The Culture Matters Podcast

Mike Calhoun is the Founder & CEO of Board of Advisors, the world’s greatest community for founders, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, investors, marketers, e-commerce moguls, business developers and high level decision makers. Mike has over 27 years of consecutive entrepreneurial ownership experience and an endless rolodex to compliment. Calhoun is also an advisor, owner and investor in multiple companie...

When Karen began in the mortgage business, she never imagined she would become a pioneer and an advocate for women in the mortgage business. In Karen's small town, she was the first woman closing agent, the first woman loan officer, the first woman branch manager, and ultimately the first women-owned mortgage company with an all-female staff. After a tragedy in the family Karen could’ve gone...

When Edwin Carrion was 14, he became an entrepreneur and never looked back. Edwin has had it all, lost it all during the real estate crash, and got it back and then some. One of Edwin's passions is to share his experiences and knowledge by helping small businesses get off the ground, grow, and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. Edwin's greatest love is spending time wi...

An explosive episode with Dr. Derrick DeSilva!! Dr. Derrick DeSilva is a nutritional expert, published author, speaker, and a Dr. of Internal Medicine who has been instrumental in the formulation of more than 350 supplemental products.  He is a practicing Internist at the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and is on the teaching faculty at JFK Medical Center in Edison, New Jers...

Ben Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA. Ben serves as a Mental Conditioning Coach for the 18-time National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team and has worked with p...

Jonathan Fodera is an experienced consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Banking, Sales, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Planning. Strong consulting professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Economics from Stony Brook University. In this episode, Jonathan and Jay discuss the power of tracking your number...

Jeremy Adams thinks too big to put him in a nutshell, but here are a few words that define this co-founder and CEO of Unicorn Innovations; a paid advertising firm that has generated hundreds of millions in traceable revenue for many internationally recognized partners and clients: Growth-Seeker, Giver, Lifelong-Learner Jeremy Adams enjoys starting his daily routine from anywhere in his worldwide h...

Building a foundation for an industry with many players takes commitment, integrity and relentlessness–just three of many qualities that have enabled Brian Hess to build a 7-Figure company and forge enduring relationships with clients that are in the rankings to span decade(s).  Over his lifetime, Brian has devoted himself to focusing on the specificities of hard work. When it is time for his lega...

This episode has an action packed almost three hours with one of the most versatile conversations so far! Don Henig's primary career focus was in the mortgage and real estate industries. He was president and built the 6th largest wholesale mortgage lender in the nation and also built a direct-2-consumer platform to the 5th largest in the nation. In addition, Don built and sold his own mortgag...

Bill Mervin has been both a real estate agent and a financial advisor but found his true passion to be mortgage banking and has been in this industry for the past 15 years.  He is currently licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Florida, and California.  He takes a consultative approach at getting people mortgages. He believes in learning about the specific situation and then as...

Barry Habib is an American Entrepreneur and frequent Media resource for his Mortgage and Housing expertise. Barry has had a long tenure with monthly appearances on CNBC and FOX. Barry is the CEO of MBS Highway; a company and platform created to help mortgage professionals and Real Estate Agents articulate the opportunity in the housing market for their clients, along with a better understanding of...

Eddy is a seasoned professional with experience holding multiple executive-level positions. Prior to founding Equity Prime Mortgage, in 2008, Eddy operated the top producing office for Global Mortgage, Inc. and has personally closed over 3000 loans since entering into the mortgage business. Eddy's position as CEO of Equity Prime Mortgage has responsibilities that include overseeing his C-leve...

Tap into the mind of Jay Doran as he introduces himself to you ever so candidly. This monologue was the second one he has done and due to technological issues, we weren't able to publish it for you all. This one talks about how to read books, how Jay reads books, how many he has read, the power of fiction novels, and life in general. Listen to this as you work out, as you have a long a drive,...

Bill Dallas is responsible for inspiring and leading more than a dozen mortgage, banking and financial tech companies over the past 35 years, including Cloudvirga, First Franklin, Ownit Mortgage Solutions, Skyline Home Loans, NewLeaf Lending, and now Finance of America Mortgage. His first venture, First Franklin, grew to be one of the nation's largest lenders. Although technology has disrupte...

Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country’s most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management. A familiar figure on TV and radio, he is also a prolific writer, powerful communicator, and sought-after media expert. He was co-host of the reality shows Coaching Bad on Spike TV and The Secret Life of Kids on USA Network. He was also the resident therapist for F...

Judd Burdon is a Father, Husband, Entrepreneur, and a solid guy. Judd takes us through his story of learning and growing every step of the way to continue to create better versions of himself and to ultimately make a difference in his family and his industry. At one point in his life, he was not happy, and now he is every day. You can hear the waves in the background because that is where he lives...

Ranked as one of the TOP BUSINESS LEADERS to follow in 2020 by YAHOO FINANCE, featured in USA Today, and Fox News. Robert Syslo is a professional promotion and branding expert for over 17 years. Robert Syslo Jr has an extensive background in advertising, marketing, brand development, and show distribution. Founder of Syslo Ventures located in Miami FL. The purpose of his company Syslo Ventures is...

Will was raised by the streets of Philadelphia and ran with a rough crowd as a and coming from a child of a single-parent household. Without a father to rely on for guidance, Will began his life's journey by selling drugs and participating in gangs and violence in and around the community of South Philly. One day tragedy struck as Will and a group of friends were shot at by a rival gang. Acti...

Christopher Vester is an experienced Chief Operations Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Christopher is skilled in negotiation, management, customer service, account management, motivation, and sales. Additionally, is a strong business development professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Business Administration and Management from North Carolina...

This episode teaches you about leadership and thinking about how you handle your book of business, if you need to change it and how you can change it to be successful. Troy Korsgaden is a highly sought-after insurance and financial services consultant. He is the principal of Korsgaden International which specializes in global marketing, distribution, agency building, and technology strategies for...

Weldon Long is a successful entrepreneur, sales expert, and author of the NY Times Bestseller, The Power of Consistency - Prosperity Mindset Training for Sales and Business Professionals. He is one of the nation’s most powerful speakers and a driven motivator who teaches the Sales and Prosperity Mindset philosophies that catapulted him from desperation and poverty to a life of wealth and prosperit...

In this episode, Steve and Jay talk about the beauty of becoming your business. Steve is very passionate about his business and the business world. Steve is a Business Broker and M&A Specialist. His company provides expert service to clients, both buyers and sellers across multiple industries to achieve outstanding results in small to middle-market transactions. Steve's attention to detai...

This episode with friend, Tom Bove, Founder and CEO of BBD Solutions was recorded in the very beginning of 2020 but somehow seems most fitting for life right now. A forward-thinking sales executive exceeding 20 years of experience, Tom’s reputation for the highest standards of professionalism and stellar customer service is recognized and valued across his broad client base. He is genuinely engagi...

Greg Offner Jr. is the Chief Growth Officer of Global Performance Institute. From MBA to PhD - from Sales & Motivation to Diversity & Inclusion - Global Performance Institute has the experts to fit the needs and budget of your organization, association, or corporation.  I speak on the following topics:  * Pattern Disruption (Change) * Creativity  I also have a unique keynote perfect for &q...

This episode is a must-listen-to episode where Jay really gets into the mind of Rick Arvielo, CEO and Co-Founder of New American Funding. In this episode, Jay and Rick talk about where Rick started and how running a full-time company as well as bartending is what gave him the grit as part of why he got where he is today. Rick leads from the front and lets the people he chooses do their thing for a...