The Culture Matters Podcast

"Hope and belief are a powerful cocktail for survival and to survive. This is a cocktail I mix up every day and serve to the masses. 'Finding the Door' is a metaphoric philosophy which provides a clear vision for all leaders who encourage others." - 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 14 of our ongoing series discussing and breaking down her book.  In today's episode, we are talking about chapter 14 entitled "Finding the Door".  Christine and Jay are discussing Christine's experiences with sharing this book with friends when it was first written, what this chapter is all about and where its inspiration came from, and how are ego is a measure for how much we will let the outside world into our world.  As always, Christine lets our listeners into some very real and personal places and we hope you get as much out of it as we did on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“Rather than love, than money, than love, than fame, give me truth.” - Henry David Thoreau Entrepreneur, business coach, founder of legit.com and host of the "No Half Cakes" podcast Jim Sabellico stops by the show today for a conversation that is covering a lot of ground.  Jim and Jay unpack Jim's journey from mowing lawns to the tech and beyond, the "blue ocean" strategy, and why being a partner for growth was so important to Jim in his entrepreneurial journey.  We're excited to have Jim on to share his knowledge, expertise, and all around good vibes with our listeners today and we hope you feel the same after listening to this conversation with Jim Sabellico.

"Fear of danger is 10,000 times more terrifying than danger itself." - Daniel DefoeOur New Year's Even 2023 conversation with the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media Andrew Berman was too big to contain to one episode, so we had to split it into two!  During this conversation, Andrew and Jay discuss some of the lessons that were learned in 2023, the hopes and expectations for a prosperous 2024, and how getting just a little bit better is what everyone should hope for in the new year.  It's always a good idea to look back before going forward and we hope this NYE conversation both encourages and enlightens as we finish off 2023 in this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Let your desires be ruled by reason." - Cicero On today's show, we are throwing it back to Jay's ambitious marathon podcast session from New Year's Eve 2023 as he sits down with the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media Andrew Berman for a discussion that ranges through a lot of topics.  Jay and Andrew are discussing why Jay's local post office might not be his biggest fan, stepping up your personal commitments in 2024, and what perfect culture looks like and how to get there.  There is a reason we keep asking Andrew to come back on the show and this is a perfect example on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." - Peter DruckerFounder of Martindale Pinnacle Construction and storm damage restoration specialist Paul Martindale is back on the show today and he's here to share some of his story and his views on the industry he calls home.  Paul and Jay get into Paul's confidence in himself and his business, where the roofing space is today versus a few years ago, and what separates Martindale Pinnacle Construction from the rest of the industry.  Paul has a fascinating story and has become a staple in the business not by accident, but through hard work and perseverance.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with Paul Martindale.

“When I stopped selling, and started living, that is when my life and business changed.” - Alan ChristianReal estate and mortgage professional and the founder of The Alan Christian Mortgage Team Alan Christian is dropping by the show today to talk mortgages, life, and a whole lot more.  Jay and Alan dig into being proactive in getting what you want out of life, retaining and applying the lessons we learn from people we admire to our lives, and why making and maintaining relationships is one of the most important things you can do in life and business.  There's a lot of knowledge coming out of this episode, so we hope you enjoy this conversation with Alan Christian. 

"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." - Jim CohnEntrepreneur, host of "The Top Contractor" podcast, and all-around good guy Nate Swink is making his debut on our program today and we have a lot to cover, so let's get started!  Among a myriad of different things, Nate and Jay dig into Nate's decision to drop out of high school to pursue his own path, never settling for where you are and always pushing to be more, and going the extra mile to differentiate and make yourself more valuable within your industry.  Nate is the master of keeping things light while delivering some profound knowledge and lessons and we're extremely grateful he decided to do that on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“Helping build successful careers is my superpower. Selling the American Dream is my passion.” - Terese BrittinghamReal estate professional, mentor, and leader within the Keller Williams community Terese Brittingham has made her way to the show today and we are talking real estate with one of the best in the business.  Terese and Jay unpack how Terese went from physical therapy to real estate after only one encounter, her passion for helping others succeed and thrive, and how setting a standard for others to live up to creates success and motivates people to be at their best.  Terese has a lot of knowledge to share and we're over the moon that she has chosen to share it on The Culture Matters Podcast.

“Things do not change. We change.” - Henry David ThoreauFounder of My Xcell Network Corp and long-time friend of Culture Matters Luis Luigi Gonzales is finally making his long-awaited appearance on the show and we are thrilled to have him here!  Luis and Jay are discussing the ways that Luis' business help their customers, the benefits of hiring qualified people overseas with a "trust, but verify" mentality, and what it means to coordinate and operate a business on an international level.  We've waited a long time to get Luis on the program and after you listen to today's episode, we think you'll see it was worth the wait.

"Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly or it vanishes." - Peter DruckerFounder of All Things Insurance Group and a leader in the industry Pete Fournier is going us on the show for another discussion about insurance and a whole lot more.  Pete and Jay unpack some of the different insurance options that are out there for people of all ages and incomes, the different places your money should be within your portfolio, and making sure that you are prepared for all of the big things that life can unexpectedly throw at you.  Pete is an industry for a reason and we're always happy to have him come and share his knowledge with our listeners on The Culture Matters Podcast.