The Culture Matters Podcast

"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.

“All things are subject to interpretation. Whichever interpretation prevails at a given time, is a function of power, and not truth.”Tom Zaimes is a philosopher, contraction, and visionary.00:00 Intro10:30 “I’m here to help.”20:25 The final exam is coming.30:51 Visualization.40:47 Focusing on the TEAM.50:30 Words are spells

“If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything.” - Mark TwainDaniel Wright is the founder of Proline Paving, the host of the "Paving the Way" podcast, and a member of the Top Contractor School and we're excited to have him on the show today!  He's new to the podcasting world and his best advice for someone who wants to get involved?  Have good intentions and just go for it.  Daniel also talks with Jay about his first foray into business in the fourth grade as the CEO (or CFO depending on who you ask) of his school's fundraising cookie business, the importance of respect in relationships, and not being afraid to go for it...whatever "it" happens to be.  Daniel has a great message of positivity so please enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast!

“Are your socks getting tight? You’ll figure it out.” President of Bay Country Contracting Daniel Good is back for his second appearance on the show today and we are picking up right where we left off.  Daniel is a natural storyteller and he uses his life experiences to dig deep into the nuances of leadership.  Jay and Daniel are getting into the feeling of being lost and what it takes to find your way, getting out of your own head so that you can focus on the people in your organization, and focusing on what is important both personally and professionally.  Daniel gets personal on today's episode and isn't afraid to let the listeners in so that his experiences can help whomever may need to hear it.

“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” - Henry David ThoreauCarlos Sarmiento is a real estate professional who is joining Jay on the podcast today to talk about...what else...real estate!  We're kicking things off with a thorough endorsement of using the script in sales and why people may be apprehensive to use them and why you SHOULD be using them.  Jay and Carlos are getting into honesty, staying true to yourself despite what others around you may think, and the needs of the client being your biggest motivator.  We've got a lot to unpack today, so let's jump right in!