10 Culture-Killers: A Practical Guide on Building Culture | Ep. 162

In this episode of The Art of SBA Lending, we’re diving into the heart of building a strong and intentional company culture. Ray and our panel of experts discuss why defining a company’s culture goes beyond labeling it as “good” or “bad.” Instead, it’s about identifying what makes your organization unique and aligning it with the values and behaviors you want to see reflected in your team every day. We’ll explore: The importance of crafting clear, actionable core values and how they can serve as the backbone of a successful culture How to embed these values throughout your operations, from hiring practices to daily interactions Ray’s top 10 “culture killers” and the steps you can take to eliminate them from your organization, ensuring a positive and productive work environment Our panel of Art of SBA Contributors bring a wealth of experience and insights to the conversation: -Chris Hurn -Brooke Mirenda, President & CEO of SEDCO -Jeannie Yoder, SBA Regional Executive at United Community Bank. Whether you’re just starting to build a culture from the ground up or looking to refine the one you have, this episode offers essential insights and actionable advice. We’ll share real-world examples, personal experiences, and tested strategies to help you create a place where people want to work, grow, and succeed. Tune in today and let us know what you think! This episode is sponsored by: CORPSMART CORPSMART is a due diligence group that specializes in lien searching, UCC filing, DMV title recordings and more. If you're looking to streamline your process, the CORPSMART team is the best resource, offering a wide range of services, capability to directly integrate with your in-house systems, and the icing on the cake, their over-the-top customer service, making every deal that much easier to close To discuss your due diligence needs visit the CORPSMART website at CORPSMART™ - CORPSMART™ for more information or to set up a get acquainted call, email McKenna Weiks at [email protected] - and let them know that the Art of SBA sent you! Rapid Business Plans Rapid Business Plans is the go-to provider of business plans and feasibility studies for government guaranteed small business lenders. For more information, or to set up a Get Acquainted call go to http://www.rapidbusinessplans.com/art-of-sba  BDO’s…let’s start your weeks strong! Sign up for our weekly sales advice series, Sales Ammo. Every Monday morning wake up to a piece of Rays sales advice in your inbox to help you rise to the top. Subscribe here: https://www.artofsba.com/army-of-bdos Loving The Art of SBA Lending episodes? Make sure to follow along with our sister shows, The BDO Show and SBA Today, each week with the links below! https://www.youtube.com/@thebdoshow   www.youtube.com/@sbatoday   Head to http://www.artofsba.com for more information and to sign up for our must-read monthly newsletter to stay up to date with The Art of SBA Lending.