Kristi Herold

Do you ever wonder why some teams thrive while others struggle? According to recent studies, the secret sauce to success may lie in something unexpected - play at work. My guest, Kristi Herold, the founder and CEO of JAM and the author of “It Pays to Play” talks about how to incorporate play into how we run our businesses. To join CultureBrained® go to tinyurl.com/culturebrained To access our free resources and materials on cultivating thriving cultures, click here: https://www.agabajer.com/resources/

Kristi Herold, founder of Jam, a Toronto-based company that connects people through recreational activities, shares her insights on small business acquisitions. She dives into the evolution of her company from local leagues to national expansion, revealing strategic mergers and pandemic adaptations. Kristi discusses the emotional journey of balancing ambition with comfort, and offers nuanced strategies for navigating acquisitions in the sports sector. She emphasizes the importance of valuing relationships and understanding business valuations for successful negotiations.

In this conversation with Kristi Herold, Founder and CEO of JAM, we explore the transformative power of play in the workplace. Kristi shares how JAM pivoted during the pandemic to virtual events, showcasing the crucial role of resilience and creativity. She emphasizes injecting joy into corporate culture, from playful onboarding to open feedback, and discusses her journey through self-doubt as an entrepreneur. Her insights reveal that fostering social connections and a positive environment not only uplifts teams but also enhances overall productivity.