The Culture Matters Podcast

"Invest in a business any fool can run, because someday a fool will.  If it won't stand a little mismanagement, it's not much of a business.  We're not looking for mismanagement, even if we can withstand it." - Charlie MungerFinancial consultant and advisor Gary Nash makes his triumphant return to the show and in this discussion we will be focusing mostly on the late, great Charlie Munger.  His contributions to the world of finance are immeasurable and he stood as a mentor and someone to be looked up to by many in and out of that space.  Gary and Jay dissect a few of his quotes and discuss his legacy and contributions over a truly legendary career.  We hope you enjoy this conversation with Gary Nash and the life and legacy of Charlie Munger. 

"Acquire worldly wisdom and adjust your behavior accordingly.  If your new behavior gives you a little temporary unpopularity with your peer group, then to hell with them." - Charles MungerThis episode of The Culture Matters Podcast is one where we are celebrating!  Our good friend and the Chief Lending Officer and partner at EPM Kevin DeLory is back on the program and we are here to talk about his recent fight with and win over cancer!  Kevin and Jay are going to go through Kevin's battle and how he has changed and how his mentality has changed since coming out on the other side, about how the love and support from his friends and family and work family were the cornerstones of his recovery, and even after all he has been through, he is still thinking about growing the business.  Kevin DeLory beat cancer, ladies and gentlemen, and there isn't much we can say here that expresses our happiness.  Please enjoy this celebratory episode of The Culture Matters Podcast!*This episode was recorded in November of 2023 and since then we learned that Kevin will go on for a second battle that he is sure to overcome...nobody is stronger than Kevin on this journey.*

"Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work." - Peter DruckerGreg Rushin is a real estate entrepreneur, life coach, and founder of Rush-In Motivation and if you read the title of this episode, we want you to know we are not lying.  Interspersed between conversation topics around accountability and motivation and morale, Greg and Jay do 100 pushups.  We are practicing what we preach on today's episode, so if you're looking to start making a better life for yourself, listen to what Greg has to say and start doing those pushups.

"If I can be optimistic when I'm nearly dead, surely the rest of you can handle a little inflation." - Charlie MungerIf the expression "never a dull moment" had a poster child, it would be today's guest.  Michael Allosso, acclaimed public speaker, self-awareness expert, and director, has joined us for another chat and this man certainly brings the energy!  The roadmap for this conversation has a lot of twists and turns and it goes from giving someone a "livogy" to traits great leaders should possess to why showing love is so important and several points in between.  There are a lot of laughs and a lot of poignant moments in today's episode, so we hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only Michael Allosso.

"Character is higher than intellect.  A great soul will be strong to live as well as strong to think." - Ralph Waldo EmersonOne of the realest real estate professionals in the game and a mentor to many Jeff Silva makes his triumphant return to The Culture Matters Podcast today and we are talking about, what else, real estate!  Jeff is giving some real talk on the current state of the real estate game including some hard truths about not all real estate agents being created equal, creating the "why" so that people understand why things are done a certain way, and the value of practicing your craft especially when it comes to using the phone.  We always enjoy having Jeff on the show and hope you enjoy this conversation with Jeff Silva.

"Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes, but no plans." - Peter DruckerThe founder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching John Duffin is back on the show and there is never a dull moment when this guy comes around.  Today, John shares his thoughts on podcasts and why they are such a valuable tool, why being prepared is a practice that everyone should engage in, and how, even when someone is doing an excellent job at something, there is always room to tighten up.  Trust us when we tell you that this is not an episode to be missed with the one and only John Duffin.

"Never yield to force.  Never yield to apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." - Sir Winston ChurchillBill Mervin is the leader of the Bill Mervin Mortgage Team and he's back on the show today to talk mortgages and culture with Jay.  Jay and Bill discuss the importance of standing on one's convictions even through times of change and uncertainty, providing the best possible experience for your customer both from a service and deal perspective, and why it is still a good time to invest in real estate even in today's unruly market.  There is reason that Bill is a staple on The Culture Matters Podcast and he proves it once again on today's episode!

"It is impossible to suffer without making someone pay for it.  Every complaint already contains revenge." - Friedrich NietzscheWe are back today with the founder of South Fork Business Ventures Tony Capullo as he continues his series where he takes over hosting duties and interviews the interviewer, Jay Doran.  Our topic for the day is The Culture Matters Podcast.  Tony and Jay discuss the impact the show has had on Jay and the business of Culture Matters, who and why the guests are chosen, and the relationships that hosting a podcast can and has created for Jay.  We're peeking behind the curtain yet again and giving our listeners a little insight into the making of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The highest result of education is tolerance." - Helen KellerOur guest on the show today is the leader of the DeNicola Foundation, Humanitarian Program Manager for Cosmo DeNicola Companies, Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors at The Humpty Dumpty Institute, a philanthropist, and all around awesome human being, Morgan DeNicola.  Morgan's humanitarian work has taken her all over the world in the pursuit of bringing people together and helping those who are in need.  From meetings with The Pope to working at an orphanage with Buddhist monks in the middle of Africa, Morgan is the embodiment of selfless giving and service to others.  Jay and Morgan unpack some of her work, the work she does with and on behalf of her father and his companies, and what it takes to bring diametrically opposed people together in a place of mutual respect.  We couldn't be happier to have Morgan on the program today and we hope her message of togetherness, tolerance, and understanding resonates as powerfully with you as it did with us.

"Knowing is not enough, we must apply.  Being willing is not enough, we must do." - Leonardo da VinciReal estate entrepreneur Brian Meara joins us on the show today from Northern Italy in what might just be the very first (not counting Canada) international episode of The Culture Matters Podcast!  Brian unpacks his story from where he started to where he is now, talks with Jay about work ethic, raising triplets, and how he still doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up.  Brian is a wonderful storyteller and a man who knows the value of not taking yourself or life too seriously.  We've got a fun episode on tap today and we hope you enjoy this conversation with Brian Meara!