The Culture Matters Podcast

“The free man is a warrior.” - Freidrich Nietzsche Connor LaRocque is a marketing expert, author, and the founder and CEO of SocialRise and we're very pleased to have him on the show today to share his thoughts on a variety of different topics, so let's get started!  Connor and Jay discuss the importance of creating your own narrative and not following the crowd, why you should be attending networking events, and that honesty and open communication are two of the most important and overlooked essentials in business.  Our favorite Canadian is here to remind you to be bold, take risks, and do the little things right on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“Most people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.” - Napoleon Hill Public speaker, coach, financial advisor, founder of All Things Insurance Group, and a leader in the industry Pete Fournier stops by the show today to drop a little knowledge on the insurance business.  Pete and Jay dig into the insurance business being less about flash and more about substance and helping people, the fact that people will overlook insurance until they need it, and wanting working parents to give themselves a break and not feel guilty over putting in the hours to be successful.  Pete is a real one and there is a reason he is so respected within his field.  We think you'll get it too after you listen to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“Act as if what you do makes a difference, it does.” - William JamesJoseph Bograd is a real estate professional in Philadelphia.00:00 Intro10:50 Surprisingly, your portfolio can be a very valuable and lucrative asset. Use it to your advantage.19:31 The Hustle is the difference between successful and unsuccessful agents.

“Patient persistence overcomes resistance.” - Mike McCannMike McCann is a real estate master, servicing people and families throughout Philadelphia and surrounding areas.00:00 Intro10:23 First half of 2022 was great for business in the real estate industry while it collapsed during the second half.20:26 Invest in yourself.31:06 Do you want to grow? Do you want to be a part of something?37:48 It’s not really “work” if you LOVE what you do. Why would you stop?

“Among wise men, there is no place at all left for hatred. For no one except the greatest of fools would hate good men. And there is no reason at all for hating the bad, for just weakness is a disease of the body, so wickedness is a disease of the mind. And this is so, since we think of people that are sick in body as deserving sympathy, rather than hatred. Much more so do they deserve pity rather than blame, who suffer an evil more severe than any illness.” - BoethiusSean Crane, author of “Prison of Your Own’ and founder of Unstoppable, a performance coach who has an amazing story of growth within his personal life.00:00 Intro10:45 Sean discusses his family’s experiences and how each different experience shaped each member differently.21:50 Sean discusses how he was falsely accused of a crime and he discusses how it shaped him.30:00 Sean explains how he found his calling post-incarceration within the fitness industry.38:500 Boss Voice VS. Bitch Voice

“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but rising up everytime we fall.” - Ralph Waldo EmersonReal estate professional and a mentor to many Jeff Silva joins the program today and we are talking about the culture that exists outside of the office.  Jeff and Jay discuss the truth being far more important than what is right or wrong, how prioritizing your family and some time to relax and reset are more important than they are given credit for, and that all of your past experiences, good or bad, are going to be what shapes you and it is completely up to you on what that looks like.  It's important to remember that working and making your mark are important, but there are definitely things in life that need to be remembered as well.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with Jeff Silva. 

“We often contradict an opinion for no other reason than we do not like the tone that it is expressed” - Friedrich NietzscheAdvisor, mentor, host of the "Openly Outspoken" podcast, and founder of Unicorn Investments and Unicorn Traffic Jeremy Adams joins us on the show today and we have a lot of ground to cover, so get ready!  Jeremy and Jay discuss Jeremy's decision to start his podcast and how it felt more like a calling than an idea, the significant differences between this generation and the ones that both proceed and follow it, and that "getting" is a grind, but creating something worthwhile and meaningful that will stand the test of time is even longer.  Today's conversation is filled with twists and turns, so make sure you're paying attention and enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"Interest is not an accidental, historical, legal category, which makes its appearance only in our individualistic and capitalistic society and will will vanish with it, but an economic category which springs from elementary economic causes and therefore, without distinction of social organization or legislation, makes its appearance wherever there is an exchange between present and future goods." - Eugene von Böhm-BawerkThe founder and CEO of Integrated Financing Jonathan Fodera and today we're taking a look at the some of the tougher financial dilemmas facing the world today.  From business owners taking out loans to pay for things they can't afford to the dangers of paying the minimum on credit card bills to the frequency of missed car payments in 2023, there are a lot of murky financial waters out there and we have Jonathan here to lay out some truths that may not be the easiest to hear.  His advice is to write things down, make sure you get your questions answered, and spend within your means and from a man with as much financial background and success as Jonathan, that is advice you can take to the bank. 

“And those who are seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” - Friedrich NietzscheHead of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media Andrew Berman is stopping by the show today to chat about mortgages.  Andrew has some positive vibes to throw around with reminders that there is always a way to find a solution to a problem out of the gate before getting into the importance of referrals, how vital skill sets and viable business models are in today's climate, and reminding us all that, while we all want our dream house, being realistic and finding something affordable is always the best way to go.  We've got honesty, positivity, and some very good advice from the one and only Andrew Berman.

“Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent.” - John Maynard KeynesPhil Mancuso is a partner at EPM and President of Appraisal Nation and he is stopping by the show today to share a little of his wisdom with our listeners!  Phil digs in with Jay about how preparation can make everything clear and when plans don't get quite right, how the financial status in the U.S. has changed recently and what that looks like on a daily basis, and Phil gets pretty real with his assessment of just how bitter the current landscape can be.  Phil is a guy who doesn't hold back, so get ready to get real on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.