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Small Business Owner 101 - Building a Strong Company Culture with Josh Cunningham
Episode 11713th September 2024 • Billionaires In Boxers Global • Phil Pelucha
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In this insightful episode of Small Business Owner 101, host Howard Wolpoff sits down with Josh Cunningham, the founder and CEO of Rockerbox, to explore the significance of building and nurturing a strong company culture. Josh shares his journey of creating a thriving culture that has not only empowered his employees but also enhanced business growth and freedom for himself as an entrepreneur. They discuss the foundational role of core values, how culture affects hiring and retention, and practical steps business owners can take to fix a struggling culture. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to recalibrate your business, this episode provides valuable insights into aligning your team with your company’s mission.

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  • Introduction to the Episode (00:00): Howard introduces the importance of company culture and his guest, Josh Cunningham.
  • Defining Company Culture (02:30): Josh explains that company culture exists in every business, but what matters is whether you positively influence it. He shares how culture impacts business success.
  • Building a Culture from Day One (05:45): Josh recounts his journey of founding Rockerbox and the key steps he took to create a purpose-driven culture that helped scale his business.
  • The Role of Core Values (10:00): The discussion moves to the importance of defining core values early on, ensuring they align with both the team and business goals.
  • Hiring for Culture Fit (18:20): Josh and Howard discuss how hiring the right people who align with the company’s core values is crucial to building a cohesive team.
  • Fixing a Broken Culture (28:45): Advice for business owners two or more years into their journey who may not have prioritized culture from the start and how to realign their teams.
  • The Mastermind Strategy (33:50): Josh introduces the concept of masterminds as a tool to empower employees, improve processes, and build ownership within the team.
  • Final Thoughts on Creating Freedom (48:00): Josh shares a powerful analogy about building a business foundation and how it relates to creating a long-lasting culture that enables freedom for business owners.
  • Closing Remarks and Contact Information (55:00): Howard wraps up the episode, emphasizing the actionable insights on building culture, and Josh shares how listeners can stay connected.

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