The Culture Matters Podcast

"Successful relationships clearly define boundaries and trust built through open communications." - Dr. Jordan B. PetersonOur very own Jay Doran is back again with another round of culture content and, as has been a focus for the past couple of these episodes, we're taking a look at relationships.  Today, we're talking about professional relationships and making sure that they last.  Jay is digging into why you want to procure these relationships, how he personally goes about making sure his professional relationships stick, and why the easiest way is not always the best way.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility." - Peter DruckerReal estate aficionado and founder of the Andy Kowalski Team Andy Kowalski is joining the show for the the first time to give our listeners a glimpse into his expertise in the real estate space and run down a little bit of what he and his team do.  Andy and Jay are digging into the value in elevating Main Street instead of Wall Street, what the real estate market looked like before and after the last recession, and why adding phone reminders to yourself can make all the difference.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"You must be ready to burn yourself in your own flame. How can you rise anew if you have not first become ashes?" - Friedrich NietzscheIf you have been listening to this show for any length of time, you know we have a pretty sharp focus on company culture.  We've covered the subject up one side and down the other with guests, musings from our host, and even quotes relative to the subject.  One thing we have not done regularly is give specific ways to build a strong and cohesive culture in your company.  Today, that is all going to change as our very own Jay Doran discusses several ways to do just that.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." - Søren KierkegaardWe've got our very own Jay Doran back again today with another look into a culture topic that is the bedrock of any business.  That bedrock is building relationships with your customers and your teams.  And what about those relationships should you always be aiming for?  Making those relationships unbreakable.  What would be better than one or two ways to ensure those bonds are lasting?  How about three?  That is exactly what Jay is bringing on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The higher we soar, the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly." - Friedrich NietzscheWe are back again with another episode based around our very own Jay Doran's work entitled Thirty Days of Thought.  Today, Jay is reflecting on the section of the book entitled "Caterpillar to Butterfly" by looking at it metaphorically as a chance to grow and change within your business and everyday life.  Whether it begins with correcting past mistakes, taking responsibility for repairing a damaged relationship, or simply expanding your horizons, the metamorphosis begins and ends with you.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"I say unto you, one must still have chaos in one's self to be able to give birth to a dancing star. I say unto you, you still have chaos in yourselves. Where is the lightning to lick you with its tongue. Where is the frenzy with which you should be inoculated. Behold, I give you the übermensch. He is this lightning. He is this frenzy." - Friedrich NietzscheWe've got our very own Jay Doran back again today with another look at a culture topic that is on his mind and that topic today is burnout.  There are people who never seem to feel the effects, but not everyone can be that lucky.  It is up to the individual to deal with the burnout symptoms as they come, but how can you even get started?  How can you build a resilience to burnout to make sure that you can make it through to the other side and keep your business going?  Let's talk it out on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"In the luxury business, you have to build on heritage." - Bernard ArnaultOn today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is back again to discuss another selection from the culture catalog.  Jay is going down the business branding rabbit hole today and looking at some of the factors that go into creating memorable branding for a business.  What part in your branding do your values need to play?  Is there a family legacy involved or a brand new endeavor?  Where do you even begin?  We'll get into it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The beautiful thing about podcasting is it's just talking. It can be funny or it can be terrifying. It can be sweet; it can be obnoxious. It almost has no definitive form. In that sense, it's one of the best ways to explore an idea and certainly much less limiting than trying to express the same idea in stand-up comedy. For some ideas, stand-up is best, but it's really, really nice to have podcasts as well." - Joe RoganCo-founder of GHA Marketing and co-host of the "Corporate Treasury 101" podcast  Guillaume Jouvencal is making his inaugural appearance on the show today and in a true meta moment, we're talking podcasting.  Guillaume and Jay are digging into the nitty gritty of podcasting and what makes them not only work, but why they have become such a popular source of entertainment and education.  We're taking a look at numbers, the value of free-form conversation, and so much more from the world of podcasting on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I would rather have an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep." - Alexander the GreatOn today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is here to take a look at another culture topic.  This particular discussion is focusing on great leaders and their focus on vulnerability being something that separates the good ones from the great ones.  And what better leader to focus on than Alexander the Great?  Embrace your vulnerability on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"What is a founder? A founder is one who starts a business. What is a CEO? The Chief Executive Officer maintains, runs, and grows a founded business. Not all CEO's are founders, but every founder is a CEO."The Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media as well as our good friend and frequent guest Andrew Berman is joining us again for a little chat about the structure of a business.  Who is at the top of the organization?  As we all know, it is usually the CEO, but what does that actually mean for the business?  What are the responsibilities that come with the title and what is the difference between a CEO and a founder?  Can they be the same person?  Should they be the same person?  We've got an awful lot to unpack today, so we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.