The Culture Matters Podcast

"Plans are good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." - Peter DruckerTrue legend in the Philadelphia hospitality industry turned founder of Bottom Line Consulting Drew Carballo is back on the show to talk about his latest venture and how he is helping spread culture to all of his clients.  Drew and Jay are unpacking successful ways of navigating problems as they arise, assuring your clients through words and actions that their goals and aspirations are as important to you as they are to them, and understanding that people at different positions and levels within a company are going to act and move differently based on their own culture and responsibilities.  Drew has been successful all across his many endeavors and we feel extremely fortunate to have him spread what he has learned on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson MandelaFounder and CEO of EPM and one of favorite regular guests on the show Eddy Perez is back today for a look back at 2024 and a look forward to 2025.  There is a lot to be thankful for over the past year and a lot to look forward to in this coming one and we are going to get into all of it.  It wouldn't be an Eddy Perez episode if we didn't get into some culture as well, so Eddy and Jay are digging into cheating time instead of trying to beat it, how much easier it is to criticize than it is to take necessary action,  and what it is to be rich in spirit.  As always, Eddy is bringing that cultural heat and we couldn't be happier to help fan those flames on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"When conflict is addressed in the desire to seek a solution, to seek to understand, versus be right, then it's a lot more beneficial and it's important. It also deepens the relationship that made it through the conflict."Author, coach, world-renowned speaker, advisor, and the creator of JumpStart Connect Jen Groover is making her long-awaited second appearance on our show and we're excited to have her back for another chat about culture, leadership, and all things in between.  To get a little more specific with it, Jen and Jay are getting into the unfortunate side of social media which causes people to watch other people live their lives instead of living their own, how sometimes the best way to deal with not loving something about your job is to buckle down and work harder, and why, as a coach, you need to elevate someone and add value rather than micromanage their every decision.  Jen is a professional's professional and we're incredibly grateful to have her on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer." - Peter DruckerFounder and CEO of Informed Mortgage Stephen Carpitella is making his inaugural appearance on the show today which means we've got one of the best in the mortgage business here to share some knowledge with our listeners.  Stephen and Jay are digging into how continuing to educate ourselves is so important because we aren't taught how to survive in life in school, making sure that you execute on the opportunities that are presented to you, and how people are afraid to give open and honest feedback.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it. He who doesn't pays it." - Albert EinsteinInvest advisor representative with Pine Valley Investments Noah Modica is making his first appearance on the show and if you are looking for some words of wisdom around finances then you have come to the right episode with the right guest.  Noah and Jay are digging into why not everyone is suited to work from home why some people thrive out in the field, digging up some parallels between comedy and finance, and being more proactive when it comes to growing your wealth.  We've got an episode jam packed with great information, so make sure you're paying attention to this conversation with Noah Modica.

"He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to walk and run and climb and dance. One cannot fly into flying."Founder of Board of Advisors, mentor, coach, and our unofficial co-host for the recent New Year's Eve Jubilee marathon podcasting Mike Calhoun is back on the program today to discuss what Board of Advisors actually is, its purpose, and many other leadership and culture topics.  Mike and Jay dive into the inspiration behind Board of Advisors and why it came to be and what it is doing for the people involved, what the power of perspective is and why it is such a powerful thing, and why people challenging your way of thinking or challenging you way of doing business is such a good and powerful thing.  Mike Calhoun is truly a visionary and a one-of-a-kind leader and we couldn't be happier to have him sharing his thoughts and experiences on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Put all good eggs in one basket and then watch that basket." - Andrew CarnegieAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and one of our favorite and most frequent guests on the show and he's back again today to dig into a little more culture.  Andrew and Jay are digging into Jay's master plan for the NYE Jubilee (episodes 768-782), why being a strong and convicted leader means needing to have the best information possible to make informed decisions, and the practicality of practice makes perfect.  We always appreciate having Andrew on the show and today is no different here on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." - Warren BuffetReal estate investment and asset management leader, founding partner of Vive Funds, and 2017 recipient of the Politico Woman of the Year award for her philanthropic endeavors surrounding the Hurricane Harvey disaster response Veena Jetti is making her inaugural appearance on the show today and we are going to be making the most of it.  Veena and Jay are digging into why understanding the motivations of the people you go into business with will take you a long way, how there is not replacement for hard work but it never hurts to be lucky sometimes, and a desire to learn about the perspectives of others is something everyone should aspire to do.  Veena's unique perspective and experiences make this conversation one for the ages and we're ecstatic that she decided to share with our listeners on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." - Joseph CampbellFormer President of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and former President and COO of MGM Home Entertainment David Bishop is joining us on the program today and we could not be more excited to have a man with his experience and knowledge on The Culture Matters Podcast.  David and Jay jump into some of David's experiences with both Sony and MGM and what those experiences taught him as a leader, the benefits of giving credit where it is due when someone on your team does a good job, and the crown of leadership being a heavy burden to bear especially when tough decisions need to be made.  It is truly an honor to have David on the show today and we hope that all of our listeners enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I can't help losers, but I can help winners that are currently losing. Can I help you?"We've come to the end of what can only be considered a wildly successful New Year's Eve jubilee and if ever there was a time to reflect on the day, it is now and we couldn't think of a better person to reflect with than entrepreneur, author, and host of the "Dropping Bombs" podcast, the real Brad Lea.  But wait...there's more!  Our co-host for the day, founder of Board of Advisors Mike Calhoun has stuck with us through this entire day and we're just as impressed as you are!  We've also got the co-host of the "Selling the Dream" podcast, Joseph Iredell, and even a surprise visit in the works.  This day has truly been a labor of love and we are so happy to be able to close it down with some very important people discussing the year behind, the year ahead, and all things in between.  We hope you've enjoyed this year's edition of the New Year's Eve jubilee and we're looking forward to doing it all again next year.  Happy 2025 everyone!These episodes are dedicated to our dear friend, the late, great John Swartz.