Do You Ever Wonder...The Hallmark Abstract Service Podcast

Grow Your Business! Sounds Good But How?

And, can you grow a business when the economy is less than stellar?

In other words, Do You Ever Wonder How To Grow Your Business Using The Incredible Number Of Marketing Options And Tools Available?

As the host of this podcast, but also as the owner of Hallmark Abstract Service, Mike Haltman certainly does!

But, how do you know which ones to use that will give your specific business the most bang for the buck AND, more importantly, the most potential for success?

Do You Ever Wonder had the great opportunity to speak with the CEO of Windfall Media, Sal Conca, about the ways that a business owner can grow the business using the many marketing options, and choosing the right ones!

The bottom line is that the process is not an easy or necessarily quick one,  but as Sal said 'fine-tuning your brand's message, creating stunning visuals that tell a story, and developing a funnel that builds a trusting relationship takes time and expertise'.

And, Sal Conca has got that expertise!

Listen to what Sal has to say, and if you have any questions for him, he can be reached at:

Email: sal@salconca.com
Website: https://windfall.media/contact/
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The Do You Ever Wonder podcast is brought to you by New York title insurance provider Hallmark Abstract Service, and hosted by its CEO Mike Haltman.

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Divine Renovation, The Series!

Valerie Smaldone, along with Monty Hobbs and Matthieu Chazareix, are producers of the series Divine Renovation starring Erik Estrada.

Divine Renovation is a spirited television series that provides home enhancements for individuals and families in need. They utilize the help of skilled professionals and volunteers to make homes and outdoor spaces easier to navigate,

Divine Renovation brings together neighbors, not for profits, houses of worship and businesses to join in the effort, proving that people still really do care.

In addition to home enhancements, Divine Renovation supplies a spiritual uplift in each episode: from a live musician to a surprise birthday party, from a yoga lesson to a chef. Hosted by television icon Erik Estrada, Divine Renovation's motto is “small fixes can make big miracles."

Valerie has an incredibly diverse background that includes being a long-time on-air voice at 106.7 Lite FM.

She is an actress who can be seen on shows like Blue Bloods, does voice-overs, has worked with Boomer Esiason, reported from the Tony Awards, is the Voice of God MC at the Clinton Global Initiative, among many other impressive endeavors!

Valerie also directed and produced the film The Thursday Night Club, starring music icon Gloria Gaynor and with music provided by Carmine Appice that included advocacy for the Bone Marrow registry Be The Match.

The Thursday Night Club begins with a provocative dinner with a very special man, that leads five college best friends to embark on a series of charitable projects that not only change the lives of those around them but change their lives as well.

In a nutshell, Valerie's career is focused on providing uplifting content with a message of hope, inspiration, spirituality, and giving back.

Divine Renovation can be seen here: https://tubitv.com/series/300000735/divine-renovation

The Thursday Night Club can be seen here: https://www.thethursdaynightclub.com/
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Do You Ever Wonder welcomes Stuart Gelb, CEO of The Liquidity Source!

There are more than $4.4 trillion of outstanding commercial mortgage loans, and in 2023 $728 billion, and in 2024 $659 billion, are going to need to be refinanced.

No Easy Task!

Factors compounding the sheer size of these numbers are many, with one being the fact that Signature Bank, a major lending player in the commercial mortgage market (12% in NYC), failed and was acquired by Flagstar Bank.

But It's Not Just Signature Bank!

There is a Perfect Storm of Issues Hitting the CRE Mortgage Market!

▲Interest and Mortgage Rates are Significantly Higher
▼Net Operating Income in Many CRE Sectors is Down
▲Cap Rates are Higher
▼Loan to Value is Lower
▲Underwriting Parameters at Lenders Will Be Increasingly Stricter
▼Lenders Looking to Actually Lend are Decreasing
▲Compensating Balances Will Be Required By Lenders
▼Some Sectors of the CRE Market are Historically Out of Favor

So What is a Borrower to Do?

