The Culture Matters Podcast

"Every person takes the limits of their own field of vision for the limits of the world." - Arthur SchopenhauerHost of "The Relief Podcast", author of How to Get Your Life Back, and founder of Real Estate Relief Demetri Stakias is back on the program for the first time in far too long and we are going to be taking full advantage of his presence.  After figuring out that Jay now holds the record for the longest episode ever recorded of Demetri's podcast, we get down to the nitty gritty.  Demetri and Jay are discussing the differences between de-escalating conflict and winning an argument and aiming for resolution over victory, the freedom that comes with taking some time away from social media, and while it may not always be easy, if you stay kind, patient, and diligent, you'll always be able to find your way to work.  We've got a lot to unpack on this episode, so listen closely and enjoy!

"My super power is that I love people more than I care about looking stupid."Advisor, executive coach, former pastor, and author of a series of books under the Rethink Everything title Kyle Draper is our guest on the show today and we are making the most of this one.  During today's discussion, Kyle and Jay are getting into Kyle's experiences with leaders both good and bad inside and outside of the church world, why it is a mistake to think that good leadership is building a team of people to work FOR you instead of WITH you, the importance of face time with the people working under you as a leader, and some of their thoughts on content creation and the reach that it has.  We've got the energy up from the jump today, so please enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The best way to get started is to quit and begin doing." - Walt DisneyIt has been a little while, but we are back with another Thirty Days of Thought with friends and what better friends could we ask to do this with than the two we have assembled for today?  Our guests today need no introduction but we're going to give them one anyway...the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, are here to discuss the idea of quitting every day that you are an entrepreneur.  It is hard to dispute that going into business for yourself is one of the most difficult and stressful things one can do, but that just means the ones that succeed are the ones who really wanted it.  Quitting doesn't have to mean you're taking your ball and going home.  In today's episode, Andrew, Paul, and Jay are taking a crack at unpacking all there is to unpack those statements and we hope you enjoy this discussion on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"It's not supposed to be easy. Anyone who finds it easy is stupid." - Charlie MungerIf you've been following along with this show for any length of time, then you are very familiar with today's guest.  He is the founder and owner and Arena Securities and the co-host of The Investor Series right here on The Culture Matters Podcast and his name is Aleck Arena.  Aleck is pulling double-duty here over the last couple of days by co-hosting yesterday and appearing as a guest today as we're taking a deeper look into what we can expect from The Investor Series in the future.  More than that, Aleck and Jay are taking a deep dive into value investing and giving our listeners more of an inside track on why this series is being done and what value there is to be gained from it.  This conversation runs the gamut from what national debt looks like to The Wolf of Wall Street to the ins and outs of value creation within investing.  It's a long and winding road today and that road is filled with insider information that you're only going to get from the one and only 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.

"We lean heavily on common sense on how we approach things."It has been a little while but on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are bringing back The Investor Series and we are welcoming back the founder of Arena Securities, Aleck Arena, to co-host the show with our very own Jay Doran and they are sitting down with Jordan Cvetanovski who is the Chairman, CIO, and Portfolio Manager with Pella Funds Management.  Back in April, we had Jordan on the show and barely began scratching the surface of his investment knowledge and today we are taking a deeper dive.  From current market trends and the reasons behind them to the cyclical nature of the banking industry and some very high-minded material in between, this is one of the deepest dives we have ever taken in this series.  There is a lot to absorb during this conversation and we couldn't be happier to be getting this information from the one and only Jordan Cventanovski.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, we're continuing to steer the culture train down the tracks with our very own Jay Doran takes another deeper look into what actually makes up culture.  In yesterday's episode, Jay discussed the essence of what culture is and what makes culture in a business environment.  Now, we're taking a look at how one can define culture.  Anyone can pick up a dictionary and find the definition, but what we're talking about is on a more intangible level.  What does culture look like?  What does it feel like?  Is it something you can see from the outside looking in or is it something that you need to immerse yourself in to understand?  If you've ever asked yourself any of those questions or find your curiosity piqued, we have got the episode for you.

If you've been following along on the show, then you know that for the past few weeks, our very own Jay Doran has been taking deeper dives into the specifics of various elements of culture.  Whether taking a peek behind the curtain into the core values of Culture Matters as a company or even why culture itself matters at all, we've been taking a closer look at the culture that drives us on a daily basis.  With that being said, there is one element of culture we haven't taken a look at yet and that is exactly what culture is.  On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay is taking a stab at answering that exact question.  Between being what drives the day-to-day at a company and how people treat one another as well as the clients, culture is all around at all times, so let's take a closer look at exactly what it is.

"Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns. He who doesn't, pays it." - Albert EinsteinCulture matters now more than ever.  It may be hard to believe, but this is the 1000th episode of The Culture Matters Podcast!  In today's very special episode, our very own Jay Doran is taking some time to reflect on the last six years and what it has meant to continually bring this show to our listeners.  We've had a myriad of guests who have so generously given of their time to share their expertise along with their successes and failures and advice to burgeoning entrepreneurs and business professionals.  We've had a cavalcade of monologues and observations on culture and business and the continually changing world around us.  We've talked about everything from market trends and core values to faith, family, and pushing through the grind.  The Culture Matters Podcast has served as a platform for like-minded individuals to come together to discuss the relevant topics of the day and given a voice to people who truly have something to say and want to share it with the world.  Jay discusses the humble beginnings of the show, why he started doing it in the first place, and how the future of the show is starting to take shape.Everyone here at Culture Matters would like to thank each and every person who has taken the time to come on the show and share their experiences with our listeners.  We would also like to thank every single person who has listened to this show at one time or another and proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that culture really does matter.Thank you to everyone who has made 1000 episodes of The Culture Matters Podcast possible and we couldn't be more excited for the next chapter of the show.

"The moist enduring traditions are those which have been forgotten." - Friedrich NietzscheGlobal business and family advisor, mentor, teacher, author of the book A Road to Triumph in Family Business, and founder of Exaudi Family Business Consulting Guillermo Salazar is joining us on the program today and we are taking full advantage of his expertise.  If you are involved in a family business or considering becoming involved, you have come to the right place.  Guillermo and Jay are digging into what family business consulting is and what some of the unique challenges are that come from working with family, the complications that can arise in generational family succession but also some of the advantages, understanding your history, and even why going outside of your area of business can be helpful in your area of expertise.  There are some out there that may have never considered the challenges that can a family business can face, but you'll be very well-versed after listening to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I have made conflict masked as passion my mate and in that I am my own soul mate. I am in love with myself. How damned am I?"Welcome back to the program and welcome back to another edition of Thirty Days of Thought featuring our very own Jay Doran as he discusses excerpts from his book, Thirty Days of Thought.  For today's discussion, Jay is investigating the concept of the "soul mate".  Whether that is linked to a romantic relationship or one created and crafted through business ties or however else that relationship might form, the idea of tying one's soul or essence or being to another is an altogether intimidating and possibly foreign concept to some.  But the value that can be created and the need to respond to and react with another is what helps to create culture.  Whether that culture is familial or business-related is based on the dynamic and purpose of the relationship, but it creates culture nonetheless.  This is a topic that could be discussed a million different ways and given a million different meanings and we're glad to be bringing just one on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.