The Culture Matters Podcast

"I would rather have an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep." - Alexander the Great

On today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, our very own Jay Doran is here to take a look at another culture topic. This particular discussion is focusing on great leaders and their focus on vulnerability being something that separates the good ones from the great ones. And what better leader to focus on than Alexander the Great? Embrace your vulnerability on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"What is a founder? A founder is one who starts a business. What is a CEO? The Chief Executive Officer maintains, runs, and grows a founded business. Not all CEO's are founders, but every founder is a CEO."

The Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media as well as our good friend and frequent guest Andrew Berman is joining us again for a little chat about the structure of a business. Who is at the top of the organization? As we all know, it is usually the CEO, but what does that actually mean for the business? What are the responsibilities that come with the title and what is the difference between a CEO and a founder? Can they be the same person? Should they be the same person? We've got an awful lot to unpack today, so we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

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 the interest rate environment.

Barry Habib was just named the top Real Estate forecaster by Zillow and Pulsenomics and has been presented with the Crystal Ball Award for the most accurate Real Estate forecasts out of 150 of the top economists in the US.

Barry has had many successful businesses that he has founded, grown, and sold. This includes Mortgage Market Guide, Healthcare Imaging Solutions, and Certified Mortgage Associates. During Barry’s mortgage sales career, he was recognized for having the highest annual origination production in the US on two occasions. Barry personally originated over $2 Billion dollars in mortgage loan production over his career.

He is also the Lead Producer and Managing Partner for “Rock of Ages” – a Broadway musical theatrical production, which was also released as a major film starring Tom Cruise. Barry also plays the part of the record producer in the movie.

For over 20 years, Barry is a well-known professional speaker in the financial and Real Estate markets.
In this episode, Jay and Barry discuss the importance of being a REAL ADVISOR and how trust plays the role of a lifetime in any relationship. Listen in to this amazing conversation.

“It’s impossible to wake up every day doing the right things and get the wrong results.” - Brian Hess

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 legacy to live on, those who know him will remember him as someone who has set the example for being exceptional in every aspect of their life. As CEO and President of The Pavement Group, Top Contractor School, and Host of The Perspective Podcast, Brian has proven that serving his clients and listeners using his unique data will pave the way for more industry icons to follow his lead. Brian leads an esteemed team of various skills with expertise in technology, marketing, production, sales, and of course, construction.

Brian’s definition of happiness is fulfillment and knowing one has made the difference they sought to make, which is mostly influenced by being a son, husband, father, and CEO. With an extensive understanding of leadership, oration, and his proprietary technology, Brian expertly navigates through all the processes he and his team have created to ensure success, avoid pitfalls and achieve the highest value for those he works with. Inspired by Brian’s example, his influence gives the perspective to those who have invested in his brand to take time to understand goals, be responsive and transparent in their communications, and earn trust. When two of Brian’s personnel achieved their goals of buying their first home, it allowed Brian to see that he and his team built something from scratch that enabled the American Dream to be possible for his people.

In a field that typically runs on fleeting transactions and minimal innovation, Brian has elevated the concept of tailor-made client service in developing a hallmark approach centered on personal attention, customized technology, education, and a mentor to a mentee revolving door for the utmost success.

Brian is a natural-born teacher as well as a natural-born student. He says, “It’s impossible to wake up every day doing the right things and get the wrong results,” and with the values, he has instilled in his team, family, and company doing the right things come naturally. From a young age, Brian has welcomed hard work, but the main lessons he has learned in life is never to give up, that knowledge is worth way more than money, that listening is the most important thing you can do, that time wasted is time you never get back, and to make the most out of every day.

In personal time, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and says that his favorite job is as a Father and Husband. Brian follows the diligence, love, and culture-building skills he learned from his greatest influences; his parents. He and his wife, Lori, have built a beautiful life with their four children, Paisley, Kingston, Quincy, and Preston, and Brian says he has never felt as loved as he does at the end of the workday when he walks into his house. For Brian Hess, there are no regrets, only results driven by a brand built on influence, determination, and finding the perspective uniquely to all the individuals with a goal to prosper.
In this episode, Jay and Brian discuss what it means to show up as your best every day and how they are both doing it with no questions asked.
Follow Brian @realbrianhess everywhere.

“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” - Henry Ford
Founder of The Real Estate Recovery Group and a true master of the short sale Matt Merenoff is joining us on the show today and we couldn't be happier to have his unique voice on the show today! Matt and Jay unpack what it looks like when building expenses made out of resentment overreach income, what the short sale is and what programs are available to aid in the sale, and the deception of social media. Remember to take every viable opportunity that comes your way and if you don't want the business, someone else will and that's exactly what Matt Merenoff is here to demonstrate.