The Culture Matters Podcast

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.

"Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns. He who doesn't, pays it." - Albert EinsteinCulture matters now more than ever.  It may be hard to believe, but this is the 1000th episode of The Culture Matters Podcast!  In today's very special episode, our very own Jay Doran is taking some time to reflect on the last six years and what it has meant to continually bring this show to our listeners.  We've had a myriad of guests who have so generously given of their time to share their expertise along with their successes and failures and advice to burgeoning entrepreneurs and business professionals.  We've had a cavalcade of monologues and observations on culture and business and the continually changing world around us.  We've talked about everything from market trends and core values to faith, family, and pushing through the grind.  The Culture Matters Podcast has served as a platform for like-minded individuals to come together to discuss the relevant topics of the day and given a voice to people who truly have something to say and want to share it with the world.  Jay discusses the humble beginnings of the show, why he started doing it in the first place, and how the future of the show is starting to take shape.Everyone here at Culture Matters would like to thank each and every person who has taken the time to come on the show and share their experiences with our listeners.  We would also like to thank every single person who has listened to this show at one time or another and proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that culture really does matter.Thank you to everyone who has made 1000 episodes of The Culture Matters Podcast possible and we couldn't be more excited for the next chapter of the show.

"The moist enduring traditions are those which have been forgotten." - Friedrich NietzscheGlobal business and family advisor, mentor, teacher, author of the book A Road to Triumph in Family Business, and founder of Exaudi Family Business Consulting Guillermo Salazar is joining us on the program today and we are taking full advantage of his expertise.  If you are involved in a family business or considering becoming involved, you have come to the right place.  Guillermo and Jay are digging into what family business consulting is and what some of the unique challenges are that come from working with family, the complications that can arise in generational family succession but also some of the advantages, understanding your history, and even why going outside of your area of business can be helpful in your area of expertise.  There are some out there that may have never considered the challenges that can a family business can face, but you'll be very well-versed after listening to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I have made conflict masked as passion my mate and in that I am my own soul mate. I am in love with myself. How damned am I?"Welcome back to the program and welcome back to another edition of Thirty Days of Thought featuring our very own Jay Doran as he discusses excerpts from his book, Thirty Days of Thought.  For today's discussion, Jay is investigating the concept of the "soul mate".  Whether that is linked to a romantic relationship or one created and crafted through business ties or however else that relationship might form, the idea of tying one's soul or essence or being to another is an altogether intimidating and possibly foreign concept to some.  But the value that can be created and the need to respond to and react with another is what helps to create culture.  Whether that culture is familial or business-related is based on the dynamic and purpose of the relationship, but it creates culture nonetheless.  This is a topic that could be discussed a million different ways and given a million different meanings and we're glad to be bringing just one on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The successful warrior is the average man with laser focus." - Bruce LeeOn today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is back to continue his discussion on focus which is one of the core values driving Culture Matters' mission.  In yesterday's episode, Jay looked into focus as a concept and why it should be at the top of mind of anyone in the business space, regardless of what that business is.  Today, Jay is diving a little deeper and looking at what the results of good focus can be.  Where have we seen focus create success through history?  Who has thrived from being as focused as one can possibly be on the task at hand?  Where can focus get you?  We're taking a look at all of that and a whole lot more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"He who chases two rabbits catches none." - ConfuciusOur very own Jay Doran is back again with another look into the core values that drive Culture Matters as a company and today's focus is on just that: focus.  In order to be successful in any business venture, the entrepreneur or CEO or founder or whatever title one might bring to the table, it takes a certain level of ability to hone one's attention in on the task at hand.  Whether that task is building a company from the ground up, taking one's company or organization to the next tier of success, or providing your clients with the best possible service you can, your focus and your attention is going to have to be absolute in completing that task.  That can tend to be much easier said than done.  In this episode, Jay is taking a deeper look at the concept of focus and how being focused on the client is at the very heart of what Culture Matters is all about.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

If you have spent any time listening to this podcast, or even taken a look at the title, then it should come as no surprise to you know that culture is very important to us here at The Culture Matters Podcast.  The question you may be asking yourself is why?  Why does culture matter so much?  Why does culture matter to the point that we have spent nearly 1000 episodes talking about that very subject?  Well, our very own Jay Doran would like to shed a little light on that question and dip a metaphorical toe into that very subject.  What is it about culture that matters so much and where does it belong in your business?  Why do we spend so much time emphasizing its importance to others?  You're going to get all of that and more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Invisible threads are the strongest ties." - Friedrich NietzscheSpecialist leadership consultant and researcher, mentor, high-performance coach, world, national, and Oceania champion athlete, Board Director and Head of Programs with Progressive Coaches, and founder of Golden Mean Leadership Dr. Damien Taylor has joined the program once again and we are diving deep today so take a deep breath and let's get after it.  Dr. Taylor and Jay are discussing the value of coaching and what it takes to truly help people who are legitimately trying to improve themselves, how being comfortable in who you are and in your own values can lead you to accepting more challenges in your professional life, and why believing in your core values and taking the time to understand them and investing in them will give you every advantage you need.  As always, we want to extend a giant thank you to Dr. Taylor for sharing his time and expertise with us and we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"CrossFit needs to invest in the means of production, not just the production and if they can control the means of production, they will own the entire ecosystem."Personal trainer, author of the book Nutrition Finances, and founder of STRONGSIDE Fitness Mitchel Black is back on the show today and we are picking up right where we left off.  On his last appearance on The Culture Matters Podcast, Mitchel and Jay began discussing the global phenomenon known as CrossFit and they are continuing that conversation for today's program.  In this discussion, Mitchel and Jay are digging into the consistent decrease that CrossFit has been experiencing over the past few years and some of the reasons behind it, the changes that CrossFit made to their affiliate gym models and what some of the consequences of those actions have been, and what the future may hold for one of the world's most popular and intense forms of physical fitness training.  Mitchel really knows his stuff and we hope you find this as interesting as we did on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." - Jim RomeDirector of Growth and Strategy with The Pavement Group Brian Ferris is joining us on the program today and this is a man who has truly enjoyed success in every venture he has tried his hand at.  Whether in economics, stock trading, entrepreneurship, or construction, this man has been around the block a time or two and he has done it the right way.  Brian and Jay are digging into why discipline can mean the difference between achieving your goals and constantly finding yourself falling short, why the establishment of core values takes a certain level of maturity and sticking to them takes even more, how discipline and core values tie directly into the type of leader you want to be and the type of leader those in your company deserve, and why being prepared not only shows respect to those around you, but ensures that you are at the top of your game.  Brian is a wonderful example of where hard work and discipline can get you and we're very happy that he decided to share with all of our listeners on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.