People, Not Titles

John McMahon is a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building and scaling businesses. Throughout his career, he has started multiple ventures, each one contributing to his understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape. His most notable accomplishment began in 2017 and flourished in 2020 when his social media business quickly expanded during a burst of web traffic brought on by...

Matt and Steve discuss the latest on the NAR Settlement, mortgage rates and housing trends People, Not Titles podcast is hosted by Steve Kaempf and is dedicated to lifting up professionals in the real estate and business community. Our inspiration is to highlight success principles of our colleagues. Our Success Series covers principles of success to help your thrive! IG - https://www.instagram.co...

Philip M. Fornaro, a seasoned legal professional with 28 years of experience, serves as the Managing Attorney at Fornaro Law.  www.fornarolaw.com Phil also is the host of the podcast, “Lightbulb Moments”, which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/light-bulb-moments-its-all-about-the-energy/id1748362429 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:45 Phil's Early Influences  03:22 Dec...

In this episode of the "People Not Titles" podcast, hosts Steve Kaempf and Matt Lombardi discuss significant market trends in the real estate industry, focusing on the upcoming National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement changes effective August 17th. Matt and Steve also discuss the value of a real estate agent, market conditions and much more. 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 00:...

In this episode of the "People Not Titles" podcast, host Steve Kaempf and senior marketing manager Matt Lombardi explore various facets of the real estate and mortgage markets. They discuss the NA settlement's impact on buyer brokerage compensation, the Department of Veterans Affairs' loan adjustments for military buyers, and the importance of shopping around for mortgage rates....

Denise Hellstrom is a Sr. Account Executive and Landtrust Title Services. Denise shares her career journey and what drives her to be a top rated profesional 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Denise's Early Career 02:53 Transition to Title Insurance 03:27 Marketing Takeaways 05:09 Sales Experience 09:07 Building Relationships 10:37 Career Development Beyond Sales 13:21 Networking and Associations 15:13...

Landtrust Title Services and their attorney panel, Michael Anselmo and Yelena Schvartsman talk about tools and mindset that can transform a real estate agent's business. 00:00 The webinar introduction 02:45 Introducing the panel of experts 09:24 Discussion on fraud protection and seller fraud 16:17 Earnest money and its handling 23:02 Benefits of using the Closing Lock app 23:58 Property Looku...

00:00 Introduction 01:24 Ania's Career Beginnings 03:10 Understanding Real Estate Transactions 04:43 Role at Land Trust 06:29 Building Relationships and Customer Service 07:27 Importance of Real Estate Attorney 09:44 Land Trust Title Services 11:47 Navigating Real Estate Challenges 17:10 Personal Networking and Professional Development 19:01 Daily Routine and Self-Care 21:38 Personal and Profe...

Matt Lombardi and Steve Kaempf talk about May's Real Estate Market Trends 00:00 Introduction 01:30 NAR Commission Settlements 05:34 Changes in Business Practices 12:14 Impact on Realtor Membership 17:22 Value of NAR Membership 24:10 Inflation Rates and Mortgage Rates 24:19 Mortgage Rates and Inflation 25:18 Fed Policy and Rate Cuts 27:35 Impact of Mortgage Rates 29:10 Fluctuations in Mortgage...

Our title 101 includes three real estate attorneys as members of our panel Diana Mendoza Pacheco - https://lawofficeofmp.com/ Tom Anselmo and John Brennock - https://dallegal.com/ Josephine Hamel - www.dkmolaw.com 00:00 Introduction 00:23 The title insurance policy  02:51 Introduction of panelists  10:15 Ownership challenges and title insurance  11:55 Risks related to property liens  16:21 Auction...

Vincent Auricchio is the managing partner of Auricchio Law Offices. He has been practicing as an attorney for several years, and considers it not only his career, but his vocation. As a committed Christian, he brings his values both to the closing table as well as to the courtroom. This includes honesty, integrity, and a passion for helping his clients to the best of his ability. In 2012, Vincent...

Matt Lombardi and Steve Kaempf talk about Real Estate Market Trends for April 2024 00:00 - Introduction 01:57 - The commission settlement lawsuit 05:06 - Impact of professionalism 11:11 - Mortgage rate fluctuations 17:12 - Listing inventory and market trends 21:50 - Proposed waiver of title insurance requirement 24:21 Real Estate Trends in Chicago 28:13 T3 Summit and AI in Real Estate 35:08 Real E...

