The Culture Matters Podcast

Technology doesn’t fail, systems do. In this episode, Jay sits down with David Levine to explore the core of systems through the lens of technology and how the tools we build, adopt, and rely on quietly shape behavior, culture, and outcomes inside organizations. This is not a conversation about software features or trends—it’s about how technological systems influence the way people think, communi...

Danijel Velicki is a Croatian-born entrepreneur and financial educator known as the Founder and CEO of Sqwire , an online financial wellness and literacy platform. Mark Richards is the founder and a principal consultant at Cool Hollow , a business consulting and financial services firm based in Pennsylvania. Mark and Danijel have been friends for 10+ years and have been working together and best f...

In this episode, Jay and Jenna sit down for an honest conversation about what culture really is — and why it matters more than ever . They unpack the heart of Culture Matters : not as a buzzword or a corporate initiative, but as the way people think, communicate, and show up in their work, relationships, and leadership. Culture isn’t something you hang on a wall, it’s something you live every day,...

It has been a couple of months, but we are finally back with Thirty Days of Thought featuring our very own Jay Doran as he discusses excerpts from his book, Thirty Days of Thought.  On today's episode, Jay is focusing on the chapter entitled "Happy Birthday".  We are kicking off the episode (recorded on November 16, 2025) with a very big happy birthday shout out to our friend, retur...

"Every act of creation is first of all an act of destruction." - Pablo Picasso Host of "The Relief Podcast", author of How to Get Your Life Back , and founder of Real Estate Relief Demetri Stakias  is here once again and this time it is at the start of a brand new series.  The "Tales of Giving" is going to be an uplifting journey we take with Demetri as we explore pos...

"Lollapalooza effects can make you rich or they can kill you." - Charles T. Munger Real estate professional, businessman, co-owner of R.K. Reiman, and host of "The Real Build" podcast Bill Reiman is joining us on the show once again and we've got a good one in store for you today because we are jamming to some lollapalooza.  No, we don't mean the Chicago-based music f...

"The big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting." - Charles T. Munger One episode simply wasn't enough to go over everything we wanted to when it comes discussing market updates, so we had no choice but to make it a two-parter.  We are happy to welcome back our co-host for the Investor Series and the founder of Arena Securities,  Aleck Arena , to put a bow on our...

"Soros has taught me that when you have tremendous conviction on a trade, you have to go for the jugular. It takes courage to be a pig. It takes courage to ride a profit with huge leverage." - Stanley Druckenmiller In store on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are returning to one of our favorite areas of discussion: investing!  And we couldn't think of anyone ...

"Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it and I will move the world." - Archimedes After a brief hiatus, The Culture Matters Podcast is back with a vengeance and we are starting this thing off right with a wonderful guest making his first appearance on the show.  A long-time leader in the business training space having worked with such companies as General Electric,...

On a very special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are bringing back The Investor Series with the founder of Arena Securities and co-host of the series, Aleck Arena , flying solo.  Aleck's guest today is a man whose family has over 125 years of experience in the Australian financial market and who has been the chairman of that company, Soul Patts, for the past quarter of a century,...

"Its more important to win than be right." On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are welcoming a new guest to the program and we couldn't be more excited to have him!  Senior Portfolio Manager with Pine Valley Investments, multi-asset trading aficionado, and investing expert  Mark Magarian is debuting on the show and is following in a long tradition of excellent...

"Tough times don't last, tough teams do." - Robert Schuller On today's latest installment of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own  Jay Doran  is sitting down with the show's producer, Kyle DiRaddo, to continue their discussion on the in's and out's of what drives Culture Matters.  During their discussion, Jay and Kyle and chatting about what a shift in compa...

On this edition of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is having another discussion with the show's producer, Kyle DiRaddo, and discussing some of the thoughts, feelings, and motivations behind Culture Matters as an organization.  In today's discussion, Jay and Kyle are focusing on the work that goes into a culture shift in a company and where that work actually begins.  ...

"Resistance is futile." - The Borg Collective,  Star Trek On today's edition of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own  Jay Doran is sitting down with the show's producer, Kyle DiRaddo, for a conversation about what makes Culture Matters go.  For this discussion, Jay and Kyle are digging into some of the reasons that people may be hesitant to hire a coach or an advisor, what...

On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own  Jay Doran  is stepping up to the mic for a quick discussion on what it means to be the second generation of a business.  Using the story of Alexander the Great and his ascension to ruling the Macedonian empire after the murder of his father, King Philip II, as a jumping off point, Jay is digging in to what it means to continue a legacy...

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own  Jay Doran  is back behind the mic for another discussion on our favorite subject...culture.  The topic for this episode is limiting beliefs.  Limiting beliefs can be seen as a barrier toward reaching your true potential or preventing you from taking a leap when an opportunity presents itself.  Limiting beliefs can also be seen a...

"The crucial differences which distinguish human societies and human beings are not biological, they are cultural." - Ruth Benedict On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own  Jay Doran  is sitting down once again with the show's producer, Kyle DiRaddo, to discuss some of the in's and out's of what makes Culture Matters tick.  In the first episode...

"A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that's just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it's a joke." - Søren Kierkegaard Real estate professional, businessman, co-owner of R.K. Reiman, and host of &quo...

"Every great institution is the length and shadow of a single man. His character determines the character of his organization." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Advisor, mentor, host of the "Openly Outspoken" podcast, and founder of Unicorn Investments and Unicorn Traffic Jeremy Adams  is back on the show to pay tribute to conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie...

"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment and cast lots." - Luke 23:34 On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we have the founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding and one of our favorite returning guests, Robert Frehafer , back on the show discussing the life and impact of conservative activist and co-founder of Tu...

"If you believe in something, you need to have the courage to fight for those ideas, not run away from them or try to silence them." - Charlie Kirk On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are returning to our series of episodes giving people the opportunity to pay tribute to conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk.  On this edition of the...

"Small wheel turn by the fire and rod, big wheel turn by the grace of God, every time that wheel turn 'round, bound to cover just a little more ground" - The Grateful Dead We are beginning a new series on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast with our very own  Jay Doran  sitting down with the show's producer, Kyle DiRaddo, for a look inside at Culture Matters and...

"A king isn't born, Alexander, he is made by steel and by suffering. A king must know how to hurt those he loves." - King Philip II of Macedon  Our guest today is financial advisor and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director of Client Engagement at Hill, Barth, & King LLC. Joseph Silva Jr.  is back to make his third appearance on our show today and we are thrilled to share his expert...

"If you believe in something, you need to have the courage to fight for those ideas, not run away from them or try to silence them." - Charlie Kirk Host of "The Necessary Entrepreneur" podcast and founder of PIVOT Realty Mark Perkins is back on the program today for another go-around on The Culture Matters Podcast and we are leveling up our game for this one.  Mark and Jay are...

"I've always been a teacher at heart." Co-founder, co-owner, and Chief Scientific Officer of both Ferm Solutions and Wilderness Trail and an adjunct professor at James B. Beam Institute in the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky  Dr. Pat Heist  is our guest on the show today and we are digging down on distilling, leadership, and a whole lot more.  Dr. Hesit and Jay...