The Culture Matters Podcast

"My ego is not going to take me through life. My vanity is not going to take me through life. Me serving others is going to take me through life."Inventor, author of the book Keep Going, fractional CMO, and founder of Forty Three Inc. Regan Weiss is here with us again and we have got a whole lot to unpack in this discussion, so we are going to get right into it.  Regan and Jay are digging into Regan's laugh of thehubnetwork.com which allows people all across Florida to hire the right businesses for their needs, how grassroots marketing and community involvement remain a top priority for Regan and how they should remain a top priority for everyone as they allow people to be more engaged with potential clients, and how something as small as a phone call can create a ripple that affects so many people in a very positive way.  We love having Regan on the show for his upbeat attitude and positive message and we're hoping to have him back again soon on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Happiness is three things: something to do, someone to love, something to look forward to." - Dermot Desmond Entrepreneur, investor, activist, and the chairman of Invest Africa Rob Hersov has made his triumphant return to the show and if you listened to Rob's first appearance on The Culture Matters Podcast way back in episode 801, then you know that we are about to deep-dive business with a guy who knows his stuff.  During this discussion, Rob and Jay are digging into the inspiration provided by and amazing accomplishments of Rob's wife, Dr. Katie Hersov, and her work as the CEO and co-founder of Medikidz, the value in treating everyone from the richest billionaires to the people who put gas in your car the same with respect and dignity, and why creating networks of like-minded and driven people will help you reach your full potential.  Just as with the last conversation, this one has proven to be a trust master class and we hope you get all the value you can out of it with the one and only Rob Hersov.

"There was once a wise, spiritual master who was the ruler of a small but prosperous domain and who was known for his selfless devotion to his people. As his people flourished and grew in number, the bounds of this small domain spread and with it the need to trust implicitly the emissaries he sent to ensure the safety of its ever more distant parts. It was not just that it was impossible for him personally to order all that needed to be dealt with: as he wisely saw, he needed to keep his distance from, and remain ignorant of, such concerns. And so he nurtured and trained carefully his emissaries, in order that they could be trusted.Eventually, however, his cleverest and most ambitious vizier, the one he trusted most to do his work, began to see himself as the master, and used his position to advance his own wealth and influence. He saw his master's temperance and forbearance as weakness, not influence, and on his missions on his master's behalf, adopted his mantle as his own - the emissary became contemptuous of his master. And so it came about that the master was usurped, the people were duped, the domain became a tyranny; and eventually it collapsed in ruins." - Friedrich NietzscheThe founder and owner of Guardian Roofing and Siding and one of our favorite returning guests, Robert Frehafer, is back on the show after far too lengthy of an absence.  Robert is a vociferous man of Christian faith and that is what is being used as the cornerstone of today's discussion.  Robert and Jay are looking into what the "Holy Spirit" means to Robert and how it has affected his life inside and outside of business, how Robert's tumultuous early life and the subsequent decisions and actions of those around him didn't deter him from living his life according to his Christian beliefs, and what it means to him to see the successes of his children as they continue to make their own way in the world.  It's always a pleasure to have Robert on the show and we hope you enjoy this discussion on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I'm no prophet. My job is making windows where there were once walls." - Michel FoucaultFounder of Duffin Media and Duffin Coaching, host of the "Your Message Received" podcast, and a frequent and favorite returning guest of the show John Duffin and we've got the man with the golden pipes back to get into leadership, culture, and everything in between.  John and Jay are digging into the work that is going into John's upcoming book, The Hyper-Authenticity Business Blueprint, and why he felt called to write it, why it is important to drop your armor in order to receive or distribute information properly when you're in a business setting, and the work that it requires to not feel "less-than" around others.  John's easy-going style and copious amounts of knowledge and insight always make these conversations some of our favorites and its no different on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." - Søren KierkegaardIf you've been listening to this show for any length of time, then you must be familiar with today's guest.  Chief Victory Officer at the Center for Victory and Executive Coach and the Director of Learning and Development of Top Contractor School Eric Guy has returned for another go around with The Culture Man and, as always, we think you're in for a treat!  Eric and Jay are digging into some of the lessons and observations Eric has made over the last year or so through mentoring and encouraging small business owners, the importance of buying into your employees so that they can buy into the vision of the company, and why you can't lead (or parent) well from a place of fear.  Eric brings a lot of good insight and information every time he is on the show and today is no different on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Steve Sims was a mentor, strategist, advisor, loving father, and author of the books Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculously High Goals and Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and, unfortunately, he passed away recently after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  To honor his life, we are taking this opportunity to re-release the last time that Steve was on the show and to put his words and thoughts back into the world.  During this discussion, Steve and Jay dig into using your past experiences to help others achieve their goals, why even what appears to be the smallest of gestures can lead to big things, and why showing up is so important in all aspects of your life.  Steve was a good friend and someone who was admired by everyone at Culture Matters.  His loss will be felt by all he knew and all he influenced without ever having met them personally.  Please join us in celebrating the life of this extraordinary man and enjoy this conversation with the one and only Steve Sims.

