The Culture Matters Podcast

“ To live is to suffer, and to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering.” - Friedrich NietzscheOur guest today is personal development coach, speaker, and business strategist Brian Bogert.  In a post-COVID world, we're getting into the economy and the fear of things getting worse on top of a world starving for authentic leadership.  Brian and Jay unpack the dangers of toxic cultures in the workplace, dealing with generational differences, and the importance of understanding your suffering to overcome it.  We have a lot to cover today and we're going to get to all of it on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"You must determine where you are going in life because you cannot get there unless you move in that direction. Random wandering will not move you forward.  It will instead disappoint and frustrate you, and make you anxious and unhappy, and hard to get along with (and then resentful, and then vengeful, and then worse)." - Jordan B. Peterson Andrew Berman is an advisor and mortgage professional who is stopping by to chat and spread some his knowledge around.  On the docket for discussion today is the importance of purpose, why you can hold your head up if you stumble or fall in business, and facing your fears.  There is never a dull moment when Andrew Berman makes an appearance on The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“Excellence is an art won by trading and habituation.” - Aristotle. John Duffin is a coach, mentor, voice talent, founder of Duffin Media, and the host of the "Your Message Received" podcast and a good friend to the Culture Matters family and is back again to talk culture with Jay!  Today we're talking about the importance of confidence and the freedom that can be found when venturing out on your own in business.  John is an advocate for trusting yourself, listening to yourself, and building yourself up instead of tearing yourself down and he's going to share all of that and more on today's episode! 

“I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on, I can’t believe you.” Freidrich Neitzsche Founder of Be My Neighbor Mortgage and United States Marine Corps veteran Chris Griffith is back on the podcast today and despite a brief technical hiccup in the beginning, we have a great conversation to bring to our listeners!  Chris and Jay are talking the importance of celebrating people's differences and how that can lead to a well-rounded culture and the benefits of employees thinking for themselves while all working toward a common goal.  The responsibilities of leadership, executing on the details, and living up to your word on a deeper, spiritual meaning all make appearances in the conversation, so please enjoy this chat with Chris Griffith.

“If you have a garden, and a library, you have everything you need.” Marcus Tullius CiceroDr. David Yerkes is a managing partner of Lion Oakes Healthcare Consulting and a returning guest to the show.  Dr. Yerkes is here to talk with Jay about proactive care and some new ways that some businesses are beginning to think about healthcare within their operations.  The good Doctor is here to let our listeners know that keeping yourself healthy doesn't have to feel like a chore, working smarter not harder is by far the best way to maintain your health, and that you won't find any magic to make you healthy.  You have to get out there and exercise, so get moving! 

“Every man takes the limits of his own vision for the limits of the world.” - Arthur Schopenahuer Great friend of the show and partner at EPM Eddy Perez is back again to share his insights on mortgages and the real estate world in general.  If you've ever wondered what a mortgage actually is or even about the etymology of the word then you have come to the right episode!  Eddy is breaking down some of the myths surrounding real estate and how you can build wealth by owning instead of renting.  Eddy Perez knows his stuff, so pay attention and get the facts!  

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” - Gandhi Jay's guest on the show today is coach, mentor, and advisor Graham Lichtner and we're coming in hot talking about the difference between leaders and legends right off the bat.  There is no slowing down after that as Jay and Graham get into the value of getting to know what makes different individuals tick, why we as human beings seek out connections with other human beings, and the importance of being present.  Truly inspirational and uplifting, enjoy this conversation with Graham Lichtner! 

“Once doubt begins it spreads rapidly.” - John Maynard KeensDaniel Good is the owner of Bay Country Contractors and the Director of Business Development at the Top Contractor School and our guest on the show today!  We're digging into how experience and learning and sharing what not to do is just as, if not more, important as being told what to do.  Daniel shares how is interest in working with big machines as a young kid has become a successful career, learning the true value of hard work, and the big difference between want and need.  We're getting into the nitty gritty today so please enjoy this conversation with Daniel Good! 

“Quality in a service or product is not what you put into it, it is what the client or customer gets out of it.” - Peter DruckerDrew Carballo is a mainstay and a legend within the Philadelphia restaurant hospitality industry and he's back on the show today to talk a little culture with The Culture Man.  Drew has puts his two decades in the business to good use as we're talking about enhancing and prioritizing the culture of an organization is only going to positively affect their bottom line whether it be in a restaurant or any other business.  Drew believes in buying in on your employees will lead them to buying in on your vision not being afraid to make mistakes as long as you don't repeat them.  Drew is a true Philly restaurant icon and we're always happy to have him on The Culture Matters Podcast! 

“Sales is so much more than a word track.” - Steve WilmerRetired United States Marine and law enforcement officer, author, top 3% sales professional in the country, and speaker Steve Wilmer is our guest today and he is bringing the big positive energy to the show!  Knowing your why is a big piece of the sales puzzle, but it isn't the only one.  Mindset, faith, self-development, and CULTURE are going to get you where you want to go.  Keep on expanding your personal education and remember that amateurs wing it and professionals use scripts.  We've got big energy today, so make sure you're ready to match it with Steve Wilmer!