The Culture Matters Podcast

“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person. He believed in me.” - Jim ValvanoPresident of Bay Country Contracting Daniel Good is back on the program after far too long of an absence and he's brought along a special guest with him today.  With all probability the youngest guest we've ever had on the show, Daniel's son, Blake, is going to be chatting right along with the big guys!  Daniel, Blake, and Jay are unpacking the absolutely essential value that comes along with checking in with your people both personally and professionally, what it means to share experiences and opportunities together, and we may even get a little history on the great state of Maryland while we're at it.  Today's episode is a particularly special one, so we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“There are three classes of people: those who see; those who see what they are shown; those who do not see.” - Leonardo da VinciArtist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and the Creative Director for 1Team Media Vinnie Candelore is making his debut on the show today and we have got a ton to cover, so we hope you are ready!  Vinnie and Jay are diving into the positive impact that art has on young people, the lessons to be gained as well as passed along as a parent, and why it is vitally important to never stop creating.  Vinnie has a fresh outlook on leadership, creativity, and culture and we're happy to have him share it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." Luke 23:44Our guest today is the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding Robert Frehafer.  Jay and Robert are spending a few minutes discussing the above quote from the Bible and the story of the crucifixion in a bit of detail.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“The tyrant dies, and his rule is over. The martyr dies, and his rule begins.” - Søren KierkegaardHost of the "Radical Manhood" podcast Matt Johnson is making his first appearance on the show and we've got a lot to cover, so let's get to it.  Matt and Jay are discussing how culture rises and falls with leadership, the importance of making sure roles are defined very clearly within an organization to ensure accountability, and how we should all strive to improve another person's day through our words and our actions.  Matt has a very positive and uplifting view on life and leadership and we're glad he's chosen to share it on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“Questions are taken for granted rather than given a starring role in the human drama. In all my teaching and consulting experience has taught me, that what builds a relationship, what solves problems, what moves things forward, is asking the right questions.” - Edgar ScheinJosh Klaris is the Executive Director of North Tenth, a North Philadelphia-based youth outreach program, and he is going us today to discuss some of his work and what makes North Tenth such a special organization.  Josh and Jay are digging into the legitimate pressure that comes along with operating a non-profit, why engaging with the community is such a vital part of the success of North Tenth, and ensuring that the instruction and teaching coming out his program is always of top quality.  Josh does a wonderful job at explaining his organization and why it is so important and we hope that his message comes through loud and clear on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“He cares about it like it’s his only thing hes got going on right now. That floor.” - Anthony Abruzzese Anthony Abruzzese is a partner at his family's business, Abruzzese Floors Inc., and he is making his debut on The Culture Matters Podcast today and we have a lot to talk about!  Anthony and Jay are getting into what it's like to operate within a family business, how social media has changed the game and continues to be a cornerstone in the modern business world, and why it's so important to never stop learning.  The motto of the business is "We Care" and it will become very evident that they mean it after this conversation with Anthony Abruzzese.

"The person who was loudest about the lack of value Jay brought to the table was a person who lacked character and self-integrity; who was lost in the world. This person's measuring stick for human value was broken. His eyesight to judge human worth was marred."Founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth Christine Beckwith is back with us on the show for part 17 of our ongoing series where we are discussing her book in detail.  We are focusing on chapter 17 today, entitled "Newfound Eyesight", and getting down to the nitty gritty of where this chapter came from.  Jay and Christine are discussing how Christine found out who Jay was and how they began working together and really getting down to the bare bones of their working relationship together.  The curtain is getting pulled back for this conversation with Christine Beckwith.

"Always support your teammates by upholding the process, procedure, and values of the Guardian culture. Defend."Robert Frehafer, the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding, is back today for a second look at the inverse of the value "Defend" in the Guardian value pantheon.  Robert and Jay are building on their first conversation regarding this value which includes not being afraid to do the heavy lifting and what it means to deny instead of defend.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with Robert Frehafer.

"Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better." - Ralph Waldo EmersonCoach, author, and Chief Marketing Officer of loanDepot Alec Hanson has finally made his way to The Culture Matters Podcast and we could not be happier that the starts have aligned and he is making his debut.  Alec and Jay are discussing battling through insecurities to share yourself with the world, how the values he instills in his teams are what really builds those teams to be successful, and learning to be OK with controlling only what it is you can control.  This is a light-hearted chat filled with laughs and wisdom and insight that you're only going to get from Alec Hanson.

"The only person you are destined you become is the person you decide to be." - Ralph Waldo EmersonBodybuilder, entrepreneur, and host of the "This New Day" podcast Mark Ferrelli has joined the show today and he's here to spread his inspirational and positive message with our listeners.  Mark and Jay are digging into Mark's journey into bodybuilding and the discipline he needed to get started and to keep going, where Mark's entrepreneurial spirit came from and how he has maintained it throughout his life, and the spiritual inspiration he received that led him to hosting his own podcast.  Despite his bodybuilding background, we're keeping it light today with this truly motivational conversation with Mark Ferrelli.