Steve Sims was a mentor, strategist, advisor, loving father, and author of the books Go For Stupid: The Art of Achieving Ridiculously High Goals and Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and, unfortunately, he passed away recently after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  In his honor, we are taking this opportunity to put his own words back into the world.  In the very first season of The Culture Matters Podcast back in 2019, long before we knew exactly what this show would become, Steve was gracious enough to share his time with us and lend his voice to this passion project turned exploration in all things culture.  In this first interview, Steve shares some of his experiences in early life that allowed him to become the man he would ultimately become, what perseverance and belief in yourself can lead you to, and why service to others should always be at the forefront of your endeavors.  Steve was a good friend and someone who was admired by everyone at Culture Matters.  His loss will be felt by all he knew and all he influenced without ever having met them personally.  Please join us in celebrating the life of this extraordinary man and enjoy this conversation with the one and only Steve Sims.

"The very fact that a general problem has gripped and assimilated the whole of a person is a guarantee that the speaker has really experienced it and perhaps gained something from his sufferings. He will then reflect the problem for us in his personal life and thereby show us a truth." - Carl JungMichael Allosso is an acclaimed public speaker, self-awareness expert, and director and he has made his triumphant return to The Culture Matters Podcast after far too long an absence from our airwaves.  For today's discussion, Michael and Jay are taking a look back at Jay's recent interview with Dr. Jordan Peterson at the TAG 2025 event in Atlanta, Georgia and what made that such a strong interview and what it means to establish yourself when you are speaking in public, the benefits of giving positive affirmations to people and how that can affect not only the person receiving those affirmations but also the person giving them, and why great speakers and leaders delete the word "just" from their vocabulary.  There is never a dull moment when Michael is on the show and today is no different on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Mission: Eliminate the friction of clients and agents doing business together."The founder of All Things Insurance Group and one of our favorite returning guests, Pete Fournier, is back with us again to take us through some of the factors that make ATIG the success that it is.  Pete and Jay are digging into how the changing landscape of doing business in 2025 can lead to contention between agents and clients, what it has been like for Pete to go from being the person that advises customers to their best insurance options to the person who is advising and leading the next generation of insurance professionals into the future, and the fact that when you make the decision to become an entrepreneur and lead others professionally that at the end of the day, the burden of responsibility lands on you and that you have to be able to handle it.  As always, Pete is bringing his unique take on business, insurance, and leadership and giving it all to our listeners on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Luck will follow you in the coming year.""What is lost will soon be found.""You will soon be recognized for your unique talents.""The day is near where you will share your talent with the world."- P.F. Chang's fortune cookiesGood friend of the podcast and the president of Concourse Land Transfer LLC Scott Rutkay is back again for another go around with Jay Doran The Culture Man and we are bringing the energy in today's discussion!  Scott and Jay are digging into what the word "no" can do in terms of understanding that you are able to pick and choose the things that you want to be a part of and the things that you are going to take the time to prepare for, the uncertainty of the future and knowing that what might be good for you today might not be good for you tomorrow, and why it is so important to pay attention to the people and things that you have to and making sure that you are prioritizing those things properly.  As always, it was a pleasure to have Scott on the program today and we hope that you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Don't be a dick and treat people like they want to be treated and you'd be surprised what they do for you and your business."Founder of Meleeo, author of an upcoming book, entrepreneur, speaker, and business consultant Brian McNally is joining us on the show today for a great conversation about motivation, success, and so much more.  Brian and Jay are digging into Brian's journey through starting his own company and what the highs and lows looked like to make it the success that it became, believing in your ability to hire the right people and to train them the right way so that they will be successful and help your company find success, putting your goals in place and working doggedly to achieve them, and finding the motivation for self-improvement and making a lifestyle that you lead intentionally by making good choices and sticking to them.  