The Culture Matters Podcast

"Don't explain your philosophy.  Embody it." - Epictetus Chief Growth Officer of The Pavement Group and good friend of the Culture Matters family Todd Gorell is stopping by the show today and we are covering a lot!  We're going through what makes a good joke, Todd's introduction to the stand-up stage, how Todd's whirlwind romance inspired him to go from managing bars...

"The strength of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special exertions, but by his habitual acts." - Blaise Pascal Back again is the host of "The Brian Hess Show" podcast and founder of The Pavement Group and The Top Contractor School Brian Hess and today on the show we are talking about your personal brand.  What exactly is a personal brand?  Why does your person...

"To be a successful business owner and investor, you have to be emotionally neutral to winning and losing.  Winning and losing are just part of the game." - Robert Kiyosaki Founder and CEO of EPM Mortgages and great friend to The Culture Matters Podcast Eddy Perez joins Jay for another chat.  Today, we're discussing Robert Kyosaki's book Rich Dad Poor Dad and how it has played...

"To live is to suffer.  To survive is to find some meaning in the suffering." - Friedrich Nietzsche If you've been listening to the show, then you know that the founder of South Fork Business Ventures Tony Capullo has been interviewing the host of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran.  Well, today is part three of that series!    It should come as no surprise that our topic of the...

"Rich people acquire assets.  The poor and middle class acquire liabilities that they think are assets." - Robert Kiyosaki We're doubling our fun today as great friends to the show and repeat guests Christine Beckwith and Cory Parker and today we're getting into property investment.  This power couple is here to break down some of the things they've learned since their las...

"You cannot push anyone up a ladder unless he be willing to climb a little himself." - Andrew Carnegie Today on the show we have the author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth , founder  of 20/20 Vision for Success, and frequent guest of the show Christine Beckwith back with us and today we are talking about starting a business.  Christine shares with Jay her journey of how scary it w...

"When wireless is perfectly applied, the whole Earth will be converted into a huge brain, which in fact it is, all things being particles of a real and rhythmic whole." - Nikola Tesla Our guest today needs no introduction, but he's going to get one anyway!  The founder of The Pavement Group and The Top Contractor School, host of "The Brian Hess Show" podcast, and great fri...

"Had I not been Alexander, I should have liked to be Diogenes." - Alexander the Great Today is part two of an as yet unknown number of episodes where good friend of the show and founder of South Fork Business Ventures Tony Capullo is sitting down with Jay and turning the microphone around on him.  We're covering everything from the way the pandemic affected culture to how much time...

"Victory belongs to the most persevering." - Napoleon Bonaparte "To exist is to change.  To change is to mature.  To mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly." - Henri Bergson Today on the show we have the founder and owner of JKR Windows and host of the "Just Real Quick" podcast  Jefferson K. Rogers back with us like he never left!  On this go around, we're...

“Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.” - William Shakespeare Artisan contractor and philosopher Nathan Merrill is Jay's guest on this episode and we are getting deep today!  We're getting things kicked off by talking about virtue and whether or not we've read Shakespeare and if you haven't, don't worry.  You aren't alone.  Nathan and Jay discuss limitations, the...

“To forget one’s purpose is the commonest form of stupidity.” - Friedrich Nietzsche Josh Pitts is the founder of Shred Media and is back on the show after a much lengthier absence than any of us would have wanted!  Josh and Jay are getting into seeking opportunities in places where they may not be obvious, the type of work ethic it takes to get over the hump, and the how influencers are impacting...

“Myths are public dreams. Dreams are private myths.” - Joseph Campbell Digitaljeff has worn many hats in his life including cinematographer, photographer, digital media pioneer, influencer, and strategist and today he is Jay's guest on The Culture Matters Podcast.  We're going to be getting into the importance of attention to detail, the power of intention, the need to constantly evolve,...

“Hustle is the most important word ever.”  “The only differentiation in this game is your passion and hustle.” “Without passion and hustle, talent can only take you so far.” Tony Pec is the founder of Y Not You Media and expert in branding and social media marketing and he's here to share a little positivity.  Tony is giving Jay a quick lesson in how social media helped businesses during the...

“Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle.” - Napoleon Hill Christopher Somers is a real estate professional with a background in financial services in the Philadelphia area and he's joining Jay on the show today to share his wisdom.  Real estate in itself is tough enough, but when you add a major metropolitan area into the mix like Philadelphia, it can be downrigh...

“All things are subject to interpretation. Whichever interpretation prevails at a given time, is a function of power, and not truth.” Tom Zaimes is a philosopher, contraction, and visionary. 00:00 Intro 10:30 “I’m here to help.” 20:25 The final exam is coming. 30:51 Visualization. 40:47 Focusing on the TEAM. 50:30 Words are spells

“If you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything.” - Mark Twain Daniel Wright is the founder of Proline Paving, the host of the "Paving the Way" podcast, and a member of the Top Contractor School and we're excited to have him on the show today!  He's new to the podcasting world and his best advice for someone who wants to get involved?  Have good intentions and just g...

“Are your socks getting tight? You’ll figure it out.”  President of Bay Country Contracting Daniel Good is back for his second appearance on the show today and we are picking up right where we left off.  Daniel is a natural storyteller and he uses his life experiences to dig deep into the nuances of leadership.  Jay and Daniel are getting into the feeling of being lost and what it takes to find yo...

“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” - Henry David Thoreau Carlos Sarmiento is a real estate professional who is joining Jay on the podcast today to talk about...what else...real estate!  We're kicking things off with a thorough endorsement of using the script in sales and why people may be apprehensive to use them and why you SHOULD be using them.  Jay and Carlos are gett...

“Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility.” - Peter Drucker Austin Duchaine is the founder of AD&C Construction and is a perfect example of how finding what you love at an early age can become a lifelong and fulfilling career.  Austin is here to talk about how his parent's experiences in the restaurant industry gave him a deep appreciation for quality of ser...

“Most people only do good things on the days they feel good.” - Kayvon Kay The founder of Sales Connection Kayvon Kay is on the show today!  He's here to let our audience know that if you want to get where you want to go, you need to get up, get out, meet people, and make lasting connections that are going to help you take your next step.  We're getting into AI, inflation, and why you ne...

“I don’t believe in luck. I believe in being prepared for the right opportunity when it presents itself.” - Christopher Stevens Jay's guest on the show today is Christopher Stevens who is a leader and owner of Keller Williams Philadelphia.  A 20-year veteran of the restaurant world, Christopher made the jump to real estate a little later in life and is proof that it is never too late to try s...

“Concentrate every minute on doing what’s in front of you.” - Marcus Aurelius Mike Hoogheem is the Chief Operating Officer and partner of The Pavement Group.  Today, Mike is stopping by to talking with Jay about the benefits of outworking everyone around you and being all in on what's in front of you.  It's all about bringing value to your customers and showing up to keep your relationsh...

“Where love rules, there is no will to power. And where power predominates, there, love is lacking. The one is the shadow of the other.” - Carl Jung Dr. Supatra Tovar is a clinical holistic  psychologist, fitness expert, and nutritionist.  Dr. Tovar breaks down how unhealthy work practices can lead to lowered productivity and setting realistic boundaries for a work-life balance that makes sense. ...

“Give people a reason to come in, and that’s their motivation, education, collaboration, fun, all of the above. Also have an environment that’s welcoming to each person. You have to lead by example. All I know is how to lead by example. Not do as I say, but see how I do.” - Mike McCann Mike McCann is a Philadelphia-based real estate aficionado with over 30 years in the business.   Now on his third...

“Now you know the difference of getting paid not for what you do, but for what you know. You now understand. You got value now. Sell that value.” Rich Light Sr. Rich Light is the founder of Gloss It, a line of high-performance automobile detailing products that set a new standard for the industry!  As if that wasn't enough, he is also a real estate investor and a coach, teacher, and mentor wi...