The Culture Matters Podcast

“Over my entire life I have had this keen sense of self analyzation tied to my psyche and even when i have been in paralysis flight, running from some emotion, threatening to cripple me, or drive me to dark places, my brain had a mind of its own.” - Christine BeckwithAuthor and founder of 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching Christine Beckwith is back today to continue her discussion with Jay about her book Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth.  This is the second part of the discussion and Christine and Jay are unpacking chapter two.  Premonitions, recurring dreams, and being in tune with your inner self are today's themes and we have the privilege of hearing it from the author herself. 

“Markets can stay rational longer than you can stay solvent.” - John Maynard KeynesBack like he never left, "El Presidente" of EPM Wholesale Phil Mancuso is here for his third appearance on The Culture Matters Podcast.  Phil is here to talk about inflation, the market, and the economy.  This man has forgotten more about economics than most people could ever hope to learn in a lifetime, so buckle up for a master class on all things economy!

“There is little success where there is little laughter.” - Brian HessGood friend of the show and frequent guest Brian Hess is back for another round with Jay.  The founder of The Pavement Group and the Top Contractor School, Brian is here to talk about what it's like to take the entrepreneurial leap and overcoming the fear and anxiety.  You're working for stability and self-sufficiency and those things come with risk, but Brian is here to let you know that if you put the work in the juice is absolutely worth the squeeze.

“Guardian: A home improvement specialist who listens intentionally, communicates clearly, and educates the customer by telling the truth.” Robert Frehafer is the owner and founder of Guardian Roofing & Siding.  The name of the game today is values and sifting through some preconceived negative connotations about values from previous experience.  Our values are what get us up in the morning and should be reflective of the life we live and how we treat others and Jay and Robert are here to unpack it all.

“Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal.” - Friedrich Nietzsche Joseph Iredell and Ken Jordan are the creators and hosts of the Selling The Dream podcast.  Joe, Ken, and Jay spend a little time talking podcast host to podcast host about some of the nuances of the job and a few things they've learned since the beginning of their show.  Have no fear, that's where the meta ends and we dive into Joe and Ken's expertise in SEO, SEM, and mortgages respectively.  We get into why it's important to hang out with badasses and why your pack matters so much.

“The purpose of business is to keep and create a customer.” - Peter DruckerDr. John Huff and Dr. David Yerkes are business partners within Lion Oakes Consulting which advises healthcare institutes and workers on improving patient experience, optimizing hospital programs, and coaching leaders to help them reach their full potential.  The good Doctors chat with Jay about the culture within their own company as well as the importance of honesty especially when you're getting started.  We're getting a dose of the medical field on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

“We’re a company built on human potential. We’re going to put people first, so we need to lead by example.” - Tami BonnellTami Bonnell is an internationally renowned public speaker with a background in real estate and is a Co-Chair at EXIT Realty Corp. International.  With over 30 years experience in the business, there are few people around who know the real estate game better than Tami.  Jay and Tami dig into the meaning of owning a home and the importance and value of loving where you live.

“Although it’s easy to forget sometimes, a share is not a lottery ticket. It’s part ownership of a business.” - Peter LynchAleck Arena is the founder and owner of Arena Securities and specializes in investing in stock shares.  When most 10 year old boys are getting interested in sports or cartoons, Aleck was starting to get into buying shares.  He turned that interest into one heck of a career and he's here to chat with Jay about investing and stocks.  Not only is he a brilliant guy, but he has an Australian accent which is always nice.

“An investment operation is one which upon thorough analysis promises safety of principal and an adequate return. Operations not meeting these requirements are speculative.” - Benjamin GrahamToday's guest is Max Finn, an entrepreneur and leading authority within the social media advertisement space.  Max gets into the value of working smarter within your space, surrounding yourself with successful people, and igniting excitement through creation.  Chances are you've some marketing online that Max has had a hand in, so enjoy getting to know the man behind the brands.

“The opposite of what we know is also true.” In a special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, host Jay Doran uses an excerpt from his book Thirty Days of Thought to talk to the listeners with his own words and to let those words be a catalyst for deeper and more introspective thought.