The Culture Matters Podcast

"The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind." - Friedrich NietzscheU.S. military veteran and founder of Apex Site Solutions Kenny Blakeslee is making his debut on the show today and we're very excited to have him here with us.  Kenny and Jay are digging into what it feels like to look back and reflect on the journey to success and the responsibility of having people in your employ, the cyclical nature of business, and the inspiration that comes from knowing that you and your business are going to continue to bring positive change and success to others in the future.  We're unpacking an awful lot in this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 32 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 is taking a trip through some deep waters regarding goals on a micro, macro, and meta level and some of the consequences that arise from that kind of focus.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this edition of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is being interviewed by the founder and Chief Victory Officer at the Center for Victory and Executive Coach and the Director of Learning and Development of Top Contractor School Eric Guy about his work on The CEO Manual.  This series is all about explaining some of the pertinent aspects of the manual and how it is designed to help change a founder into a CEO and that conversation continues today.

As 2024 is quickly coming to a close, it is time to start setting our sites on the future and what 2025 is going to be.  If you've ever met Jay Doran, it should come as no surprise to you that he's looking to add intensity to his 2025.  Despite shortcomings, negativity, things happening outside of your control, if you attack your goals with intensity and focus on what you can control, there is no doubt that 2025 is going to be your year.

Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and returning for the first time since season 1 and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and we've got these culture trailblazers back again for another discussion of Jay's book, Thirty Days of Thought.  The conversation is focused on the chapter entitled "Mom" which gives these three gentlemen the opportunity to discuss the effect their mothers have had on their lives and beyond.  Listen carefully, call your mom, and enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Nothing is get rich quick; there is nothing get rich quick. It doesn't happen, I don't believe, in that way. It's get rich slow. Hard work, perseverance, and consistency. I can tell you with anything that if you stay consistent with anything over time it's going to grown and if you grow it with a strong foundation, it can't be stopped."Military veteran, former law enforcement officer and the founder of Showcase Remodels Sam DeMaio is making his inaugural appearance on our show and he's here to talk a little shop.  Sam and Jay are digging into Sam's early journey to founding his company and what led to his entrepreneurial endeavors, some of the ins and outs of the remodeling business, and even a quick foray into Sam's time working as a corrections officer.  Sam's unique perspective, his unique journey, and his tireless work ethic are what make him a perfect guest for The Culture Matters Podcast.

We've got Jay Doran bringing you another culture discussion today and our theme is education.  Companies that encourage or, better yet, offer their employees the opportunity to become further educated are absolutely going to reap the benefits of higher rates of innovation.  We're digging down a little deeper on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran is discussing his experience within The Peterson Academy.  This is a course conceptualized by Jordan B. Peterson and aimed at personal development.  Jay is unpacking some of the courses he has taken, what the commitment to personal growth takes, and the benefits he has been reaping since starting this journey.

On this very special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is being interviewed by the founder and Chief Victory Officer at the Center for Victory and Executive Coach and the Director of Learning and Development of Top Contractor School Eric Guy regarding Jay's work, The CEO Manual.  

Jay Doran The Culture Man is here with another chance to chat about culture and the topic for the day is the correlation between a company's culture and its profits.  If a company's culture is not in good shape, that is going to cause the employees to feel a certain type of way which is going to ultimately lead to poorer performances which is then going to lead to losing money.  It seems pretty simple, but Jay is going to dive even deeper and get into how improving culture can improve the profits.