The Focus Factory
The Focus Factory
Jeff Pickett
How to Build Culture, Core Values and Gross $70 Million with Jason Reisdorfer
39 minutes Posted Apr 8, 2019 at 9:58 pm.
How Weisser Distributing began and the start of building culture.
Building a $70 million empire with 160 employees
Celebrating with Buffalo Wild Wings - and a tradition that stuck and became part of the culture
Creating culture is more than just free food for your employees
EOS and Traction (links are below if you’d like to order) - and using them to create culture and core values
How to create core values - using your current high performing employees as a start
Using an EOS-based core value process is repeatable for other areas of your life
Every decision you make revolves around those core values
Reinforce your core value and culture through quarterly recognition events
Level 10 meetings
 The indirect results of a good culture
Building a culture committee increases a sustainable culture
Be the example for your employees - culture starts at the top
Outcomes of a great culture - awards, company ratings at the local level, attracting employees, building the brand
Making family members happy adds to employee happiness
Weisser employees video talking about their culture through testimonials (total video is shown below)
How you can use Jason’s tips to impact your business and culture
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
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Show notes
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
Culture starts at the top.
24:25 - Weisser employees video talking about their culture through testimonials (total video is shown below)
LINKS
Jason on Facebook
Jason on LinkedIn
Weisser Distributing
Complete Weisser Distributing Culture Video
EOS BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Traction: How To Get a Grip in Your Business by Gino Wickman
What the Heck is EOS by Gino Wickman