Lenders that are actually looking to make loans are needed, along with someone who knows how to find them!

But more than that, whoever is helping a borrower needs to take a holistic approach by sitting down with that borrower to determine what their unique situation may be.

All loans are not created the same, and a CRE mortgage professional can help a borrower get the right loan that works for them.

That's where a broker like The Liquidity Source and Stuart Gelb come in. Stuart is in touch with hundreds of lenders around the country knowing each one's appetite for specific types of loans in the various CRE sectors.

No longer does it work to go down to the corner bank, present your loan scenario, and sit back while a commitment is determined and presented to you.

A mortgage professional who can help address your individual needs is required!

Stuart can be reached at The Liquidity Source, or by email at stuart@theliquiditysource.com.
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Cathy Cunningham, Finance Editor and Co-Deputy Editor at Commercial Observer, Visits Do You Ever Wonder!

Do You Ever Wonder host and Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman had the pleasure of sitting down with Cathy to discuss a wide variety of subjects, although the talk was delayed for a couple of days for a very good reason.

The delay occurred because of Cathy's involvement with the Multiple Sclerosis Society fundraising event at Belmont Park which brought in $600,000 of donations! Mike Haltman, whose mother suffered from MS, was thrilled to wait!

Cathy hails from Scotland about 15 minutes from the Old Course at St. Andrews, and she came to the United States in search of a career in finance, and then real estate finance.

And judging by the trajectory of Cathy's career, she has achieved incredible success in a relatively brief amount of time!

The conversation between Cathy and Mike traversed a wide range of subjects including CRE sector analysis, the current state of CRE deal financing, loan underwriting standards, the political landscapes impact on commercial real estate (i.e. Blue vs. Red), the impact of social media on the CRE industry, the importance of networking, podcasting and much more.

Specifically, they touched on subjects such as 421-a, Good Cause Eviction, and the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019.

If you have a story idea you would like to run past Cathy, send her an email at ccunningham@commercialobserver.com.
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The Do You Ever Wonder podcast is brought to you by New York title insurance provider Hallmark Abstract Service, and hosted by its CEO Mike Haltman.

Hallmark Abstract Service...You Buy, We Protect!

Read the article 'Are New York Title Insurance Providers All The Same?’ here, https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/?p=10321.

Questions about New York title insurance or the real estate transaction process? 

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AI and machine learning as tools in developing a life or exit plan? Can they actually be useful?

On some mechanical level, perhaps when it comes to potential format or calculation, AI can play some role.

But on a broader scale, until there is the potential for machine learning to understand and compute emotion, nuance, interpersonal relationships, and how these pieces are put together, in my mind AI will be just another tool in a planner's arsenal.

The reality of course is that beyond the financial and structural expertise brought to the table by the planner, it's understanding the landscape of the human interaction between family members or business associates that will guide the trusted advisor, leading to a plan being developed and executed that serves all of the constituents in the desired way.

Enter Kathy Boyle, CEO of Chapin Hill Advisors.

Chapin Hill follows a methodology and process that bases its planning and future scenarios on real-world experiences and situations.

Chapin Hill takes into account the how and why clients got into their business and their personal, and family goals going forward. Chapin Hill assists business clients in creating strategic plans to either build the business for a future sale or to pass it to the next generation.

That same strategic plan guides planning for individuals or families where a business may not be in the mix.

Kathy is most definitely a leader in her field, and it was great having the opportunity to speak and learn more about both her and her business!
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Real Estate Attorney and Restauranteur - Two Challenging Business Segments!

Meet today's guest, John Piccinnini...

Having one career is challenging enough, but what if you added a business to the mix that has a 3-year failure rate of 60%?

And at the same time, you relocated your real estate practice and family to be closer to your new restaurant business.

And add to the mix that you and your wife are partners in the restaurant.

Finally, adding one final hurdle, the restaurant is seasonal and located in one of the most competitive eatery markets on Long Island!

