People, Not Titles

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 Auricchio was selected as a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 as a personal injury litigator. This honor is by invitation only and is extended exclusively to those individuals who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership as a young lawyer.  In years past, Mr. Auricchio was selected as an “Outstanding Young Attorney” and “Top Young Attorney in Illinois” in the fields of real estate law and business litigation (2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011).  More recently, Mr. Auricchio was appointed as a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (Top One Percent) for 2015 and 2017.

00:00 Introduction

01:41 The state of Chicago real estate 

02:50 The changing landscape of commercial real estate 

04:10 The ripple effect of the work-from-home trend

06:31 Impact on workers and opportunities for agents 

16:05 Creative solutions and suburban vs. urban differences 

18:07 Nuances of commercial real estate deals

23:32 Elements of the Contract 

24:52 Due Diligence Period 

26:19 Role of Commercial Real Estate Agents 

29:19 Title Insurance and Surveys 

34:34 Zoning and Usage Rules

38:02 Insurance and Damage Considerations 

42:24 Legal Fees and Contract Extensions 

44:48 The escrow negotiation

45:00 Seller and buyer reactions

49:23 Confidentiality clauses in real estate 

52:51 Litigation in real estate 

56:40 Personal touch in legal services & Wrap up

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 Estate Market Statistics

37:01 Chicago Bears Draft

40:03 Upcoming Events and Podcasts

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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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 become entrepreneurial 25:35 Forming Pioneer Capital Advisory 27:58 Starting a business and family support 30:26 Challenges and perseverance 32:30 Specializing in business acquisitions 33:17 Personal brand and vision for the firm 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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 work ethic 22:23 Interview and first impressions (00:22:23) 25:02 Mentorship and learning experience 26:18 Family-oriented law firm27:37 Becoming independent 34:44 Attorney-client communication36:46 Changes in the real estate industry38:44 Maintaining the human element 39:55 Professional Development40:32 Inspiration and Enthusiasm 44:23 Family and Routines 46:18 Recreation and Passion47:42 Closing Remarks and Sponsorship 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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 professionalism in the industry 20:42 Proposal to waive title insurance fees 23:13 Title Insurance and Election Year Proposals 25:32 Mortgage Rates and Fed's Decision 27:38 Tight Inventory and Refinancing Impact 35:05 Commercial Real Estate Challenges and Transformations 40:15 Sports Predictions and Newsletter Sign-Up 45:22 Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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 soul 

27:55 Finding faith and reliance 

30:53 Moving to Puerto Rico 

35:16 Vision for homeowner.com 

37:03 Partnering with homeowner.com

38:05 Support for struggling individuals

39:22 Lessons from bankruptcy 

https://twitter.com/huntercdurham 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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 Transactions

25:58 Special Considerations in Multifamily Transactions 29:11 Zoning and Land Use Considerations

30:59 Challenges in Commercial Transactions

33:29 Future Growth and Marketing

35:18 Philanthropic Work and Community Engagement

38:38 Personal Values and Abundance Mentality

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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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 practices

20:30 Future outlook

22:37 Balancing Work and Life

23:29 Efficiency and Time Management

24:38 Using Analytics in Sales

26:40 Testing to Succeed

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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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-centric solutions. With a focus on aggressive advocacy and affordability, Mazek Law Group has continually evolved to meet the dynamic needs of our diverse clientele.

00:00 Intro

00:50 The soccer game update

02:50 Assessment process and unique trends

09:04 Impact on buyers and potential risks

15:24 Strategies for handling assessed value changes

19:54 Appealing taxes and preparing sellers

21:07 Property Tax Assessment and Appeal

23:04 Real Estate Transactional Firm

24:52 Association Disputes and Maintenance

26:32 Estate Planning and Trusts

28:15 Property Tax Appeal Process

30:16 Importance of Attorney Selection 31:11 Collaboration with Real Estate Agents

