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68: Chris Savage: Why Wistia Chose Culture Over Quick Profits
68: Chris Savage: Why Wistia Chose Culture Over Quick Profits
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Dec 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we're joined by Chris Savage, the innovative founder and CEO of Wistia.
From his early days studying film to building a multimillion-dollar company, Chris shares his journey with a mix of humility and wisdom. We delve into the challenges he faced starting Wistia and how setting realistic goals played a crucial role in the company's growth.
Chris emphasises the significance of a strong, positive company culture and believes in making work fun. He talks about the pivotal role of core values in decision-making, Wistia's unique approach to remote work, and the art of hiring the right people.
Key Talking Points:
Chris Savage's journey and Wistia's early challenges
The role of goal setting in business growth
Building a positive company culture
Integrating fun into the work environment
Core values in decision-making
Wistia's approach to remote work and hiring
The story behind the HBO deal decision
Wistia's current success and future plans
Tune in for an insightful conversation full of practical advice and inspiring stories. A must-listen episode for growth-focused business leaders!
Resources:
Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage/
Learn more about Wistia: https://wistia.com/
Listen to Chris’ Podcast ‘Talking to Loud’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-too-loud-with-chris-savage/id1525785118
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https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/wellbeing-and-pirkx-with-stella-smith_1894/
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https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/56-othered-to-empowered-maneesh-k-goyal-and-the-american-dream_2466/
Michael Girdley: How a $100m+ Founder is Revolutionising Tomorrow’s Workplace
https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/64-how-a-100m-founder-is-revolutionising-tomorrows-workplace_2523/
You'll find all our past episodes on our website: https://truthliesandwork.com/
Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
From his early days studying film to building a multimillion-dollar company, Chris shares his journey with a mix of humility and wisdom. We delve into the challenges he faced starting Wistia and how setting realistic goals played a crucial role in the company's growth.
Chris emphasises the significance of a strong, positive company culture and believes in making work fun. He talks about the pivotal role of core values in decision-making, Wistia's unique approach to remote work, and the art of hiring the right people.
Key Talking Points:
Chris Savage's journey and Wistia's early challenges
The role of goal setting in business growth
Building a positive company culture
Integrating fun into the work environment
Core values in decision-making
Wistia's approach to remote work and hiring
The story behind the HBO deal decision
Wistia's current success and future plans
Tune in for an insightful conversation full of practical advice and inspiring stories. A must-listen episode for growth-focused business leaders!
Resources:
Connect with Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage/
Learn more about Wistia: https://wistia.com/
Listen to Chris’ Podcast ‘Talking to Loud’: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-too-loud-with-chris-savage/id1525785118
Listen to More Founder Stories from Truth & Lies:
Stella Smith: How pirkx is Redefining Employee Benefits:
https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/wellbeing-and-pirkx-with-stella-smith_1894/
Maneesh K Goyal: How 9/11 Inspired a New American Dream
https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/56-othered-to-empowered-maneesh-k-goyal-and-the-american-dream_2466/
Michael Girdley: How a $100m+ Founder is Revolutionising Tomorrow’s Workplace
https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/64-how-a-100m-founder-is-revolutionising-tomorrows-workplace_2523/
You'll find all our past episodes on our website: https://truthliesandwork.com/
Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
Released:
Dec 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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