All of this describes today's guest, John Piccinnini, real estate Partner at the firm Kaplan, DiTrapani, Faria & Rabanipour.

The good news, however, is that the 'new' restaurant venture, Clam Bar at Napeague in Amagansett, is an institution that has been around and beloved by locals and tourists alike for 41 years.

But that fact does not make managing it and dealing with all of the issues and problems any less of a consuming process.

Listen to John's story and, if you're ever in Amagansett, stop by the Clam Bar for your fix of Spicy Crab & Sweet Corn Bisque and Lobster Roll!

Enjoy!

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The PowerPlus Mouthguard: Do You Ever Wonder Speaks With Dr. Michael Hutchinson, DDS

The Mouthguard: Developed in 1890, and its design hasn't changed much since!

But what if there was a clinically proven mouthguard that, through the physiologic jaw alignment of the user, helped to significantly eradicate the incidence of concussions?

And in addition, what if this mouthguard benefited athletes and non-athletes alike in many other ways...

The precise jaw alignment that the PowerPlus Mouthguard maintains will help:

∙ Increase strength and balance
∙ Increase performance and agility
∙ Decrease occurrences of headaches
∙ Reduce the G-Force produced in a collision
∙ Increase oxygen intake and ability to speak normally through lower arch placement 

Scientific studies consistently demonstrate that maintaining physiological jaw alignment reduces risk of concussion.

This evolutionary mouthguard, PowerPlus, was invented by Dr. Michael Hutchinson, DDS who saw the need and developed the solution.

Physiological Jaw Alignment  - The PowerPlus Mouthguard is used on the lower, not upper, teeth. And, it's physiologically aligned to your skull and customized to your bite, which will statistically reduce the probability that you will suffer a concussion.

• Travis Kelce used this mouthguard in the Super Bowl,
• Daniel Sorenson | NFL Kansas City Chiefs “I have worn the PowerPlus Mouthguard for over four years in the NFL now without a concussion. I can breathe and talk normally and I can feel the strength it gives me. It’s the best mouthguard out there!”
• Michael Chang | Head Trainer | Wayne State University “After participating in the direct trials of our own players using the PowerPlus we want this mouthguard in all of our players.”

So why hasn't this concussion-limiting mouthguard become the standard for the trainers of athletes and teams both amateur and professional?

Because it seems that people stick with the status quo, unwilling to take a chance that they view as putting themselves at risk.

I will be trying this product, and will report back what I find! I will also work to help the good Dr. increase the number of people who use his evolutionary invention!

PowerPlus Mouthguard: https://powerplusmouthguard.com/?ref=omfSU6ZkGTzpqP

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So did we, which is why Do You Ever Wonder host and Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman was so fortunate to be introduced to Charlie Hardage by one of our prior guests, Marques Ogden!

Our conversation touched on many topics, primarily on Charlie's entry into what can be an extremely lucrative, but also very challenging, end of the commercial real estate market.

For his relatively short time in the marketplace, he brings insights, dedication to due diligence, and vision for creating value to bear in a way worthy of an industry veteran.

As supporters of the American heroes who have served in harm's way, learning more about Charlie's time on the battlefields of Afghanistan and the serious injuries that he suffered, makes his story that much more inspirational!

If you would like to contact Charlie...

Email: charlie@hkigllc.com
Website: https://www.hkigllc.com/

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Do You Ever Wonder With Paul Massey, CEO Of B6 Real Estate Advisors!

For the Do You Ever Wonder podcast, having the opportunity to speak with Paul Massey was the equivalent of hitting both ends of a daily double!

That's because about one month prior we had Bob Knakal, Paul's partner for 26 years, on Do You Ever Wonder as well.

These two CRE icons started the commercial real estate firm Massey Knakal back in 1988, worked to grow it as an unbelievable team for 26 years, and then sold it to Cushman & Wakefield in 2014.

In 2018,  Paul and his partners launched B6 Real Estate Advisors, short for 'Building By Building, Block By Block'.

