Closing Market Weekly

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with digital growth strategist Marilyn Jenkins, founder of MJ Media Group and Law Marketing Zone. With a career spanning back to the 1990s, Marilyn has helped law firms and service-based businesses scale to multi-seven-figure revenue using SEO, paid ads, reviews management, database reactivation, and Google Business Profile optimiza...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes mortgage professional Mo Phanor, an experienced portfolio and servicing expert and Georgia-licensed mortgage loan originator. Drawing on his post–Great Recession experience, Mo explains how he “accidentally” entered the mortgage industry and ended up on the portfolio management and servicing side—helping lenders mitigate losses, supp...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes Jeffrey and Ashley Hunter, the husband-and-wife duo behind The Hunters Group. Known for transforming underperforming properties into profitable investments, the Hunters share their journey from a chance meeting on Hinge to building a thriving real estate business grounded in collaboration, faith, and long-term vision. Phillip, Jeffre...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes S. Griffin, Owner of Griffin Notary Services in Virginia Beach, VA, and Signing Services of America’s Notary of the Month. With more than 10,000 appointments completed since 2018, Griffin shares how accountability, structure, and readiness have shaped his journey from curiosity about the notary world to becoming one of the industry’s...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes Ruben Kanya, temporary housing specialist, author, investor, and co-founder of Invested Escapes. Ruben helps real estate investors and Airbnb hosts triple their rental income with fewer turnovers and less stress by securing midterm rental insurance contracts. Alongside his wife, Celine, Ruben has built a nationwide network that provi...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly , Phillip Hogan welcomes Jim O’Donnell , President of Equity National Title , who has been at the helm of the company for over 35 years. Jim shares his journey from law school graduate to industry leader, revealing how he stumbled into the title business and discovered a lifelong passion for collaboration, service, and process improvement. His unique blend...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes Barbara Foster, Signing Services of America’s Notary of the Month for August. Barbara, a commissioned notary in Illinois, shares how she transitioned from being a stay-at-home mom to a trusted signing agent during one of the busiest times in the mortgage industry. Her journey began during the 2020 lockdowns, when she decided to reinv...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes Craig Robinson, a seasoned chief executive, board director, and advisor with over 25 years in global real estate, business services, and technology. From leading divisions through IPOs and transformations to advising growth companies, Craig has developed a reputation for bold thinking and operational excellence. Phillip and Craig exp...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes Tammy Ringeisen, Vice President of Compliance & Client Audit at Mortgage Connect. With 32+ years across title, closing, and appraisal, Tammy oversees regulatory compliance, client audits, and vendor risk management—and she breaks down how Mortgage Connect vets third-party vendors to keep client data safe. Phillip and Tammy dive i...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes Liz Olivar, President of Prosperous Title and Escrow LLC. With over 31 years of experience in financial services and title, Liz has built a career around people helping people, blending operational expertise with a service-first philosophy. From her start at GECU Federal Credit Union to leading Prosperous Title, Liz has consistently...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan highlights Trina Miller—our Notary of the Month from Southwest Virginia. With a career that began in social work and transitioned into notary signing, Trina has completed over 1,700 signings since 2017 while building a reputation for precision, reliability, and problem-solving. Phillip and Trina dig into the daily realities of managing multip...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with Jamar Bates—Marine Corps veteran, broker-owner, and mortgage founder—to unpack how vertical integration, technology, and disciplined follow-up drive closing success. From launching Bates Realty Group to expanding into Bates Mortgage Group, Jamar shares why he built a one-stop shop and how that decision improved client experienc...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes Tisha Mitchell, a highly respected real estate strategist, trainer, and speaker with over two decades of experience in sales, new construction, and wealth preservation. From her beginnings in new home sales to becoming a trusted advisor for high-stakes transactions, distressed properties, and clients navigating major life transitions...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes Jacquin Gilchrist, President of Gilchrist Law Firm, to share his journey from military JAG attorney to federal real estate contractor and industry leader. With experience spanning private practice, title insurance, and government contracting across nine federal departments, Quin offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the government b...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with Carmalon Batiste, Vice President of Operations at Traditional Mortgage Acceptance Corp (TMAC), to unpack over two decades of expertise in both forward and reverse mortgage lending. From optimizing underwriting workflows to navigating compliance requirements, Carmalon brings deep industry insight shaped by years of leadership ro...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan welcomes Joleana Singleton, Signing Services of America’s Notary of the Month and a seasoned notary signing agent with over a decade of experience. Joleana shares her journey from working at a national bank to becoming a trusted mobile notary commissioned in four states, closing nearly every type of loan imaginable. With a career built on pro...

Welcome to the first episode of Closing Market Weekly! Phillip Hogan kicks off the show with special guest Bernie Del Hierro, President of West Star Title, to discuss the ever-changing landscape of real estate closings. With over 26 years of experience in commercial real estate and eight years in the title industry, Bernie shares how mentorship guided his path, the challenges and opportunities fac...