WFG Insights
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWFG National Title provides regular updates to its real estate industry partners with the WFG Insights Podcast. This podcast features WFG executives offering their perspective, along with industry influencers, agents and other real estate partners sharing their expertise and best business practices.
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Coronavirus: Real Estate Survival Guide
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBEven the most seasoned real estate professionals are struggling with unforeseen challenges as our nation shuts down to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Low interest rates complicate the situation as a crush of consumers rush to refinance. In this episode Chuck Cain, WFG's Executive VP for Agency Development, joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share his insight, offer advice, and provide a forecast for what lies ahead in the real estate market.
Business Building with Jonathan Holfinger
March 11, 2020 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBWe live & work in a profession that is influenced by external factors that are beyond our control. Events a world away can impact or extend to our local markets. So how do you build a business that can sustain these market fluctuations? Jonathan Holfinger from NW Title in Columbus, Ohio joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share how he's diversified his business. And his "secret" to success? Well, it's no secret: good old fashioned hard work!
Coronavirus: Impact on Real Estate Industry
March 04, 2020 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBThe global and national economy is already feeling the impact of the coronavirus. In spite of near record low mortgage interest rates, the US real estate market may also be impacted due to consumer anxiety or uncertainty. In this timely episode, WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone joins Host Brian Bushlach to share his advice for real estate professionals and independent title agents, and to provide insight and outlook for what's ahead.
WFG Summit Preview: Justin Stutz
February 25, 2020 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBCommunicate. Collaborate. Coexist. A decade ago, Patrick Stone founded WFG National Title on "The Three C's". Now, as WFG celebrates it's 10th Anniversary, we'll welcome real estate and marketing leaders from across the country to Summit, March 15-19 in Orlando. In this episode Justin Stutz, VP for Strategic Growth at West, a Williston Financial Group Company, joins Host Brian Bushlach to preview what will be WFG's biggest and best event ever.
Building a Dream Team: Kevin Tacher
February 18, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBTechnology is creating efficiency in settlement services, but the real estate business is driven by relationships and old fashioned customer service. In this episode, Independence Title Founder & CEO Kevin Tacher is back to share strategies from his book "Rescue Your Business". Kevin, who also founded TitleRate.com, has built a Dream Team and relies on the DISC Profile to provide superior customer service for his clients.
WFG Blocks: Building Your Business
February 12, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBThe key to success in any real estate market is reducing or shifting fixed costs to variable costs that can be managed more easily. By leveraging the buying power of the WFG Blocks program, your agency can build a solid foundation and reduce expenses by taking advantage of the buyer power of a larger organization. WFG VP and Director of Blocks Jaime Johnson joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to share the partnership benefits and preview the WFG Summit March 15-19 in Orlando.
Bulletin: Builder Business Opportunity
February 03, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBWith inventory extremely tight in many markets across the country, WFG's EVP for Agency Development Chuck Cain joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach in this episode. Chuck shares encouraging news regarding builder sentiment, and how independent settlement agents across the country can align with and support builders to grow sustainable, long-term business.
Agency Forecast with WFG's Chuck Cain
January 21, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBTechnology continues to reshape settlement services and 2020 brings more change. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will have a direct impact on those doing business there, and other states may adopt similar statues. WFG Executive VP for Agency Development joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to discuss this and Remote Online Notary (RON) which continues to expand. Cain offers advice for settlement providers and delivers his outlook for the year ahead.
Patrick Stone: Economic Outlook + Agency Advice
January 14, 2020 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWFG's Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone is back to recap the past year and offer his forecast for 2020. Patrick also shares his advice with agency partners who are seeking more cost-effective options to manage their business in any market. The WFG Blocks Program provides access to many value added benefits, and will soon add cost effective health insurance options for our partners.