'B6 provides commercial real estate owners and stakeholders with a next generation experience to optimize their investments. They take a holistic approach, empowering every client with agent expertise, technology-forward insights, and a team-oriented culture.'

The firm 'employs a distinct Territory Network model, that ensures sub-market expertise for its agents along with an owner-aligned philosophy and a technology-forward platform'.

Our conversation with Paul covered a variety of topics, but at the heart of it all Paul's love for commercial real estate and for doing whatever he can to help his brokers succeed, consistently shone through!

If you have questions for Paul, or you would like to visit the website...

Paul Massey Email: pmassey@b6realestate.com
B6 Real Estate Advisors: https://b6realestateadvisors.com/
Phone #: 212.473.2600

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*And Then Pivoting To Sell Commercial Real Estate with the Adelaide Polsinelli Team at Compass?

So did we, which made asking Natalie Sachmechi to be our guest a no-brainer!

And it was the perfect segue for Do You Ever Wonder that, after speaking with industry veteran and icon Bob Knakal, we speak with a young up-and-comer who one day will be a commercial real estate sales star!

Our conversation touches on many of the critical New York City real estate issues facing both landlords and tenants including 421a, affordable housing, the 2019 Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act, and other factors affecting both sides of the landlord/tenant equation such as the NYC government.

We then talk about the natural move that a writer about commercial real estate might make, to become a broker of CRE investment property.

Particularly if that move entails becoming a member of Adelaide Polsinelli's Team at Compass!

Enjoy the discussion, and if you think that being a guest on Do You Ever Wonder is an idea worth exploring, let us know at info@hallmarkabstractllc.com or give us a call at (646) 741-6101.

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Hallmark Abstract Service...You Buy, We Protect!

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The 1031 Exchange - A Phenomenal Financial Planning Tool For Building Owners!

And this discussion with Rob Pecha explains it all!

Walking down the street in New York City, or in any city or town across America, there are commercial properties everywhere you look.

When the owners of those buildings sell, is it the best financial decision to take the proceeds and pay the taxes due? Or is there another way to defer those taxes, while investing the sales proceeds in 'like kind' properties?

Of course everyone's fiscal situation is different, but a 1031 Exchange presents the opportunity to continue to own property while benefitting from both the potential income it throws off and the potential for price appreciation.

And, if held onto until the owner eventually passes on, there is a step-up for heirs to the current market price.

If someone chooses to execute a 1031 Exchange, there are strict rules to be followed, or else a taxable event will occur. And in the process there is a need to use a fully vetted intermediary who will hold the sellers proceeds.

There are also alternatives to the outright ownership of another building(s), and that is through a passive 1031 Exchange known as DST's, or Delaware Statutory Trusts.

This style of 1031 Exchange eliminates the 3 T's of management - Tenants-Toilets-Trash!

DST's provide monthly income and the potential to participate in any appreciation. Here too, total vetting is critical because like in anything else, there are great operators and not-so-good ones.

All of that said, meet Rob Pecha, known as the '1031 Exchange Quarterback', who knows the 1031 Exchange business inside and out, and is a trusted advisor to a great many people.

Rob is able to take clients through the entire 1031 process with a modular and customizable portfolio of eligible properties. Offering “1031 solutions to 1031 problems”, Robert takes great pride in helping his clients make purposeful and confident investment decisions.

Contact Rob:
info@1031rob.com
‭(917) 833-5922‬

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Luciane Serifovic - CEO and Founder of Luxian International Realty!

Luciane's journey began in Brazil, and it continued in the United States where she arrived with no money and was unable to speak English!

She lived in a basement apartment and waited tables at a coffee shop, but had the guts, work ethic, and perseverance to enter the world of real estate.

Among other attributes that Luciane brought to the mix (and continues to bring today) are three very important words...Gratitude-Authenticity-Intentionality!

She worked as an agent for others until striking out on her own by founding Luxian, where she brings a high degree of value to her clients that include professional athletes and celebrities.

