The Culture Matters Podcast

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we're bringing you yet another installment of our series on Thirty Days of Thought by our very own Jay Doran.  Today, Jay is discussing the section dedicated to the give and take of life.  You have to be able to strike a solid balance between the two so as not to be taken advantage of by those who would look to do so.  And at the same time, you need to be able to give to others while you can as some would argue that nothing is more important that helping those around you.  Its a thin line to walk, but we're trying to make it a little broader on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat." - Sir Winston ChurchillAustin Duchaine is the founder of AD&C Construction and he has made his way back to the show for his sophomore appearance on The Culture Matters Podcast.  For this conversation, Austin and Jay are getting into benefits of putting yourself in situations where intentional growth is the goal, how the hard conversations are always going to be hard, and whether or not we should accept people back into the company who have left us for alternative opportunities.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only Austin Duchaine.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Sir Winston ChurchillMortgage Sales Manager with Fulton Bank Jeff Vilk is making his first appearance on the show and today we are talking real estate, mortgages, culture, and all things in between.  Jeff and Jay are digging into making the right choices about the little things during the day, the thought processes people go through while trying to put an offer down on a new house, and what working with the right realtor can do for someone in the market.  We've got a true pro on the podcast today, so make sure you're paying close attention to this conversation with Jeff Vilk.

"Small, smart choices plus consistency plus time equals radical difference."          - Darren HardyExecutive Coach and Director of Member Strategy with Top Contractor School Jim Williams is making his first appearance on the show and we are planning on making the most of it.  Jim and Jay are digging into what it truly means to be a community and what goes along with building one, trying to understand the underlying challenges others may be facing, and how gathering as much information as you can is only going to make you a more trusted advisor to others.  If you wanted a conversation about community, sales, and leadership, then this is the episode for you.

"Big elephants take bigger guns."Founder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching, host of the "Your Message Received" podcast, and a frequent and favorite returning guest of the show John Duffin is back for what promises to be another in a long line of great conversations.  John and Jay are discussing the benefits to a creative way of thinking while attempting to figure out solutions, the disproportionate amount of people who leaving the podcasting game every day, and the power of positive energy.  We hope you enjoy this discussion with the man with the golden voice, John Duffin.

"If money is not thy servant, it will be thy master."Founder of Upkeeping and an all-star in the accounting world Erin Pohan is making her first appearance on the show today and we are going deep into the world of accounting with one of the best in the business.  Erin and Jay are uncovering how the accounting landscape is changing through innovation and technology, the expenses that can rack up without your knowledge, and the importance of not only listening, but also hearing the words and advice that others may provide.  A true master of her craft, we are extremely excited to share this conversation with the one and only Erin Pohan.

"I will not be triumphed over." - CleopatraCEO and President of Rockstar Closers Nicole Malcolm is joining us on the show for the fist time and we couldn't be more pleased to have her here to share her experience and wisdom with our listeners.  Nicole and Jay are unpacking the worth of going the extra mile and doing your research to improve your business, how things have changed in the way business gets done over the years, and the importance of a work-life balance.  Today is a wonderful conversation with a lot of great tips and information on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Passion, to me, is the the thing. It's the impetus, the catalyst, to get you to truly indulge in something."Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Paul Lucido and we've got him back on the show for yet another discussion on our very own Jay Doran's work, Thirty Days of Thought.  The focus of today's discussion is exponential growth.  Everyone is trying to obtain it, but is everyone going about it the right way?  How can you be a good influence of culture within your company and still constantly be reaching for that goal?  Are you practicing gratitude?  We have all this and more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The most painful state of being is remembering the future, particularly the one you'll never have." - Søren KierkegaardAnthony Mirarchi is one of the principle owners of JM Patent Associates and has made his way back to the show to cut it up about culture once again.  Anthony and Jay are taking a look back at 2024 and reflecting on the wins and losses that it brought, discussing the fact that it can be scary when you're trying to find success, and how it takes a certain and not-easy-to-achieve level of discipline to make it to the upper echelon of success.  It's always a treat to have Anthony on the program and that streak continues on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him, all things were made. Without Him, nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life; and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:1-5The founder of Swink's Creations Mark Swink is back with us today and this discussion is going to be taking a long, hard look at faith.  Mark and Jay are discussing scripture out of the Bible, living a good and faith-driven life, and the struggles that can come with that faith.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.