Marketing Reset with WFG's Justin Tucker
January 07, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBGood news! If you've developed deep relationships, delivered exceptional customer service, and taken time to put a personal touch on your marketing efforts, you're likely enjoying a steady stream of referral business. For those who have failed to invest in relationships, or were distracted by social or digital marketing, it's not too late! WFG Executive VP Justin Tucker joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to give us a marketing reset to start 2020.
Rescue Your Business: Kevin Tacher, TitleRate.com
December 17, 2019 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBKevin Tacher left his job as a firefighter on Long Island, NY just days before 9/11. He moved to Florida and experienced the ups, and the downs of the real estate business. Kevin joins Insider Report Host Brian Bushlach to share how he built a solid stream of repeat referral business, and how title agents across the country can achieve success and significance in their business and life. He also shares passages from his book "Rescue Your Business".
Richard Barbara: Closing Agent =Problem Solver
December 10, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, we welcome Richard Barbara, Esquire & COO at Coral Gables Title in South Florida. Richard joins Host Brian Bushlach to discuss how CG Title takes an active role in each transaction. In many cases, Rich and his team solve problems that other real estate professionals involved in the deal either can't, or simply don't know how to handle. Often times, this involves out-of-state investors with a lot on the line. CG Title earns their trust, and their future business.
2020 Agency Outlook with Chuck Cain
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, WFG Executive Vice President for Agency Development, Chuck Cain, joins Insider Host Brian Bushlach to discuss changes on the horizon for settlement services providers in 2020. Chuck discusses technology advances, the importance of cost management, and encourages agency leaders to include staff in brainstorming sessions.
Agency Outlook and Business Planning
November 12, 2019 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MBWith the year winding down, attention turns to business planning and budgets for 2020. In this episode, WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone joins Host Brian Bushlach to discuss contingencies for the year ahead, and how agency partners can maximize their resources by shifting fixed costs to variable costs with the WFG Blocks Program.
Technology Talk: Lender Real Time Loan QA
November 05, 2019 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MBChuck Cain serves as WFG's Executive VP for Agency Development, traveling extensively to assist agency partners across the country. In this role, Chuck has a pulse on industry topics and trends. In this episode, Chuck joins host Brian Bushlach to discuss lender real time loan QA, which will no doubt transform the industry- both in lending, and in settlement services.
Disaster Recovery: Success Thanks to Preparedness
October 16, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIt's every settlement agent's worst nightmare: Disaster strikes in the middle of the night, destroying files, servers, computers and everything vital to completing transactions. B and K Law in Matthews, NC went to great lengths to prepare for disaster, and it paid off. Partner Jaime Kosofsky joins the WFG Insider Report to share his firm's story, how they were able to recover, and be back up & running the next business day.
Home Stretch: Economic Update with Patrick Stone
October 02, 2019 01:00 - 11 minutes - 8.1 MBWith Q4 underway, host Brian Bushlach meets Founder & Executive Chairman Patrick Stone for this installment of the WFG Insider Report Podcast. Patrick offers his assessment of the overall economy, an outlook on the real estate market- particularly which region of the country could be impacted most by a slowdown, and his advice for settlement agents heading into the final quarter of 2019.
Wire Fraud Victim: Happy Ending Thanks to WFG
October 01, 2019 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBAaron Cole and his family were just days away from closing on their dream home. Aaron received email instructions and wired his $122,850 down payment, only to learn days later that he'd wired the money to scammers. While WFG National Title was not at fault, having implemented numerous safety measures, WFG stepped in to cover Aaron's loss. Aaron is now a spokesman for WFG and joins host Brian Bushlach to recount his story.
Leveraging Tech and Protecting Agency Business
October 01, 2019 20:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBAs technology continues to transform the settlement services industry, the question many closing agents ask is what services to implement, when to adopt them, and why they should change? In this episode from the WFG Insider Report Library, Executive VP for Agency Development Chuck Cain joins host Brian Bushlach to explore the opportunities to use technology to grow business.