So what are some of the topics we touched on during our discussion:

• Her journey to America and mantra of Work Hard-Have Faith-We Can Accomplish Anything,
• 20 years in real estate culminating with the creation of Luxian International Realty,
• The use and integration of virtual selling, the blockchain, and cryptocurrency,
• The book that she authored 'Handle It: Get It Together and Finally Have It All' and the charity that it inspired,
• How Luciane differentiates herself and her firm in a crowded sector of the market,
• How agents can become luxury agents,
• The importance of branding and the use of social media to accomplish it,
• The client acquisition process,
• Recent success story,
• The use of the game of golf,
• Much more!

How can you reach Luciane Serifovic?
luciane@theluxian.com or (877)341-1555

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The Do You Ever Wonder podcast is brought to you by New York title insurance provider Hallmark Abstract Service. and hosted by its CEO Mike Haltman. Reach out with the story you would like to tell at mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com.

Hallmark Abstract Service...You Buy, We Protect!

Residential Real Estate Across New York State
Commercial Real Estate Across The United States

Read the article 'Are New York Title Insurance Providers All The Same?’ here, https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/?p=10321.

Questions? Reach out to Hallmark Abstract Service at (646) 741-6101 or send us an email at info@hallmarkabstractllc.com.

One Man With Over 2,200 Building Sold and More Than $20 Billion in Sales!

If that's not the makings of a legend in the New York City commercial real estate market, then it's hard to know what would be!

Robert (Bob) Knakal started his career with Coldwell Banker and 4-years later in 1988, with Paul Massey, founded the CRE firm Massey Knakal.

They had a long (and successful) ride together, before selling the firm to Cushman & Wakefield in 2014.

Since 2018 Bob has been with JLL, and he is now the Head of the New York Private Capital Group.

In this episode we will touch on:

• What continues to drive Bob after the incredible success he has had,
• Relationship building as evidenced by his run with Paul Massey, built on a handshake,
• Partnerships can be rough. What made the Massey Knakal partnership work,
• You get out of anything, what you put into it. Advice for brokers just coming up. The need to know specific market trends, the economic scenario and how like properties are performing,
• There are 165,000 investment properties in New York. What's the best way for a broker to get their piece of the action,
• The impact of Covid on the commercial real estate market, and the post-Covid landscape,
• The future of office-to-residential conversions,
• Interest rates have jumped! Have we seen a commensurate rise in cap rates,
•  Is foreign cash still a player in the CRE space,
• Impact of state and local legislation on the NYC CRE market,
• Is there potential to identify distressed debt and make a play for the property before it enters foreclosure? The impact of recourse vs. non-recourse debt,
• The impact of technological advancements,
• How are Green Building requirements being factored into existing buildings and new projects,
• How did your love for baseball (New York Yankees), statistics, and real estate manifest into a baseball card?

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The Do You Ever Wonder podcast is brought to you by New York title insurance provider Hallmark Abstract Service. and hosted by its CEO Mike Haltman. Reach out with the story you would like to tell at mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com.

Hallmark Abstract Service...You Buy, We Protect!

Residential Real Estate Across New York State
Commercial Real Estate Across The United States

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Marques Ogden Visits The Do You Ever Wonder Podcast!

With an incredible story to tell, Marques' story begins with a career in the NFL as an offensive lineman.

After, he became an entrepreneur who turned an eight-figure income through a successful business, into an $8.25/hour job as a janitor.

He speaks about the character flaws of ego and arrogance that led to his decline.

Marques took that painful lesson and did what people should do with adversity. He grew from it!

He became a leader, a mentor to young athletes, a best-selling author, and an entrepreneur focused on veteran-owned businesses.

In addition, and what I find to be an incredible success story, Marques became a podcaster of the show 'Get Authentic With Marques Ogden'.

In under a year, he has generated numbers that, while not yet at the Joe Rogan level, are extremely impressive!

Working in partnership with the NFL Alumni Network, Marques strives to deliver honest, unfiltered, and real-time stories & knowledge with authenticity.