32:50 White Sox Baseball and Real Estate Speculation

35:44 Podcast Conclusion and Sponsorship & Conclusion

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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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 Law School, but it also sparked his passion for the law and helping others. In 2014, Joseph earned his Juris Doctor from University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in Chicago, IL (formerly The John Marshall Law School ). 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Joe's career aspirations 04:06 Transition to law school 05:15 Transition to real estate law 07:03 Starting his own law firm 09:40 Mentorship and business insights 12:47 Managing a law office 14:08 Diversifying the practice 15:49 Client communication and accessibility 17:55 Negotiation in real estate transactions 19:20 Conclusion of the interview 19:42 Attorney involvement in real estate transactions 20:20 Importance of attorney involvement in real estate transactions 21:39 Client communication and negotiation 23:24 Future plans for law firm 24:35 Outlook on real estate for 2024 and Conclusion 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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 Bank Failures

20:47 Industry Challenges and Optimism

23:08 Consumer Acceptance of Interest Rates

24:11 Economic Outlook for 2024

24:29 Podcast Wrap-Up

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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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 25:33 Topic 1: Understanding Expenses in Commercial Real Estate 26:29 Topic 2: Feasibility Studies in Commercial Real Estate 29:00 Topic 3: Using a Letter of Intent in Real Estate Transactions 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

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_sidesheet 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Bryce’s Real Estate Journey 03:06 Bryce’s family’s entrepreneurial background 06:17 Bryce’s transition from screenwriter in Hollywood to Real Estate 12:04 Bryce’s develops a passion for real estate 13:25 Bryce touring the mega mansions in L.A. 17:38 Becoming a student of the business 23:32 The door knocking experience 24:57 The Big Short and Bryce 29:30 The successful flip during a difficult time (Pennies from heaven) 34:54 The market rebound and staying in during a tough period 36:00 Moving to Baird & Warner and the reason for his choice 38:56 The Fuller brand promises 45:49 The key to sales - Discipline 46:27 Bryce’s new book : The Kick Ass Real Estate Agent's Daily Action Journal 48:18 Staying Focused on Business Activities TThe timestamp's title 57:59 - Wrap up 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

Alan Stern is the Founder and President of Persona Marketing.  

In this episode, Alan Stern talks about his migration from living in his parent’s basement, to becoming an elite seller of high performance sports cars and starting several thriving businesses.  He also talks about his company Persona Marketing, and how he is helping small business owners and salespeople attract business through leveraging social media, AI and freemium apps.

00:00 Introduction and Alan's journey as a young DJ 

00:05:07 Transition to the automotive industry

00:08:29 Adding value and becoming a Corvette expert 

00:10:33 Reinventing Myself in the Car Business

00:12:05 Joining the Chamber of Commerce 

00:17:47 Using Memes as Advertising

00:20:53 The speaking engagement that took off 

00:22:13 Overcoming fear and starting small 

00:28:45 The HEAT method for social media marketing 

00:30:38 The importance of adding value 

00:31:53 Leveraging AI and unique positioning in marketing

00:37:21 The future of persona marketing

Moderated discussion on the difference between Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions Panel members include: Commercial Real Estate Attorneys - Harry Bartosiak - hbartosiak@bartosiaklaw.com Loukas Kozonis - lkozonis@kozonislaw.com Jeff Horwitz - jeff@horwitz.comcastbiz.net Commercial Lender: Brad Hettich - President of Commercial Lending X brad@commerciallendingx.com 00:00:00 The Introduction and Acknowledgment 00:05:55 Discussion on Trends in Commercial Real Estate 00:10:23 Parties Involved in a Commercial Transaction 00:13:41 Necessity of SNDAs in Commercial Real Estate Transactions 00:14:17 Title: Easement and Access Issues in Commercial Transactions 00:18:06 Title: Closing Instructions and Title Indemnities in Commercial Transactions 00:27:58 Lease review and considerations 00:29:12 Zoning and Permitted Uses 00:33:01 Financial Viability of Tenants 00:38:14 Evictions in Commercial and Residential Properties 00:41:29 Valuations in Commercial and Residential Properties 00:44:32 Types of Financing for Commercial Properties 00:49:59 Pre-approval process for buying properties 00:51:20 Impact of property taxes on commercial transactions 00:52:26 Concerns about maturing commercial mortgage debt 01:02:52 The inspection process for commercial properties 01:04:18 Attorney fees in commercial transactions 01:04:18 Appreciation for the team and conclusion 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

