The Culture Matters Podcast

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin FranklinOwner of 2 College Brothers Moving and Storage, author of the book Hometown Titan, co-founder of the Titan Retreats, and host of "The Nice Guys on Business Podcast" Wade Swikle is here to talk moving, leadership, being an entrepreneur, and so much more and we are delighted to have him on the show today.  Wade and Jay are diving into Wade's journey from majoring in broadcast journalism to owning his own moving company, the importance of at least understanding every single position within your company as an entrepreneur, and exactly what Titan Retreats are and the purpose they serve.  Not only is Wade a great guy with a lot of wisdom to impart, but he also has the distinction of being the very first guest on the show from the moving and storage space!  We have a great episode on tap today and we hope you get as much out of it as we did with the one and only Wade Swikle.

"No one can build you the bring on which you, and only you, must cross the river of life. There is one path in the world that none can walk but you. Where does it lead? Don't ask; walk." - Friedrich NietzscheFinancial advisor and the founder and CEO of Tailored Wealth Dan Pascone is our guest on the show today for the very first time and we are planning on squeezing every drop information we possibly can out of this discussion.  Dan and Jay are digging into what Dan perceives to be the fundamentals of leadership, how it may not be the most pleasant thing in the world to have the difficult or crucial conversations but you will always feel better after you've had them, and remembering that the ultimate board that you have to report to as a leader is made up of your team and your clients.  We truly hope you are buckled up because this is not only a masterclass in finance, but in leadership as well.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Once you get to a really high level, the margin becomes mindset."Personal trainer, author of the book Nutrition Finances, and founder of STRONGSIDE Fitness Mitchel Black has made his way back to The Culture Matters Podcast for his sophomore appearance and we are incredibly excited to have him back on the show.  Today is the start of a brand new series here on the show where Mitchel and Jay are going to be discussing the phenomenon that is CrossFit and the culture that it has bred among its millions of participants.  During this discussion, Mitchel and Jay are digging into the early days of CrossFit, the science that drives this incredibly unique workout regiment and the measurables that make it unlike any other fitness routine in existence, and some of the issues that CrossFit has faced both internally and externally.  This is going to be a very inspiring and intensive series and we're very glad to have someone spot us like Mitchel Black.

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast." - Peter DruckerWe are very excited to be starting a brand new series today where our very own Jay Doran is pulling back the curtain back a little to share what it is that Culture Matters does, what Culture Matters means, and what Culture Matters is.  This podcast has served as a way for culture to take center stage in the worlds of contracting, real estate, finance, philanthropy, and a host of other businesses that deserved to have their stories heard.  And now we are taking a little time to share some our story.  This first episode serves as introduction in to what is to come in this series and we hope that our listeners will take it as an opportunity to get to know us better as we continue to seek out and elevate culture at every turn.  We look forward to bringing you this series and we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin FranklinFounder of Arena Securities and co-host of the Investor Series right here on The Culture Matters Podcast Aleck Arena is here for a for a very deep dive into the current landscape of the global financial market and the global economy as a whole.  Aleck and Jay are discussing some of the effects that recent economic decisions made by the U.S. have had on the global trade market, why it is a good thing to go back and re-evaluate the way things are being done every so often from the aspect of seeking a better trade balance, and what it looks like to switch over from an economy based on manufacturing to one based less on labor and more on assets.  If you were looking to jump head first down the economic rabbit hole, you have come to the right place.  Aleck in an incredibly knowledgable person and we are so happy to have him here to share his wisdom and insights with us on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"There was once a wise, spiritual master who was the ruler of a small but prosperous domain and who was known for his selfless devotion to his people. As his people flourished and grew in number, the bounds of this small domain spread and with it the need to trust implicitly the emissaries he sent to ensure the safety of its ever more distant parts. It was not just that it was impossible for him personally to order all that needed to be dealt with: as he wisely saw, he needed to keep his distance from, and remain ignorant of, such concerns. And so he nurtured and trained carefully his emissaries, in order that they could be trusted.Eventually, however, his cleverest and most ambitious vizier, the one he trusted most to do his work, began to see himself as the master, and used his position to advance his own wealth and influence. He saw his master's temperance and forbearance as weakness, not influence, and on his missions on his master's behalf, adopted his mantle as his own - the emissary became contemptuous of his master. And so it came about that the master was usurped, the people were duped, the domain became a tyranny; and eventually it collapsed in ruins." - Friedrich NietzscheIf you've ever listened to The Culture Matters Podcast before, then you know that the sayings and philosophies of Friedrich Nietzsche are a staple of this program.  On today's episode, our very own Jay Doran is having a look at the above quote  and breaking it down to take a deeper dive into the relationships that exist between mentors and mentees as well as people in a position of authority and their subordinates.  They say people don't leave their jobs, they leave their bosses and a lot of it has to do with a lack of investment in those employees.  There is a lot to unpack in this episode and we are here for absolutely all of it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The fact that 3/5 of an octopus' neurons are not in their brain, but in their arms, suggests that each arm has a mind of its own." - Sy MontgomeryCOO of the Hubert Vester Auto Group, creator of the "Faith. Family. Fulfillment." podcast, and the author of the book Answers From the Stairs Chris Vester has made his way back to The Culture Matters Podcast and we've got a great discussion on tap for our listeners today.  The focus of today's discussion is on a program that Chris has developed and strengthened over the years that he calls "The Nine".  Based in faith and an understanding that certain factors of your life need to align in order reach your maximum potential, The Nine is a journey into self-awareness and operating with integrity.  Starting with body, soul, mind, and spirit, Chris and Jay are walking our audience through the notion that once all of these things are in line and a person is willing to do the work to get there, aspects of their personal and professional life will begin to blossom in ways that they simply hadn't before.  We're taking a deep dive into self-improvement and firing on all cylinders with our good friend, the and only Chris Vester.

