The Culture Matters Podcast

"Rich people acquire assets.  The poor and middle class acquire liabilities that they think are assets." - Robert KiyosakiWe're doubling our fun today as great friends to the show and repeat guests Christine Beckwith and Cory Parker and today we're getting into property investment.  This power couple is here to break down some of the things they've learned since their last time on the show when they had just purchased their first real estate investment.  We're getting a first hand account about their journey and diving into experience being an amazing teacher, the value of doing your homework before you invest, and navigating the unique challenges that balancing a personal and professional relationship can bring.  If you're looking to invest in real estate, look no further than these two on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he be willing to climb a little himself." - Andrew CarnegieToday on the show we have the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth, founder  of 20/20 Vision for Success, and frequent guest of the show Christine Beckwith back with us and today we are talking about starting a business.  Christine shares with Jay her journey of how scary it was starting a business in 2018, how her never-say-die attitude lead to success, and what it actually took to start a coaching business.  If you are thinking about starting a business, Christine is here to tell you that working hard and truly dedicating yourself to your new endeavor are just the first steps on your path, but they might be the most important ones.

"When wireless is perfectly applied, the whole Earth will be converted into a huge brain, which in fact it is, all things being particles of a real and rhythmic whole." - Nikola TeslaOur guest today needs no introduction, but he's going to get one anyway!  The founder of The Pavement Group and The Top Contractor School, host of "The Brian Hess Show" podcast, and great friend of the show Brian Hess is back with us today and we are getting real about technology!  Brian and Jay go in on Brian's journey into accepting and utilizing technology as a part of his business, A.I., and the dangers to a business of not adapting to technology in today's landscape.  We're coming in hot in a short window with the one and only Brian Hess.

"Had I not been Alexander, I should have liked to be Diogenes." - Alexander the GreatToday is part two of an as yet unknown number of episodes where good friend of the show and founder of South Fork Business Ventures Tony Capullo is sitting down with Jay and turning the microphone around on him.  We're covering everything from the way the pandemic affected culture to how much time and effort businesses put into their culture to a peak behind the curtain as to what Culture Matters does as a firm.  If you want to know more about Jay Doran and what he is all about, this is the episode for you as Tony Capullo interviews The Culture Man.

"Victory belongs to the most persevering." - Napoleon Bonaparte"To exist is to change.  To change is to mature.  To mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly." - Henri BergsonToday on the show we have the founder and owner of JKR Windows and host of the "Just Real Quick" podcast  Jefferson K. Rogers back with us like he never left!  On this go around, we're talking about how perseverance leads to success, the benefits of surrounding yourself with like-minded and successful people, and making sure that you are squeezing every lost drop of value out of training seminars that you can because there is a price you will pay to be there that won't be strictly financial.  Jefferson has a lot to share on leadership and the value of not only training your people and setting them up for success, but trusting in them and allowing them to help you grow your business.  Now...go get it done.

“Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.” - William ShakespeareArtisan contractor and philosopher Nathan Merrill is Jay's guest on this episode and we are getting deep today!  We're getting things kicked off by talking about virtue and whether or not we've read Shakespeare and if you haven't, don't worry.  You aren't alone.  Nathan and Jay discuss limitations, the imperfections of simply existing, and how your behavior is directly affected by the people they are interacting with and that includes yourself.  It's a deep discussion today on The Culture Matters Podcast, so prepare for some introspection and some outside of the box thinking! 

“To forget one’s purpose is the commonest form of stupidity.” - Friedrich NietzscheJosh Pitts is the founder of Shred Media and is back on the show after a much lengthier absence than any of us would have wanted!  Josh and Jay are getting into seeking opportunities in places where they may not be obvious, the type of work ethic it takes to get over the hump, and the how influencers are impacting the world around us.  This guy is a gigantic ball of positive energy, so get ready to shred with Josh Pitts and remember to show up, hustle, and repeat. 

“Myths are public dreams. Dreams are private myths.” - Joseph CampbellDigitaljeff has worn many hats in his life including cinematographer, photographer, digital media pioneer, influencer, and strategist and today he is Jay's guest on The Culture Matters Podcast.  We're going to be getting into the importance of attention to detail, the power of intention, the need to constantly evolve, and that sometimes all you need is an unwavering will and a little luck.  This man has literally done it all, so if you are looking for inspiration on your next venture or just to hear from someone who has made it in several different spaces to help you keep going, Digitaljeff is here for you. 

“Hustle is the most important word ever.” “The only differentiation in this game is your passion and hustle.”“Without passion and hustle, talent can only take you so far.”Tony Pec is the founder of Y Not You Media and expert in branding and social media marketing and he's here to share a little positivity.  Tony is giving Jay a quick lesson in how social media helped businesses during the pandemic and the power of building your personal brand.  We're talking about the difficulties of entrepreneurship and making sure you know what you're getting into before you get started.  Listen up because today you're getting a master class from "The Godfather of Instagram" Tony Pec!

“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” - Napoleon HillChristopher Somers is a real estate professional with a background in financial services in the Philadelphia area and he's joining Jay on the show today to share his wisdom.  Real estate in itself is tough enough, but when you add a major metropolitan area into the mix like Philadelphia, it can be downright difficult.  Christopher is here to shed some light on what the market looks like, steps people are taking in safety, and what all that construction in Northern Liberties and Kensignton is actually all about.  Grab a cheesesteak or a hoagie as we get real Philly with Christopher Somers.