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 a physical, mental, or emotional place, they are going to arise and the questions is, are we, as human beings, ...
Nov 06, 2024•31 min•Season 54Ep. 646
"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 is our guest on the show today and we are going deep diving! Peter and Jay dig into defending your business fro...
Nov 06, 2024•40 min•Season 54Ep. 645
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 Culture Matters Podcast.
Nov 05, 2024•14 min•Season 54Ep. 644
"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 reasons rates go up and down, why some of those "facts and figures" that effect mortgage rates aren't always on the...
Nov 05, 2024•53 min•Season 54Ep. 643
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 going.
Nov 05, 2024•17 min•Season 54Ep. 642
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.
Nov 04, 2024•14 min•Season 54Ep. 641
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 rebelliousness emanating from labels, making decisions and sticking to them, and the power of a mentor. This series ...
Nov 04, 2024•50 min•Season 54Ep. 640
"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 Media, Andrew Berman , and returning for the first time since season 1 and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Res...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 54Ep. 639
"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 everything online, what leaving a legacy truly means and allowing the next generation to leave their own, and allowing y...
Nov 03, 2024•45 min•Season 54Ep. 638
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.
Nov 03, 2024•18 min•Season 54Ep. 637
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 right away!
Nov 03, 2024•19 min•Season 54Ep. 636
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 version of themself that they can be. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast....
Nov 02, 2024•15 min•Season 53Ep. 635
"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 difference between achieving success on an individual level and achieving it with a team, and how priorities and lifes...
Nov 02, 2024•53 min•Season 53Ep. 634
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.
Nov 02, 2024•14 min•Season 53Ep. 633
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 you are working on, but in your personal growth as well. Learn to listen and act accordingly.
Nov 01, 2024•14 min•Season 53Ep. 632
"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 the show and we are ready to dig right in. Michael and Jay are unpacking what intuition is and how everyone can see i...
Nov 01, 2024•40 min•Season 53Ep. 631
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 ability to connect and put our message out into the world is truly something to be revered and one can only...
Nov 01, 2024•16 min•Season 53Ep. 628
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.
Oct 31, 2024•26 min•Season 53Ep. 629
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 Culture Man is here to discuss how and why public speaking means so much in the business world and beyond....
Oct 31, 2024•24 min•Season 53Ep. 628
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 The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 31, 2024•16 min•Season 53Ep. 627
"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 the concept of living a life you won't regret, the grind that can be creating original and poignant content, and having purpose ...
Oct 30, 2024•47 min•Season 53Ep. 626
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 singular drive, is yours and yours alone and we're going to go deeper into it on this episode of The Culture Matter...
Oct 30, 2024•16 min•Season 53Ep. 625
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's eye the way it does due to communication difficulties with previous generations. It's a hot button topic, bu...
Oct 30, 2024•16 min•Season 53Ep. 624
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, a company is going to work more harmoniously and get the best results possible.
Oct 29, 2024•16 min•Season 52Ep. 623
"Those who love wisdom must investigate many things." - Heraclitus Our guest today is financial advisor and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director of Client Engagement at Hill, Barth, & King LLC. Joe Silva and we're thrilled to have him back for his sophomore appearance on the program. Joe and Jay are digging into the work that you have to put into self-improvement as well as improving at you work, the overwhelming positives to engaging the assistance of a coach, and why a voice from outside of ...
Oct 29, 2024•45 min•Season 52Ep. 622
Our very own Jay Doran is back again with another dose of culture chat and today is all about building that thriving culture everyone wants in their business. Is there really a secret to getting that culture everyone is seeking or is it a series of little things to ensure your company culture is hitting on all cylinders? Jay is here to answer that very question on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 29, 2024•15 min•Season 52Ep. 621
On this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, it is time for part 23 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 discussion zeroes in on our inability to know what's going on in the minds of those around us. Whether those people are our perceived enemies, our friends, or someone with whom we've had limited interactions, we can never truly know what's going on in their heads n...
Oct 28, 2024•18 min•Season 52Ep. 620
"The main characteristics shared by people who are HIGHT on business success are: eased in risk-taking behaviors, desire for immediate gratification, Attention Deficit Disorder, adventurous or thrill-seeking, neuroticism or high levels of sensitivity or nervousness, anxiety or depression, obsessive or compulsive behavior, high intelligence, always wanting more, limit busters. Do you relate to any of these?" The founder of 20/20 Vision for Success and author of Finding Honor: The Journey to Truth...
Oct 28, 2024•23 min•Season 52Ep. 619
Jay Doran is back again today with another deep dive into the culture pool. Today, Jay is talking about the power of listening and why leaders should always be listening to those around them. Whether it is advisors, employees, or coaches, it is always important for leaders to hear the things that others have to say and to incorporate what they hear into their plans moving forward. Jay is on his game today on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.
Oct 28, 2024•20 min•Season 52Ep. 618
It's not surprise that we aren't going to get along with everyone all the time. In the workplace, these conflicts can lead to production issues as well as disabling the culture that has been cultivated. In this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay Doran discusses ways to navigate these tricky situations and to make sure that they are squashed before they have the chance to become larger issues.
Oct 27, 2024•20 min•Season 52Ep. 617