Matthias Smith talks about his career journey and his launching of Pioneer Capital. www.pioneercapitaladvisory.com 00:00 Introduction 01:22 The bank teller to entrepreneur journey 02:27 Entrepreneurial spark 04:06 Entering the SBA space 06:06 Learning the SBA process 16:42 Personal development and side projects 18:44 The birth of Pioneer Capital 22:33 Challenges at the bank 24:31 The decision to b...

https://www.ah-lawyers.com/aboutPeter is a partner at Angelina and Herrick PC00:00 Introduction00:26 The journey to becoming a lawyer01:00 Deciding on a career path03:52 Struggles in law school 05:18 Career aspirations and initial experiences 08:40 Passing the bar exam 16:51 Job search and imposter syndrome18:11 Doubts and perseverance 19:02 The humbling experience 20:19 Competitive spirit and wor...

00:00 The introduction 02:17 Discussion on the real estate market and news 03:14 Background and experience in the real estate industry 04:24 Impact of the recent NAR settlement 04:59 Overview of the National Association of Realtors 09:35 Details of the NAR settlement 10:26 Discussion on the impact of the NAR settlement 13:48 Potential changes in the real estate industry 18:22 Discussion on profess...

Hunter Durham is Chief of Staff at Homeowner.com Hunter speaks of his Entrepreneurial journey, his work at Facebook, his experience with SBA loans and navigating Bankruptcy. 00:00 Intro 01:19 Hunter's Career Journey 03:32 Starting an Agency  05:08 Challenges of Acquiring Businesses 10:59 Operational Challenges 18:25 Lessons Learned  21:05 The struggle of bankruptcy. 23:16 The dark night of the...

https://www.ccpchicago.com/marccervantes Marc Cervantes is a shareholder at Cervantes Chatt & Prince P.C. 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 Update on Firm's Growth 02:12 Complementing Practice with Litigation 03:56 Estate Planning 05:53 Co-ops and Commercial Real Estate 17:28 Commercial Expertise 22:38 The 1031 Exchange Process 23:55 Negotiations and Due Diligence 25:30 Expertise in Commercial Tr...

Steve Kaempf talks about living your authentic life People, Not Titles podcast is hosted by Steve Kaempf and is dedicated to lifting up professionals in the real estate and business community. Our inspiration is to highlight success principles of our colleagues. Our Success Series covers principles of success to help your thrive! IG -   / peoplenotti.   . FB -   / peoplenottitles   Twitter -   / s...

Andrew Strohm is CEO and Sales Coach for Low Friction Sales Andy talks about his sales journey and his coaching expertise. www.lowfrictionsales.com 00:00 Introduction 01:22 The journey into sales coaching 03:23 Unique perspective on sales 06:49 Authenticity in sales 08:41 Transition to consulting 13:27 Challenges in building a business 18:19 Insights from diverse industries 21:30 Ethical business...

Mike Mazek is the founder of Mazek Law Group. He makes our second appearance on the podcast. Michael Mazek's journey into the legal realm began with a vision to redefine legal representation. Drawing from years of experience and an innate understanding of the intricate legal landscape, he embarked on a mission to create a law firm that not only excelled in its field but also prioritized client...

Attorney Joseph A. Padula-Zamora, formerly Jose A. Zamora, is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Zamora Law Office, P.C. Joseph grew up in the City of Cicero, IL where he attended Morton East High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2008. His undergraduate studies at UIC not only provided him with a solid foundation for...

Brad can be reached at https://commerciallendingx.com 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Economic Overview 02:13 Banking Challenges in 2023 04:22 Impact of Interest Rate Hikes 07:53 Consultative Approach - Brad describes how Commercial Lending X assists clients in navigating financial challenges and finding the best financing solutions. 10:34 Commercial Loan Process 13:24 Outlook for 2024 16:54 Potential Ba...

Steve Kaempf is the founder of the People, Not Titles podcast Here he speaks to the team at The Gratzi, a Digital Marketing Services Firm in Kenosha, Wisconsin. 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Steve's Background and how he met the President and CEO of The Gratzi, Larry Jouett 02:25 The importance of defining oneself and not letting others define you. 06:38 Steve's perseverance and refusal to quit...

Lukas Fuksa is a real estate attorney with great expertise in commercial real estatewww.fuksalawgroup.com 00:00 Introduction 02:29 Environmental Concerns and Due Diligence 08:43 Phase 2 and Remediation 10:29 Negotiating Costs and Other Environmental Concerns 13:10 Zoning and Determining Zoning 18:02 Zoning Compliance and Violations 21:45 Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Residential Properties...

People, Not Titles podcast is pleased to spend time with real estate broker extraordinaire, Bryce Fuller. Bryce talks of his journey from corporate world, to Hollywood screenwriter to now a thriving real estate broker with a passion for his clients. Bryce can be reached at: https://www.bairdwarner.com/agent/91215-bryce-fuller/ Purchase his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDNQD7QJ/ref=monarch_sid...