Brian is an incredibly motivating individual and we're very grateful to him for sharing his story on this edition of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"What was lost sill soon be found.""You will soon be recognized for your unique talents.""The day is near when you share your talent with the world.""Luck will follow you in the coming year."- A series of fortune cookies from P.F. Chang'sOur guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and we've got them back for yet another conversation surrounding our very own Jay Doran's work, Thirty Days of Thought.  Today's conversation is revolving around the concept of "accepting different socks" which is another way of saying accepting our unique qualities as a unit.  Using this metaphor as the basis of the discussion, Andrew, Paul, and Jay dive into what can prevent us from accepting ourselves and our qualities in both the physical and mental sense, what can drive a person to accepting themselves more openly, and how acceptance or a lack thereof can affect one in business.  As always, we're getting into some heady things and having a good time doing it with our co-hosts Andrew Berman and Paul Lucido.

"If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary." - Jim RohnAward-winning keynote speaker, Podcast of the Year Award winner, best-selling author of The Makings of a Millionaire Mind, co-founder of The Mari Strong Foundation (with his wife Mari), business and executive coach, and corporate trainer Daniel Gomez is our guest on today's show and this promises to be one fantastic conversation.  Daniel and Jay and discussing Daniel's concept of "The Journey of Becoming" which is the process of becoming what you want to attract, learning to champion your story and using your experiences to become a stronger and more understanding individual, focusing on and celebrating how far you've come as opposed to only be looking toward where you're going, and being sure that you're sowing the right seeds into your organization.  It was truly a pleasure to have Daniel on the show today and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience." - Ralph Waldo EmersonOwner and CEO of Arawak Beach Club, Co-owner of Nasty Good, and the founder and president of Asphalt Kingdom and AK Dash Judd Burdon is back on the show after far too long of an absence.  Judd and Jay are digging into the motivation behind starting AK Dash and helping small businesses within the asphalt space grow and become more successful in the online market, getting to know and understand your clients on a more personal level so that you can help them grow and make better decisions toward reaching whatever their goals might be, and how making the core values of the company a top priority helped to fuel a positive and highly motivated culture.  It's always great to have Judd on the show and we hope you enjoy this conversation on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom." - Søren KierkegaardWe are back again with another dose of culture content and on today's episode, our very own Jay Doran is bringing part two of a discussion he started earlier in the week based on the subject of "fun" culture being a productivity killer.  After a brief summary of part one, Jay digs into the role that trust in the institution plays when it comes to taking risks to accomplish goals, all of the things one can obtain outside of monetary gain when one is bought into the institution they are a part of, and how a company's narrative should be secondary when it comes to creating value  for the customer.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"There is nothing impossible to him who will try." - Alexander the GreatFounder of the Hispanic Organization of Mortgage Experts (HOME), Chief Growth Officer of Empower Mortgage, and a leader within EPM Rogelio Goertzen is making his inaugural appearance on the show today and we could not be more excited to have him here to share his experience and wisdom with our audience.  Rogelio and Jay are digging into Rogelio's journey into helping people from a worship leader at 12 to his current position within the mortgage space, never downplaying the influence of relationships as a cornerstone of your success, and what it means to serve others and being a positive representation of your heritage and culture.  Rogelio is certainly an impressive person with a long pedigree and a bright future and we hope that you enjoy this conversation on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." - Søren KierkegaardIt's been a little while, but we're back with some more culture content today and our very own Jay Doran is exploring the topic of a company's "fun" culture being a killer of productivity.  This discussion is largely based on the concept of responsibility and people doing what they are meant to be doing for the betterment of the company.  Jay is looking into the mirroring of behaviors of the higher ups by the people they are overseeing, using fun to avoid having difficult conversations with people who are not holding up their end of the responsibility, and how engagement among management and employees will lead to productivity and fun without having to force the issue.  There is a lot to unpack in this episode, so make sure to listen closely and have some fun while you're doing it.

