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.

"Out of every 100 men, 10 shouldn't even be there. 80 are just targets. Nine are the real fighters and we are lucky to have them for they make the battle. Ah, but the one. One is a warrior and he will bring the others back." - HeraclitusAleck Arena is the founder and owner of Arena Securities and specializes in investing in stock shares and he also happens to be our favorite Aussie!  Aleck is back again today to share some of his wisdom with our listeners and we are covering a lot today, so we hope you are ready!  Aleck and Jay unpack needing to stick to the simple things even if the complex things are pulling you away, how ego can lead you down a path that will eventually end in some turmoil, and what the late, great Charlie Munger taught us and means to u in his time on this planet.  Aleck is wise well beyond his years and he proves it once again on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Always support your teammates by upholding the process, procedure, and values of the Guardian culture. Defend."The founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding Robert Frehafer is back on the program today as we continue our series wherein we're taking a look at the Guardian values and discussing what the opposite of those values looks like.  For this discussion, we're taking an inverted look at the "D" in Guardian which stands for "defend".  Jay and Robert are deep diving into how actions can contradict beliefs and what it looks like when you aren't guarding your values.  We're coming in hot on the opposite values on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"You must understand the following: in order to master a field, you must love the subject and feel a profound connection to it. Your interest must transcend the field itself and border on the religious." - Robert GreeneFounder of the Anthony Group and master of his craft Anthony Mann Jr. is finally making his long-awaited debut on the show today and we are taking full advantage of having him here!  Anthony and Jay are digging into repeat customers making up a large body of Anthony's clients based on the good work he and his team have done in the past, what it means to be able to provide family's with outdoor entertainment areas for their homes, and the growth that has come from the dedication to excellence both personally and professionally.  Anthony has a lot of inspiration to spread around and we're glad that he's chosen to share it with us on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The way in which we see things can hardly be distinguished from the way in which we wish to see them." - Joseph A. SchumpeterThe founder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching John Duffin has made his way back to the show today and we have got a full episode!  John and Jay are discussing the early days of John's entrepreneurial endeavors, how he leveraged what he did into what he does, and why the people within your business are the always going to be the ones who make the business.  With easily the best voice we get on the show, we hope you enjoy you enjoy this conversation with John Duffin.

"Having the desire to help, the courage to move, and the patience through the process. Responsible."The founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding Robert Frehafer is back on the program today as we continue our series wherein we're taking a look at the Guardian values and discussing what the opposite of those values looks like.  On this episode, we're taking a look at a big one with "Responsible".  Where does responsibility begin and end?  What does it mean to be patient through the project?  We're answering those questions and more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.