In a special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is taking a few minutes to discuss ways to improve your scheduling. Red, yellow, and green mean different things for your day and it's important that you end your days with a lot more green than anything else. This episode is all about productivity, so pay attention, take notes, and become more efficient.
Oct 27, 2024•9 min•Season 52Ep. 616
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 22 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 discussion of the day is procrastination and how procrastination is one of the most powerful things in the world as far as making sure your business fails. You may not always want to get the work done, but waiting until the last minute will almost guarantee mi...
Oct 27, 2024•24 min•Season 52Ep. 615
Our very own Jay Doran is back again to discuss another important culture-related topic and that topic today is accountability. It is easy to lose the importance of accountability at all levels of a company, especially when work is coming in quickly and needing to go out even quicker. Jay is here to discuss that accountability should be placed high on all priority lists to ensure that the culture is positively affected. Hold yourself and your employees accountable and ensure that your culture is...
Oct 26, 2024•26 min•Season 52Ep. 614
Founder of Big Think, advisor, consultant, and true mortgage professional Ruth Lee is joining the show again today, but this time she is turning the mic around and interviewing our very own Jay Doran on a myriad of different subjects. Ruth and Jay are getting into some of the people throughout history whose stories have inspired Jay in his endeavors, some of the early days of Culture Matters and where some of the ideas and motivation came from, and what continues to drive him to help others be t...
Oct 26, 2024•47 min•Season 52Ep. 613
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 21 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. The topic for the day is one that everyone knows all too well: exhaustion. Jay talks about pushing through that exhaustion when things need to get done because, at the end of the day, only you can get yourself where you need to go. If you're tired, perk up, and enjoy this ...
Oct 26, 2024•11 min•Season 52Ep. 612
We've got our very Jay Doran coming in today with another discussion on culture and today we are taking a look at creating innovation within your company culture. It comes down to listening, respect, and empowering those around with the ability to do their jobs and not be afraid to contribute to the vision. If you're looking to ensure innovation is taking place at your business, you have come across the right episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 25, 2024•21 min•Season 51Ep. 611
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 20 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 "Culture Shock" in which we uncover listening to understand, embracing the past to make a better future, and how the crowd can and will let us know how we're doing. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast....
Oct 25, 2024•26 min•Season 51Ep. 610
On a very special and unprecedented episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are welcoming three guests for an impromptu chat about culture, business, and life. We have show staples Jake Penny , Aleck Arena , and Dr. David Yerkes in a lively, round-table discussion about a myriad of topics. This is the kind of chat that really breeds ideas and allows the space needed for true and honest discussion. We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind discussion on The Culture Matters Podcast....
Oct 25, 2024•22 min•Season 51Ep. 609
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 19 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 talking about the "Domino Effect" and how the "rule of 72" can play a factor in knocking those dominoes down. We're coming in quick and compact in this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 24, 2024•7 min•Season 51Ep. 608
"When it comes to leadership, I believe in a few fundamental principles: start each day with gratitude, stay curious, ask questions and continue to learn, remain consistently loyal, be the sort of leader you want to have, give back, and care for others." Chief Wholesale Officer of EPM and all around mortgage Jill-of-all-trades Kerry Cole is making her first appearance of hopefully many on the show today and we couldn't be more thrilled to have her on. Jay and Kerry are digging into exactly what ...
Oct 24, 2024•44 min•Season 51Ep. 607
We've got some more culture content coming your way today and our topic is a thriving workplace. Jay Doran is discussing how the non-negotiable things people are looking for in a workplace environment are different to everyone and that learning to find balance and taking into account different personality types and needs are going to help tip the scales in your favor. Everyone wants their workplace to thrive and it is our hope that today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast helps to swing th...
Oct 24, 2024•13 min•Season 51Ep. 606
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 18 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 talking about the focus, determination, and all of the things that can be accomplished in that seven day timeframe known as a week. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast and are using your seven days to their fullest....
Oct 23, 2024•15 min•Season 51Ep. 605
We've got another episode of culture chat coming your way and on this edition our own Jay Doran is talking about how strong company culture affects productivity. Is there a direct correlation and, if so, how direct is it? Jay Doran The Culture Man is here to answer those questions and more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 23, 2024•26 min•Season 51Ep. 604
"The higher we soar, the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly." - Friedrich Nietzsche Josh Pitts is the founder of Shred Media and he is back on the show today to go around once again with The Culture Man. Josh and Jay are digging into getting hung up on too many "what if's" and just rolling up your sleeves and getting started, inspiration in the world of content creation, and why being sincere and letting your voice be as authentic as possible will draw people in. As an added bonus, Jay ha...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 51Ep. 603
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 17 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 talking about the scourge of the creative mind, writer's block. What it can mean for your culture, your motivation, and your overall well-being just goes to show what a menace it can be. Have no fear for it can be overcome and that's exactly what we're talkin...
