The Culture Matters Podcast

"Economics must not be relegated to classrooms and statistical offices and must not be left to esoteric circles. It is the philosophy of human life and action and concerns everybody and everything. It is the pith of civilization and a man's human existence." - Ludwig von MisesSales expert, speaker, and founder of Sales Connection Kayvon Kay is re-joining the program today as we continue our discussions on the life and contributions of conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk who whose life was taken on September 10, 2025.  Many emotions have been on display since the event took place and have manifested themselves in many ways.  During this conversation, Kayvon gives voice to his frustration and the state of affairs in the world that led to a man's life being taken for exercising his right to free speech.  Kayvon and Jay dig into the senselessness of violence when people disagree with one another's positions on certain topics, whether or not society is too far gone to be able to rectify these violent and unnecessary actions, the hand both sides of the aisle play in disavowing any responsibility for the removal of free speech, and how a lack of respect has helped forge this unfortunate path.  We appreciate this impassioned call for a return to respect and decency from the one and only Kayvon Kay.

"When the tyrant dies, his rule ends. When the martyr dies, his reign begins."COO of the Hubert Vester Auto Group, creator of the "Faith. Family. Fulfillment." podcast, and the author of the book Answers From the Stairs Chris Vester has returned to The Culture Matters Podcast to continue our discussions on the life and contributions of the late Charlie Kirk.  An ardent follower of the Christian faith, Chris is approaching the subject from a faith-based perspective and focusing on the ways that Charlie Kirk used his own belief as a platform from which he spoke his truth and spread the message of his faith.  Chris and Jay are also looking at how Charlie Kirk was able to give give voice to a younger generation brought up with traditional values, how that same generation was given someone to look up to, the culture battle in our society between having faith and not, and asking the question of who will take up the mantle.  The loss of Charlie Kirk was felt by a multitude of communities and perhaps none as deeply as that of the Christian faith.  An inside perspective on how the loss was truly felt in that community awaits during this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Prove me wrong." - Charlie KirkMarvin Joles is the owner of Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance and the creator of the "Blacktop Banter" podcast and he has made his return to the show as we continue to discuss the life and contributions made by conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, after he was murdered at a speaking engagement in Utah on September 10, 2025.  As we have been examining the fallout of this event over the last couple of days, there has been a theme of courage and standing up for what you believe in.  Those themes are carried over into today's conversation as Marvin and Jay are discussing whether it is a lack of culture that has led to this chaos we are experiencing today or if our culture as a society as merely shifted in that direction, the never-ending quest for knowledge and self-improvement, how a breakdown of mutual respect has enflamed people on both sides of the aisle, and a desire for a more peaceful and fruitful future in the wake of tragedy.  As we continue to navigate these waters, we continue to hope for a better tomorrow where a person is free to say what is on their mind free of fear and with the hope of open ears to receive those words.  

"We must teach goodness to our infants." - Charlie KirkAdvisor, consultant, and business and financial guru Matt McHale is joining us on the program once again, though for a different reason than usual.  Today, we are taking the time to discuss the life and influence 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.  During his time in the public eye, Charlie Kirk acted as a vessel for free speech and for open discussion amongst people who disagreed with one another, and the right for everyone to have a voice.  His loss was felt very deeply by many and today's discussion touches on that loss and the impact it is having on those that followed Charlie Kirk.  Matt and Jay are discussing many aspects of Charlie's message based in his incredibly strong belief in Christianity, the legacy that Charlie left behind and the hope to see his work continued, and why it is important for those who feel compelled to speak up and speak out in their truths to start where they are and make impacts locally.  We hope you enjoy this discussion on the work of the late Charlie Kirk.

"If you believe in something you need to have the courage to fight for those ideas not run away from them or try to silence them." - Charlie KirkOn today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, the founder of BBD Solutions, Tom Bove, is joining the show for a discussion and a look back at the life and influence of conservative activist and co-founder of Turing Point USA, Charlie Kirk, who was killed at a speaking engagement in Utah on September 10, 2025.  As an outspoken advocate for free speech and open dialogue among opponents, Charlie Kirk was someone who many looked up to as voice for change and traditional values and his loss was felt very deeply by many people.  In today's discussion, Tom and Jay are digging into the influence that Charlie's words and actions had on both of their lives personally, the need for people in the media to understand the weight of their words, the courage it takes to stand by your convictions even in the face of overwhelming scrutiny, and how this loss should encourage others to live in their truth.  Charlie Kirk meant a lot to a lot of people and, in his honor, we are glad we are able to discuss his life and legacy on The Culture Matters Podcast.

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is taking some time to talk sales and storytelling.  One thing that all great salespeople have in common is their ability to tell a story.  That doesn't mean to spin a yarn or say what you have to to make the sale.  Instead, great salespeople are able to put themselves in the shoes of their potential customers armed with all of the information that they can to speak to that customer on their terms and in their language to make sure both sides of benefiting.  The story doesn't have to be a long, drawn-out epic with subplots and twists.  All it needs to be is straight-forward, compelling, honest, and true to make it great.  We're digging into the art of storytelling on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." - Abraham LincolnAdvisor, consultant, and business and financial guru Matt McHale is back again to finish up a conversation we started yesterday about being a Chief Revenue Officer and digging down a little deeper to explore what this role means for a company.  For today's conversation, Matt and Jay are digging into the importance of having people back in the workplace in a post-pandemic world, the reality of living in a time where we've never been more connected as a society via our technology and yet still so isolated, and how the ever-advancing tidal wave of technology will never be able to fully replace the work of a human person, specifically when it comes to the role of CRO.  If you liked yesterday's episode and learning about Chief Revenue Officers, then you are going to love today's conversation with the one and only Matt McHale.

"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.