"There was once a wise spiritual master who was the ruler of a small, but prosperous domain and who was known for his selfless devotion to his people.   As his people flourished and grew in number, the bounds of his small domain spread and with it, the need to trust implicitly the emissaries he sent to ensure the safety of its evermore distant parts. It was not just that it was impossible for him personally to order all that needed to be dealt with, as he wisely saw, he needed to keep his distance from and remain ignorant of such concerns. And so he nurtured and trained carefully his emissaries in order that they could be trusted. Eventually, however, his cleverest and most ambitious Visier, the one he most trusted to do his work, began to see himself as the master and use his position to advance his own wealth and influence. He saw his master's temperance and forbearance as weakness, not wisdom, and on his missions, on his master's behalf, adopted his mantle as his own. The emissary became tempestuous of his master and so it came about that the master was usurped. The people were duped. The domain became a tyranny and eventually it all collapsed in ruins." - Friedrich NietzscheExpert stage presence and story crafter Jon Cook is back on the show today and we are happy to have him back to share his experience and knowledge with our audience once again.  During this discussion, Jon and Jay get into some tips for people who are in or thinking about getting into the public speaking space, the future of AI and what role it is going to play in an advisory capacity, and how AI generated content is being viewed by different generations of people.  We are taking a deep dive into the future on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"How did I get into engineering? Somebody saw something."Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Paul Lucido and we've got him back on the show for yet another discussion on our very own Jay Doran's work, Thirty Days of Thought.  Today's conversation is focusing on the section of the book called "Relationships" and Paul and Jay are diving in head first.  The majority of the discussion is centering around hero worship, modeling yourself after the people you admire, and making sure that you stay true to who you are while adding elements from the people who inspire you.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it. He who doesn't, pays it." - Albert EinsteinBusiness Development Officer for Wescott Financial Advisory Group Alex Rawdin is joining us on the show today and we are very excited to get into the nitty gritty of finance, so let's get this show on the road.  Alex and Jay are discussing some of the background and history of Wescott Financial, how Alex went from the music industry into his current role in the world of financial advising, and the ways in which culture is a focal point for not only Alex, but for Wescott as a whole.  Alex is bringing a lot of great experience and knowledge to the show today, so we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do." - Mother TeresaFounder and Executive Director of Raise the Bar Family Services Karly Forman Cohen is our guest on the show today and we are very excited to get into philanthropy, nonprofits, and good work by good people in general.  Karly and Jay are digging into what nonprofits actually are and what purpose they serve, the work that she and her team do assisting families with children with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and what the future holds for Raise the Bar.  Karly and her team are putting in the good work and we hope that our listeners are inspired to do so as well after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." - Friedrich NietzschePersonal trainer and founder of STRONGSIDE Fitness Mitchel Black is hitting the airwaves on our show today and there is a lot of inspiring stuff coming from this conversation.  Mitchel and Jay are digging into Mitchel's journey from bullied kid to fitness aficionado, some of Mitchel's thoughts and insights on his group training sessions, and trusting your gut and your intuition to lead you in the right direction.  Mitchel is a truly inspiring individual with a very positive message and we're incredibly grateful that he shared it with us on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards." - Søren Kierkegaard"The two greatest warriors are patience and time." - Leo TolstoyOn today's show, our very own Jay Doran is pulling back the curtain a bit to give our listeners an update on The Culture Matters Podcast as we see ourselves at the halfway point of 2025.  Jay is discussing how the podcast has evolved, what the motivation was to start it and what it continues to be to keep it going, and what is ahead in the near and not-so-near future.  We want to thank everyone who listens to the show for allowing us to keep doing what we're doing and we are looking forward to a very enlightening and fun rest of 2025.

"Out of every 100 men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters ,and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior and he will bring the others back." - Heraclitus Psychiatrist, philosopher, neuroscientist, and author of such books as The Master and His Emissary and The Matter With Things Dr. Iain McGilchrist is our guest on the show and we are thrilled to have someone with his experience and acumen to share with our listeners on today's episode.  During his conversation with Jay, Dr. McGilchrist gives us a look at his early experiences with philosophy and what drew him to Heraclitus in particular,  how the left and right hemispheres of the brain relate to one another, and what is necessary for us to contend with a better future.  We are very grateful to Dr. McGilchrist for being so generous with his time and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast. 

"Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies." - Friedrich NietzscheChristopher Tighe is a U.S. Navy and NCIS veteran, host of the Caffeinated Contractor podcast, and the founder of Elevation Construction and we've got him back on the show for another round of culture discussion.  For this conversation, Christopher and Jay are digging into what Christopher's focus has been on his own podcast over the last few months and what direction he sees it going, the importance of teamwork and trust in the growth of a business, and the importance of doing all of the little things the right way.  We're always happy to have Christopher on the show and we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"A man of knowledge must not only be able to love his enemies but hate his friends." - Friedrich NietzscheOur guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and we've got them back for yet another conversation surrounding our very own Jay Doran's work, Thirty Days of Thought.  The topic for today is "Approachable" and these three culture contenders are diving head first into what it means to be approachable in not only your work, but your personal life as well.  It's always a treat to have these three gentlemen together and we truly hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundations of the world." - Matthew 13:35On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are bringing you the fourth and final part of a quick series where our very own Jay Doran is using The American Gift (TAG) conference of 2025 held in Atlanta, GA, as a launching pad for further discussion on culture topics.  Today, Jay is using some questions he has written down for his interview with Jordan B. Peterson at this year's TAG as a way to guide this discussion on aiming higher.  There is an expression in sports entertainment that says "If you don't want to be the champ, why are you here?"  In essence, if you aren't always aiming for the next rung of the ladder, why are you even trying to climb?  We'll get into that and a whole lot more on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundations of the world." - Matthew 13:35We have our very own Jay Doran back again for part three of our series on The American Gift (TAG) 2025 conference being held in Atlanta, GA.  As we mentioned in the last episode, Jay will be interviewing Dr. Jordan B. Peterson at this year's event and we're using some of those questions to take a look at the question: how does a partnership work long-term?  It can be said that maintaining any relationship takes a lot of time and effort, but when it comes to business, it may add another layer of stress and complication that you might not see coming.  How do you make it work for the long haul?  That's exactly what we're here to talk about on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world." - Matthew 13:35On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is continuing our series discussing The American Gift (TAG) conference 2025 being held in Atlanta, GA.  Jay starts this discussion by outlining his upcoming interview with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson at the conference and all the preparation that is going into such awesome opportunity.  Additionally, we're taking a look at the differences between a broker and an account executive, the toll in-fighting can take on a company, education's role in understanding social institutions.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundations of the world." - Matthew 13:35On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are bringing you part one of a quick four-part series where our very own Jay Doran will be talking about The American Gift (TAG) conference from 2025 in Atlanta, GA.  Using the conference as a jumping off point, Jay is discussing the value in home ownership from both a financial and personal perspective, why there will always be opportunity, and what home ownership can mean for the furthering of the future of you and your family.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Management is doing things right. Leadership is doing the right things." - Peter DruckerAccount management professional, advisor, proponent of employee benefits and incentives, and professional photographer spearheading Lauren B. Pipari Photography & Designs Lauren Pipari is joining us on the show today and we are over the moon to have her here to share her experience and expertise with our listeners.  Lauren and Jay are digging into Lauren's personal journey and how she go to where she is and what she is doing, companies either being for the bottom line or for their employees, and becoming an extension of your client and their team and making yourself a needed asset to them.  Lauren is a true pro and we are very grateful she chose to spend some time with us on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"There isn't a single behavior or event that can be understood without considering the whole context." - Dr. Iain McGilchristOur favorite philosopher and artisan contractor with Vision Stone and Tile Nathan Merrill is back with us today and we couldn't think of anybody better to help us getting into some heady conversation.  We are beginning a new series today, with Nathan as our co-pilot, to use the work of Dr. Iain McGilchrist as a catalyst for conversation on a deeper level and applying those thoughts to business.  Using Dr. McGilchrist's work, The Matter with Things, Nathan and Jay dive into conceiving and conceptualizing competition, responding to the outside voices as your company continues to grow, and much more.