The Culture Matters Podcast

"Life is a racetrack. Whether we like it or not, we can sit on the sidelines or bring our car into the pit for repair, but we must go back out and race. I want to dedicate this chapter, that might otherwise seem dark, to learning about pain and some deep-dive tips on self-sustaining methods for betterment and moving out of pain. If you are reading this book right now and suffering, you are not alone. I am here, right now, with you."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 18 of our ongoing series where we are going chapter by chapter with the author herself.  Today's focus is on chapter 18, entitled "The Pain Point", and we are getting very real in this conversation.  Christine and Jay are discussing Christine's personal battles with addiction and depression and finding how she was able to overcome those obstacles.  We encourage anyone struggling with these issues to seek the help they need and it is our sincere hope that this episode will inspire those that need it to get better.  It is possible and Christine is the living proof of that.

"I didn't get to where I am by going after mediocre opportunities." - Charlie MungerCOO of the Hubert Vester Auto Group, creator of the "Faith. Family. Fulfillment." podcast, and the author of the book Answers From the Stairs Chris Vester has joined the show once again and we're talking about culture and leadership today.  Chris and Jay are discussing the importance of leaders caring about their customer's experiences regardless of how high up the ladder they've climbed, understanding your weaknesses and learning that they don't need to be your defining characteristic, and why a leader must always continue to grow to ensure that the business follows suit.  We keep bringing Chris back because he has a great way of talking to and about leaders and today is no exception on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"There is no evil in sorcery, only in the hearts of men. My request is that you remember this." - MerlinUnited States military veteran, fleet management services expert, advisor, and founder of The Merlin Group Rick Bell is joining the program today and a guy with this kind of experience doesn't come along everyday, so make sure you're listening closely!  Rick and Jay unpack how Rick's experiences in the military and in the Middle East helped shape his mindset and attitude in his business endeavors, how sales pipelines need to be worked on regardless of what day it is, and the need for discipline when it comes to all the means of communication available in today's business world.  There's a lot of information coming through today and we can't think of a better person to get it out there than Rick Bell.

"Nimble. A Guardian stays committed to their customer while balancing what is most important: God, family, life, and work."Robert Frehafer, the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding, is back on the show today to finish up our series on the inversion of the Guardian values.  We are focusing on the letter "N" today which stands for "Nimble" and we're looking at what it means to be nimble's opposite.  We are touching on faith, keeping true to yourself and your word, completing the tasks you set out to accomplish, and the role of wisdom and seeking knowledge from sources outside of yourself.  There is a reason Robert is a staple on the show and we think you'll understand why after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Real estate investing, even on a very small scale, remains a tried and true means of building an individual's cash flow and wealth." - Robert KiyosakiEntrepreneur, real estate and mortgage expert, investing specialist, educator, and master of passive income generation through her endeavors with Unlock My Wealth Michelle Morgan joins us on the program for a master class in making money.  Michelle and Jay are diving into a basic run-through of Michelle's work and the spaces which she operates within, the benefits of creating a passive income pipeline and how she discovered the best way to do it within the mortgage and real estate space, and how she has been able to navigate the rough waters the last couple of years have put the mortgage industry through.  When it comes to being in charge of your own income, it doesn't get much better than chatting with Michelle Morgan.

"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.