1. Don't expect you'll go to work for the "best and brightest" managers. The owners favor loyalty above all else, and tolerate mediocrity (despite what he says on the radio). In my time there, I worked for a manager that lacked class, tact, education and any semblance of real world experience. In addition, the owner is slowly hiring ALL of his children in leadership roles. Need I say more?
2. Compensation is poor. The organization leverages the fact that many people want to work there by paying less than market value for labor. The big lie is that "you will be able to make more money working here than you could earn anywhere else." This is ONLY true if you work directly for the owner, are close/personal friends with the owner, or are a slick salesperson with mad closing skills. Very few people actually get these roles, so don't believe the hype. You WILL make less than you're worth.
3. With over 300 employees now, Lampo is not too dissimilar from Corporate America. Yes, it is run by Christians, and they're not afraid to say that. However, with a company that size, you can't reasonably expect that every division will be ran by someone who is mature in their faith.
4. The organization is desperately trying to stay relevant by linking its brand to younger, hipper versions of the radio host himself. However, none of them have the brand power or killer work ethic that their founder had/has. They grow incrementally every year, but not nearly the way they did back in the "glory days."
5. The organization has a strict "no gossip" policy. The owner goes so far to say that you will be fired if you're caught gossiping. Again, this is only strictly enforced if you're a newbie. If you're friends with the owners, you need not worry. In my time there, I saw several "old timers" light up other employees without hesitation.
6. They put A LOT of stock in DISC personality profiles. You will be required to complete one during the interview process (if they're interested in you), and your ability to handle the job you're applying for will largely be determined based on how you score. (Tip: You want to score high on the "D" category, which is basically "Type A" personality. Trust me.)
