The Culture Matters Podcast

Relationships are one of the most important things in life.  In today's edition of culture content, our very own Jay Doran is diving into relationships and what it takes to not only build quality relationships, but ensure that they last and are mutually beneficial.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will RogersAdvisor, former professional baseball player, and a Senior Partner at Pine Valley Investments Michael Modica has joined the show today and we have got a lot on deck, so we're going to jump right into it.  Mike and Jay are digging into Mike's time in professional ball what the loneliest walk in the world feels like, how talking finances and portfolios with clients can parallel conversations with a therapist, and a better way to look at your personal finances.  Mike really knows his stuff and we're happy to have him share his knowledge on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and we've got these culture-first titans back again for another discussion of Jay's book, Thirty Days of Thought.  Today's conversation centers around carpe diem and what it takes to get up every day and do what you have to do to make sure you've done everything you can to make the most of the time you've got.  It's time to seize the day on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On a quick culture content chat with our very own Jay Doran, Jay has some advice for anyone out there about to launch their business.  It can be one of the most stressful times in a person's life right before they start their business and Jay wants to make sure you've taken care of something before you dive in.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Get off self and on purpose. Your relationships are everything and when you reinvest in them your business grows." - Mike BuckeyConsultant, advisor, and Cutco sales professional extraordinaire Lindsay Pacheco is back on the show after far too long of an absence and we're ecstatic to have her back!  Lindsay and Jay are digging into ways to continue to succeed when the market at large is in a downturn, the benefits of knowing exactly why it is you're doing what you're doing, and why your focus needs to be squarely on the task at hand whether you're focusing on big picture or smaller details.  We've got a master class on sales, focus, and energy with a true master of her craft today with Lindsay Pacheco.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 36 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners.  Jay gets into the little white lies that everyone tells and how relating to your counterparts tells a story about where you are in your journey.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

If you've been listening to the show over the last couple of weeks and months, then you undoubtedly have heard about The CEO Manual written by our own Jay Doran as a working tool to help founders transition into CEO's.  In this episode, Jay is diving a little deeper into the the inner workings of his manual by going over the section entitled "Reasons".  Knowing the why behind your decisions as a leader is invaluable and a big part of what we're talking about today.  We hope this episode sheds a little more light on the manual and inspires you to find out as many of your why's as you can.

"You make your money by the waiting." - Charlie MungerFounder of The Pavement Group, Top Contractor School, the host of "The Brian Hess Show", and a frequent guest on this show Brian Hess is back for another go around with The Culture Man after far too long an absence.  On today's episode, Brian and Jay are taking a look back at the past year and, in the spirit of the upcoming holiday season, put a bow on it.  Brian and Jay are also discussing missing your small business after it has grown into a larger business, the importance of trust, and the effects elections shouldn't have on workplace culture.  We're looking forward to 2025 and we're glad to get this conversation started with the one and only Brian Hess.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 35 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought, and goes through the process right alongside our listeners.  Today, Jay is tackling the concept of significance and what it can and should mean to people.  Where can you find significance?  Through faith?  Through work?  Through family?  Let's talk it out on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is talking discussing stress and the unbelievable amount that comes with starting your own business.  When the chips are down and it isn't just your livelihood on the line but that of your employees and the responsibilities you own to your clients, things can get real stressful real quick.  How you deal with that is on you, but The Culture Man is here to talk you through it.