Real Estate Outlook with Founder Patrick Stone
October 01, 2019 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode from the WFG Insider Report Podcast Library, Host Brian Bushlach connects with WFG Founder & Executive Chairman Patrick Stone in Seattle. Topics include the explosive growth in the Seattle/Bellevue/Tacoma market, an update on new construction and housing starts, and an overall economic outlook for the rest of the country in the second half of 2019.
Economic Update with WFG Founder Patrick Stone
October 01, 2019 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MBIn this episode from the WFG Insider Report Podcast Library, Host Brian Bushlach welcomes WFG Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone who provides an economic update. Stone addresses concerns about trade tariffs, the impact on the US economy, and the outlook for the real estate market and settlement services.
Settlement Services: Opportunities & Challenges
October 01, 2019 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode from the WFG Insider Report Podcast Library, Executive VP of Agency Development Chuck Cain joins host Brian Bushlach to outline areas of opportunity, as well as challenges facing the settlement services industry. Chuck provides an update on Remote Online Notarization, or RON, as well as regional economic updates.
Cyber Security Issues and Wire Fraud Update
October 01, 2019 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this download from the WFG Insider Report Podcast Library, Bruce Phillips, Senior VP and Chief Information Security Officer for West, a WFG Company, joins host Brian Bushlach with an important update on cyber security issues and wire fraud. Why do these issues continue to haunt the settlement services industry? How can we make things easier for customers while maintaining maximum security. Bruce addresses these topics and much more in this download.
Creating a Winning Culture in Your Company
October 01, 2019 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBIn this episode from the WFG Insider Report Podcast Library, Host Brian Bushlach welcomes back Chuck Cain, Executive VP for Agency Development, to discuss how settlement agents can create a winning culture in their company. Chuck offers a number of important tips on the ingredients to long term success in what is challenging business.
Accountability: A Key for Agency Success
October 01, 2019 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MBAccountability should be a key initiative for settlement services providers. But how can agents hold employees accountable and achieve results without the perception of micromanaging people? In this episode from the WFG Insider Report Podcast Library, Executive VP of Agency Development Chuck Cain answers these questions and more, telling us where accountability starts, and best practices for agencies.
Maximizing Agency Profits in an Improving Market
October 01, 2019 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode from the WFG Insider Podcast Library, Executive VP for Agency Development Chuck Cain joins host Brian Bushlach to share his insight and advice on the bottom line for settlement agents across the country. Chuck offers specific areas to manage expenditures, and how to attract and retain talent in a tight labor market.
Cyber Fraud Prevention
October 01, 2019 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBThe real estate industry is a prime target for cyber fraud. In this episode from the WFG Insider Report LIbrary, WFG's National Escrow Administrator Mickey Vandenberg joins host Brian Bushlach to offer her insight, along with tips for settlement agents on how to prevent, detect, and warn your agents and clients about cyber fraud.
The Big Picture on Marketing
October 01, 2019 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWhile technology continues to transform the real estate industry, there's nothing like good old fashioned customer service. In this episode from the WFG Insider Report Library, Chief Marketing Officer Justin Tucker joins host Brian Bushlach to share his expertise. Justin shares what title agents can do to set themselves apart, build a loyal following, and increase their business and revenue.
Agency Business Management
October 01, 2019 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.72 MBOnly one thing is constant in real estate, and that's change! In this episode from the WFG Insider Library, Executive VP for Agency Development Chuck Cain joins host Brian Bushlach with tips for agency partners on managing expenses, emerging technology, and how you can capitalize in an ever-changing marketplace.
Who is WFG?
October 01, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBFrom the WFG Insider Report Podcast Library, Founder and Executive Chairman Patrick Stone joins host Brian Bushlach to share "Who is WFG?", and the vision he had when he founded the technology and customer service focused company over 10 years ago. Today, WFG partners with over 1500 settlement agents nationwide and has direct operations in seven states.