46: The Only Plumber in Town

Dan is joined by Haddie and a handful of great callers on this special New Years Day episode. Links for this episode:Zappos is going holacratic: no job titles, no managers, no hierarchy - QuartzZappos is known for its zany corporate culture. The company’s Q4 “All Hands” meeting in November was aptly-themed “Gone Wild”: one female employee voluntarily climbed into a case filled with tarantulas to win a $250 gift card. The event opened with a Lion King performance put on by employees at the Smith Center in downtown Las Vegas and closed with an after party at the museum next door. Focusing on company culture and customer service is how CEO Tony Hsieh built Zappos into a billion-dollar online retailer. While he’s not getting rid of those priorities, Hsieh is laying the groundwork for a major reorganization. Bacon MethodGrumpy Old Geeks | Two old farts, the Internet and a microphone...Does It Have Legs? | Is that classic movie still a classic?Sponsored by Squarespace (use code STOOGE1 for 10% off) and HostGator (use code DANSENTME for 30% off).