The Culture Matters Podcast

"Character is higher than intellect.  A great soul will be strong to live as well as strong to think." - Ralph Waldo EmersonOne of the realest real estate professionals in the game and a mentor to many Jeff Silva makes his triumphant return to The Culture Matters Podcast today and we are talking about, what else, real estate!  Jeff is giving some real talk on the current state of the real estate game including some hard truths about not all real estate agents being created equal, creating the "why" so that people understand why things are done a certain way, and the value of practicing your craft especially when it comes to using the phone.  We always enjoy having Jeff on the show and hope you enjoy this conversation with Jeff Silva.

"Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes, but no plans." - Peter DruckerThe founder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching John Duffin is back on the show and there is never a dull moment when this guy comes around.  Today, John shares his thoughts on podcasts and why they are such a valuable tool, why being prepared is a practice that everyone should engage in, and how, even when someone is doing an excellent job at something, there is always room to tighten up.  Trust us when we tell you that this is not an episode to be missed with the one and only John Duffin.

"Never yield to force.  Never yield to apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." - Sir Winston ChurchillBill Mervin is the leader of the Bill Mervin Mortgage Team and he's back on the show today to talk mortgages and culture with Jay.  Jay and Bill discuss the importance of standing on one's convictions even through times of change and uncertainty, providing the best possible experience for your customer both from a service and deal perspective, and why it is still a good time to invest in real estate even in today's unruly market.  There is reason that Bill is a staple on The Culture Matters Podcast and he proves it once again on today's episode!

"It is impossible to suffer without making someone pay for it.  Every complaint already contains revenge." - Friedrich NietzscheWe are back today with the founder of South Fork Business Ventures Tony Capullo as he continues his series where he takes over hosting duties and interviews the interviewer, Jay Doran.  Our topic for the day is The Culture Matters Podcast.  Tony and Jay discuss the impact the show has had on Jay and the business of Culture Matters, who and why the guests are chosen, and the relationships that hosting a podcast can and has created for Jay.  We're peeking behind the curtain yet again and giving our listeners a little insight into the making of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The highest result of education is tolerance." - Helen KellerOur guest on the show today is the leader of the DeNicola Foundation, Humanitarian Program Manager for Cosmo DeNicola Companies, Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors at The Humpty Dumpty Institute, a philanthropist, and all around awesome human being, Morgan DeNicola.  Morgan's humanitarian work has taken her all over the world in the pursuit of bringing people together and helping those who are in need.  From meetings with The Pope to working at an orphanage with Buddhist monks in the middle of Africa, Morgan is the embodiment of selfless giving and service to others.  Jay and Morgan unpack some of her work, the work she does with and on behalf of her father and his companies, and what it takes to bring diametrically opposed people together in a place of mutual respect.  We couldn't be happier to have Morgan on the program today and we hope her message of togetherness, tolerance, and understanding resonates as powerfully with you as it did with us.

"Knowing is not enough, we must apply.  Being willing is not enough, we must do." - Leonardo da VinciReal estate entrepreneur Brian Meara joins us on the show today from Northern Italy in what might just be the very first (not counting Canada) international episode of The Culture Matters Podcast!  Brian unpacks his story from where he started to where he is now, talks with Jay about work ethic, raising triplets, and how he still doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up.  Brian is a wonderful storyteller and a man who knows the value of not taking yourself or life too seriously.  We've got a fun episode on tap today and we hope you enjoy this conversation with Brian Meara!

"Pessimism leads to weakness; optimism to power." - William JamesOur guest today needs no introduction, but we are going to give him one anyway!  The founder of EPM and dear friend of the Culture Matters family Eddy Perez is back with us today and we are going to be talking about leadership.  Eddy and Jay talk about the power of optimism, good leaders maintaining a consistent persona inside and out of the workplace, earning respect through action, and why Eddy starts his New Year's resolutions in the middle of December.  If you want to learn to be a leader, there are few people better to learn from than Eddy Perez!

"Action may not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action." - William JamesAuthor, musician, mortgage professional, and host of the "Laugh, Lend, and Eat" podcast Fobby Naghmi is back for another go around on The Culture Matters Podcast.  Today's conversation never sits still for long, so buckle up!  Jay and Fobby are discussing the true value of taking action to provide the results you want,  the transformation of mind, body, and spirit when you are truly getting enough sleep, and how change is inevitable and how ultimately the choices you make are responsible for those changes.  Fobby is a very interesting guy with a lot of great views and insights and we hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only Fobby Naghmi.

"We built everything as if we were a 50 person company." - Brian HessFounder of The Pavement Group, Top Contractor School, and the host of "The Brian Hess Show" Brian Hess is back on the program like he never left!  In today's conversation, Jay and Brian are talking about the vision that was required that helped Brian build his company,  hiring the right people that will make your company better in just a few months, and that leaders don't have to be at the top of the pyramid, but can be leaders from entry-level positions.  It's always a good day when Brian Hess is on the show, so enjoy this latest conversation on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster." - Friedrich NietzscheChristine Beckwith is the founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth and she is here today to continue the ongoing series where we are breaking down her book chapter by chapter.  Today's focus is on chapter six entitled "Living in Ruins".  Christine and Jay break down why being completely honest in this book was so important, her personal journey that was the inspiration for the chapter, the damages that can be caused by being taken advantage of.  If you've been following this series, this is definitely an episode you aren't going to want to miss.