The Culture Matters Podcast

"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. 

“It would not be foolish to contemplate the possibility of a far greater progress still.” - John Maynard Keynes Management consultant, advisor, and founder of Flow Advisory Jigar Mehta is making his first appearance on the show today and if you were looking for a burst of positive energy then you have come to the right place.  After sharing his story of triumph over adversity as a young man and overcoming some steep challenges on his journey to success, Jigar discusses how his Indian and American culture have combined and given him the support and inspiration he has needed, and why management consulting is about service and putting the needs of the client over your own.  Overall, the theme of today's show is love; love of self, love of family, love of others, and love of purpose.  Jigar is a very inspirational and positive success story, so we hope you enjoy this conversation on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"So long as the spectator has to figure out the meaning of this or that person, or the presuppositions of this or that conflict of inclinations and purposes, he cannot become completely absorbed in the activities and sufferings of the chief characters or feel breathless pity and fear." - Friedrich NietzscheOur dear friend and the founder of The Pavement Group, Top Contractor School, and the host of "The Brian Hess Show" Brian Hess is back on the show today and we are talking about conflict.  Is there value in conflict?  If so, what is that value and how can it help not only a business grow, but a person?  We are hoping to answer those questions and more during part one of this discussion with Brian Hess on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Danger alone acquaints us with our own resources; our virtues, our armor and weapons, our spirit, and forces us to be strong." - Friedrich Nietzsche Dear friend of the Culture Matters family and founder of EPM Eddy Perez is back on the show today and we are talking about what can make a person successful not only in the world of mortgages and real estate, but in everyday life as well.  Eddy unpacks what three main things make someone a player in the mortgage game as well as why building your personal brand and using social media as the valuable tool that it is in the real estate space is the best way to make a name for yourself in today's market.  We are always excited to have Eddy on the show and today his is dropping some very valuable knowledge free of charge!

"Nothing on Earth consumes a man more quickly than the passion of resentment." - Friedrich NietzscheDr. David Yerkes, managing partner with Lion Oakes Healthcare Consulting, is back on the program today and we're covering a lot, so buckle up!  Dr. David gives us a little insight on the dangers of resentment and what holding on to that can physically and mentally do to a person, empathy and how it relates to leadership, and the importance of working with and as a team and how it all starts at the top with the person designated as the leader.  We are diving deep today with Dr. David and there aren't many people out there better to do that with, so enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.