Create a Zappos Culture with Robert Richman

Create a Zappos Culture with Robert Richman

Author: Danny Iny, Founder and CEO of Mirasee and Best-Selling Author August 9, 2016 Duration: 29:27

I'm sure you've heard of the shoe company, Zappos, and their amazing workplace culture. They have a popcorn machine in the lobby. Does that mean you should get a popcorn machine, too? Is creating culture really that simple? Yes and no, according to the man who helped Zappos pioneer their corporate culture training, Robert Richman. Today, he talks about what makes a great company culture, not JUST for existing companies, but those that are a single person scaling up. Discover: The experience attendees to the Zappos training get from the minute they walk in the door Why culture is more about belief that specific actions The two things you need to establish to make a great culture AND, how to create a culture for yourself as a solopreneur Whether you're an established entrepreneur or one who's about to start scaling, culture is something you need to latch onto now. Don't miss this episode! KEY POINTS: At 7:00 – Culture is about way more than a notebook of tactics, and Robert talks about 'game changers' as simple as a popcorn machine and as sweeping as company meetings. At 12:00 – Robert gives 2 tips for instant change in your company, even (and especially) if you're a solopreneur. At 14:00 – Danny and Robert address the issue of firing people who seem hard to replace, and the benefit of getting rid of what doesn't work at a company, even people. At 16:00 – Robert calls out managers who are habitually late for meetings, and explains how that kills culture in a company. At 22:00 – Robert goes into detail about how new entrepreneurs can and should create culture from day one, and why it can be a challenge for distributed companies.


Each episode of Business Reimagined with Danny Iny | The Mirasee Podcast is a focused conversation that moves beyond surface-level tactics. As the founder and CEO of Mirasee and a best-selling author, Danny Iny brings a distinct perspective to these discussions, connecting principles from education and marketing to core business strategy. The dialogue naturally explores how guests-from seasoned marketers and authors to innovative startup founders-are fundamentally questioning and redesigning their approaches. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about examining the underlying mindsets and frameworks that lead to sustainable success and influence. You'll hear detailed stories of adaptation and principle, with every interview structured to extract concrete, usable insights. The podcast consistently delivers depth over breadth, ensuring each conversation concludes with clear, implementable ideas that listeners can apply to their own ventures. It’s for anyone who believes that the future of business is built on more thoughtful, human-centric, and adaptable foundations, and who wants to hear those blueprints discussed in earnest, substantive detail.
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