People, Not Titles podcast is pleased to host, CPA, and tax expert Ryan Bakke. By 25 Ryan made over a million dollars. How did he do it? Running a business, investing in real estate, and using the tax code as a roadmap to wealth. Ryan talks about all that and more on this episode. https://learnlikeacpa.mykajabi.com/free-tools 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:19 The Aha Moment 00:02:28 Buying the First Property 00:06:10 Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurship 00:09:58 Hiring mistakes 00:10:33 First real estate investment 00:11:48 Profile of clients who work with Ryan 00:18:31 The Referral Network 00:19:22 The Facebook Group Ryan is a part of 00:19:47 Ryan’s free resources, groups and coaching 00:28:03 The Genius Zone 00:28:59 Mentors and Inspiration 00:30:36 Building a Personal Brand 00:37:13 The rise of campgrounds and RV parks 00:37:34 Real estate market challenges and perseverance 00:39:25 Portfolio diversification and retirement planning

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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

We all have a common problem - taxes! They are usually our biggest expense each year and many of us pay more in taxes than we do for healthcare, housing and food. Join us for this informative session that will provide you with strategies on how to reduce and sometimes eliminate your biggest expense each year - taxes! Presented by Ryan Bakke, CPA

https://twitter.com/learnlikeacpa

https://open.spotify.com/show/6IWCaoz8uRc86CAubE8AAG?si=d193aa32a68c4c72&nd=1 Ryan is a 25-year-old real estate investor, CPA and owner of MLS Consulting PLLC. He has helped clients save millions of dollars in taxes over the last 3 years through tax strategy and has helped to educate thousands of people about the various tax strategies available for real estate and business owners. In addition to his tax strategy consulting business, he also owns a portfolio of multi-family housing, luxury short-term rentals, an RV Park and a Glamping Campground.

00:00:00 The introduction of panel members

00:01:54 Ryan Baker's background and expertise 

00:03:31 Ryan Baker's presentation on tax strategies

00:11:57 Depreciation and tax benefits of short-term rentals 

00:12:57 Cost segregation study and accelerated depreciation.

00:14:06 Factors to consider when deciding to accelerate depreciation. 

00:22:15 The qualification criteria for short-term rentals

00:28:07 Considerations for buying investment properties 

00:30:15 Building a team and doing proper calculations 

00:32:21 The importance of LLCs for rental real estate 

00:33:37 Tax benefits of different financing options 

00:35:35 Using retirement accounts for real estate investment

00:44:21 The timing of events and deferring recognition of income 

00:42:26 Seller financing and stretching out capital gain 

00:46:17 Income shifting and utilizing Roth IRA for children

00:52:48 Ryan's accessibility and local expertise 

00:53:38 The importance of knowledge and confidence in real estate

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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

People, Not Titles podcast is excited to sit down with attorney Kelly Keeling. Kelly J. Keeling has over 25 years of property tax law experience. Kelly prides herself on working with clients ranging from sole proprietors to large commercial property owners throughout the Chicagoland area. https://www.kbclawgroup.com/ 00:00 Introduction 00:01:10 The Impetus for Starting in Real Estate Law 00:02:16 The Fascination with Property Ownership 00:03:37 Working with an Illinois Supreme Court Judge and her daughter, Jennifer Burke 00:12:16 Updating the tax system 00:13:18 Challenges with online portals 00:14:31 Reductions and fees in tax appeals 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

https://www.bairdwarner.com/agent/105799-frank-passaro/ People, Not Titles is excited to sit down with Baird & Warner realtor Frank Passaro.

