The Culture Matters Podcast

"A great CRO builds a system where revenue is not the outcome of heroics, but the result of a repeatable process." - Ben HorowitzAdvisor, consultant, and business and financial guru Matt McHale is making his triumphant return to the show after far too long of an absence and we intend to make good on the time that we have.  During today's discussion, Matt and Jay are taking a look at what a Chief Revenue Officer is, what that position does, and what it means for their company.  Through the lens of that topic, the discussion also moves into how a CRO can benefit the sales staff so that they have as much time as possible to be out making sales, understanding the dynamics of relationships and being able to look back and see that relationship dynamic with clarity, and the future of business technology with a particular emphasis on AI.  We're going around and around with Matt McHale today and we hope you'll be excited for Part 2 after listening to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I like to say experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted." - Howard S. MarksBack again like we never left, we have the founder of Arena Securities and co-host of our ongoing Value Investor Series, Aleck Arena, here today to talk a little shop like only he can.  With the current state of the financial world seemingly changing at a faster pace than ever before, what better time than now to drill down on some of Aleck's thoughts on stocks, the market, and investing.  Jay and Aleck are discussing some specific moves that Aleck has made recently and why he made some of those moves, why it is so important in this world to know when to cut bait and look for better opportunities, and the benefits of patience and and paying attention to put yourself in the best position possible.  If you're looking for a deep dive into investing and finance, then you have come to the right place.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with Aleck Arena.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 does not hold an Australian Financial Services License and is not authorised 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.

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran, a voracious reader in his own right, is taking a minute to talk about just that - reading.  There is power in the written word.  There is knowledge to be gained, new ways of thinking to be uncovered, and a virtually endless library of stories, tales, and windows into other times that only books can provide.  Jay is discussing his personal tie to reading and what makes it such a passion for him, the overwhelming advantages there are to reading as much as you can, and what you can learn about not only whatever subject you want, but perhaps more importantly, yourself in the process of reading.  After you've listened to this episode, take some time, find a book, and get reading.

"Every person takes the limits of their own field of vision for the limits of the world." - Arthur SchopenhauerHost of "The Relief Podcast", author of How to Get Your Life Back, and founder of Real Estate Relief Demetri Stakias is back on the program for the first time in far too long and we are going to be taking full advantage of his presence.  After figuring out that Jay now holds the record for the longest episode ever recorded of Demetri's podcast, we get down to the nitty gritty.  Demetri and Jay are discussing the differences between de-escalating conflict and winning an argument and aiming for resolution over victory, the freedom that comes with taking some time away from social media, and while it may not always be easy, if you stay kind, patient, and diligent, you'll always be able to find your way to work.  We've got a lot to unpack on this episode, so listen closely and enjoy!

"My super power is that I love people more than I care about looking stupid."Advisor, executive coach, former pastor, and author of a series of books under the Rethink Everything title Kyle Draper is our guest on the show today and we are making the most of this one.  During today's discussion, Kyle and Jay are getting into Kyle's experiences with leaders both good and bad inside and outside of the church world, why it is a mistake to think that good leadership is building a team of people to work FOR you instead of WITH you, the importance of face time with the people working under you as a leader, and some of their thoughts on content creation and the reach that it has.  We've got the energy up from the jump today, so please enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The best way to get started is to quit and begin doing." - Walt DisneyIt has been a little while, but we are back with another Thirty Days of Thought with friends and what better friends could we ask to do this with than the two we have assembled for today?  Our guests today need no introduction but we're going to give them one anyway...the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, are here to discuss the idea of quitting every day that you are an entrepreneur.  It is hard to dispute that going into business for yourself is one of the most difficult and stressful things one can do, but that just means the ones that succeed are the ones who really wanted it.  Quitting doesn't have to mean you're taking your ball and going home.  In today's episode, Andrew, Paul, and Jay are taking a crack at unpacking all there is to unpack those statements and we hope you enjoy this discussion on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"It's not supposed to be easy. Anyone who finds it easy is stupid." - Charlie MungerIf you've been following along with this show for any length of time, then you are very familiar with today's guest.  He is the founder and owner and Arena Securities and the co-host of The Investor Series right here on The Culture Matters Podcast and his name is Aleck Arena.  Aleck is pulling double-duty here over the last couple of days by co-hosting yesterday and appearing as a guest today as we're taking a deeper look into what we can expect from The Investor Series in the future.  More than that, Aleck and Jay are taking a deep dive into value investing and giving our listeners more of an inside track on why this series is being done and what value there is to be gained from it.  This conversation runs the gamut from what national debt looks like to The Wolf of Wall Street to the ins and outs of value creation within investing.  It's a long and winding road today and that road is filled with insider information that you're only going to get from the one and only Aleck Arena.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 does not hold an Australian Financial Services License and is not authorised 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.

"We lean heavily on common sense on how we approach things."It has been a little while but on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are bringing back The Investor Series and we are welcoming back the founder of Arena Securities, Aleck Arena, to co-host the show with our very own Jay Doran and they are sitting down with Jordan Cvetanovski who is the Chairman, CIO, and Portfolio Manager with Pella Funds Management.  Back in April, we had Jordan on the show and barely began scratching the surface of his investment knowledge and today we are taking a deeper dive.  From current market trends and the reasons behind them to the cyclical nature of the banking industry and some very high-minded material in between, this is one of the deepest dives we have ever taken in this series.  There is a lot to absorb during this conversation and we couldn't be happier to be getting this information from the one and only Jordan Cventanovski.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 does not hold an Australian Financial Services License and is not authorised 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.

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we're continuing to steer the culture train down the tracks with our very own Jay Doran takes another deeper look into what actually makes up culture.  In yesterday's episode, Jay discussed the essence of what culture is and what makes culture in a business environment.  Now, we're taking a look at how one can define culture.  Anyone can pick up a dictionary and find the definition, but what we're talking about is on a more intangible level.  What does culture look like?  What does it feel like?  Is it something you can see from the outside looking in or is it something that you need to immerse yourself in to understand?  If you've ever asked yourself any of those questions or find your curiosity piqued, we have got the episode for you.

If you've been following along on the show, then you know that for the past few weeks, our very own Jay Doran has been taking deeper dives into the specifics of various elements of culture.  Whether taking a peek behind the curtain into the core values of Culture Matters as a company or even why culture itself matters at all, we've been taking a closer look at the culture that drives us on a daily basis.  With that being said, there is one element of culture we haven't taken a look at yet and that is exactly what culture is.  On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay is taking a stab at answering that exact question.  Between being what drives the day-to-day at a company and how people treat one another as well as the clients, culture is all around at all times, so let's take a closer look at exactly what it is.