The Culture Matters Podcast

"Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil." - C.S. LewisPresident and CEO of BSI Paving and great friend of the Culture Matters family Ryan Austin is making his long-awaited debut on the show and we couldn't be happier to have him!  If you are looking for all the good vibes, then look no further because we have got them all today!  Ryan and Jay are unpacking the circumstances of their first meeting before getting into some of the challenges Ryan faced during his teenager years, why it is sometimes so important to listen instead of speak, and why producing and maintaining a positive culture should always be at the forefront of a leader's mind.  There's a lot great culture and a lot love coming through on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing."Founder, president, and CEO of K&L Industries, advisor, mentor, and the host of the "Greatness From Small Beginnings" podcast Keith L. Callaway joins the show for his second appearance to cut it up with The Culture Man.  Keith and Jay are discussing faith and scripture and the enormous role that plays in Keith's life as well as love, trust, and myriad of other topics stemming from that faith.  It's always a treat to have Keith on the show and we think you'll agree after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"When we do not interrupt others, their authenticity becomes clear to us. Authentic."Robert Frehafer, the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding, is back today to continue our series on the opposite of the Guardian values.  We're taking a look at the second "A" in "Guardian", which stands for "Authentic" and having a chat about what the opposite of that looks like.  How does being inauthentic affect the company at large as well as the employees individually?  What are the consequences of being inauthentic?  We've got the answers to those questions and a whole lot more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I hope to be so successful in life that I can once again enjoy some of my vices that I've given up." - Andrew Berman"Standing up meant standing alone. Standing up meant having a real relationship with right or wrong while being aware of what side of the fence you stood on in every way. We can't stand up when we are standing down. We can't be warriors in life for others when we stand down. We can't change the hardships of our own life or others if we stand down. We can't be free if we stand down. The list of losses and potential deficits brought on by standing down is huge and frightens many from standing up." - Christine BeckwithAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and he is back today to chat about a myriad of topics, so let's jump right in!  Andrew and Jay dig into the influx of episodes of The Culture Matters Podcast that were being released in an attempt to get caught up with back episodes, what makes a "bad" coach or at least an ineffective coach, and the importance of trust and being trustworthy and how easy it may be to lose the ability to trust within the pursuit of success.  There is all of that and a whole lot more during this conversation with Andrew Berman.

"Things do not change. We change." - Henry David ThoreauThe founder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching and the man with the golden voice John Duffin is back today for another go around and the theme of today's episode is giving back.  John and Jay are discussing that giving selflessly is a great way to get something intangible back, why there can be apprehension from the people asking for contributions or for help, and that when you're able, you should bring someone in to see what your philanthropic endeavors are for a chance to help them spread.  It's always a treat to have John stop by the show and we think you'll see why after you listen to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“Pursue what is meaningful, not what is expedient.” - Dr. Jordan B. PetersonFounder of Aces Academy, mortgage professional, and author Ali "Ace" Charafeddine is joining us on the program today and we're excited to have one of the business share with our listeners today!  Ace and Jay jump into some of the struggles and roadblocks Ace had to overcome early in his career, why innovation and relentlessness leads to relationships and there really is no value too high that can be put on good relationships, and why cultivating and protecting your company's culture should always be top of mind.  Ace is considered one of the best because his track record proves it over and over and we're happy to have him here on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.” - Carl RogersFormer history teacher, former Head of Coaching at Compass, founder of the 6AMERS, real estate professional, and founder of With Heart Coaching Skye Michiels is back with us on the program today and we are excited!  Skye and Jay are discussing the power of fear and its ability to hold people back, how Skye's coaching philosophy goes beyond the business and digs into life, and to be sure to keep things light as often as possible because there is already an awful lot of seriousness in the world.  We always appreciate Skye's fresh outlook and positive vibes and it's all coming through on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"Inspired. Through faith, we let go of what could happen and create what is willed to happen. Inspire."Robert Frehafer, the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding, is back today to continue our series on the opposite of the Guardian values.  We are picking up with the "I" in Guardian which stands for "inspire".  Today's discussion between Robert and Jay deals with some of the ways that this incredibly important value can be overlooked or even just downright not displayed.  Whether the effects are felt from leadership down through the ranks of the company or from the employee to the customer, a lack of inspiration can be a truly harmful thing for a company.  We always enjoy having Robert's blend of expertise and human touch on these conversations and we truly hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“To learn is to die voluntarily and be born again, in great ways and small.” - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson“Don’t be a slave to stupid rules.” - Dr. Jordan B. PetersonMusician, mortgage professional, host of the "Laugh, Lend, and Eat" podcast, and author of Falling Forward: Mishaps on the Road to Happiness Fobby Naghmi is back today to cut it up with Jay and this episode is jam packed, so make sure you're ready!  Fobby and Jay are getting into what a mindset based around doing looks like, what it means to be open to listening to the beliefs of others who don't share your beliefs, and why it is so important to remove negative labels from your thoughts, speech, and actions.  We always love having Fobby on and we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“If you fulfill your obligations every day, you don’t need to worry about the future.” - Dr. Jordan B. PetersonRegional Growth Director of PhillyLiving and JerseyLiving Greg Schwartz is on the show today and from the jump the vibes are fun and positive, so let's get right into it.  After a a few shared laughs to kick things off, Greg and Jay dive into Greg's early understanding of relationships being the key to unlocking business opportunities, why you should never be afraid to try something no matter how complicated or mundane the task may appear to be, and a very healthy dose of culture.  We're bringing a lot of positivity and wisdom today, so we hope you enjoy this conversation with Greg Schwartz.