The Culture Matters Podcast

"No man is free who cannot control himself." - PythagorasLong-time New Jersey real estate aficionado and good friend to the show John Swartz stops by the show today and what else would be talking about other than real estate?  John gives Jay some insight into lending and what influence banks have on appraisers, making sure you've got your money ready when you get to the closing table, and what the market looks like now that there is a little bit of stability.  We always appreciate having John on the show to spread a little wisdom and we think you will too after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"We're not fighting against evil. We're fighting to be good." - 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 10 of our ongoing series discussing her book.  Today, we're discussing chapter 10 entitled "Forgiving Your Killers".  Christine and Jay discuss Christine's writing style and her pursuit of expanding her vocabulary, the personal events in her life that laid the groundwork for this chapter, and being able to detach yourself from whatever your calamity is so that you can find yourself once again.  As always, we're going really deep today with Christine, so please enjoy this conversation on The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances. If there is any reaction, both are transformed." - Carl JungAdvisor, mentor, and founder and CEO of Board of Advisors Mike Calhoun has made his way back to the show after far too long away and we're taking it back a little bit as this conversation was recorded on New Year's Eve 2023 going into 2024.  Jay and Mike discuss what challenges and victories made up 2023, the hopes and outlook for the then New Year of 2024, and a myriad of things in between including decision making and finding answers when you start asking the right questions.  We're excited to to have Mike on the show whenever he can make it and we wish you all a retroactive Happy New Year!

"I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts." - John LockeChris 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 we've got him back on the show today to finish up our previous conversation discussing the book, but this time we're going deeper.  Chris and Jay discuss the power of thought and why some people may think their mindset can't be changed, how passion in a certain subject can sometimes get in the way of accomplishing your goals related to that subject, and why the more you educate yourself the better you will be able to serve others around you.  We love having Chris on the show to share his thoughts and we hope you'll feel the same after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Having the desire to help, the courage to move, and the patience through the process."Robert Frehafer is the owner and founder of Guardian Roofing & Siding and he's back today to continue our series on the values of Guardian.  Today, we are looking at "R" which stands for responsibility.  Being responsible with your clients, with your business, with your perspectives, and with your behavior all lead to being the best version of yourself you can be both personally and professionally.  Of all of the Guardian values, responsibility stands among the highest as responsibility is going to lead to trust which is going to lead to bigger and better things for your business.  We hope you enjoy this conversation in this ongoing series with Robert Frehafer.

”We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” - AristotleCo-founder of Opus Elite Real Estate and the leader of The Gatta Group Mark Gatta is our guest today and he's here to share a lot of great information and insight with our listeners.  Mark and Jay discuss the undeniable continued relevance of the real estate agent in the home buying space, positivity breeding more positivity, and why it's always the smartest thing you can do to go out of your way to keep your bridges unburned.  Today is all about positivity and being a good person and we can't think of a better person to deliver that message than the one and only Mark Gatta. 

“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.