The podcast is in the Top 1.5% of listened-to shows, and will soon be in the Top 1%, having been downloaded many millions of times.

So sit back and hear the story of Marques Ogden!

You can stream this episode and all of the others, on your favorite streaming platform here: https://areyouwondering.buzzsprout.com/share
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Are you interested in appearing as a guest on the Do You Ever Wonder podcast?

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The Do You Ever Wonder podcast is brought to you by New York title insurance provider Hallmark Abstract Service. and hosted by its CEO Mike Haltman. Reach out with the story you would like to tell at mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com.

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Residential Real Estate Across New York State
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Read the article 'Are New York Title Insurance Providers All The Same?’ here, https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/?p=10321.

Questions? Reach out to Hallmark Abstract Service at (646) 741-6101 or send us an email at info@hallmarkabstractllc.com.

Health and Wellness...

We hear that term all of the time, but what does it actually mean and, what are some of the frightening statistics that make it so critical?

- 41.9% of adults in the United States are obese
- As a result, 300,000 die from the complications
- 19.7% of U.S. children and adolescents are obese
- That number is close to 15 million
- 1 in 3 adults is sleep deprived, potentially leading to weight and health issues
- Making a New Years resolution to join and go to a gym is great, but by the end of January 50% have stopped

But all is not lost! Enter The Nutrition Twins, Lyssie and Tammy Lakatos Shames!

These two nutrition crusaders are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, Certified Fitness Trainers, Authors, Speakers, and have appeared in the media on numerous shows to speak about how we can get healthy, and more importantly stay healthy! Some of their spots can be seen on CNN, Fox, Good Morning America, Bravo, and many more.

Lyssie and Tammy are Medical Board Experts Members for Eat This Not That.

The pair are top influencers on Pinterest, Top 20 nutrition experts on Twitter and their blog is Top 7 for healthy living in Women's Health.

Finally, they have also been guests at The White House to speak with Michelle Obama about healthy living.

Bottom line? They are experts when it comes to helping their clients boost their energy naturally, achieve their health goals, become happier, and reach tip-top shape.

Listen to what they have to say in this episode of Do You Ever Wonder!

And if you want to learn more about the duo, visit their website here: The Nutrition Twins
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Are you interested in appearing as a guest on the Do You Ever Wonder podcast?

The Do You Ever Wonder podcast is brought to you by New York title insurance provider Hallmark Abstract Service. and hosted by its CEO Mike Haltman. Reach out with the story you would like to tell at mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com.

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We do at Hallmark Abstract Service, all of the time!

Someone once said to never keep your company a secret, a thought which sounds simple but is actually much more complicated.

So, on to the podcast!

Public Relations, Branding, and Marketing Are Keys To A Company's Business Development and Client Maintenance!

Our guest today on the Do You Ever Wonder podcast is an expert in accomplishing these things for her clients, and we wanted to learn more.

Please welcome the Founder of Elkordy Global Strategies, Mary Elizabeth Elkordy.

In this episode Mary Elizabeth provides some of the secret sauce and insights concerning how to pursue exposure, and then the right and wrong ways to pursue it.

In the past Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman had the good fortune to appear on several news shows both radio and television, and he spent his time with Mary Elizabeth picking her brain about...

- Approaching media,
- Dealing with personalities,
- Building Relationships,
- Recognizing Their Pain Points,
- Who To Reach Out To, And The Message To Convey When You Do.

For anyone involved with business development, regardless of the industry or position this information is extremely valuable!

Please enjoy the episode, and...

If you want to reach Mary Elizabeth her email address is mary@maryelkordy.com and her website is https://elkordyglobal.com/.
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Fighting For Women's Financial Literacy! Do You Ever Wonder Speaks With Cary Carbonaro...

Do You Ever Wonder host Mike Haltman had the opportunity to speak with Registered Investment Advisor Cary Carbonaro in one of her first public appearances after taking a hiatus from the public eye.

