The Culture Matters Podcast

We are starting a brand new Saturday special with our very own Jay Doran The Culture Man!  Every Saturday, Jay will be discussing a topic related to culture in an effort to encourage our listeners to truly think about the cultures in their own businesses and ways to get the most out of that culture that they can.  To kick things off, Jay is going to discuss three ways in which a business owner or CEO can get the best from their employees by creating a strong culture around them.  We're excited to bring you this endeavor and we hope that it inspires people to take that next culture step on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Some people seem to think there's no trouble just because it hasn't happened yet. If you jump out the window at the 42nd floor and you're still doing fine when you pass the 27th floor, that doesn't mean you don't have a serious problem. I would want to address that problem right now." - Charlie MungerFounder of Board of Advisors, mentor, and coach Mike Calhoun is back for another chat on the show today and we are diving into the answers surrounding the ever-elusive question of what a board is and does.  Mike and Jay are discussing who and what makes up a board of directors or a board of advisors, what the true purpose of this group of people is, and why your network should always be one of your most closely guarded assets.  We've got a master class on tap today being done as only Mike Calhoun can do it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision; the ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to obtain uncommon results." - Andrew CarnegieKenny Phillips is the Senior VP of mortgage lending at EPM and has been away from The Culture Matters Podcast for far too long, so we are very grateful to have him back on the show to shed a little light on the mortgage industry.  Kenny and Jay are discussing the importance of being responsive to your clients and employees and ways to balance that with all the other aspects of life and work, why the best sales people call upon their knowledge and experience to continue to push the lines of success to new heights, and why EPM is poised to take it to the next level in 2025.  Kenny has a fresh, easy-going style when talking about this industry that he loves so much and that makes for a great conversation on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Our brains are wired to seek pleasure and avoid pain, but sometimes the things that bring us the most pleasure in the short-term can have negative consequences in the long-term." - Andrew HubermanMetabolic interventionist for ABC Paving, advisor, and trainer Adam Geiger is on the program today and we are talking about fitness, getting in shape, and all things related to good health.  Adam and Jay are unpacking the importance of knowing yourself and who you are before beginning a fitness journey, the intimidation factor that can arise when people are unsure about fitness or how the body works, and making sure that you listen to and play by the rules your body is giving you.  It's time to get in shape and we're happy to follow the lead of the one and only Adam Geiger.

"If you're not aware that you're not supposed to be able to do something, the barriers to doing it are dramatically lessened." - Sam SellBest-selling author, entrepreneur, coach, mentor, and blue-collar advocate Ken Rusk is stopping by today for a chat with The Culture Man and, boy, do we have a lot to cover!  Ken and Jay are discussing Ken growing his ditch digging business from six people to 200 or more and what that journey has looked like and taught him, the accountability that needs to exist when going after goals, and why it is some important to help others as much as possible.  Ken's journey to success is truly inspiring and his message of hope and helping makes him a perfect guest here on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Think we should find an alternative word for the word 'fail". When you try and fail, the word should be 'discover'." - Steve SimsMentor, strategist, advisor, and author of the books Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculously High Goals and Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen Steve Sims is back on the show for the first time since episode 11!  We're really excited for this one, folks, so buckle up!  Steve and Jay are discussing using your past experiences to help others achieve their goals, why even what appears to be the smallest of gestures can lead to big things, and why showing up is so important.  Steve has an energy very seldomly matched and we're over the moon to have him back on The Culture Matters Podcast.

Today on The Culture Matters Podcast is part eight 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.  In this section, entitled "Free Will", Jay is tackling the concept of what it means to think for yourself and make your own decisions.  Obviously, this episode is not meant to explain free will as a concept, but is instead meant to encourage the listener to consider what free will means to them personally and how to use it in a meaningful and constructive way.  We hope you enjoy this one-on-one chat with Jay Doran The Culture Man.

"The first man gets the oyster; the second man gets the shell." - Andrew CarnegieOur guest today is the founder of Whiplash Whiskey Rene Armas and he is here today to take us through his incredible journey from stocking wine shelves to creating his own whipped-cream flavored vodka.  Jay and Rene are unpacking Rene's early days in the alcoholic beverage industry, the phone call that got him to leave a comfortable job climbing the corporate ladder to pursue success with a little company called Pinnacle Vodka, and why sometimes you just have to roll the dice.  Rene's story is absolutely one of knowing when to hold them and knowing when to fold them and we're extremely excited he has chosen to share it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

In our final installment in our series discussing Christine Beckwith's book Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth, our very own Jay Doran gives his personal take on what these conversations have meant throughout this process.  Jay delivers some analysis and some thoughts on what has come to light during this deep dive into Christine's book and ways in which they have helped him think a little more deeply about his own experiences.  If you haven't already, we highly recommend you go back and listen to this entire series and really get to understand who Christine is and why this very personal work was ultimately a labor of love.

"Education is the kindling of a flame, no the filling of a vessel."Founder of Board of Advisors, mentor, and coach Mike Calhoun is back for another appearance on the show and the topic of the day is advisors.  What is an advisor?  What makes a good advisor versus a less than acceptable advisor?  What should the relationship between an advisor and an advisee?  What do you owe to your advisor in terms of what you put into what they are telling you?  Is an advisor right for you or should everyone have one?  All of these questions and more are getting examined and answered on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.