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The very fact that a general problem has gripped and assimilated the whole of a person is a guarantee that the speaker has really experienced it and perhaps gained something from his sufferings. He will then reflect the problem for us in his personal life and thereby show us a truth." - Carl JungThe Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman is joining us yet again to act as co-host to go through our very own Jay Doran's book, Thirty Days of Thought.  Today, Andrew and Jay are getting into the value of writing things down.  Though the technology exists to type or record, there is still something to be said for good old-fashioned penmanship.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefArtist, entrepreneur, podcast host, Creative Director for 1Team Media, and founder of VC2ART Vinnie Candelore is back with us again as we end our series discussing the painting he was commissioned to create to be presented to Dr. Jordan B. Peterson at this year's TAG event in Atlanta, Georgia.  On this final installment, Vinnie and Jay are wrapping up their discussion using the painting as a catalyst to touch on responsibility, family, and the creative process as a whole.  We hope you have enjoyed this series and we'd like to offer a big thank you to the one and only Vinnie Candelore for helping us along this journey.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefArtist, entrepreneur, podcast host, Creative Director for 1Team Media, and founder of VC2ART Vinnie Candelore is back with us again as we begin to wind down our series discussing the painting he was commissioned to create to be presented to Dr. Jordan B. Peterson at this year's TAG event in Atlanta, Georgia.  Vinnie and Jay are taking a deeper look into the journey of the artist and the factor of individuality in art.  What does it mean to get paid to create a painting for someone else?  Does that put the artist in the same ideological space as the person paying and where does the individuality begin and end?  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefArtist, entrepreneur, podcast host, Creative Director for 1Team Media, and founder of VC2ART Vinnie Candelore has joined us once again to continue our discussion on the painting he was commissioned to create to be presented to Dr. Jordan B. Peterson at this year's TAG event in Atlanta, Georgia.  Today's discussion is going a little deeper than its predecessors by taking Vinnie and Jay into some more personal directions.  From family and past experiences to your ability to handle absolute truth from everyone around you, this episode certainly makes for the most unique conversation of this series yet.  We hope you enjoy this conversation on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefArtist, entrepreneur, podcast host, Creative Director for 1Team Media, and founder of VC2ART Vinnie Candelore is here again to continue our discussion on the painting he was commissioned to create to be presented to Dr. Jordan B. Peterson at this year's TAG event in Atlanta, Georgia.  The discussion today is focusing on the personal nature that this series has taken on, wondering whether or not you have truly tried as hard as you possibly can, and whether or not you are continuing to progress toward your goal.  One of the great things about a series like this is that you never truly know where it is going to go until it gets there.  We hope you enjoy this discussion with Vinnie Candelore.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefArtist, entrepreneur, podcast host, Creative Director for 1Team Media, and founder of VC2ART Vinnie Candelore is back for part three of our series to further discuss the painting he was commissioned to create to be presented to Dr. Jordan B. Peterson at this year's TAG event in Atlanta, Georgia.  Today's discussion is a free-form chat focusing on some of the entertainment Vinnie and Jay enjoy, the Peterson Academy's effect on education, and how sometimes the ideas come faster than you can process them.  We hope you enjoy this further discussion with the one and only Vinnie Candelore.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefArtist, entrepreneur, podcast host, Creative Director for 1Team Media, and founder of VC2ART Vinnie Candelore is doing us the honor of sitting down to further discuss the painting he was commissioned to create to be presented to Dr. Jordan B. Peterson at this year's TAG event in Atlanta, Georgia.  Where the first discussion of the piece stemmed from a place of wanting to better get to know the creative process, today's discussion is drilling down a little deeper into the piece itself.  Vinnie and Jay are taking a more in-depth look at the piece and getting into the inspiration behind it, the process of producing it, and what the painting is meant to represent in the eyes of the artist.  We hope you enjoy this further discussion with the one and only Vinnie Candelore.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefArtist, entrepreneur, podcast host, Creative Director for 1Team Media, and founder of VC2ART Vinnie Candelore is joining us for a very special series of episodes we have coming over the next several days.  Vinnie was commissioned to create a painting to be presented to Dr. Jordan B. Peterson at this year's TAG event in Atlanta, Georgia.  Meant as a symbolic expression of the student to teacher relationship, Vinnie's painting is something that deserves to be discussed in earnest with the artist himself.  In this first episode, the focus is on art's meaning in the world and the culture at both the micro and macro level, the creative process, and what forms inspiration can take.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast and enjoy the forthcoming conversations with the artist, Vinnie Candelore.

