The Culture Matters Podcast

“Work works.” - Maria QuattroneReal estate queen of the greater Philadelphia area and the number one ReMax realtor in Pennsylvania Maria Quattrone is back on the show today to share some more of her real estate expertise with our listeners.  Maria and Jay discuss the several financial commitments you make when you purchase a home, how knowledge, while one of the most powerful tools in the proverbial toolbox, can also be a hindrance when it is used as an excuse, and focusing on what it is that you're doing and not worrying about what your competitors are up to.  Maria is a wealth of real estate knowledge and experience and we always enjoy having her on The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced.” - Søren KierkegaardThe Vice-President of Business Development at EPM, Frank Ferrans, is making his long-awaited debut on the show today and the conversation is coming fast and furious!  Frank and Jay dive into what the current state of the mortgage and lending business looks like, why the simplest thing you can do to keep track of your relationships is using your brain, and how you can take betrayal and turn it into a positive.  We're covering a lot of ground today and we hope you enjoy this conversation with Frank Ferrans. 

“The true man is revealed in difficult times.” - EpictetusSpeaker, coach, host of "The Winners News Network" podcast, and all-around personal development general Mike Husson is back on the show for the first time since season four and it is true when they that absence makes the heart grow fonder because we are over the moon to have him back on the program.  Mike and Jay have a lot to catch up on, so let's jump in!  We're discussing what the personal development space looked like before technology caught up, Mike's experience with "The Winners News Network", and keeping an eye out for the folks in the business with less than scrupulous morals and objectives.  Mike is a true O.G. in this world and has been through and seen it all.  This is a top of the line guy and we're thrilled to have him back on The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“Building wealth is a business of the future.” - Noah OstroffPhiladelphia-based real estate professional and the President and CEO of PhillyLiving Noah Ostroff is back on the program today and we are here to talk about real estate.  Noah gives his thoughts on what is actually happening in the real estate business when you take the rose-colored glasses off, the false sense of success some people have in the market now, and how down markets actually constitute the greatest transfer of wealth.  Noah is a real guy who isn't afraid to tell it like it is, so strap in for some real talk about real estate with Noah Ostroff. 

“It's not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.” - Henry David ThoreauMilitary veteran, real estate professional, and founder of The SureFire Group Joseph McCabe joins the show today and we have a lot to discuss, so get ready for a good one!  Joe talks about his grandparents being the inspiration for him to the military, age being just a number when it comes to being an entrepreneur, and what a true partnership in this business should truly look like.  Joseph will motivate, educate, and encourage you not only to get out there and make things happen for yourself, but to make sure that in that process you leave nothing left to lose.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with Joseph McCabe. 

“If history can teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably  linked with civilization” - Ludwig von MisesFormer real estate lawyer and the founder of PlugIntro Scott Forcino is on the program today and since he is an "even year guy" and it's an even year, we can tell you that this is going to be a good one!  Scott and Jay get into why personal relationships should be your most sought after currency or offering, how easy staying in touch with like-minded people is through text messages, and even a little bit about what it actually takes to engage in the process of purchasing real estate.  Scott is a good friend to Jay and to all of Culture Matters and that really comes through in this uplifting and informative chat.  We hope you enjoy our conversation with Scott Forcino.00:00 Intro10:40 Three words. “You didn’t try.”20:45 Like minded individuals.30:20 Transactional relationships40:00 The real estate buying process50:20 Accountability.

"Your time has a limit set to it. Use it then to advance your enlightenment or it will be gone and never in your power again." - Marcus AureliusChris Vester is the COO of the Hubert Vester Auto Group, creator of the "Faith. Family. Fulfillment." podcast and the author of the book Answers From the Stairs and after way too long of a break he is back on the show and we couldn't be more excited to have him back!  Chris and Jay discuss the inspiration for the book, how important it is to develop your mental fitness as well as your physical fitness, and what lessons body-building taught Chris about being an entrepreneur.  Chris has been a dear friend of Culture Matters for many years and there is nothing like getting to chat with your friends especially on The Culture Matters Podcast.

“No problem can be solved until it is reduced to some simple form. The changing of a vague difficulty into a specific, concrete form is a very essential element in thinking.” - J.P. MorganOur guest today is financial advisor and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director of Client Engagement at Hill, Barth, & King LLC. Joseph Silva Jr.  Joe is here to chat with Jay about culture, going to college to major in psychology, and how that turned into buying a  business where he learned exactly how not to run a business.  But wait!  There's more!  We're going to get some insight from Joe on how getting into the world of finance showed him that he enjoyed helping others, needing passion for what you're doing especially when doing it a high level, and how planning will always trump tools in the financial game.  Joe is taking us to school on investing, finance, and making your way how you see fit on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“The first duty of a man is to think for himself.” - Jose MartiAdvisor, 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 has made his triumphant return to the show and today our business is the state of business.  Phil and Jay unpack what the overall business mindset as 2023 comes to a close, creating value in an existing customer base, and even a little bit about Louis Vuitton versus Coach purses.  Phil really knows his stuff, so make sure you listen up to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin FranklinCo-founder of Beyond Strategy, chairperson of the National Association of Women Business Owners, and the founder of Schina & Associates Michele Schina is our guest today and we are ready to get into it!  Michele and Jay discuss why some small business owners are apprehensive when it comes to their finances, thinking about your revenue for the future, and how a "how to interview better" seminar got Michele started on her path.  Michele has a lot of wonderful information to share and we couldn't be happier to have her share here on The Culture Matters Podcast.