Bio:

2nd generation Realtor since 1993

'On the cutting edge of technology, contagious positive attitude and an innovative marketer' Named one of Chicago's 'Top 40 under 40' Real Estate Professionals by Metro Chicago Real Estate in 2005 Presently managing a "Property Management Division" for all of Baird & Warner. www.bairdwarnerpropertymgmt.com 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Frank's Career Path 02:02 Leaving College and Starting in Real Estate 03:33 Early Real Estate Experience Frank 11:17 Overcoming Early Struggles 14:18 Learning and Mentors Frank 18:16 Surviving and Thriving in Real Estate 19:27 Humility and Tact 22:21 Protecting Your Reputation 27:43 Building a Real Estate Team 29:47 Success story 32:40 Property Management Business Growth 37:47 Future of Property Management Business 40:41 Building a Real Estate Business 42:04 Softball League and Community Building 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

People, Not Titles Podcast is pleased to sit down with Real Estate Attorney, Joan Dillon https://www.jdillonlaw.com/

00:00 Introduction 00:01:34 The decision to become a lawyer 00:04:08 Starting her own law practice 00:09:13 Discovering real estate law 00:11:55 The Decision to Focus on Real Estate 00:13:00 Real Estate as a Passion 00:16:06 Balancing Professional and Personal Life 00:20:49 Realtor Exhaustion and Hustle 00:21:14 Building Relationships with Realtors 00:23:44 Partnership with Land Trust Title 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

IN this podcast, we discuss the importance of FAITH on your road to success. 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

Felix Gonzalez is the managing partner of the Firm and has ten years experience representing clients and business owners.

Felix is a past Board member of the Hispanic Lawyers’ Association of Illinois, is on the associate board of the Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation, is a Director with Health Care Alternative Systems (HAS), and is currently President of the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois Charities. https://www.lawontarget.com/gonzalez.html

00:00 Introduction 00:00:51 Career Journey - 00:03:26 Importance of Philosophy 00:07:31 Importance of Honesty and Reputation 00:09:48 Transition to Real Estate Law 00:11:43 Starting His Own Law Firm 00:14:09 Market Turn 00:15:11 Financial crisis and its impact 00:16:20 Surviving the crisis 00:21:32 The Archer Law brand 00:22:29 Family Lawyer 00:24:37 Importance of Reputation 00:28:21 Firearms and Instructor Certifications 00:29:55 Gun ownership and advocacy 00:34:56 Individual accountability and criminal behavior 00:33:14 Backing the blue 00:37:29 Importance of mentorship 00:41:09 Role of police in society 00:44:17 Investing in young men 00:45:17 Rebranding the Law Firm 00:45:32 Appreciation for Felix's Work 00:45:23 Naming the Law Firm 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.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

In this People, Not Titles podcast episode, Steve Kaempf interviews Mike Angelina and Mark Herrick, partners at Angelina and Herrick law firm, about their journey in the law profession and their specialization in real estate transactions. They discuss how they started their own law firm and eventually narrowed down their focus to real estate. The partners also discuss their early days in the firm and how they started with the promise of getting some of the fallout from other firms. They talk about the challenges they faced and how they found success in their niche area of real estate law. The interview highlights the importance of teamwork, work-life balance, and flexibility in the legal profession. https://www.ah-lawyers.com/ 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. IG - https://www.instagram.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv... 00:00 Introduction 00:01:22 Inspiration for Law School 00:03:01 Starting a Law Firm 00:04:52 Narrowing Down to Real Estate 00:05:46 Mark Herrick's childhood dream 00:06:26 Realization that family law is not for him 00:08:08 Transition to real estate law 00:10:54 Mark's Childhood Inspiration 00:12:05 Starting a Law Firm 00:12:19 Real Estate Attorneys as Entrepreneurs 00:15:16 Starting a Real Estate Practice 00:17:49 Transitioning from Litigation to Real Estate 00:18:32 Challenges of Being a Litigator and Real Estate Attorney 00:19:23 Breaking up a partnership 00:20:23 Entrepreneur's journey 00:22:49 Staying positive during tough times 00:23:42 Short Sales 00:27:06 Reinventing the Business 00:28:03 Specializing in Real Estate 00:28:27 Processes and Personalities 00:31:12 Happy Experience 00:32:27 Pivoting in Real Estate Transactions 00:32:37 Experience in Real Estate Transactions 00:34:31 Guiding Clients in Real Estate Transactions 00:37:13 No Associates, All Partners 00:40:59 Building a Legacy 00:39:07 Growing the Business 00:37:53 Importance of Vetting 00:42:23 Importance of Paralegals 00:44:13 Having a Family Business 00:45:58 Flexibility in Running a Business 00:47:04 Vacation and work balance 00:48:12 Handling work while on vacation 00:49:38 Hiring young attorneys https://www.ah-lawyers.com/ 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. IG - https://www.instagram.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...

