The Culture Matters Podcast

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 25 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. On the docket today is the topic of speaking. To speak publicly is a responsibility and one that should not be taken lightly. Words carry weight and meaning and The Culture Man is here to discuss how and why public speaking means so much in the business world and beyond.

Our very own Jay Doran is back again with some more culture food for thought. Today, The Culture Man is breaking down the difference between a manager and a leader. Are they mutually exclusive or can they co-exist in the same person? Why is there a negative connotation associated with being a manager? We're going to see if we can't answer those questions and more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I think leaders are created in the hard times. I think that's when the opportunity to shine comes in."Coach, author, content creator, host of the "Modern Lending Podcast", and Chief Marketing Officer of loanDepot Alec Hanson is back for his second appearance on our show and we are picking up the conversation as if no time had passed at all. Alec and Jay are unpacking the concept of living a life you won't regret, the grind that can be creating original and poignant content, and having purpose behind that content. We truly enjoy having Alec on the program and we hope that a second successful conversation will entice him back for a third.

On today's chat about culture, Jay Doran is talking about the thing that everybody needs and nobody can seem to get enough of: energy. The energy that you put into your company is completely dependent on you and how much energy you are willing to exert making it truly one of the only things that is completely within your control. Therefore, that energy that you are putting in, that singular drive, is yours and yours alone and we're going to go deeper into it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 24 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today, we're talking about that group of people known as Millennials and Jay is here to make the argument that perhaps that group of people only exists in society's eye the way it does due to communication difficulties with previous generations. It's a hot button topic, but not one we're going to shy away from on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

We're having another culture conversation on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast and today our very own Jay Doran is talking about role-playing and, no, we aren't talking about video games. Jay is discussing the importance of understanding your role within an organization and completing it to the best of your ability. When everyone plays their part and does their job, a company is going to work more harmoniously and get the best results possible.

"Those who love wisdom must investigate many things." - HeraclitusOur guest today is financial advisor and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director of Client Engagement at Hill, Barth, & King LLC. Joseph Silva Jr. and we're thrilled to have him back for his sophomore appearance on the program. Joe and Jay are digging into the work that you have to put into self-improvement as well as improving at you work, the overwhelming positives to engaging the assistance of a coach, and why a voice from outside of your orbit can be the most valuable of all. We appreciate the time and this conversation from the one and only Joe Silva.*Producer's Note: We experienced a number of unforeseen technical difficulties during the recording of this conversation. However, we felt that the information and discussion during this recording was too valuable not to post, so we apologize for some of the gaps in the conversation, but hope you get as much out of the bulk of the conversation as we did.

Our very own Jay Doran is back again with another dose of culture chat and today is all about building that thriving culture everyone wants in their business. Is there really a secret to getting that culture everyone is seeking or is it a series of little things to ensure your company culture is hitting on all cylinders? Jay is here to answer that very question on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 23 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today's discussion zeroes in on our inability to know what's going on in the minds of those around us. Whether those people are our perceived enemies, our friends, or someone with whom we've had limited interactions, we can never truly know what's going on in their heads no more than they can know what's in ours. We're going really deep today which is exactly what Thirty Days of Thought is for.

"The main characteristics shared by people who are HIGHT on business success are: eased in risk-taking behaviors, desire for immediate gratification, Attention Deficit Disorder, adventurous or thrill-seeking, neuroticism or high levels of sensitivity or nervousness, anxiety or depression, obsessive or compulsive behavior, high intelligence, always wanting more, limit busters. Do you relate to any of these?"The founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth, Christine Beckwith, is back on the show today talking about her new book, High - Selling is a Drug. Our discussion today focuses on chapter three, "Addicted". Christine and Jay are going through what it means to use addictive personality traits in positive ways leading to wealth and security, how leadership changes in times of success versus times of struggle, and why people who are successful are able to take negatives and turn them into positives. As always, Christine is bringing the heat of this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Jay Doran is back again today with another deep dive into the culture pool. Today, Jay is talking about the power of listening and why leaders should always be listening to those around them. Whether it is advisors, employees, or coaches, it is always important for leaders to hear the things that others have to say and to incorporate what they hear into their plans moving forward. Jay is on his game today on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

It's not surprise that we aren't going to get along with everyone all the time. In the workplace, these conflicts can lead to production issues as well as disabling the culture that has been cultivated. In this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran discusses ways to navigate these tricky situations and to make sure that they are squashed before they have the chance to become larger issues.

