17: Eric Sims on Learning, Team Spirit, and the Culture That Keeps Him Motivated

Raving Fans Start Within

• 11 min

Play episode

In this week’s episode, CEO Robbie Morrison sits down with Senior Project Manager Eric Sims to discuss his journey to recently joining the Velosio team. Eric shares insights into his "Ted Lasso" style, his passion for playing baseball, and how a supportive company culture helped him hit the ground running from week one. Key Episode Takeaways: - True Employee "Raving Fans" for Talent Acquisition: Build an internal culture so strong that employees naturally "rave" about the company on social platforms and in person, acting as an engine for high-quality referrals. - Use "Competitive Self-Improvement" Metrics: Move the competitive mindset away from "beating others" and towards increasing personal processes, such as reducing completion time from one day to the next. - Build an "End-of-Day" Routine: Have a non-negotiable daily close-out ritual that includes updating project schedules and checking in with team members for the following day. - Bridge Professional Gaps with Music and Sports: Use shared interests, such as 90s karaoke favorites or amateur sports, to build the friendships and “team spirit" necessary for navigating industry challenges. 00:47 Sports Passion and Baseball 01:15 Journey to Velosio 03:33 Favorite Non-Work App 05:09 Velosio as Ted Lasso 07:54 Unexpected Skills and Karaoke Choice 09:22 Daily Work Routine Connect with Eric Sims: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmsims/ Connect with Robbie Morrison: https://www.velosio.com/team-member/robbie-morrison/ Learn More About Velosio: https://velosio.com Work at Velosio: https://velosio.com/careers