Owner of Fuksa Law Group www.fuksalawgroup.com 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - The Impact of John Grisham on his legal career 3:13 - Family immigrating to America 6:00 - Lucas’s education journey and the beginning of his career 8:21 - First job out of college - PriceWaterhouseCoopers 10:52 - Lucas decides to take a year off and backpack in Spain! 15:56 - Back from Spain and back to work 18:00 - Getting into real estate law 20:39 - Starting his own firm - working for himself instead of someone else 24:00 - Hiring associates for his own firm 25:00 - Commercial real estate law 26:15 - Real estate investment funds 31:05 - Why people pick Fuksa Law 35:30 - Speaking and authoring classes 37:45 - Daily routines that help with success 42:05 - Networking and having contacts 43:10 - Wrap up

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People, Not Titles podcast is pleased to have Harry Bartosiak, Attorney and entrepreneur on our podcast.  

www.bartosiaklaw.com 

https://open.spotify.com/show/6dUiHCCPo8YABwMiXOr4Qh 

0:00 - Harry begins his law career  

2:50   Harry’s journey as a litigator and his transition to transactional law, and what motivated him to do real estate law 

11:41  Harry gets serious about doing real estate law with a big firm and becomes partner 

13:00  Advice to young people starting their careers 

14:15  The importance of mentors 

16:00  The inspiration to have his own law practice 

18:30  Entrepreneurial mindset 

22:00  The struggles of entrepreneurship 

25:15  What is the ‘Bartosiak Brand’? 

31:00  What Harry looks for in a title company 

34:00  Bartosiak Law and their comprehensive approach 

36:15  Success Routines that Harry has 

42:40  Harry’s podcast which deep dives into old television shows 

46:02  Discussion of whether Harry likes the Loyola Ramblers or the Iowa Hawkeyes and discussion about music

Take the next step to better understand and leverage foreclosures in your business through this informative and interactive session:  

Topics include:  Foreclosure timeline in detail Opportunities for listings Keys to negotiating successful short sales Keys for buyers of distressed properties  

Our panel includes:  

Attorney - Jeff Marks  312 208 7340  jmarks@bussepc.com  

Attorney - Lucas Fuksa     847 305 3030  lucas@fuksalawgroup.com  

Short Sale Negotiator - Donna Pacchini - 847 464 5015 Donna.pacchini@gmail.com

People, Not Titles podcast sits down with the man who has real estate in his blood, David Bailey.  

We talk about the lessons his family taught him, and how he began in real estate as an agent, and rose to manage one of the most successful offices in Chicagoland.  

One of the best in the business!

We kick off our series on 'traits for success' with a discussion on courage.  

What is it?  

When do you need it?  

How do you summons it?  

Can it be developed?

Our expert presenters and panel cover the most important information on Foreclosures and Tax Sale Proceedings - essential information for real estate professionals in today's marketplace.

In detail discussions about processes, functions and resources for agents.