"The very fact that a general problem has gripped and assimilated the whole of a person is a guarantee that the speaker has really experienced it and gained something from his sufferings. He will then reflect the problem for us in his personal life and thereby show us a truth." - Carl JungWe have spent the last several days meticulously combing through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and taking a look at each of the rules in turn.  After such an undertaking, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look back and hit the highlights from this series.  We hope you enjoyed the Beyond Order Series and this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The very fact that a general problem has gripped and assimilated the whole of a person is a guarantee that the speaker has really experienced it and gained something from his sufferings. He will then reflect the problem for us in his personal life and thereby show us a truth." - Carl JungWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  As one might expect, we are finishing up this series with rule number 12 which states: "Be grateful in spite of your suffering."  Everyone suffers.  Everyone goes through things that hurt and make things in life difficult.  The important thing is to focus on the good and be grateful for what you have in spite of the things that are causing you pain.  We hope you enjoy this episode and have enjoyed this series on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  This edition's deep dive is centered around rule number 11, stating: "Do not allow yourself to become resentful, deceitful, and arrogant."  On the surface, this rule seems pretty self-explanatory and simply good advice.  But if you take the time to drill down on it, you may just find that this rule is much easier said than done.  Jay is going to dive into it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  On today's episode, we are digging into rule number 10 which states: "Plan and work diligently to maintain the romance in your relationship."  This rule seems very obvious on the surface, but relationships can often be put on the back burner especially when an individual is working on something in the professional world.  This rule encourages you to put in the work to make sure that your relationship receives the proper attention it deserves.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  Today, our focus is on rule number nine which states: "If old memories still upset you, write them down carefully and completely."  Every single person walking around this Earth has had things happen to them that have left marks and permanent impressions.  How we deal with those things and the memories that they have left is part of what defines who we are as individuals.  This rule is all about dealing with those things in a healthy and constructive way which is something we can all benefit from.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  Our focus today is on rule number eight which states: "Try and make one room in your home as beautiful as possible."  This chapter focuses on the artists and the creators and those who create and who are curious.  There are virtues that lead to implementing culture and we're going to get into all of it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  Today, Jay is taking a look at rule number seven which states: "Work as hard as you possibly can on at least one thing and see what happens."  We are all pulled in so many different directions at all times that it can seem increasingly difficult to focus in on just a couple, let alone one.  However, this episode is all about encouraging you to do just that; focus in on one thing and be the best you possibly can be in the attempt.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  Our focus today is on rule number six which states: "Abandon ideology."  In today's climate, that seems like a fairly tall order, but what would happen if ideology was abandoned?  What would be the outcome?  What would be positive and negative?  We're getting into it on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  This episode is taking a longer look at rule five which reads: "Do not do what you hate."  This may seem like a pretty obvious piece of advice to take, but if you really sit down and think about it, there is a pretty good chance you'll come up with something either personally or professionally.  Let's dig a little deeper on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  Today, we are taking a closer look at rule number four which states: "Notice that opportunity lurks where responsibility has been abdicated."  This is certainly a rule with a lot of depth as it is calling out opportunity for those who know where and when to seek it out.  We hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Something we cannot see protects us from something we do not understand. The thing we cannot see is culture, in its intrapsychic or internal manifestation. The thing we do not understand is the chaos that gave rise to culture. If the structure of culture is disrupted, unwittingly, chaos returns. We will do anything - anything - to defend ourselves against that return." - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of BeliefWe are continuing our series today with our very own Jay Doran going through Dr. Jordan B. Peterson's book, Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life, and giving his own interpretation of the text.  Our focus for this episode is on rule 3 which states: "Do not hide unwanted things in the fog."  At a base level, this could be interpreted as facing your fears or your demons or something as simple as conflict with a co-worker.  However, at a deeper level, perhaps this rule could be based around something even deeper within yourself.  Jay is going to get to the heart of it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.