The Culture Matters Podcast

We've got another tall glass of culture content coming your way being served up by our very own  Jay Doran  and today we're talking about results.  In order to get what you want, you have to put all of yourself into whatever that endeavor is.  If you're not all in then that means you're all out and that's not where your desired results are going to come from.  Jay is going...

"Little hinges swing big doors." - W. Clement Stone The hardest-working real estate professional in the greater Philadelphia area and the number one ReMax realtor in Pennsylvania Maria Quattrone has joined the show once again and we've got a lot to cover today, so let's get going!  Maria and Jay are discussing how a consistent online presence is a crucial part of the changing l...

As we are just a few days removed from Thanksgiving and making our way into the meat of the holiday season, our very own Jay Doran is taking a minute to talk about some of the things he has to be thankful for this year.  This has been a whirlwind of a year with a lot of ups and downs and there is no better time than now to be mindful of what there is to be thankful for this year.  We can all genui...

It takes a certain type of person to be an entrepreneur.  They need to be self-reliant, self-assured, capable, smart, and, above all, willing to sacrifice in their lives in order to achieve their goals.  On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran gets into why entrepreneurs are also usually the black sheep of their families.  Is it their intangible qualities that cause...

"Great things take time. I think in a world of instant gratification, everybody wants things quickly. I've learned from experience over the last five years that the best things in life really do happen over the course of a long period of time." Real estate advisor, agent, and investor, and good friend of the Culture Matters family Sam Akif is back for his sophomore appearance on the...

"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances.  If there is any reaction, both are transformed." Andrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and one of our favorite returning guests and as 2024 is coming to a close, we couldn't think of a better person to recap it with than Andrew.  2024 w...

Back at it again is our very own  Jay Doran  bringing in another hot take on a culture topic that should be at the top of everyone's mind and that topic today is being prepared.  If you're looking to make a change by selling your business, it is more than likely going to be a time of high stress and high anxiety.  If that is the route you're going to take, Jay is here with some advi...

"There is nothing permanent except change." - Heraclitus Real estate professional and long time friend of The Culture Matters Podcast Carlos Sarmiento is back on the show today after an absence bordering on the unbelievable and we are going to be making the most of it!  Carlos and Jay have a lot to unpack so we are jumping right in.  The conversation moves between the impact that owning...

Keeping the spirit of  Thirty Days of Thought going,  Jay Doran  is taking a little detour from going through the book to discuss a topic that very well could make it into the second edition: connections.  Whether connecting with our co-workers, family members, or even ourselves, it is important to take moment to reflect on how these connections come about and what impact they have on our lives.  ...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 40 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought , and goes through the process right alongside our listeners.  The conversation today revolves around the opportunities that exist for both the entrepreneur and the people that work for them.  There is opportunity and responsibility an...

"Life is so much easier for everyone when you have people around you who genuinely get it, want it, and have the capacity to do it." - Gino Wickman Host of The Big Fish Cares Podcast and the founder of The Big Fish Contracting Company Benny Fisher is making his very first appearance on the show and we couldn't be happier to have his big fish energy with us today.  Benny and Jay are...

On a quick Thirty Days of Thought sidebar, our very own Jay Doran is keeping the spirit of the series while taking a quick detour to discuss resourcefulness.  The discussion revolves around understanding your limitations as well as pushing your boundaries in leadership positions as well as recognizing that the people you keep around you are going to be a barometer for how others view you.  It&apos...

"Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it. The tree is the real thing." - Abraham Lincoln Dr. 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 pote...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 39 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought , and goes through the process right alongside our listeners.  Today, Jay is taking a look at loneliness.  Is it a lonely journey pursuing your goals and ambitions?  Does it have to be?  We're deep diving into a very personal topi...

"The person that turns over the most rocks wins the game and that's always been my philosophy." - Peter Lynch Rockstar of the home ownership and mortgage space and Chief Lending Officer of PRMG Kevin Peranio is back on the program today to talk all things housing market.  Kevin and Jay are unpacking the work it takes to curate your list of followers and keeping your reputation stron...

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast,  Jay Doran  is here for a quick chat about one of the most important personality traits a person can possess: consistency.  Whether it's consistency in the way you run your business, the way you treat your clients and employees, or in your personal life, consistency is the key to making sure you are firing on all cylinders.  We hope you&...

"Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." - Peter Drucker Chief Victory Officer at the Center for Victory and Executive Coach and the Director of Learning and Development of Top Contractor School Eric Guy  is sitting down with our very own  Jay Doran for another chat about Jay's work entitled  The CEO Manual.   The topic for the day is resou...

For the better part of the last year, our very own  Jay Doran has been going through his book,  Thirty Days of Thought , and completing its chapters alongside our listeners.  As Jay has been going through the process, the thought struck that  Thirty Days had never been really given a proper explanation.  Today's episode is all about changing that and making sure that all of our listeners know...

We're getting back into our culture content today with our very own  Jay Doran  breaking off a little culture food for thought.  A couple of weeks back, Jay discussed what a seagull manager is and there was enough to unpack there that it warranted another go around.  Have a listen to a completely different take on the seagull manager on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"There is something permanent and something extremely profound in owning a home." - Jenny Quinn South Jersey real estate aficionado with The Hartman Home Team Dana Hartman-Hiltner  is making her first appearance on the show today and we are deep diving into real estate with one of the best in the business.  Dana and Jay are digging into why the Margate, New Jersey housing market is one o...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 38 of our ongoing series where our very own Jay Doran discusses his book, Thirty Days of Thought , and goes through the process right alongside our listeners.  In today's discussion, Jay is talking about the pursuit of self-improvement while making sure that you don't compromise the best parts of yourself.  We hope you e...

Great business leaders are hard to come by.  Becoming a great business leader might be even more difficult.  However, our very own  Jay Doran  maintains that there is a way to become the great business leader everyone should want to be.  What's the key?  We think you should listen to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast to find out.

"No matter what you do, your job is to tell your story." - Gary Vaynerchuk Mortgage professional and strategy coach with 20/20 Vision for Success Coaching Jason Frazier  is back on the show for another go around with The Culture Man.  Jason and Jay are unpacking what happens when loan officers want to convey market information to clients, demand only mattering when it leads to action, an...

With only a few weeks remaining in 2024, it's time to start looking toward 2025 and how to accomplish everything you are capable of accomplishing.  Our very own  Jay Doran  is here to dive into how making your resolution early and getting started on it right now will help you on your way to making 2025 your best year yet.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

It's a fact that most people who set out in business won't be successful in their endeavor.  There is one overlying reason as to why that is and our very own  Jay Doran  is here to break down what that reason is.  A quick spoiler: it's pretty obvious and pretty simple to fix.  Hopefully, after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, you'll be able to avoid it.