The Culture Matters Podcast

"Everything that I've ever done, the through line has been not luck, but actively pursuing people who can give me sound insights and then going and following those insights." Advisor, consultant, coach, and self-described serial entrepreneur Tim Calise is making his inaugural appearance on the show today and we are getting into the business end of a business conversation.  Tim and J...

We've got some more culture content coming down the pike today with our very own  Jay Doran  driving the conversation discussing "I am" and "we are" and the difference between them.  Which one drives a stronger culture?  That's exactly what we're here to discuss on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On another edition of culture content, our very own  Jay Doran  is talking about a very important lesson learned from his very first job.  What was The Culture Man doing before investing in culture?  What learned lesson was a true game changer?  Find out by listening to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Anyone can achieve their fullest potential. Who we are might be predetermined, but the path we follow is always of our own choosing. We should never allow our fears or the expectations of others to set the frontiers of our destiny. Your destiny can't be changed, but it can be challenged. Every man is born as many men and dies as a single one." - Martin Heidegger Our favorite philos...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 37 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.  Our topic of the day is boredom and what it means to be bored and how to turn that boredom into something productive.  We hope you're entertained on this episode of Th...

Relationships are one of the most important things in life.  In today's edition of culture content, our very own  Jay Doran  is diving into relationships and what it takes to not only build quality relationships, but ensure that they last and are mutually beneficial.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers Advisor, former professional baseball player, and a Senior Partner at Pine Valley Investments Michael Modica has joined the show today and we have got a lot on deck, so we're going to jump right into it.  Mike and Jay are digging into Mike's time in professional ball what the...

Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman , and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido , and we've got these culture-first titans back again for another discussion of Jay's book, Thirty Days of Thought.   Today's conversation centers around carpe diem and what it takes to get up every...

On a quick culture content chat with our very own  Jay Doran , Jay has some advice for anyone out there about to launch their business.  It can be one of the most stressful times in a person's life right before they start their business and Jay wants to make sure you've taken care of something before you dive in.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Get off self and on purpose. Your relationships are everything and when you reinvest in them your business grows." - Mike Buckey Consultant, advisor, and Cutco sales professional extraordinaire Lindsay Pacheco is back on the show after far too long of an absence and we're ecstatic to have her back!  Lindsay and Jay are digging into ways to continue to succeed when the market at lar...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 36 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.  Jay gets into the little white lies that everyone tells and how relating to your counterparts tells a story about where you are in your journey.  We hope you enjoy this epi...

If you've been listening to the show over the last couple of weeks and months, then you undoubtedly have heard about  The CEO Manual written by our own  Jay Doran  as a working tool to help founders transition into CEO's.  In this episode, Jay is diving a little deeper into the the inner workings of his manual by going over the section entitled "Reasons".  Knowing the why behin...

"You make your money by the waiting." - Charlie Munger Founder of The Pavement Group, Top Contractor School, the host of "The Brian Hess Show", and a frequent guest on this show Brian Hess is back for another go around with The Culture Man after far too long an absence.  On today's episode, Brian and Jay are taking a look back at the past year and, in the spirit of the upc...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 35 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 tackling the concept of significance and what it can and should mean to people.  Where can you find significance?  Through faith?  Through work?  Through fami...

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own  Jay Doran  is talking discussing stress and the unbelievable amount that comes with starting your own business.  When the chips are down and it isn't just your livelihood on the line but that of your employees and the responsibilities you own to your clients, things can get real stressful real quick.  How you deal with that...

"Circumstances don't make a man, they reveal him." - Dr. Wayne Dyer Mentor, coach, real estate guru, and founder of The B5 Method  Ed Fordyce  is making his debut on the show today and we are incredibly excited to bring his raw and unfiltered style to our listeners today.  Ed and Jay are digging into what it takes for people who feel less confident in their social abilities to break...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 34 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.  Jay is taking a little time to discuss different kinds of relationships that exist in business and beyond and how they can affect you and those around you.  We hope you enj...

On this edition of culture content featuring our very own  Jay Doran , we're dipping our toes into the metaphorical animal world to discuss a style of management based around everyone's favorite seaside aviator: the seagull.  What is a seagull manager and are you one?  Jay has three signs that say you might be on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 33 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.  A very wise man once said "love is all you need" and that is just the topic we're going to be exploring today.  We're bringing the love on this episode...

"The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind." - Friedrich Nietzsche U.S. military veteran and founder of Apex Site Solutions  Kenny Blakeslee  is making his debut on the show today and we're very excited to have him here with us.  Kenny and Jay are digging into what it feels like to look...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 32 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.  Jay is taking a trip through some deep waters regarding goals on a micro, macro, and meta level and some of the consequences that arise from that kind of focus.  We hope yo...

On this edition of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is being interviewed by the founder and Chief Victory Officer at the Center for Victory and Executive Coach and the Director of Learning and Development of Top Contractor School Eric Guy  about his work on  The CEO Manual .  This series is all about explaining some of the pertinent aspects of the manual and how it is designed t...

As 2024 is quickly coming to a close, it is time to start setting our sites on the future and what 2025 is going to be.  If you've ever met  Jay Doran , it should come as no surprise to you that he's looking to add intensity to his 2025.  Despite shortcomings, negativity, things happening outside of your control, if you attack your goals with intensity and focus on what you can control,...

Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman , and returning for the first time since season 1 and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido , and we've got these culture trailblazers back again for another discussion of Jay's book,  Thirty Days of Thought.   The conversation is focused on the ch...

Nothing is get rich quick; there is nothing get rich quick. It doesn't happen, I don't believe, in that way. It's get rich slow. Hard work, perseverance, and consistency. I can tell you with anything that if you stay consistent with anything over time it's going to grown and if you grow it with a strong foundation, it can't be stopped." Military veteran, former law en...