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.

"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.