In a special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is taking a few minutes to discuss ways to improve your scheduling. Red, yellow, and green mean different things for your day and it's important that you end your days with a lot more green than anything else. This episode is all about productivity, so pay attention, take notes, and become more efficient.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 22 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Our topic of discussion of the day is procrastination and how procrastination is one of the most powerful things in the world as far as making sure your business fails. You may not always want to get the work done, but waiting until the last minute will almost guarantee mistakes and not providing the best job you can do. We hope you enjoy this discussion with the one and only Jay Doran.

Our very own Jay Doran is back again to discuss another important culture-related topic and that topic today is accountability. It is easy to lose the importance of accountability at all levels of a company, especially when work is coming in quickly and needing to go out even quicker. Jay is here to discuss that accountability should be placed high on all priority lists to ensure that the culture is positively affected. Hold yourself and your employees accountable and ensure that your culture is always moving forward in a positive way.

Founder of Big Think, advisor, consultant, and true mortgage professional Ruth Lee is joining the show again today, but this time she is turning the mic around and interviewing our very own Jay Doran on a myriad of different subjects. Ruth and Jay are getting into some of the people throughout history whose stories have inspired Jay in his endeavors, some of the early days of Culture Matters and where some of the ideas and motivation came from, and what continues to drive him to help others be the best versions of themselves they can be. We're peeking behind the curtain a little bit and we couldn't think of a better person to keep this culture train rolling than the one and only Ruth Lee.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 21 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. The topic for the day is one that everyone knows all too well: exhaustion. Jay talks about pushing through that exhaustion when things need to get done because, at the end of the day, only you can get yourself where you need to go. If you're tired, perk up, and enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

We've got our very Jay Doran coming in today with another discussion on culture and today we are taking a look at creating innovation within your company culture. It comes down to listening, respect, and empowering those around with the ability to do their jobs and not be afraid to contribute to the vision. If you're looking to ensure innovation is taking place at your business, you have come across the right episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 20 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today, Jay is discussing "Culture Shock" in which we uncover listening to understand, embracing the past to make a better future, and how the crowd can and will let us know how we're doing. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On a very special and unprecedented episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are welcoming three guests for an impromptu chat about culture, business, and life. We have show staples Jake Penny, Aleck Arena, and Dr. David Yerkes in a lively, round-table discussion about a myriad of topics. This is the kind of chat that really breeds ideas and allows the space needed for true and honest discussion. We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind discussion on The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 19 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today, Jay is talking about the "Domino Effect" and how the "rule of 72" can play a factor in knocking those dominoes down. We're coming in quick and compact in this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"When it comes to leadership, I believe in a few fundamental principles: start each day with gratitude, stay curious, ask questions and continue to learn, remain consistently loyal, be the sort of leader you want to have, give back, and care for others."Chief Wholesale Officer of EPM and all around mortgage Jill-of-all-trades Kerry Cole is making her first appearance of hopefully many on the show today and we couldn't be more thrilled to have her on. Jay and Kerry are digging into exactly what it is that Kerry does at EPM and how constantly learning is one of her main priorities, how bringing your voice down can help defuse intense conversations, and how what she does for a living isn't just a paycheck, but an actual part of her life. Kerry does a wonderful job of explaining the mortgage business and her role in it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

We've got some more culture content coming your way today and our topic is a thriving workplace. Jay Doran is discussing how the non-negotiable things people are looking for in a workplace environment are different to everyone and that learning to find balance and taking into account different personality types and needs are going to help tip the scales in your favor. Everyone wants their workplace to thrive and it is our hope that today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast helps to swing things in that direction for our listeners.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 18 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today, Jay is talking about the focus, determination, and all of the things that can be accomplished in that seven day timeframe known as a week. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast and are using your seven days to their fullest.

We've got another episode of culture chat coming your way and on this edition our own Jay Doran is talking about how strong company culture affects productivity. Is there a direct correlation and, if so, how direct is it? Jay Doran The Culture Man is here to answer those questions and more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The higher we soar, the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly." - Friedrich NietzscheJosh Pitts is the founder of Shred Media and he is back on the show today to go around once again with The Culture Man. Josh and Jay are digging into getting hung up on too many "what if's" and just rolling up your sleeves and getting started, inspiration in the world of content creation, and why being sincere and letting your voice be as authentic as possible will draw people in. As an added bonus, Jay has room service delivered right in the middle of the conversation! If you're interested in hearing one of the best in the media business talk shop or just what Jay had for dinner, then this is the perfect episode for you!

