The Culture Matters Podcast

"Its more important to win than be right."On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are welcoming a new guest to the program and we couldn't be more excited to have him!  Senior Portfolio Manager with Pine Valley Investments, multi-asset trading aficionado, and investing expert Mark Magarian is debuting on the show and is following in a long tradition of excellent guests from Pine Valley Investments.  During their conversation, Mark and Jay dig into Mark's journey through the world of high finance, the understanding that if you want something bad enough you have to be willing to take risks and sometimes prove that you're the person who deserves it, taking the time to find your opportunities and understanding that confidence and sometimes fear can lead to making them fruitful, and how strategies for investing can differ in aggressiveness when it's your money versus someone else's.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.Disclaimer: The information contained in this episode is not personal financial product advice and has been prepared without taking into account the objectives, financial situation, or needs of any particular person. Culture Matters is not authorized to provide general or personal financial product advice. Before making any investment decision, you should consult a licensed financial adviser. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

"Tough times don't last, tough teams do." - Robert SchullerOn today's latest installment of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is sitting down with the show's producer, Kyle DiRaddo, to continue their discussion on the in's and out's of what drives Culture Matters.  During their discussion, Jay and Kyle and chatting about what a shift in company culture means and looks like from the ground up.  Company culture is an organic thing.  It is going to exist from the most of conception for a company and it is going to grow and change with the company.  It won't happen all at once, but instead take time to become the next iteration of itself.  What that next manifestation looks like affects everyone in the organization and it takes everyone buying in to make sure it becomes what it should.  We're covering all of that and more on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this edition of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is having another discussion with the show's producer, Kyle DiRaddo, and discussing some of the thoughts, feelings, and motivations behind Culture Matters as an organization.  In today's discussion, Jay and Kyle are focusing on the work that goes into a culture shift in a company and where that work actually begins.  What specifically should a coach or advisor be looking for when evaluating a company's culture?  Are there universal signs that something is amiss or does it vary from company to company?  When the shift does happen, is it something that is felt all at once by everyone in the company or is it more of a gradual shift that just happens?  We're diving into all of that and more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Resistance is futile." - The Borg Collective, Star TrekOn today's edition of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is sitting down with the show's producer, Kyle DiRaddo, for a conversation about what makes Culture Matters go.  For this discussion, Jay and Kyle are digging into some of the reasons that people may be hesitant to hire a coach or an advisor, what may trigger some resistance to having a third party come in to evaluate their company's culture, why some pushback actually might be a good thing when it comes to culture evaluation, and whether or not the advisor/advisee relationship has a tangible stopping point.  We hope you enjoy this conversation on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is stepping up to the mic for a quick discussion on what it means to be the second generation of a business.  Using the story of Alexander the Great and his ascension to ruling the Macedonian empire after the murder of his father, King Philip II, as a jumping off point, Jay is digging in to what it means to continue a legacy and forge your own path in that pursuit.  There is a certain amount of pressure that comes with being put into a position where you are responsible for furthering something that you didn't create in the first place.  How will you respond to that pressure?  Will you rise to the occasion and continue to build and push for more or will you simply try to maintain the status quo and coast?  We're getting right into it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is back behind the mic for another discussion on our favorite subject...culture.  The topic for this episode is limiting beliefs.  Limiting beliefs can be seen as a barrier toward reaching your true potential or preventing you from taking a leap when an opportunity presents itself.  Limiting beliefs can also be seen as a protective shield to prevent you from getting hurt or disappointed or growing beyond your means.  From the standpoint of corporate culture, are limiting beliefs a positive or a negative?  Can they even be categorized as such?  As we progress in our entrepreneurial journey, do limiting our beliefs help us or hinder us?  We're covering all of that and more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The crucial differences which distinguish human societies and human beings are not biological, they are cultural." - Ruth BenedictOn today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is sitting down once again with the show's producer, Kyle DiRaddo, to discuss some of the in's and out's of what makes Culture Matters tick.  In the first episode of this series, Jay and Kyle discussed some base-level topics regarding what advising corporate culture looks like.  For this discussion, we are drilling down further and getting down to the nitty gritty of Culture Matters.  Jay and Kyle are digging into some of the early and long-term benefits of hiring an advisor or coach, being willing to put as much as you can into that relationship to ensure getting the utmost out of it, and beginning to scratch the surface of some of the pushback someone might give when approaching the subject of hiring an advisor.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it's a joke." - Søren KierkegaardReal estate professional, businessman, co-owner of R.K. Reiman, and host of "The Real Build" podcast Bill Reiman is back on the show today for a conversation about the contributions and legacy of conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk, who lost his life at a speaking engagement in Utah on September 10, 2025.  Bill and Jay are unpacking how this unfortunate event elicited very different responses from those who followed Charlie Kirk's message and those who didn't, the undeniable fact that people with opposing view points are refusing to speak to one another anymore with any kind of rational or respectful interactions, the missed opportunity for a call for unity in place of further divisive rhetoric, and why it is more important now than ever for people to sit down and listen to one another.  Bill provides a unique perspective on these tragic events and we're grateful he chose to discuss them on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Every great institution is the length and shadow of a single man. His character determines the character of his organization." - Ralph Waldo EmersonAdvisor, mentor, host of the "Openly Outspoken" podcast, and founder of Unicorn Investments and Unicorn Traffic Jeremy Adams is back on the show to pay tribute to conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, who lost his life at a speaking engagement in Utah on September 10, 2025.  Over the course of these tribute episodes, we have had a myriad of different perspectives and outlooks on Charlie Kirk's influence and legacy, but Jeremy may have the most unique as Jeremy actually met and interacted with the man himself.  Jeremy and Jay are discussing Jeremy's personal interaction with Charlie Kirk, Charlie's demeanor during debates and discussions compared to his portrayal in the media, understanding that Charlie wasn't a perfect person but was making every attempt to discuss his points with people who opposed his way of thinking, and what makes the sadness and anger on both sides of the fence so intense.  We hope you enjoy this conversation about and tribute to Charlie Kirk with Jeremy Adams.

"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment and cast lots." - Luke 23:34On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we have the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding and one of our favorite returning guests, Robert Frehafer, back on the show discussing the life and impact of conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk after he was killed at a speaking engagement in Utah on September 10, 2025.  A man of deep Christian faith and conviction, Robert is looking at the impact of Charlie Kirk through a faith-based lens and how Charlie's message was shaped and affected by his own faith.  Charlie and Jay are digging into the impact Charlie Kirk had on a young generation of Christians, how his message went from one of strictly political leanings to one that emphasized his faith, and how, throughout the course of history, there have always been messengers who swam against the current and how Charlie Kirk fits into that company.  We always enjoy having Robert on the show and today was no different, even if under unfortunate circumstances.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.