25 - Building Exceptional Relationships: The Power of a No A**holes Policy - Matt Quirie

Matt Quirie joins Sam and Jason Yarborough to share his insights on building strong relationships, maintaining a positive company culture, and the importance of effective communication. 

He emphasizes the need for mutual respect, active listening, and trust in all relationships. Matt also discusses the impact of implementing a "no assholes" policy at ROI DNA and how it has positively influenced their company culture. 

He advises establishing successful partnerships based on trust, value, and shared goals. Additionally, Matt talks about his personal project, Ubiverse, a resort in Downeyville, and his vision of creating a space for community, nature, and learning.

**Key Takeaways:**

- Mutual respect, active listening, and trust are essential for building strong relationships.
- Implementing a "no assholes" policy can create a positive company culture.
- Partnerships should be based on trust, value, and mutual goals.
- Building trust and maintaining open communication are crucial in partnerships.
- Providing value and bringing new ideas can help establish and strengthen partnerships.
- Effective communication requires continuous questioning and clarification to ensure understanding.
- Documenting agreed-upon goals and priorities can help maintain consistency in partnerships.

**Quotes:**

- "Mutual respect is the key to any relationship." - Matt Quirie
- "Active listening is about really taking in what people are saying versus thinking about what to say next." - Matt Quirie
- "Building purposeful relationships requires respect, trust, and community." - Matt Quirie
- "You can't assume at face value the answer is what it means sometimes." - Matt Quirie
- "Having agreed-upon goals and priorities documented is a huge head start in partner relationships." - Matt Quirie

**Chapters:**

00:25 Introduction and Thanksgiving Recap
01:26 Introducing the Guest: Matt Query
02:14 The Power of Relationships
04:24 The Importance of Active Listening
10:21 The 'No Assholes' Policy at ROI DNA
12:53 Maintaining Company Culture Amidst Growth
15:32 The Challenges of Upholding Core Values
24:15 The Importance of Trust in Partnerships
25:33 The Role of Transparency in Successful Partnerships
26:46 The Impact of Trust and Understanding in Partnerships
27:38 Building Trust in Partnerships
27:54 The Importance of Communication in Partnerships
28:04 Building Successful Partnership Models
30:04 Challenges in Partnership Dynamics
31:32 The Impact of Partnership Tiers
32:59 Building Trust Beyond Individual Relationships
34:09 The Role of Incentives in Partnerships
35:47 The Importance of Defining Core Focus in Business
37:53 The Role of Partnerships in Business Growth
40:58 The Importance of Establishing a Strong Foundation in Partnerships
47:10 The Dream of Building a Community Resort