Oct 22, 2024•10 min•Season 51Ep. 602
Our very own Jay Doran is taking some time today to introduce a new series launching soon on The Culture Matters Podcast. Jay will be looking into Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson and breaking down each one of those rules through a cultural lens. Keep your eyes open for this very exciting new series!
Oct 22, 2024•7 min•Season 51Ep. 601
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." - Mother Teresa Dr. Supatra Tovar is a holistic health clinical psychologist, fitness expert, nutritionist, the host of the "ANEW Body Insight Podcast", and the author of the new book Deprogram Diet Culture and we have her back on the show to discuss just that; diet culture and how we can begin to move away from it. Dr. Tovar and Jay are digging into the medical ramifications of dieting, what the ...
Oct 22, 2024•48 min•Season 51Ep. 600
What better to discuss on a podcast all about culture than culture itself? On today's episode, our very own Jay Doran is deep diving into company culture and why in today's business climate it means more than perhaps ever before. The Culture Man is bringing the good culture vibes on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 21, 2024•17 min•Season 50Ep. 599
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 16 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 taking a look at the day-to-day mindset of an entrepreneur and how it can affect their thinking and overall mindset through the stress, decision-making, and pressure that comes along with it. The desire to quit can get overwhelming sometimes, but the true ent...
Oct 21, 2024•11 min•Season 50Ep. 598
"Never blame anybody else for your failures. Always accept responsibility. It's up to you." On another special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay is Breaking Bread yet again with Hubert and Chris Vester of Hubert Vester Auto Group and we're taking a special look at a special man in the Vester family known as Granddaddy Rose. We're taking a quote directly from the man himself and breaking down his words to see how they have affected the lives of the Vesters and where they can be applied ...
Oct 21, 2024•51 min•Season 50Ep. 597
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 15 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's chapter, "Getting Stuck", is giving Jay the opportunity to discuss how and why people can get stuck in their routines or habits and how and why it matters to break out of those situations. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast....
Oct 20, 2024•12 min•Season 50Ep. 596
"People who don't take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year. People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year." - Peter Drucker Good friend of the podcast and the president of Concourse Land Transfer LLC Scott Rutkay has made his way back to the show for another go around with The Culture Man. Scott and Jay are discussing some of the big mistakes that almost everyone makes, the importance of listening and collaboration, and "managing by walking around". We can ...
Oct 20, 2024•40 min•Season 50Ep. 595
Culture Matters' own Jay Doran has got another culture topic to discuss today and today that topic is value. More specifically, Jay is diving into ways that make sure that employees feel valued by their employers and perhaps even more importantly, why that matters to the employees. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 20, 2024•22 min•Season 50Ep. 594
"The world is benefitting from the selling of an industry hooked on selling. The word 'hooked' has a negative connotation because it implies that someone is addicted. So does the word drug, which is on the front of the book. I had to balance my ethics between the use of these words in accurately describing the point I am making and the character traits I share throughout this book. The truth is, negative connotation or not, these are the right words to describe our behaviors, including mine, for...
Oct 19, 2024•27 min•Season 50Ep. 593
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 14 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 "Different Socks" which drills down into judging others and ourselves. We apologize for some minor technical difficulties, but we hope you enjoy this eposide of The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 19, 2024•18 min•Season 50Ep. 592
"If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old." - Peter Drucker Advisor, consultant, and business and financial guru Matt McHale is back on the show today to mix it up with The Culture Man on a variety of different topics. Matt and Jay are discussing why it's important not to procrastinate and make sure you are doing meaningful things every single day, why stepping up and being the leader that makes the decisions is paramount to your success, and the evolution of technology in...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr•Season 50Ep. 591
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 14 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's focus is on relationships. Jay discusses the value of relationships, how they can make individuals stronger, and why shared values create stronger relationships. We hope your enjoy this discussion on The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 18, 2024•17 min•Season 50Ep. 590
"I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians." - Alexander the Great Andrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and one of our favorite returning guests and he's back again today to mix it up The Culture Man. Andrew and Jay are discussing the sale of Andrew's business, looking inward and reflecting on yourself before "trying to change the world", and continuing to grow and expand your mind through educating yourself. Andrew al...
Oct 18, 2024•59 min•Season 50Ep. 589
We've got our very own Jay Doran discussing another culture topic today. Jay is discussing keeping keeping employees at your company for the long haul. Is there a secret to the sauce or is it simply a series of small things that you need to pay attention to to make sure that your employees want to stick around and help you create the business you want? Make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode because there may be a surprise guest on a phone call. We hope you enjoy this episode of The C...
Oct 18, 2024•21 min•Season 50Ep. 588
"Fall in love with the house, not the rate." The Vice-President of Business Development at EPM, Frank Ferrans , is back again to talk a little shop because one episode just wasn't enough to get it all in. Frank and Jay are unpacking the fact that the most successful brokers are the ones who follow-up and who are honest with their clients, the desire for rates to go down so that people can be comfortable purchasing homes, and how faith has positively affected Frank's life and career. We hope you ...
Oct 17, 2024•35 min•Season 49Ep. 587