Closing Market Weekly

Most agents move from residential real estate to commercial real estate. Bryce Grandison did the opposite, and it changed everything. On this episode of Closing Market Weekly, host Phillip Hogan sits down with Bryce Grandison of SERHANT. Atlanta. After earning a master's degree in real estate and managing more than $150 million in multifamily assets, Bryce brought an investor's lens to the...

On this episode of Closing Market Weekly, host Phillip Hogan sits down with Rodney Anderson, Executive Vice President and National Agency Manager at Alliant National Title Insurance Company. With more than 30 years in the title industry on both the agent and underwriter side, and three terms as a Texas State Representative, Rodney brings a rare front-row view of where fraud is actually landing in...

Top title companies don't close clean by accident. They build systems. After 100 closings with Signing Services of America, Phillip Hogan breaks down the seven operational habits that separate reliable title operations from those lenders who stop calling. Book a call with Phillip:   https://calendly.com/phogan-signingservicesofamerica/meeting-w-phillip-hogan Learn more: https://signingservicesofam...

What do supplemental tax bills, 50-year-old surveys, and employees who do not know what the person across the hall does have in common? They are all symptoms of the same problem in title operations. In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, host Phillip Hogan sits down with Brandi Abercrombie, Senior Vice President of Title Operations at National Investors Title Insurance Company. With more than 2...

After 25 years in the U.S. Army — including a tour in Iraq — Master Sergeant BT Robinson retired in 2025 and made a deliberate choice. Instead of taking the steady contractor job on base, he became a certified notary signing agent in Georgia. Eight months later, he's running Palindrome Services LLC, choosing the appointments he wants, and most importantly, he's home for his 11-year-old son's baseb...

Wondering who is involved in a real estate closing and who actually does what? In Episode 37 of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan breaks down the three key players in every settlement: the signing agent, the title agent, and the escrow officer. If you're a new homeowner staring at a stack of closing documents, or you're about to be, this is the episode that makes sense of it all. Philli...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan breaks down a hard truth most signing agents don’t want to face—chasing speed can quietly destroy your reputation, your relationships, and your long-term income. As demand for faster closings increases, many agents are stacking more appointments and rushing through signings, only to create more errors, more re-signs, and more frustration for...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with entertainment attorney Omara Harris to break down what really happens behind contracts, deals, and business relationships that most people never see. Omara shares her journey from having zero connections in entertainment law to building a career negotiating deals for major shows, networks, and personalities. She explains how co...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with Noel Serrato, CEO and co-founder of Notary Every Day Inc., to talk about how technology, automation, and family-driven vision helped shape a platform built to solve real problems in the notary industry. Noel shares how his mother’s experience running a successful signing service, combined with his own background in software eng...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with notary entrepreneur, educator, and content creator Tanisha Baptiste to talk about what it really takes to build a thriving notary business in today’s market. Tanisha shares how a challenge from her husband pushed her into the notary world, how that decision grew into a dual commission in New York and New Jersey, and why she bel...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with mortgage broker and real estate investor Mike Ryan to break down one of the biggest questions buyers and investors keep asking: should you wait for rates to drop, or move now? Drawing from decades of experience across mortgages, construction, and real estate investing, Mike explains why trying to time the market often keeps peo...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with two Atlanta-based professionals who meet at the intersection of real estate and estate planning: Ashley Edwards of AAA Probate Resources and Whitney Knox Lee, Esq., founder of Wills for the People. Together, they unpack the “unspoken” problem that quietly destroys generational wealth—families buying, owning, and inheriting prop...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with real estate attorney Will Phalen who is a partner with Sherman & Phalen, LLC to break down what really happens behind the scenes to get difficult real estate deals across the finish line. Early in the conversation, Will shares how his path into law started after a career in consulting and how the shift toward real estate la...

In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan shares the leadership lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey and explains how to lead a growing business without losing your values. Drawing from Relentless Excellence: A Story of Family Business Building and Value-Driven Leadership, Phillip reflects on the pressure of living up to his father’s reputation and how forging his own...

In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan reflects on the formative entrepreneurial lessons he absorbed long before he officially became a business owner. Drawing from his book, Relentless Excellence: A Story of Family Business Building and Value-Driven Leadership , Phillip shares how watching his parents build and scale businesses in 1980s New York quietly shaped the foundation...

In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly, Philip Hogan shares a pivotal moment from early in his entrepreneurial journey that forced him to make an uncomfortable but defining choice. As he continues exploring themes from his book, Relentless Excellence: A Story of Family Business Building and Value-Driven Leadership, Philip reflects on what leadership really looks like when certainty is absen...

Don’t forget to pre-order my book, Relentless Excellence. Learn more at philliphogan.com In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan continues sharing the inspiration behind his upcoming book, Relentless Excellence , focusing on one powerful chapter: disruption. Phillip explains how becoming a “disruptor” is not always about innovation for attention, but often about survival, lead...

In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan shares the deeper inspirations behind his first book, Relentless Excellence , and the people and experiences that shaped the values he lives and leads by today. From his parents and extended family to mentors and early supporters, Phillip reflects on how excellence is formed through relationships, guidance, and service over time. Phillip...

In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan shares the inspiration behind his upcoming book, Relentless Excellence , and the real experiences that shaped his approach to business long before he ever became a CEO. Growing up in a household where both parents were entrepreneurs, Phillip was exposed early to sacrifice, discipline, and what it truly takes to build something meaningful...

In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan shares the inspiration behind his upcoming book, Relentless Excellence . Long before titles, companies, or career plans, Phillip was learning excellence through family, teamwork, and example. Drawing from his upbringing in an entrepreneurial household, Phillip reflects on growing up around his parents’ businesses in the 1960s and 70s—whe...

In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan continues the story behind his journey as a creator, entrepreneur, and emerging author. Building on the previous episode, Phillip shares how an unexpected podcast invitation sparked the idea that ultimately became his first book, Relentless Excellence: A Story of Family, Business Building, and Value Leadership . Phillip walks listeners t...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Philip Hogan sits down with Genie McGee, a retirement mortgage specialist with over 23 years of experience in the reverse mortgage industry. Currently with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Genie has dedicated her career to helping homeowners aged 62 and older use housing wealth strategically to create more secure, flexible, and dignified retiremen...

In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly , Phillip Hogan steps away from the interview format to share the story behind the podcast itself. Phillip reflects on how the show began, what it took to get comfortable behind the microphone, and how an unexpected journey as a podcast guest ultimately led to launching his own platform. Phillip walks listeners through the early days of 2024, when he b...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with November 2025’s Notary of the Month, Elizabeth Turcotte. After spending over 20 years in the restaurant industry, Elizabeth transitioned into notary work and quickly became known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional service. Phillip explores her journey into loan signing work, how TikTok u...

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with technology sales leader Shane Palladino, Enterprise Account Executive at Secured Signing. With years of experience supporting digital transformation across legal, title, and financial organizations, Shane explains how remote online notarization (RON) has rapidly evolved from a pandemic necessity into a secure, scalable solution...