The Culture Matters Podcast

"Efficiency is doing things right.  Effectiveness is doing the right things." - Peter DruckerWe are giving you two guests for the price of one on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast in the form of long-time friend Tony Capullo and new friend Evan Rumbaugh of South Fork Business Ventures.  Our triple threat conversation is taking us into what South Fork Business Ventures is and what services and values it provides, the fact that, in theory, anyone can be an entrepreneur, but it takes a certain kind of drive and mentality to achieve it, and the importance of having people around you who truly have your back.  Two guests means twice the fun and we hope you enjoy this conversation with Tony Capullo and Evan Rumbaugh.

"Attitude.  Communicate with our Guardian values and not with selfish desires.  Think long-term.  Attitude."Robert Frehafer is the owner and founder of Guardian Roofing & Siding and a dear friend of The Culture Matters Podcast and he is back today to talk to us about the "A" in Guardian.  That "A" stands for attitude and Jay and Robert are discussing what that means within the pantheon of Guardian values.  The attitude is of self-awareness, self-improvement, and making the business better through actions and communication both internally and with the clients.  Always strive for improvement and have the attitude that today is going to be a good day for you and the business.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with Robert Frehafer.

"You are always at the mercy of your own deceptions." - Nathan MerrillPhilosopher and artisan contractor with Vision Stone and Tile Nathan Merrill joins us on the show today and just when we thought we had reached the pinnacle of deep conversation, Nathan returns and sets the bar a little higher...again.  Nathan and Jay discuss the eclectic path that Nathan has taken to get to where he is today, the theological meaning to a sense of self and to being one, and what finding the transcendent next steps on our path actually looks like.  We have got some serious outside of the box thinking and discussion going on today, so open your minds and get ready for a deep dive on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The things we dislike in others are the characteristics we like least in ourselves.  Carl Jung said, 'Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.'" - Christine BeckwithChristine Beckwith is the founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth and we have her back on the show to continue our discussion on her book.  Today, we are discussing chapter eight entitled "Reflected Hate".  Christine talks with Jay about his personal ties to the book being written and why she felt that it was a book she had to do.  We get into the trust that develops around people who refrain from gossiping, feeling completely out of place in certain situations and the affect that can have on someone, and even into a deeply personal chapter in Christine's own life.  We hope you've been keeping up with this series because this book was meant to help and we sincerely hope these conversations with Christine Beckwith have been helping you.

“Do every act of your life as though it were the very last act of your life.” - Marcus AureliusThe founder of New Roofs Inc., My New Floors, and the creator of I.C.E. Cold Confidence Josh Shaw is on the program today and it is going to be a good one!  Josh and Jay unpack Josh's journey into his current entrepreneurial endeavors, why he feels that you should never let the market dictate your business, and what true desire and passion can lead to.  Josh didn't start off as the man he is today, but through working hard and keeping his eye on the prize, he has turned himself into a success story who is now in the business of serving others.  Josh has an inspiring story and we hope it will inspire you on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"'Bed Head' is the title of this chapter because I believe this is where we are close to our souls, our hearts and mind, and our spiritual vision.  The release of the day found in our beds is where our souls take flight, where we heal our brokenness, and where we retreat to safety.  To this day, if I am sad, hurting, or sick I retreat to my bed to rest, to contemplate, and to escape.  Bed: the place where the vision of my most significant accomplishments were born." - Christine BeckwithChristine Beckwith is the founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth and if you've been following along with this series then it should come as no surprise that we are discussing chapter seven of Christine's book entitled "Bed Head".  Christine takes Jay through her thought-process on writing this chapter, where the inspiration came from, and why this chapter has so much significance.  Lying in bed can be a place where your most significant thoughts take place, both good and bad, when you are unencumbered by anything but your sheets and pillows.  While not the lightest chapter of the book, "Bed Head" provides some real insight into some heavy thoughts and feelings.

"Invest in a business any fool can run, because someday a fool will.  If it won't stand a little mismanagement, it's not much of a business.  We're not looking for mismanagement, even if we can withstand it." - Charlie MungerFinancial consultant and advisor Gary Nash makes his triumphant return to the show and in this discussion we will be focusing mostly on the late, great Charlie Munger.  His contributions to the world of finance are immeasurable and he stood as a mentor and someone to be looked up to by many in and out of that space.  Gary and Jay dissect a few of his quotes and discuss his legacy and contributions over a truly legendary career.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with Gary Nash and the life and legacy of Charlie Munger. 

"Acquire worldly wisdom and adjust your behavior accordingly.  If your new behavior gives you a little temporary unpopularity with your peer group, then to hell with them." - Charles MungerThis episode of The Culture Matters Podcast is one where we are celebrating!  Our good friend and the Chief Lending Officer and partner at EPM Kevin DeLory is back on the program and we are here to talk about his recent fight with and win over cancer!  Kevin and Jay are going to go through Kevin's battle and how he has changed and how his mentality has changed since coming out on the other side, about how the love and support from his friends and family and work family were the cornerstones of his recovery, and even after all he has been through, he is still thinking about growing the business.  Kevin DeLory beat cancer, ladies and gentlemen, and there isn't much we can say here that expresses our happiness.  Please enjoy this celebratory episode of The Culture Matters Podcast!*This episode was recorded in November of 2023 and since then we learned that Kevin will go on for a second battle that he is sure to overcome...nobody is stronger than Kevin on this journey.*

"Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." - Peter DruckerGreg Rushin is a real estate entrepreneur, life coach, and founder of Rush-In Motivation and if you read the title of this episode, we want you to know we are not lying.  Interspersed between conversation topics around accountability and motivation and morale, Greg and Jay do 100 pushups.  We are practicing what we preach on today's episode, so if you're looking to start making a better life for yourself, listen to what Greg has to say and start doing those pushups.

"If I can be optimistic when I'm nearly dead, surely the rest of you can handle a little inflation." - Charlie MungerIf the expression "never a dull moment" had a poster child, it would be today's guest.  Michael Allosso, acclaimed public speaker, self-awareness expert, and director, has joined us for another chat and this man certainly brings the energy!  The roadmap for this conversation has a lot of twists and turns and it goes from giving someone a "livogy" to traits great leaders should possess to why showing love is so important and several points in between.  There are a lot of laughs and a lot of poignant moments in today's episode, so we hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only Michael Allosso.