The Culture Matters Podcast

"It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die then to find those that are willing to endure pain with patience." - Julius CaesarAdvisor, consultant, mindset coach, founder of one of the top 10 mortgage coaching programs in the country, M1 Academy, and host of "The Business of Success" podcast  Phil Treadwell is back again and today we are talking about leadership.  Phil and Jay are discussing why it is so important for leaders and owners to be engaged with their company and their employees, not coveting other people's journeys to success because we all walk different paths, and why brand cultivation should always be at the front of mind.  There is always a lot of wisdom being thrown around when Phil stops by the show and today is no different, so we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day, protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character." - HeraclitusReal estate staple and commercial real estate expert Andre Watson is back on the show today and we are talking all things in the industry.  Andre and Jay are discussing the importance of good character and having the patience to ensure that you get there, managing your risk tolerance and listening to your instincts, and how the best business is done based on the relationships you have cultivated and nurtured.  This man is a steadfast expert in his field and he's here to show why on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"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." - HeraclitusAaron Scott Young is the chairman of Laughlin Associates and the creator of The Unshackled Owner coaching process and we're excited to have him back on the show to cut it up with Jay about a variety of different topics.  Aaron and Jay are digging into the meaning of today's quote and how it applies in the business world, the fact that a lot of entrepreneurs will start their process without having any idea of what they want to build, and how not staying on top of your responsibilities can and will start a chain reaction that will ultimately end in disaster.  We're having a high-level discussion today, so we hope you enjoy this conversation with Aaron Scott Young.

"Every man has a wild beast within him." - Frederick the GreatThe founder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching and the man with the golden voice John Duffin is back on the program today to have a chat about...chatting.  John and Jay are discussing making sure you know and stick to your talking points, the frustrations and joys that can come from being a guest on other people's podcasts, and making sure that if you are hosting a podcast, make sure you do your homework and have a game plan with your guest before you hit record.  Also...always remember to hit record.  John is a true professional and he has a lot of great advice to share on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"Avoid working directly under somebody you don't admire and don't want to be like." - Charlie MungerFounder of The Pavement Group, Top Contractor School, the host of "The Brian Hess Show", and a frequent guest on this show Brian Hess is back for another go around with The Culture Man.  Jay and Brian discuss why it is important to work for someone who inspires and motivates you to be better, how the most important days are the ones where you just don't feel like doing what you need to do and pushing through it anyway, and why having belief in yourself and your intentions trumps whatever anyone else thinks or says.  We always love having Brian on the show and we think you will understand why after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty." - Aleksander SolzhenitsynIf you have been following our show, then you are very familiar with the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding Robert Frehafer and he has made his way back for another conversation about values.  In our previous series with Robert, we talked about the values at his company which all fall in line with the letters in "Guardian".  We're flipping that concept on its ear today and discussing the opposite of those values and taking a look at what the antithesis of those values would be.  Let''s start at the beginning with "G" which stands for, you guessed it...Guardian.

"An investment said to have an 80% chance of success sounds far more attractive than one with a 20% chance of failure. The mind can't easily recognize that they are the same." - Daniel KahnemanEntrepreneur and digital marketing expert Maxwell Finn is making his return to The Culture Matters Podcast and we are thrilled to have him back.  Maxwell and Jay are discussing the difficulties of appearing on podcasts when the same couple of questions are being asked over and over, how an entertaining spin on even the dullest of subjects can lead to a large audience, and how prioritizing your time and effort on the things that are going to generate the highest return on investment should always be top of mind.  We're covering a lot today, so we hope you enjoy this conversation with Maxwell Finn.

"It takes a great deal of boldness mixed with a vast deal of caution to acquire a great fortune. But then, it takes ten times as much wit to keep it after you have got it as it took you to make it." - Amschel RothschildCOO 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 is back on the show today and, as always, Chris is bringing the good stuff.  Chris and Jay are discussing the mentality of what it means to be the founder of a company, living by your word and honoring your commitments, and what it means to do right by the people who help you complete your work.  Chris is a good man with a good heart and it's always a pleasure to have him here on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards." - Søren KierkegaardWe're going back to Jay's all-day New Year's Eve 2023 podcasting session for a quick chat with podcast regular and the leader of the Bill Mervin Mortgage Team, the one and only Bill Mervin himself.  Jay and Bill are taking a look back at 2023, a look forward into 2024, and a short dive into the mortgage industry as a whole.  We always like having Bill on the show, even if it's just for a few minutes.

"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." - HeraclitusJoseph Iredell and Ken Jordan are the creators and hosts of the "Selling The Dream" podcast and we've got the tag team champions of podcasting back for another go around on today's show.  In this heavyweight contingency of culture, Joseph, Ken, and Jay are taking a closer look at today's quote and breaking it down in terms of how it applies to business.  Who are the targets?  Who are the real fighters?  Who is the one warrior?  We're getting down to the bottom of it on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.