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Throwback: Grant Botma - Creating a High Performance Company Culture

Get a Load of This

English - May 17, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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In this throwback episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young are joined by Grant Botma - Entrepreneur and Founder of Culture Course, to talk about how to create a company culture that benefits everyone in your organization and the positive impacts that will follow. This is a game changer!

Episode Highlights:

What would Grant's CB handle be if he was a truck driver? (2:26)

Grant talks about what it's like to grow up on a farm. (3:14)

Grant discusses the concept of Culture Course. (5:07)

What are the principles that Grant would like to implement in every business if given the opportunity? (9:08) 

Grant believes that people of all ages seek the same three things: freedom, affirmation, and purpose. (17:31)

Grant discusses two aspects of his company's Christmas event that he enjoyed and hated. (21:11)

What has been the most impactful feedback Grant has received? (26:00)

What are some of the highlights that make Grant feel good? (28:52)

Grant discusses the importance of recruiting and employing the appropriate individuals. (34:57)

Grant discusses his hiring process. (46:59)

Grant gives advice for employers. (52:37) 

Key Quotes:

“If you want to be a good leader, you have to be humble.” - Grant Botma

“You want to talk about having joy and fun in life? Give somebody a purpose and make them really good at an awesome job and watch how they thrive. It's freaking awesome, man.” - Grant Botma

“I want to hear from people that I'm hiring, that they resonate with those stories, they resonate with that mission. That is key.” - Grant Botma

Resources Mentioned:

Grant Botma LinkedIn

Grant Botma - Twitter

Culture Course

Cameron Pechia

Thomas Comstock

Ryan Young

Valley Trucking Insurance

In this throwback episode of Get a Load of This podcast, Cameron Pechia, Thomas Comstock, and Ryan Young are joined by Grant Botma - Entrepreneur and Founder of Culture Course, to talk about how to create a company culture that benefits everyone in your organization and the positive impacts that will follow. This is a game changer!


Episode Highlights:


What would Grant's CB handle be if he was a truck driver? (2:26)

Grant talks about what it's like to grow up on a farm. (3:14)

Grant discusses the concept of Culture Course. (5:07)

What are the principles that Grant would like to implement in every business if given the opportunity? (9:08) 

Grant believes that people of all ages seek the same three things: freedom, affirmation, and purpose. (17:31)

Grant discusses two aspects of his company's Christmas event that he enjoyed and hated. (21:11)

What has been the most impactful feedback Grant has received? (26:00)

What are some of the highlights that make Grant feel good? (28:52)

Grant discusses the importance of recruiting and employing the appropriate individuals. (34:57)

Grant discusses his hiring process. (46:59)

Grant gives advice for employers. (52:37) 


Key Quotes:


“If you want to be a good leader, you have to be humble.” - Grant Botma
“You want to talk about having joy and fun in life? Give somebody a purpose and make them really good at an awesome job and watch how they thrive. It's freaking awesome, man.” - Grant Botma
“I want to hear from people that I'm hiring, that they resonate with those stories, they resonate with that mission. That is key.” - Grant Botma


Resources Mentioned:


Grant Botma LinkedIn
Grant Botma - Twitter
Culture Course
Cameron Pechia
Thomas Comstock
Ryan Young
Valley Trucking Insurance


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