a commitment, so start the journey by self-evaluating and researching good partners to help you and mimic other company’s actions if they fit your model
LINKS
Complete Weisser Distributing Culture Video
EOS BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Traction: How To Get a Grip in Your Business by Gino Wickman
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