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 17 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today, Jay is talking about the scourge of the creative mind, writer's block. What it can mean for your culture, your motivation, and your overall well-being just goes to show what a menace it can be. Have no fear for it can be overcome and that's exactly what we're talking about on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Our very own Jay Doran is taking some time today to introduce a new series launching soon on The Culture Matters Podcast. Jay will be looking into Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson and breaking down each one of those rules through a cultural lens. Keep your eyes open for this very exciting new series!

"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." - Mother TeresaDr. Supatra Tovar is a holistic health clinical psychologist, fitness expert, nutritionist, the host of the "ANEW Body Insight Podcast", and the author of the new book Deprogram Diet Culture and we have her back on the show to discuss just that; diet culture and how we can begin to move away from it. Dr. Tovar and Jay are digging into the medical ramifications of dieting, what the body needs to maintain a healthy working order, and some tips on how we can move away from dieting and make healthier choice about what we put into our bodies. This is a true master class in diet and nutrition from one of the best in the business and we hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only Dr. Supatra Tovar.

What better to discuss on a podcast all about culture than culture itself? On today's episode, our very own Jay Doran is deep diving into company culture and why in today's business climate it means more than perhaps ever before. The Culture Man is bringing the good culture vibes on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 16 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today, Jay is taking a look at the day-to-day mindset of an entrepreneur and how it can affect their thinking and overall mindset through the stress, decision-making, and pressure that comes along with it. The desire to quit can get overwhelming sometimes, but the true entrepreneur will say, "I'll quit tomorrow, but not today."

"Never blame anybody else for your failures. Always accept responsibility. It's up to you."On another special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay is Breaking Bread yet again with Hubert and Chris Vester of Hubert Vester Auto Group and we're taking a special look at a special man in the Vester family known as Granddaddy Rose. We're taking a quote directly from the man himself and breaking down his words to see how they have affected the lives of the Vesters and where they can be applied from a business prospective. We hope you enjoy Breaking Bread on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 15 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today's chapter, "Getting Stuck", is giving Jay the opportunity to discuss how and why people can get stuck in their routines or habits and how and why it matters to break out of those situations. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"People who don't take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year. People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year." - Peter DruckerGood friend of the podcast and the president of Concourse Land Transfer LLC Scott Rutkay has made his way back to the show for another go around with The Culture Man. Scott and Jay are discussing some of the big mistakes that almost everyone makes, the importance of listening and collaboration, and "managing by walking around". We can always count on a great conversation whenever Scott is on the show and today was no exception on The Culture Matters Podcast.

Culture Matters' own Jay Doran has got another culture topic to discuss today and today that topic is value. More specifically, Jay is diving into ways that make sure that employees feel valued by their employers and perhaps even more importantly, why that matters to the employees. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The world is benefitting from the selling of an industry hooked on selling. The word 'hooked' has a negative connotation because it implies that someone is addicted. So does the word drug, which is on the front of the book. I had to balance my ethics between the use of these words in accurately describing the point I am making and the character traits I share throughout this book. The truth is, negative connotation or not, these are the right words to describe our behaviors, including mine, for the better part of most of my career. These are the proper words to describe the best in class I have born witness to who survived bad markets and difficult times and yet prevail again and again."The founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth, Christine Beckwith, is back on the show today talking about her new book, High - Selling is a Drug. We're going over chapter two today, entitled "Hooked", where Christine discusses how she got bit by the selling bug. Christine and Jay are diving deep into what gets good salespeople hooked on making the sale and why it is such an addictive feeling. We're going deep on today's episode with the one and only Christine Beckwith.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 14 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today, Jay is discussing "Different Socks" which drills down into judging others and ourselves. We apologize for some minor technical difficulties, but we hope you enjoy this eposide of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old." - Peter DruckerAdvisor, consultant, and business and financial guru Matt McHale is back on the show today to mix it up with The Culture Man on a variety of different topics. Matt and Jay are discussing why it's important not to procrastinate and make sure you are doing meaningful things every single day, why stepping up and being the leader that makes the decisions is paramount to your success, and the evolution of technology in the business world culminating with AI and the fact that it isn't a fad, but instead it's here to stay. We're excited for another master class from the one and only Matt McHale.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 14 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. Today's focus is on relationships. Jay discusses the value of relationships, how they can make individuals stronger, and why shared values create stronger relationships. We hope your enjoy this discussion on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians." - Alexander the GreatAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and one of our favorite returning guests and he's back again today to mix it up The Culture Man. Andrew and Jay are discussing the sale of Andrew's business, looking inward and reflecting on yourself before "trying to change the world", and continuing to grow and expand your mind through educating yourself. Andrew always brings the heat and today is no different on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

