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.

"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction both are transformed." - Carl Gustav JungJust when you thought the New Year's Eve jubilee couldn't get any bigger, we go ahead and keep reaching higher.  The owner of Bottom Line Consulting and a true legend in the Philadelphia restaurant community, Drew Carballo, and the co-host of the "Selling the Dream" podcast, Joseph Iredell, are joining Jay and our co-host for this podcasting marathon Mike Calhoun for a chat about all things 2024 and 2025.  These fine fellows are getting into understanding the direction of your engagement with customers, the age old question of nature vs. nurture, and a little about the experience with a little thing called The Culture Puzzle.  We hope you enjoy this conversation because it certainly did not disappoint.

"The "Lalapalooza Effect" is when a bunch of different mental habits team up to create a big impact." - Charlie MungerYou never know what you're going to get during a New Year's Eve jubilee and on this episode, we are packing in the guests for a culture party unlike anything we've done so far.  We're welcoming the founder of All Things Insurance Group, Pete Fournier, founder and CEO of OneTapConnect Charlie Cina, and co-host of the "Selling the Dream" podcast Ken Jordan.  As if that wasn't enough to keep you interested, Mike Calhoun is still going strong with us!  This culture party is weaving its way through topics including momentum, the pressures of running your own business, and why connectivity doesn't mean a thing if you aren't actually connecting.  There is a lot going on in today's episode, so make sure you're paying close attention!

"The long game is longer than you think. That's hard. That's hard sometimes. How committed are you?"On this edition of the New Year's Eve jubilee, we are having a battle of the golden voices.  In one corner we have the founder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching, host of the "Your Message Received" podcast, John Duffin, and in the other corner we have today's unofficial co-host and the founder of Board of Advisors, Mike Calhoun.  After some introductory chat, these culture tycoons are discussing why preparation should be at the top of mind for everyone in a business setting, the necessity of being involved with whatever undertaking you're involved in, and what being an executive coach really means.  We're going to let you pick the winner of the battle of the voices, but after listening to this episode we think it's clear that everybody won.