Closing Market Weekly

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...

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...