The Culture Matters Podcast

Tap into the mind of Jay Doran as he introduces himself to you ever so candidly.This monologue was the second one he has done and due to technological issues, we weren't able to publish it for you all.This one talks about how to read books, how Jay reads books, how many he has read, the power of fiction novels, and life in general.Listen to this as you work out, as you have a long a drive, as you are taking time with your coffee, you can listen all at once or in a few different sessions, but make sure you listen and ENJOY!

Bill Dallas is responsible for inspiring and leading more than a dozen mortgage, banking and financial tech companies over the past 35 years, including Cloudvirga, First Franklin, Ownit Mortgage Solutions, Skyline Home Loans, NewLeaf Lending, and now Finance of America Mortgage. His first venture, First Franklin, grew to be one of the nation's largest lenders. Although technology has disrupted and improved many industries, the antiquated mortgage lending process remains manual, slow, and costly. Along with his co-founders, Dallas founded CloudVirga a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale software whose enterprise technology is powered by the intelligent mortgage platform. The workflow engine has already processed billions in loans and is transforming home lending by digitizing, automating, and simplifying the process for consumers, lenders, and realtors. Dallas holds a law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law, as well as an undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University, where he graduated magna cum laude. He also founded and serves as the Chairman of the board of directors for Oaks Christian School.In this episode, which was filmed on January 23rd, we dive deep into Bill's entrepreneurial spirit and he really shares all the valuable nuggets and takeaways of how you can build wealth, be successful, and not regret anything. Listen in!

Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country’s most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management. A familiar figure on TV and radio, he is also a prolific writer, powerful communicator, and sought-after media expert. He was co-host of the reality shows Coaching Bad on Spike TV and The Secret Life of Kids on USA Network. He was also the resident therapist for Family Therapy on VH1. Dr. Conte produces daily Emotional Management Minutes that air on more than 300 radio stations across the country, as well as hosting his own weekly call-in radio show on KDKA in Pittsburgh. In July 2015 he conducted the TEDx talk, “Why I Chose to Go to Prison.” His latest book, “Walking Through Anger”, was released in October of 2019.Whether it is in his groups for violent offenders, the classroom, or in front of companies and organizations, Dr. Conte always brings his unique energy, unquenchable passion, and a tremendous sense of compassion to his focus on teaching people about why they do what they do, and how they can use knowledge about themselves and compassion for others to transform their lives.Dr. Conte is one of only a handful of people who have level V anger management certification, the highest level possible, and he is the creator of “Yield Theory” – a powerful approach to change, combining radical compassion with conscious education – for the effective treatment of anger issues. Dr. Conte currently trains correctional institutions, sports teams, and organizations in the practical application of his Yield Theory Anger Management Program.In this episode, Jay and Dr. Conte go through their time together with Dr. Conte explaining what he does with people, how he works with them, as well as the theories he has developed.Check out www.drchristianconte.com for more information!

Judd Burdon is a Father, Husband, Entrepreneur, and a solid guy.Judd takes us through his story of learning and growing every step of the way to continue to create better versions of himself and to ultimately make a difference in his family and his industry.At one point in his life, he was not happy, and now he is every day.You can hear the waves in the background because that is where he lives and every person's virtual background is his real life! 

Ranked as one of the TOP BUSINESS LEADERS to follow in 2020 by YAHOO FINANCE, featured in USA Today, and Fox News. Robert Syslo is a professional promotion and branding expert for over 17 years. Robert Syslo Jr has an extensive background in advertising, marketing, brand development, and show distribution. Founder of Syslo Ventures located in Miami FL.The purpose of his company Syslo Ventures is to increase promotion and awareness of any company, product, influencer, or service into the marketplace in order to increase sales, following, and conversions. Robert currently reaches over 3 million per month in marketing and promotion. Robert increases sales and scales brands through the use of high-quality and message-oriented aesthetic video content, graphic design, consulting, and web development along with social promotion campaigns.His company's main mission is to take businesses, influencers, products, and services and promote them into the marketplace using the right form of communication and aesthetics to increase awareness, traffic, and conversions to their brand.Robert Syslo's Expertise:- Video Production, Cinematography, Directing, Producing, Editing, Graphic FX, Music Composition- Website Development, SEO, Design, UX, UI, Performance Optimization, Lead Generation, CRM Integration- Graphic Design, Copyrighting, Website Design, Product Design, UI Design, UX Design- Advertising, Facebook Advertising, Lead Generation Campaigns, Google Ads/Google PPC, Youtube Ads- Coaching, Content Creation, Message Development, Digital Identity Extraction, Marketing and Advertising- Product Development, Audience Selection and Targeting, Product Design, DistributionThis episode is full of so much value as Robert and Jay discuss what it means to be a true marketing expert! Listen in!

