The Culture Matters Podcast

“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.

"If you're going to try, go all the way.  Otherwise, don't even start.  This could mean losing girlfriends, wives, relatives, and maybe even your mind.  It could mean not eating for three or four days.  It could mean freezing on a park bench.  It could mean jail.  It could mean derision.  It could mean mockery--isolation.  Isolation is a gift.  All the others are a test of your endurance, of how much you really want to do it.  And, you'll do it, despite rejection and the worst odds.  And it will be better than anything else you can imagine.  If you're going to try, go all the way.  There is no other feeling like that.  You will be alone with the gods and the nights will flame with fire.  You will ride life straight to perfect laughter.  It's the only good fight there is." - Charles BukowskiMarvin Joles is owner of Wis-Coat Asphalt Maintenance and the creator of the "Blacktop Banter" podcast is back with us on the show and today we are going to be unpacking that very lengthy quote.  This quote is very personal to Marvin and he breaks down in very real detail how it applies to his life and his personal journey to his finish line.  Marvin and Jay unpack the lengths that people must go to achieve their goals and ambitions and the sacrifices and dedication it takes to get there.  We're going extra deep on this one and we hope you'll come with us on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"Unlearning is a level of self-awareness I think some people never reach.  We hate in others what we dislike in ourselves.  I am grateful to God I found this place called unlearning and I hope reading this chapter helps many of you." - 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 that very book on her birthday!  Today, we are discussing chapter nine entitled "Unlearning: A Rebirth".  The discussion revolves around self-discovery, the fact that different parts of the body (specifically the head, heart, and groin) help drive decision-making and change throughout a person's life, how it can sometimes take a lousy situation to realize that you have work to do on yourself.  Christine doesn't back away from baring her soul in these discussions and the same holds true on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“You don't believe something by merely saying you believe it, or even when we believe that we believe it. We believe something when we act as if it were true.” - Dallas WillardThe founder of Swink's Creations Mark Swink is our guest on the show today and we are learning more about Mark, his work, and his faith.  Mark and Jay discuss approaching client interactions with a pure heart and really listening to their wants and needs, focusing on higher priorities instead of purely monetary gains, and the overwhelming importance of forgiveness.  This is a very warm conversation on today's episode, so come in from the cold and enjoy this discussion with Mark Swink.

“Men build too many walls and not enough bridges.” - Sir Isaac NewtonAfter way too long of an absence, we have the Chief Lending Officer of PRMG Kevin Peranio back on the program today!  After a little catching up and going through the challenges the COVID-19 pandemic provided, Kevin and Jay chat about what a useful tool LinkedIn can be, what being on the road is like and why taking the extra time to talk with people is so important, and why keeping up with the latest trends and techniques in business is so valuable to your professional growth.  We're hoping it doesn't take so long to have Kevin back on the show and we're sure you'll see why after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.