{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Gathered Here","title":"Origins: When Culture Is the Strategy- Building a Catering Company and Venue","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c7a129b9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3130,"description":"What if culture isn’t something you add to your business… but the thing that drives it?In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Lambatos to talk about what it actually looks like to build a people-first business—and why so many leaders get it wrong.\nAnthony shares how he transformed his family’s catering company by focusing on one simple goal: create a great place to work. What followed? Increased revenue, stronger retention, and a team that shows up when it matters most.We get into:Why culture isn’t perks, ping pong tables, or beer cartsThe difference between generosity and just spending moneyHow to identify (and handle) “red dot” employees before they derail your teamWhy burnout has less to do with hours—and more to do with the work itselfAnd how to build a team that protects your culture even when you’re not in the roomIf you’ve ever felt the tension between being a good leader and running a profitable business… this episode will challenge the way you think about both.\n\nShow Notes:\nTo Follow Anthony and all his hustles: @footerscatering, @social_capitol_events\nThis Episode's Sponsors: \nInformation on Brite Biz\nInformation on Lead Lock\nIn Previous Episodes:\nEvent Guard \nReleventful\nWedding Pro\nVenue X AI\nAisle Planner\nAre you the Vendor Asshole: \nSubmit your story here\nWant to be a Judge or a Podcast Guest? \nFill out this form here\nWant more information on The Venue Masterclass? \nJoin us February 21-24 in Tampa, Florida.\nLearn more here","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BAETwWDbYm9a5iwT22Sr5sILNzNamiuGUSsFQmbdUes/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNDkw/ZmY2M2RmN2M5ZTA2/NTkxNDJhN2YwNDE5/YWUwMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}