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.

"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.