People, Not Titles Podcast is so excited for this conversation with attorney and entrepreneur Ryan Waite.  Ryan speaks of his career journey, the risks and rewards of business ownership, and how he has become one of the top real estate attorneys in the city, who agents absolutely love to work with.

We’ve all heard about Blockchain, but do we really know what it means and how it’s impacting the real estate industry? 

This webinar is an introduction to Blockchain technology, followed by an exploration of current and future applications for real estate professionals, including:  

On-chain title records  

Smart contracts for automation of lease, purchase, and sale  

Tokenized (fractional) property ownership and more!

Our session was attended by dozens of Chicagoland Real Estate professionals  

The subject matter experts for this session are as follows:  

Session Presenter: Anna Barsky Vice President/Business Development Officer -  IPX 1031       312-343-5103 (Mobile) anna.barsky@ipx1031.com https://www.ipx1031.com/ 

Moderator/Host: Steve Kaempf - Senior Vice President of Sales -  Landtrust Title Services  - steve.kaempf@mylandtrust.com     https://mylandtrust.com/   

Panelists: 

Felix Gonzales -  Attorney and Managing Partner Archer Law Group   fgonzales@lawontarget.com    https://www.lawontarget.com/ 

Sebastian Kos -  Attorney and Owner Sebastian Kos Law Office   skos@skoslaw.com     https://www.skoslaw.com/    

Ernie Rose -  Attorney and Managing Partner Drost Kivlahan McMahon & O’Connor (DKM&O)     erose@dkmolaw.com https://dkmolaw.com/    

Juan Hernandez -  CPA and Partner HHM CPA’s LLC   jhernandez@hhm.cpa     https://www.hhm.cpa/

* We apologize for the first few minutes of audio as it cracks a bit.    

People, Not Titles Podcast is proud to interview attorney Marc Cervantes.  

We discuss his humble beginnings, law school, his work at the state’s attorneys office and then becoming an entrepreneur and managing partner of one of Chicagoland’s premiere law firms.  

A great listen for those who are looking to rise in their profession.  Enjoy  the success principles, the grit of the grind and joy of doing a great job as Marc describes his journey.

People, Not Title's has the opportunity to interview Anna Barsky.  

We find out how she got started in the 1031 Exchange business, and her climb to Vice President. 

It's a great opportunity to get to know her before our 1031 Exchange Virtual Seminar on 10/6:  

Zoom Registration Link:  Free Zoom Session | October 6, 2022 | 10:00-11:00 AM  

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qPcTsUm4QJa1--sRSEn5Eg

**first minute of this podcast has some clicking sound  

People, Not Titles podcast is delighted to have a conversation with Ernest “Ernie” Rose.  We talk about Ernie’s journey from law clerk, to managing a small law firm, to starting his own law firm, and then finally, his becoming a Managing Partner at one of Chicagoland’s most prestigious law firms.  

Humble beginnings, scrapping his way to get business, and what it takes to succeed are some of the topics.

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 to be one of the strongest banks in the country.

They believe in putting customers first, treating people with respect, collaborating with our colleagues, thinking creatively to solve problems, and leveraging our diversity.

Mike Murphy and Claudio Lanza talk about how they deliver the North Shore Bank value proposition daily and they talk about the struggles of sales and entrepreneurship.

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 ideas and actionable tasks that drive tangible results. 

The host of the BE THAT LAWYER podcast, Steve has been featured in the Chicago Tribune, Crain’s Chicago Business and Entrepreneur.com. He has also appeared on NBC News and WGN Radio. He is the author of three books on legal business development, is a regular contributor to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and has published articles in Attorney at Law magazine, the American Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association

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 continues to produce an average of 70+ home sales every year AND manages to find time to spend with his amazing family.

Mike enjoys riding on his Harley whenever he can get the chance – THAT is why he named his business Steel Horse Realtor.

Above all else, Mikey is a man of faith, and a devoted husband, father and friend and brother.

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 exceptional way.

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/