Cultureproof with Sam Gembel
The Cultureproof Leadership Podcast is where personal growth meets practical business know-how. Join Sam Gembel as he shares the real-life leadership, business, and coaching lessons that take the guesswork out of running a successful company. Each episode is packed with empowering insights from Sam’s entrepreneurial journey, offering you clear, actionable takeaways you can apply immediately to lead yourself and your team with confidence.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, build better habits, master time management, or develop a top-notch team, Sam’s got you covered. Perfect for anyone in the landscaping or home service industry looking to level up and build a culture that lasts!
Episodes
13 episodes
Ep13: Leading From The Middle - Influencing Up & Influencing Down
In this episode of the Cultureproof Podcast, Sam Gembel breaks down one of the most overlooked - and most powerful positions in any organization: the middle leader. Forget titles. Forget hierarchy. Leadership is about influence, and the people ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:29
EP12: “Stepping Back to Lead Forward W/ Greg ‘The Pond Guy’ Wittstock
This episode of the Cultureproof Podcast is a powerhouse conversation on leadership, culture, and building a team that thrives - and it just so happens to mark the 1-year anniversary since we launched the podcast! Greg Wittstock bre...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:12:49
EP11: Marriage & Business: How to Grow Rich in Life W/ guest Dr. Travis Parry
In Episode 11 of the Cultureproof Podcast, Sam Gembel sits down with Dr. Travis Parry, the bestselling author of Marry and Grow Rich and founder of the Make Time Institute. Dr. Parry shares his groundbreaking insights on how personal growth, sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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58:46
Ep10: Battlefield of the Mind W/ Guest Josh Latimer
In this power-packed episode, Sam sits down with Josh Latimer to unpack the real war every entrepreneur must win - the battle of the mind! From a trailer park beginning to selling multiple businesses, including Conquer, Josh ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:20:07
Ep9: Learn My ABC's - Attracting, Recruiting, and Retaining A Players
Ready to build an unstoppable team? In this episode of the Cultureproof Podcast, Sam Gembel dives deep into what it really takes to attract, recruit, and retain A players - the kind of talent that will elevate your organization to new heights. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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43:45
Ep8: Breaking Free From The Blame/Shift/Trap
In this no-fluff episode of the Cultureproof Podcast, Sam Gembel drops a leadership truth bomb: It’s not the economy. It’s not the employees. It’s you!If you're stuck in cycles of frustration, venting on social media, blaming the market...
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48:48
Ep7: How To Have Your Best Year Yet W/ Guest - Tommy Mello
Welcome to this power-packed episode of the Cultureproof Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Tommy Mello, the dynamic owner of A1 Garage Door, a true leader in the home service industry. Tommy brings boundless energy and invaluable insigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:04:22
Cultureproof Ep6: Building a High Performance Team in Your Landscape Business W/ Guest - Marty Grunder
What does it take to build a high-performance team in the landscape industry? In this episode, I sit down with Marty Grunder, founder of Grunder Landscaping and The Grow Group, to break down the mindset, leadership strategies, and systems that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:00:01
Cultureproof Ep2: What IS "Cultureproof"??
On EP2 Sam dives into the origins of the term "Cultureproof" and explains how it applies to creating a resilient, thriving company culture. You'll learn valuable insights and actionable strategies to safeguard your organization from internal an...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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56:01
Cultureproof Ep1: The Difference Between Leading and Managing
EP1 revolves around the differences between leading and managing a business. While it might seem like they're both the same, they're actually VASTLY different! Check out how!
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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53:37
Cultureproof Ep5: Breaking Out of Complacency – Operational Fat vs. Strategic Growth
In this game-changing episode, we’re joined by the incredible Jerry Schill, founder of Schill Grounds Maintenance - one of the Top 25 largest landscape companies in the U.S. With over 32 Years in the industry, Jerry has built a full-service mai...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:06:21
Cultureproof Ep4: Stewarding Faith in Business
On Ep4 of the Cultureproof Podcast, Sam dives into his personal faith journey and shares how God has consistently shown up in the business world, guiding us through both triumphs and challenges. He explores how you can integrate your faith into...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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59:57
Cultureproof Ep3: Comfort - The Enemy of Progress
On Ep3, Sam dives into the power of stepping outside of your comfort zone with two incredible industry leaders: Kory Ballard from Ballard Products and LeRoy Mains from Brilliant Borders. Both Kory and LeRoy share their personal journeys of grow...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:04:40