The Culture Matters Podcast

"The eyes are more exact witnesses than the ears." - HeraclitusCOO 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 returned to the show today and we are talking about the passion to serve others.  Chris and Jay dive into where that passion comes from in himself as well as his business, how some companies choose to take advantage of the market before pulling out of a community, and how the feeling one gets from serving others helps to feed the passion to continue on.  This is an important episode that reminds us why we serve in the first place and we hope you enjoy this conversation with Chris Vester.

"I had false power. I thought money, prestige, titles, and awards made me powerful. I am decorated in this life which proves I a worthy soldier. But the worth of a leadership cannot be given. The worth of a following cannot be bought. Those who don't see you will stray. True fellowship comes from showing yourself nakedly; exposing your detriments, letting the world see your scarred and broken truths, and having people stay with you anyway. When a man remains at your table when there is no food, you know that you have a friend."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 16 of our ongoing series where we are discussing her book in detail.  Chapter 16, entitled "Standing Down" is our focus today and this chapter is all about looking inward.  Christine and Jay discuss the difficulty of letting things from your past go, how ego can get away from you when you're put into a position of power, and how no matter how many chances someone is given, everyone has a point where enough is enough.  Christine does a wonderful job unpacking this chapter and we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Everything that happens to you is a form of instruction if you pay attention." - Robert GreeneReal estate entrepreneur, life coach, and founder of Rush-In Motivation Greg Rushin is back on the show today and before anyone asks; yes, there are push-ups.  Additionally, Greg and Jay are discussing how much better it feels to be disciplined in getting everything you need to accomplish finished over the regret of not getting it done, there perspective that reflection provides, and how relying on your network can help take you to new heights whether it be in the podcasting world or the business world in general.  We always love having Greg on because we know we're working out our muscles as well as our minds and it is no different on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Every customer is different and that makes them special.  Serve to their needs and create win-win relationships."Those of you who have been following the show know that today's guest needs to introduction because it is Robert Frehafer, founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding.  We're continuing our spinoff series today where Robert is taking us through the opposite of what Guardian's values are and on this episode we're looking at the letter U for "Unique".  What is the opposite of unique?  What can someone do to portray the opposite of the Guardian values?  You'll have to listen to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast to find out!

"Freedom is not procured by a full enjoyment of what is desired, but by controlling the desire." - EpictetusEverybody's favorite mortgage expert and the leader of the Bill Mervin Mortgage Team Bill Mervin is back on the program today and we are diving right into that expertise to talk about, what else, mortgages.  Jay and Bill are discussing how banks are able to show different assets, the different kinds of debt there are and what mortgage lenders are looking at, and understanding that sometimes opportunities will come out of nowhere and having yourself in a good place financially and with your debt will allow you to seize those opportunities.  Bill knows his stuff, so make sure you're paying close attention to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"You become what you give your attention to." - EpictetusAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media who is making his presence felt yet again on the show today.  Andrew and Jay are breaking down the benefits of cold showers, the difficulties that arise when planning your day involves some intense time management, and how having an engaged team who is enthusiastic and ready to learn makes a world of difference.  There's a reason this man is a frequent guest and we think you'll see why after you listen to this conversation with Andrew Berman.

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." - Albert EinsteinOwner and CEO of Arawak Beach Club, Co-owner of Nasty Good, and the founder and president of Asphalt Kingdom Judd Burdon has made his way back to the show after far too long of an absence and we're thrilled to have him back.  Judd and Jay are discussing life since Judd's last appearance on the show and the post-pandemic mindset, Judd's very harrowing experience with an extremely poisonous tree and his journey back to health, and what it means to be looking at your second half.  This episode is a doozy, so get ready for a crazy story and a great conversation with Judd Burdon.

"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." - Søren KierkegaardWe are back today with the founder of South Fork Business Ventures Tony Capullo and it's been a little bit since he's been on, so let's refresh.  Tony is here today to take over The Culture Matters Podcast hosting duties and flip the mic around to interview our very own Jay Doran on a variety of culture related topics.  On this episode, Tony and Jay are discussing the importance of ensuring that you have a strong foundation both from a business standpoint as well as culturally, being able to see what you want the future of your business to be, and the mistake some leaders make by their deeds and actions to undermine the culture their company needs.  We always enjoy flipping the script and hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Organizations don't have an engagement problem; they have an experience problem.  The experience of working for your company dictates the engagement level of your people." - Greg Offner Jr.Musician, award-winning keynote speaker, and author of The Tip Jar Culture Greg Offner is back on the show today to chop it up and we couldn't be more excited to have him back.  Greg and Jay are discussing Greg's book in greater detail since the book's release, Greg's thoughts on the level of engagement leaders need to demonstrate to the people around them, and why you can learn everything you need to know about engagement from a performer on stage.  Greg seamlessly navigates a myriad of different topics and keeps us on our toes in this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Many people won't save themselves because the act of doing so draws attention.  It is easier to keep silently suffering, silently using, silently being deceitful, or silently dying than to rise and fight." - Christine BeckwithFounder 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 15 of our ongoing series where we are discussing her book in detail.  Chapter 15, entitled "Escape Artist", is one of the more personal chapters in a book full of personal chapters.  Christine and Jay discuss facing your demons and looking your shortcomings in the face, Christine's experience with drug addiction and how experimentation turned into a stint in a rehab facility and how a car accident brought it all back again, and how writing about those experiences forced her to deal with her past in a new way.  For anyone struggling or knows someone who is or has in the past, this episode is going to resonate and we hope that it helps you in whatever way it can.