People, Not Titles

For over 95 years North Shore Bank has been committed to their customers and the communities they serve. Their tradition has been to provide trustworthy, dependable guidance to help customers, business clients, and communities financially grow and prosper. Today, with over $2.5 billion, 43 branch locations in eastern Wisconsin and in northern Illinois, and $288 million in net worth, they continue...

https://www.icadvisors.com/ Dominick Scorzo and Jamie Lendway talk about how they started with Ivanhoe Capital and the value they bring to their client base.  Lots of life lessons in this one. Ivanhoe Capital has been that beacon of light for businesses for over 60 years in treading through any bank loan approval process. They know there’s no second first impression on the submission of your...

After surviving a near death experience in a small plane crash in 1996, Steve Fretzin vowed to turn each day into an extraordinary experience. Today, he is one of the most respected business leaders and advisers on sales effectiveness for attorneys. Acting as a “business development therapist” Steve coaches and trains lawyers modern-day business development skills, providing precise tips, fresh id...

Owner - Commercial Lending X Brad’s  background is in banking and commercial lending, including all matters of real estate lending and also C&I lending. Hettich Financing Solutions and Commercial Lending X were established to aid small business clients with their finances and to help small business owners and real estate investors gain access to the capital necessary to operate and grow t...

We are pleased to have an excellent chat with Dawn Larsen Dawn is passionate about making the home buying or selling experience not only as stress free as possible, but also fun! She realizes that buying or selling a home is one of the most important financial decisions people may make in their life and is ready to help people “think outside the box” if necessary to accomplish their goals. Her per...

Mike has received numerous awards for his sales and service. During his tenure with Century 21 Affiliated, (in 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, & 2011) he was awarded one of the highest sales honors in the business, the Centurion Award. In 2016 Mikey took a leap of faith and opened up his own Real Estate Brokerage - Steel Horse Relator, & Co. He now manage a team of 10 (and growing) realtors, and c...

People, Not Title’s Podcast is pleased to interview Chicago Bear great and Inspiration leader, Desmond Clark, and Opportunity Zone Developer Michael Altheimer . Desmond talks about transitioning from professional football, and leveraging his athletic leadership lessons to help business owners and many others in transitioning their stated goals to actual accomplishments.  Michael talks about t...

We are pleased to host real estate professional and serial entrpreneur, Baxtie Rodriguez.  Hear her story of how she went from 'accidental house flipper' to owner of one of Chicagoland's best Home Inspection companies with multiple inspectors and the ability to do residential commercial and so much more!

People, Not Title’s podcast is pleased to host real estate attorney Sean Byrne and top producing EXP Realty team, the Zach Koran Group.  Zach Koran and his colleague Donna Gelmanovich talk about how they evolved into one of Chicagoland’s top real estate teams and how having excellent partners like attorney Sean Byrne is vital for their ability to deliver for their clients in a unique and exce...

Brian Tierney owns his own real estate law practice in Chicago.  Learn how he started his law practice, navigated the waters of entrepreneurship and manages day to day challenges on the way to success.  #inspiration, #determination #irishpower #grit  #blessedlifeuniversity https://www.tierneylegal.com/

In Season 1, we had a great opportunity to learn from amazing entrepreneurs, sales people and business leaders.  People, Not Titles checks in with each of them for their 'success nuggets'. Fast moving, action packed and powerful, listen in as each of our guests shares their tips for success in what some would call a 'tough year'.

Naperville Managing Broker Bill Gill talks about his real estate career and the keys to his success, and some of the common denominators of winning that he sees in agents he has mentored.  Bill also talks about the critical turning points in his life - and his response to facing challenges and difficulties.  This is a master class in how to's for anyone who is looking to achieve success...

People, Not Titles is honored to speak with creative, compassionate, hardworking, focused and so much more....Jill Daniels.... She talks about her journey, raising a family and becoming one of Chicagoland's best real estate attorneys.

Hear the fascinating story of this 17 year industry veteran, who after hitting some tough times, decided to start giving...and became Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors, Realtor of the Year in 2020!  Now, not only is Rochelle a top producing broker in Southeast Wisconsin, she has started a non for profit that has mushroomed into helping feed dozens of families in need.   https://w...

People, Not Titles podcast is pleased to host Senior Loan Officer for over 20 years, Arlene Pryce, and her rising star daughter, Kayla Pryce, who is a realtor @ Exit Strategy Realty

People, Not Titles podcast has the pleasure and honor of speaking to two of the industry’s best, attorney, Vince Auricchio and real estate broker/owner, Theresa Mueller of Trelleum Real Estate.  Learn how they began their careers, how they grew their respective businesses and what they see for our industry going forward...and catch a glimpse of what it might take to take your passion to the n...

Today we are pleased to host US Navy Veteran and Commander of the nuclear Submarine, The USS San Francisco, Edward Finnegan, who is now a Senior Manager, for Exelon Construction Services.  We also have the treat of interviewing an active duty Army Nurse, 2nd LT Shayla Kaempf.  Hear how Ed inspired Shayla for military service, and how serving has impacted their lives and learn how they tr...

People, Not Titles podcast is honored to speak with Paul Barker.  Paul shares with us his journey to becoming a US Marine, and how it has impacted his life and business career.  Paul also discusses with us the keys to how he has become one of Chicagoland's top real estate brokers.  So many nuggets of wisdom here!~

People, Not Titles Podcast is honored to speak with US Marine Veteran and Top Real Estate Broker John Lyons.  John shares how he was inspired as a young boy to be a Marine, and his journey from looking for direction to becoming a proud Marine.  John then shares how he leverages his Marine training to serve the Chicagoland community as a real estate broker.  So many fantastic life le...

People, Not Titles podcast is pleased to have Real Estate Broker Jack Persin as our guest.  Jack takes us through his journey with the U.S. Navy, and how he witnessed the splashdown of Apollo 13.  He then talks about how he began in the real estate business and rose to top producer and leadership level.  Jack also shares about the work he does with Veterans with the "Naperville Resp...

Today, we hear the stories of US Marine Veteran Daniel Greene, and US Army Veteran Marty McMillin.  Each of these fine men discuss their military service, how they grew as men, and then how they transitioned into their successful real estate careers.  Hear their tips for success, and also how they are still serving our great veteran community.

People, Not Titles podcast is happy to have President of Key Mortgage Services and Mortgage Man extraordinaire - Stephen DiMarco.  Hear about his journey from college grad, to commercial financier, to now the President of a billion dollar mortgage bank.  Life lessons Galore!

People, Not Titles podcast is pleased to have Heather and Chris Keller on our program.   Hear the story of how these two go from meeting at a mortgage company as telemarketers and mortgage brokers - to owning two separate successful businesses.   Chris owns Top Shelf Sports in Elgin - focusing on sports memorabilia and Heather Keller is known as the Chicagoland Short sale expert, part of...

In People, Not Titles , Episode 5, we talk to Remax American Dream Broker/Owner Yvonne Payes.  Yvonne talks about how she worked her way up from working as a paralegal at age 20, to becoming the youngest franchise owner in Remax as well as the first female under the age of 30 to be the President of National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).   Success tips How to...

Luxury Real Estate Broker Michael Lafido tells us about his journey to become a top broker - and what steps you can take to land big listings.