We've got our very own Jay Doran discussing another culture topic today. Jay is discussing keeping keeping employees at your company for the long haul. Is there a secret to the sauce or is it simply a series of small things that you need to pay attention to to make sure that your employees want to stick around and help you create the business you want? Make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode because there may be a surprise guest on a phone call. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Fall in love with the house, not the rate." The Vice-President of Business Development at EPM, Frank Ferrans, is back again to talk a little shop because one episode just wasn't enough to get it all in. Frank and Jay are unpacking the fact that the most successful brokers are the ones who follow-up and who are honest with their clients, the desire for rates to go down so that people can be comfortable purchasing homes, and how faith has positively affected Frank's life and career. We hope you enjoy this second round with Frank Ferrans.

"The highest and most beautiful things in life are not to be heard about nor read about nor seen, but, if one will, are to be lived." - Søren KierkegaardDirector of Business Development at G. Fedale Roofing and Siding and the Director of Charity Relations at Roofs from the Heart Glenn Dedale Sr. is making his debut on the show today and we've got a lot to cover, so let's jump right in. Glenn and Jay are getting into the importance of having a network and not being afraid to use it, that customers are much happier working with people they like, and some of the great work being done by Roofs from the Heart. Glenn has a got a boat load of experience and we're glad that he's decided to share some of it with us on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 13 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners. The name of the game today is "Approachable" and Jay is discussing the value in being approachable and making sure that you are open to communication with others, whether they're familiar to you or a stranger. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Our very own Jay Doran is back with another culture chat and today we're talking about hiring. Jay is sharing his thoughts on what it is you should be looking for when going after the creme de la creme in the hiring pool and, perhaps more importantly, what it is that you can do to get those top tier folks to want to come to you. If you want the best, Jay has some words that could help you make sure that you're getting them.

"It's not supposed to be easy. Anyone who finds it easy is stupid." - Charlie MungerJake Penny and Leanna Cunrod are the founders of Penny Capital Management and we've got them back on the show to give our listeners some great tips on real estate and real estate investing. Jake, Leanna, and Jay are diving into some of the unforeseen maintenance issues that come with investing in real estate, how compensation looks and comes about, and what affordable housing is and what qualifies it as such. Jake and Leanna are a true force to be reckoned with and we are incredibly grateful that they have chosen to share some of their expertise on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Opportunity lurks where responsibility has been abdicated."On this very special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is being interviewed by the founder and Chief Victory Officer at the Center for Victory and Executive Coach and the Director of Learning and Development of Top Contractor School Eric Guy about Jay's process entitled The CEO Manual. Eric and Jay discuss what exactly The CEO Manual is, why Jay wrote it, and some of the outcomes it aims to deliver to the people who go through the process.

"Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself." - Andrew CarnegieChristopher Tighe is a U.S. Navy and NCIS veteran and the founder of Elevation Construction and he's back on the show today to talk about leadership and the effect leadership has on their employees. Christopher and Jay are diving into the mental toughness game and how Christopher uses ice cold water to stay sharp, how the behavior of the leadership will trickle down to the employees of the company, and how the role of the boss is to take care of the employees so that the employees can take care of the customers. We've got a good one on deck today so make sure you're tuned in to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, your values become your destiny." - Mahatma GhandiReal estate professional, businessman, co-owner of R.K. Reiman, and host of "The Real Build" podcast Bill Reiman is back for his second appearance on the show and we are packing a lot into a little bit of time. Bill and Jay are digging into what goes into putting your company's values together, how those values translate into doing the work of building unique homes for Bill's clients, and how the relationships Bill builds with those clients leads to doing more business in the future. We've got values and culture coming from every angle on today's episode and we know you're going to enjoy this conversation with the one and only Bill Reiman.

"When a government betrays the people by amassing too much power and becoming tyrannical, the people have no choice but to exercise their original right to self-defense to fight the government." - Alexander HamiltonOne of our favorite returning guests has returned again in the form of the owner and founder of Guardian Roofing and Siding, Robert Frehafer and today we are discussing some of the lessons we've learned from our talks on values. Robert and Jay are digging into the dangers of tyrannical leadership in a business, having the faith to speak up when necessary, and how doing good work can add purpose and meaning to a person's life. These conversations with Robert always bring up so many talking points and food for thought and today is no exception on The Culture Matters Podcast.