Cary is a juggernaut for women's financial literacy, a fiduciary protecting her client's assets, and a frequent guest on business news shows, podcasts, and in print media around the United States and around the world.

Cary can be reached here, carycarbonaro@hotmail.com, or visit her website here, https://carycarbonaro.com/.

And, her credentials speak for themselves...

- Director of Women and Wealth at Advisors Capital Management,
- Best-selling author of 'The Money Queen's Guide - For Women Who Want Build Wealth and Banish Fear',
- #4 on the Investopedia Top 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors (2019),
- One of Crain’s Notable Women in Finance, 

She has been a guest on “Fox & Friends” “The Today Show,” CNN, CNBC, CBS, Fox News, ABC, NPR, Fox 5 NY, NY1, and Good Morning Orlando. She is is a frequent guest on WPIX NY and PBS Nightly Business.

Because of her credentials, Cary is frequently sought out for her expertise and has been quoted in a variety of well-known publications, including: The Wall Street Journal, Newsday, New York Post, USA Today, The Street.com, Bloomberg, Huffington Post, Bankrate, Time Magazine, Money Magazine, More Magazine, Kiplinger’s, US News & World Report and Investor’s Business Daily. She has also served as the Orlando Sentinel’s “Money Matters Hotline” Expert.

Enjoy the episode, and please like and share!
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The Do You Ever Wonder podcast is brought to you by New York title insurance provider Hallmark Abstract Service.

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Whichever it is, Do You Ever Wonder is on there!

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The 2023 Year In Preview...Do You Ever Wonder

The Do You Ever Wonder Podcast on the Hallmark Abstract Service Channel, after a short hiatus, is thrilled to be back for the new year with a blockbuster lineup for January 2023!

Cary Carbonaro: Cary is a nationally acclaimed investment advisor and fiduciary, and a bestselling author as well. Cary's focus is on bringing financial literacy to women.

Luciane Serifovic: Luciane is a luxury real estate powerhouse, investor, thought leader, and CEO and Founder of Luxian Real Estate. She is also a champion fitness model.

Mary Elizabeth Elkordy: Mary Elizabeth is the President of the public relations firm that bears her name, Elkordy Global Strategies. For those of us looking for greater exposure for our brands, this episode will provide some fantastic information.

Lyssie and Tammy Lakatos (Shames): The Nutrition Twins are nationally recognized nutritionists, fitness experts, authors, health influencers on social media, and so much more!  And for those with New Year's resolutions that may have already gone by the wayside, they will provide thoughts to get you back on track!
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Questions about Do You Ever Wonder, real estate, or title insurance, contact us at...

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Are You A Solopreneur? CEO Of A Medium-Sized Business? Leader Of A Company Somewhere In-between?

Even in the best of times, small to medium-sized business owners and top executives can often need help.

And if the economic environment, interest rates, supply chain, hiring personnel, etc. issues persist or get worse, the need for assistance may grow even greater!

In many to most cases for businesses of this size, there is no Board of Directors or even executive board to provide counsel, opinion, feedback or to act as devil's advocate and provoke debate.

That's where The Alternative Board can come in, along with other similar organizations, helping business owners and leaders confidently see new opportunities and achieve their strategic goals.

In this fast moving and broad based episode of Do You Ever Wonder with our guest Todd Ringler, Partner with The Alternative Board of Suffolk County, many business issues that have needed to be resolved, or will potentially need to get resolved, are discussed.

Enjoy, and please let us know what you think and let us know if you might like to be a guest at some point.

Like to speak with Todd?

He can be reached at...

Email: ToddR@TABNY.com
Phone: (631) 652-6514
Website: https://www.tabny.com/

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The Do You Ever Wonder podcast is brought to you by New York title insurance provider Hallmark Abstract Service.

Podcast, real estate or title insurance questions. Contact us at...

Email: info@hallmarkabstractllc.com
Phone; (516) 741-4723
Website: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/

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