The Culture Matters Podcast

We've got another culture chat on the show today lead by our very own  Jay Doran .  The conversation today is about employee retention and several mistakes that a lot of employers make with what should be one of the most important parts of a business.  If you're looking to make sure you're not just keeping your employees, but keeping the right employees, then this is the episode for...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 28 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 discussing why the concept of people "policing" one another or themselves is as abstract and complicated as any other.  Whether conflicts arise from...

"From my experience, the best advisors help in three ways: encourage you to look at the problem or opportunity from multiple angles, help you balance the tug of the short-term with important long-term priorities, and ask the tough questions you need to know to reach the best solution." - Margo Georgiadis Advisor and expert attorney in all things business with Lex Nova Law Peter Spirgel i...

We've got some more culture content coming your way on today's episode and our very own Jay Doran is here to discuss your mind and your mindset as it relates to your success.  It is the responsibility of the entrepreneur to move their company forward and it is important that the mind is sharp and ready to make decisions.  Let's talk about the mind on today's episode of The Cult...

"Economy does not consist in saving coal, but in using the time while it burns." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Economist extraordinaire, mortgage expert, and the Chief Revenue Officer of Highway Dan Habib is making his debut on the show and he is taking into another gear today for a discussion about the economy, mortgages, and a slew of other things.  Dan and Jay are really digging into the reas...

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran is bringing some more culture heat by talking about continuous improvement.  Your company culture needs to be operating at such a level that everything and everyone should be constantly getting better culturally speaking.  The Culture Man is here to give a few words of advice to make sure that that is the direction your company is g...

Jay Doran  is back behind the mic for another chat about culture and we're taking a look at a very important of company culture and that is interpersonal relationships.  This can be a tricky line to walk from time to time, but it doesn't have to be.  Jay is here to break down some ways to to view the workplace dynamic and to make sure your people are getting along and thriving.

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 they're back on the show to discuss the second chapter of  Thirty Days of Thought , "Labels Limit".  The conversation is dotted with points about...

"Most people take the limit of their vision to be the limits of the world." - Arthur Schopenhauer We have a very special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast today as we have invited two returning guests to discuss our very own  Jay Doran's book,  Thirty Days of Thought , with The Culture Man himself.  Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business M...

On today's edition of The Culture Matters Podcast,  Jay Doran  is here to talk about the big secret to succeeding in business.  What's that big secret, you may be asking?  It's understanding the people you're serving.  Keep your ears open to this special culture chat with The Culture Man.

"You can always pass on jewelry to ensure the memories and significance of the piece last forever. The memories don't have to end with you." Partner at House of Milner and jeweler extraordinaire Brett Sandler is making his first appearance on the show today and we couldn't be more excited about it.  Brett and Jay are digging into the power of in-person sales as opposed to doing...

On today's trek down the culture road, our very own  Jay Doran  is giving his take on planning ahead and how best to start looking ahead to your future.  Whether you're looking to situate yourself for the foreseeable future or a couple of decades down the road, it's never too early to start preparing.  After listening to today's episode, we hope you'll get to planning righ...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 27 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 this installment, Jay is talking about how going through this process should be looked at as a call to action to get the reader motivated to go out and be the best versi...

"There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all." - Peter Drucker Advisor and Executive Vice President of Sales at rate.com  Shant Banosian  is on the program today and we've got a lot of culture, leadership, and business to discuss.  Shant and Jay are digging into things that some of the most successful people in the world have in common, the...

We've got another culture chat coming down the pike from the one and only  Jay Doran  and today we're looking at hacks to improve your workplace.  Jay is coming in hot with not one, not two, but three ways to transform your workplace.  Of course, its not as simple as all of that, but this is a really good place to start.

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own  Jay Doran  is back to talk about a culture theme that no one really enjoys and that is negative feedback.  Just because someone gives you negative feedback on something doesn't mean that what you are working on or the direction you are going needs to come to a halt.  Use that feedback to fuel your growth not just in what yo...

"Out of every 100 men, 10 of them shouldn't even be here. 80 are nothing but targets. Nine of them are real fighters and we are lucky to have them for they make the battle. Ah, but one. One is a warrior and he will bring the others back." - Heraclitus Michael Melicia is the CEO of CPEX and owner and president of Coastal Paving & Excavating is back for his second appearance on th...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 26 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 getting into what this unprecedented age of technological advancement has meant to the business world, but also to him and his business personally.  Our abili...

Our very own Jay Doran is back again with another deep thought on culture.  Today, Jay is breaking down how best to get your assembled team behind your vision for your company.  This is one of the most important things an entrepreneur can do because if the team isn't aligning with what you see for the future of your business, then you are going to have a hard time moving that business forward...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 25 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.  On the docket today is the topic of speaking.  To speak publicly is a responsibility and one that should not be taken lightly.  Words carry weight and meaning and The Cultu...

Our very own  Jay Doran  is back again with some more culture food for thought.  Today, The Culture Man is breaking down the difference between a manager and a leader.  Are they mutually exclusive or can they co-exist in the same person?  Why is there a negative connotation associated with being a manager?  We're going to see if we can't answer those questions and more on this episode of...

"I think leaders are created in the hard times. I think that's when the opportunity to shine comes in." Coach, author, content creator, host of the "Modern Lending Podcast", and Chief Marketing Officer of loanDepot Alec Hanson is back for his second appearance on our show and we are picking up the conversation as if no time had passed at all.  Alec and Jay are unpacking th...

On today's chat about culture,  Jay Doran  is talking about the thing that everybody needs and nobody can seem to get enough of: energy.  The energy that you put into your company is completely dependent on you and how much energy you are willing to exert making it truly one of the only things that is completely within your control.  Therefore, that energy that you are putting in, that singul...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 24 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, we're talking about that group of people known as Millennials and Jay is here to make the argument that perhaps that group of people only exists in society&apos...

We're having another culture conversation on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast and today our very own  Jay Doran  is talking about role-playing and, no, we aren't talking about video games.  Jay is discussing the importance of understanding your role within an organization and completing it to the best of your ability.  When everyone plays their part and does their job,...