Will was raised by the streets of Philadelphia and ran with a rough crowd as a and coming from a child of a single-parent household. Without a father to rely on for guidance, Will began his life's journey by selling drugs and participating in gangs and violence in and around the community of South Philly. One day tragedy struck as Will and a group of friends were shot at by a rival gang. Acting with only pure instinct, Will shot back in self-defense and killed the person shooting at him. Will was sentenced to 20 years in prison for 3rd-degree murder.Over the next 10 years, Will made incredible changes and vowed to serve the community he once terrorized as a youngster. He yearned for this day; a day that he would be able to make a huge and lasting impact on youth violence in his neighborhood. Will caused no waves during his time spent in prison, stayed out of trouble, and chose to educate himself by reading hundreds of books on a variety of topics to pass the time. He was released on good behavior after serving 10 years.This is when Will Little grew into the man, the father, and the community leader he is today. He was given the opportunity to prove he actually had transformed his life for the better, and he made sure to make the best of it.Since being released, Will has:Sought and received forgiveness from the victim's family while also forgiving himself.Received multiple cities and community awards.Presented at 100's of schools all over the country.Presented at life-enhancing and motivational conferences on the East and West Coast annually. ​Will does motivational speaking and performs street poetry to a diverse number of audiences each year. He speaks anywhere - schools (both public and charter), the Juvenile Justice System, prisons, adult conferences centered around self-improvement, and kids conferences centered around empowerment, mindset, and decision making. In this episode, Jay unpacks Will's story and also his experiences to guide anyone in any facet of their life.See www.willvlittle.com 

Christopher Vester is an experienced Chief Operations Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Christopher is skilled in negotiation, management, customer service, account management, motivation, and sales. Additionally, is a strong business development professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Business Administration and Management from North Carolina State University. In this episode, Jay and Chris get into culture, leadership, and everything in between.Always thinking ahead to continue the betterment of YOU, ask yourself, "Who will I be in 10 years from now?" and work towards that.Follow Christopher on IG and follow his IGTV as it is an extremely well-done show! Handle: @hvautocoo

This episode teaches you about leadership and thinking about how you handle your book of business, if you need to change it and how you can change it to be successful.Troy Korsgaden is a highly sought-after insurance and financial services consultant. He is the principal of Korsgaden International which specializes in global marketing, distribution, agency building, and technology strategies for many of the world’s largest insurance carriers and financial services companies.As a consultant, speaker and author of seven books, Korsgaden’s mission is to help the insurance industry and its representatives wake up to the radical transformation taking place in the industry and create the necessary tools and roadmaps to best navigate and build success in the rapidly changing insurance and financial services landscape. A widely-respected expert in personal distribution and other methods, Korsgaden trains corporate insurance and financial services leaders on customer service, change management, and transformational work, among many other critical issues impacting insurance carriers and financial services companies.Korsgaden helps those in the industry learn how to better communicate with their teams and consumers so that consumers develop a higher appreciation for the value of insurance products and their insurance advisor relationships. Korsgaden International provides turn-key approaches using leading technologies and management tools which create fluency and seamlessness in product delivery and customer service.Hundreds of thousands of insurance and financial services executives, agents, brokers, and staff members have been inspired and empowered by Korsgaden's seminars and guidance for over 30 years. 

Weldon Long is a successful entrepreneur, sales expert, and author of the NY Times Bestseller, The Power of Consistency - Prosperity Mindset Training for Sales and Business Professionals. He is one of the nation’s most powerful speakers and a driven motivator who teaches the Sales and Prosperity Mindset philosophies that catapulted him from desperation and poverty to a life of wealth and prosperity.At the age of 39, Weldon was living in a homeless shelter after having served 13 years in prison. A 9th-grade dropout and three-time convicted felon, he found himself broke and unable to find work.After 6 months of knocking on many doors, he landed a sales position and quickly became one of the industry’s top sales leaders. In 2004, he opened his own company, and in 2009 that company was selected by Inc. magazine as one of the nation’s fastest-growing privately held companies.Visit WeldonLong.com to learn moreIn this episode, Jay and Weldon talk about Weldon's story, hardships, and how important awareness is in all individuals!

In this episode, Steve and Jay talk about the beauty of becoming your business.Steve is very passionate about his business and the business world. Steve is a Business Broker and M&A Specialist. His company provides expert service to clients, both buyers and sellers across multiple industries to achieve outstanding results in small to middle-market transactions. Steve's attention to detail and the ability to build and implement processes that are employed by all the elite brokers on his team ensures consistent top quality service throughout the firm. The ability to adapt quickly to the unique challenges that arise during the due diligence and closing process is another strength that he takes pride in. Steve's team also has a proven track record of successfully getting deals done with the use of SBA 7(a) loans and implementing creative deal structures which often results in an increased sales price and more cash at closing for our clients.Steve's expertise and can-do attitude will help you sell your business for its maximum value, and as quickly as possible. Steve is always working with many qualified buyers looking for businesses just like yours. Transworld Business Advisors is the # 1 ranked business brokerage worldwide by Entrepreneur Magazine and he has been successfully helping good people do good deals for over 35 years.Reach out to Steve:  757.821.3002 | steve.sigman@tworld.com | www.tworld.com/charlottesvillevirginiabeaach/