The Culture Matters Podcast

"It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." - Henry David ThoreauWe are back today with the founder of South Fork Business Ventures Tony Capullo as he continues his series where he turns the tables and asks our own Jay Doran the questions!  And since it's a culture podcast, we are talking culture!  More than that, we're getting to know The Culture Man a little bit better.  Ever wonder what Jay does in his free time?  Or where he sees himself when he hangs up his culture spurs for good?  Have you ever wondered if he sleeps?  If you have, then you are getting all of your answers today!

"Constantly probe the people who report to you and encourage them to probe you." - Ray DalioAdvisor, consultant, mindset coach, and 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 is back on the program today and this one is full of the good stuff!  We're kicking things off with Jay and Phil discussing coaching and why it can be so important for people on their journey to success.  After that, we're deep diving on the state of podcasts and the direction the genre is going in.  It is still a relatively new medium, so there is a lot of room for growth and we're discussing the culture surrounding podcasts as well as what it means to be a good guest.  This is a podcast episode about podcasts, so if that hasn't already blown your mind we really think you'll enjoy this conversation with Phil Treadwell!

"The reason why we've done so well over a long period of time is we've got good people.  And I've always been a great believer that without good people, you don't have a business.  People can bugger something up pretty quickly, but good people can keep it going." - Robert MilnerAleck Arena is the founder and owner of Arena Securities and specializes in investing in stock shares and today we are focusing on the book The Price You Pay to Be an Australian by Pino Gangemi who just so happens to be Aleck's grandfather!  We're getting an account of Pino's life, where his drive to succeed came from, and how a little boy from Italy moved to Australia with his father and taught himself English and how that was really the start of his journey to success.  Aleck discusses the influence his grandfather has had on him and shares some anecdotes about time they spent together when he was young.  Pino is a fascinating man and we hope you enjoy hearing about his life.

"All truth passes through three stages:  First, it is ridiculed; second, it is violently opposed; and third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur SchopenhauerChristine Beckwith is the founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth and she is back on the show today to discuss the fifth chapter of her book entitled "Hardwired to Sin".  Christine discusses her inspirations behind this chapter, the innate attraction of doing things that are "sinful", and, on a more personal note, the observations she made about a return to a more innocent and less hostile state of mind when one's time in this life is coming to an end.  We're going deeper and deeper as this series continues and today is no exception!

"Love is the answer."Founder of Duffin Media, voice-over actor, and voice coach John Duffin returns to The Culture Matters Podcast and today we are all about the love.  With all of the negativity in the world, isn't about time we bring some positivity back?  John and Jay are going through the benefits of positive reinforcement, how anger is a strong emotion and love can help overcome it, and how just a little love can change the trajectory of someone's life.  Love can come in all sorts of forms and as long as you are out there putting love and positivity into the world, you are doing your part to make things just a little bit better.

"It is impossible to suffer without making someone pay for it.  Every complaint already contains revenge." - Friedrich NietzscheFounder of The Pavement Group, Top Contractor School, and the host of "The Brian Hess Show" Brian Hess is back on the show to finish up our conversation on conflict and today we are focusing primarily on leadership's role in conflict.  The leader of the organization sets the tone for conflict on how they handle it, they're affinity to causing it, and well they can mediate conflict between themselves and their employees, amongst the employees themselves, or even with clients.  Brian has a lot of experience as an entrepreneur and a leader, so he knows his stuff and if you've got questions about handling conflict, this is the guy to listen to.

“We don’t just want to absorb content to understand it. The real magic comes from teaching. And that’s the best way to learn. The best way to learn is to teach it. The best way to learn anything is by teaching it and helping others. That’s how you gain fulfillment in life, and that’s what life is about.” - Barry HabibBarry Habib is an entrepreneur, the CEO of MBS Highway, and author of Money in the Streets and he is back on the show to share his knowledge and passion with our audience.  We're getting off on a positive foot today as Barry and Jay chat about where winning is happening in the mortgage and real estate space.  Is it difficult and challenging out there right now?  Of course it is, but there are people out there making things happen and we need to be talking about it!  We're also talking about work ethic, what it takes to be a winner in whatever space you're involved in, and how time management and engagement with your clients can make all the difference in the world.  There are few people who know this business like Barry does, so make sure you're paying close attention to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast! 

“The big money is not in the buying or the selling, but the waiting.” - Charlie MungerFounder of the Taberne Group, branch manager of Green Tree Mortgage, and host of the "Taberne Talks" podcast Alex Taberne joins The Culture Matters Podcast today and we are chatting about achieving success.  Alex talks with Jay about his personal drive to be successful and to put in a good day's work, the time and commitment it takes to become a successful loan officer, and how transparency with clients will not only create long-lasting and meaningful relationships, but help foster new ones through your reputation and track record as someone to be counted on.  The world may seem crazy right now, but Kevin is here to tell you that with good mentorship and a desire to push through the difficulties, anyone can see their way through to success even when everything around you may say otherwise. 

“Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up.” - Charlie MungerFounder of Investor School, author of Money Hacks, and radio host Larry Steinhouse is stopping by the show today and we are talking money, wealth, investing, and how you can achieve all of those things!  Right out of the gate we're asking the question, "Can money buy happiness?", and unpacking whether if can, does fulfillment come along with it?  Larry discusses his purpose in service of others, his journey from being an electronics technician to a financial guru, and why the best advice he can give anyone is simply to "do it".  Larry has a lot of experience and wisdom to share, so make sure you're paying attention and taking notes (unless you're driving) during this conversation with Larry Steinhouse.

“It is so hard to believe because it is so hard to obey.” - Søren KierkegaardFounder, president, and CEO of K&L Industries, advisor, mentor, and the host of the "Greatness From Small Beginnings" podcast Keith L. Callaway is dropping by the show today and we are unpacking a lot so get ready!  Keith and Jay discuss how Keith's burgeoning family helped him find the inspiration he needed to branch out on his own, the role faith has played in both life and business, and the importance of both personal and situational awareness.  Keith is also taking us through his podcast and what his plans are for the future.  A genuinely good person, we're excited to share this conversation with Keith on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.