The Culture Matters Podcast

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” - Henry FordFounder of The Real Estate Recovery Group and a true master of the short sale Matt Merenoff is joining us on the show today and we couldn't be happier to have his unique voice on the show today!  Matt and Jay unpack what it looks like when building expenses made out of resentment overreach income, what the short sale is and what programs are available to aid in the sale, and the deception of social media.  Remember to take every viable opportunity that comes your way and if you don't want the business, someone else will and that's exactly what Matt Merenoff is here to demonstrate. 

“Rank does not confer privilege or give power, it imposes responsibility.” - Peter DruckerAuthor, consultant, coach, and Vice-President of Learning and Development of NextHome Jim Fischetti joins us on the show today and we are getting into the world of business.  The topics of today's discussion include, but are not limited to, what it actually means to sell a business, making your own market as a salesperson when the market disappears, and while it is important to provide for your family, it is even more important to be there for them.  Service breeds rewards and Jim Fischetti is here to tell us why on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“Trust is the glue of life. It is the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It is the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” - Stephen CoveyAaron Scott Young is the chairman of Laughlin Associates and the creator of The Unshackled Owner has made his way to The Culture Matters Podcast and today we're talking about leadership.  Aaron and Jay discuss finding the people who inspire and motivate you to succeed, making sure that your employees are empowered with the proper tools they need to be as successful and effective as possible, and knowing when, as a leader, to step aside to let others succeed or when to stand firm and lead your company or team.  We've got a lot of ground to cover today, so please enjoy this discussion with Aaron Scott Young. 

“Let me put it this way, I’m standing in front of a burning house, and I’m offering you fire insurance on it. Saints don’t live on Park Avenue.”“How are you fucking us?”“When you come for pay day, I’m gonna rip your eyes out. I’m gonna make a fortune. The good news, vinny, is you’re not gonna care because you’re gonna be making so much money. That’s what I get out of it. You wanna know what you get out of it? You get the ice cream, with the hot fudge, the banana, and the nuts, and the sprinkles. And yeah, if this goes through, I’d get the cherry, but you get the Sunday Vinny.“Alright, I buy that, thank you.”“In the years that followed, hundreds of bankers and agencies and executives went to jail. The SCC was completely overhauled, Congress had no choice but to break up the big banks and regulate the mortgage and derivatives industry. Just kidding, the banks took the money the American People gave them and used it to pay themselves huge bonuses and to lobby Congress to kill big reform. Then they blame the immigrants and poor people, and this time, even teachers. And when all was said and done, only one single banker went to jail, that poor schmuck.” - The Big ShortBill Mervin is the leader of the Bill Mervin Mortgage Team and he's joining the show today to talk about (surprise)...real estate!  Bill drills down into the how of supply and demand in the housing market, what it means to be in an appropriate position for owning home, and gives a little insight into the potential risks of a side hustle and how the government regulates them.  We always enjoy having Bill on the show to share a little wisdom, so we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“Where the art of medicine is loved, there is also love for humanity.” - EpocratesTransformative health and wellness expert and great friend of The Culture Matters Podcast Dr. David Yerkes joins the show today to impart some of his medical expertise on our listeners.  Dr. David gives a little insight into his journey into the medical field and where that journey has taken him today, how the public perception of the medical field is often pretty far from the truth, and how true wellness comes from a combination of mental and physical exercise.  Jay and the good Doctor even discuss Jay's accident and Dr. David throws around a little medical advice pro bono!  Dr. David is an extremely knowledgeable and well-rounded medical professional and we are very happy to have him on today's show! 

“The trick is not to learn to trust your gut feelings, but rather to discipline yourself to ignore them.  Stand by your stock as long as the fundamental story of the company hasn’t changed.”  - Peter LynchWall Street financial advisor and consultant Gary Nash joins the show and if you hadn't already guessed, we're talking finance!  Gary shares some experiences from his early life including dealing with racism and overcoming barriers to becoming the first black president of his high school and how pursuing a degree in architecture turned into a career on Wall Street.  Gary and Jay are are also dive into Gary's thoughts on looking at investing as an opportunity instead of a gamble, technology's role in the stock market, and what a CEO's responsibility is to shareholders.  With over a decade's worth of experience, Gary really knows his stuff and we are extremely happy to share his knowledge on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"Don't not ask who I am and do not ask me to remain the same.  More than one person, doubtless like me, writes in order to have no face." - Michel FoucaultVoice actor and coach and the founder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching John Duffin joins the show today and this professional talker is here to talk with Jay about a lot.  From the importance of articulation and staying in the game to being known for being honest and why you should never stop learning, John and Jay are covering a myriad of topics on today's episode.  It's easy to see why John speaks for a living after you've heard him speak and we can assure you there is never a dull moment when John stops by The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“You start the first third of your career on your back, your second third on your feet, and your last third on your stomach.” - Ben ReinbergOur guest today is a real estate professional and the founder and CEO of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies LLC Ben Reinberg and he is here today to share a little of his knowledge with us today.  Ben and Jay are talking real estate, accountability, appreciating the little things, and why a good property management group is worth its weight in gold.  Ben has some great advice on investing in recession-resilient industries and he's here to pass that on.  Make sure you're paying attention to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and of course, as long as you are  looking down, you are unable to see what is above you.” - C.S. LewisRobert Frehafer is the owner and founder of Guardian Roofing & Siding and today we're talking about faith.  Jay and Robert dig into Robert's journey to finding his faith, how it affects and impacts his daily life, connecting and learning alongside the members of his church's youth group, and knowing who you are.  There are challenges in everyone's life and morality and ethics are going to be tested and Robert and Jay discuss what it means to turn to something higher in order to keep your priorities straight.  We're going pretty deep today and we hope you enjoy this conversation with Robert Fehafer. 

Darius Mirshahzadeh, author of Core Value Equation, creator of the Greatness Machine, and founder of multiple beneficial companies. In this episode, Jay and Darius talk about goals within their realms of business, how to achieve them with purpose, and how to make a difference. Tune in to challenge yourself and discover your own greater purpose.