The Culture Matters Podcast

"Remember, up on the conduct of each, depends the fate of all." - Alexander the GreatToday on The Culture Matters Podcast, we are serving up a two-for-one special on culture specialists as we have Chief Lending Officer Kevin DeLory and Senior Vice-President of mortgage lending Kenny Phillips of EPM with us.  These three colossuses of culture are discussing the merit in knowing the people you work with regardless of what rung of the ladder you're on, the importance of open and honest communication among colleagues, and why self-reflection should not be viewed as anything but positive for growth.  We're very lucky to have these two gentlemen on individually, let alone together, and that makes for one heck of an episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"You want to hold onto these businesses. Allow them to compound. The whole point is to find these micro, small businesses and watch the grow into larger businesses."Today is a very special day for The Culture Matters Podcast as we are launching a brand new series and a brand new co-host for that series!  We have frequent guest on the show Aleck Arena of Arena Securities turning the mic around and interviewing prominent investors right alongside our very own Jay Doran!  We're starting things off with some thunder from down under as our first guest in this series is Aleck's Australian countryman Luke Winchester, a microcap investing expert, who is here to give us the rundown of what he does, how he does it, and how you can do it too.  This is going to be a series meant for people who want to get some serious information on investing from some serious investors and we couldn't have picked, as Aleck would say, a more "switched on bloke" to kick this off with than Luke Winchester. 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.

"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan and guess what they have planned for you. Not much." - Jim RohnBusiness strategist and real estate jack-of-all-trades Bill Foss is joining the program today for his inaugural visit and we couldn't be happier to have him here!  Jay and Bill are diving into the how and why of Bill looking into different avenues of helping people in the real estate business and beyond, why not just anyone can be an entrepreneur, and what Bill calls "The Cycle of Doom" and his thoughts on modern information sharing.  We have a lot to go over in a short amount of time, so get ready for some fast and furious knowledge bombs from the one and only Bill Foss.

"I don't like that man. I must get to know him better." - Abraham LincolnJonathon Haddad is the president of Next Door Lending and the Chairman and CEO of The Association of Independent Mortgage Experts and he is here today to share his story and his expertise with the CMP listeners.  Jay and Jonathan are diving into some of the interesting details surrounding the mortgage business in the United States, the importance of checking in on your people and what that can do to help grow a positive culture, and we even dive in to a little bit about Abraham Lincoln.  We're incredibly fortunate to have Jonathon on the show today and we think you'll agree after you listen to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part nine 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's topic, as well as the title for this section, is childhood.  Jay is discussing some of the ways that our childhood's shape the people we ultimately become.  Whether you come from a traditional family background or not, childhood is a wonderful, scary, eye-opening experience for everyone and we're excited to get into with The Culture Man.

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.