"While I was unaware that, at the time, my real compensation for that job wasn't monetary. It was learning about, and getting comfortable with, rejection and, as I would later realize, indifference to rejection is a fundamental part of being an entrepreneur." - Sam ZellAuthor of The Blueprint, founder of Holmes Drafting Services and the Holmes Family Foundation, and the founder of ApeShot Media Nick Holmes is joining the program today and we have a lot to cover, so we're jumping right in.  During today's discussion, Nick and Jay are digging into why contractors get a bad wrap even though an overwhelming majority of them are providing high-quality work, why people in the industry run into issues because of only dealing with one product or service, and how shifting your focus in hiring for the long-term instead of simply because someone checks off a few boxes is going to benefit your company for years to come.  Having Nick on the show was a real pleasure and we're looking forward to hosting him again on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"In this world, nothing can be certain except death and taxes." - Benjamin FranklinAccounting and tax expert and partner with Citrin Cooperman Advisors Kevin Ryan is our guest on the show today and we hope you're ready for a deep dive into the world of accounting and taxes because that's exactly what we are delivering today.  Kevin and Jay are discussing Kevin's early lessons in the importance of relationships and networking when getting into business, how the world before computers forced you to learn and understand taxes and tax returns because there was no technology to do it for you, how the world of accounting has changed and ensured that there is a little more diversity in day-to-day responsibilities, and how the importance of service to the client has been pushed to the forefront of the industry with the amount of options there are for different firms.  Kevin has been servicing clients for the better part of four decades and after this conversation it shouldn't be hard to see why he remains in such high demand.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"My ego is not going to take me through life. My vanity is not going to take me through life. Me serving others is going to take me through life."Inventor, author of the book Keep Going, fractional CMO, and founder of Forty Three Inc. Regan Weiss is here with us again and we have got a whole lot to unpack in this discussion, so we are going to get right into it.  Regan and Jay are digging into Regan's laugh of thehubnetwork.com which allows people all across Florida to hire the right businesses for their needs, how grassroots marketing and community involvement remain a top priority for Regan and how they should remain a top priority for everyone as they allow people to be more engaged with potential clients, and how something as small as a phone call can create a ripple that affects so many people in a very positive way.  We love having Regan on the show for his upbeat attitude and positive message and we're hoping to have him back again soon on The Culture Matters Podcast.