What the M

Episode 68 - The Last Question (Season 4 Finale)

Welcome to the season 4 finale of What the M!  This season, Kent and Steve have interviewed amazing, thoughtful, and brilliant guests. Each guest has been uniquely qualified to speak about different aspects of the default servicing industry, and has provided valuable information to What the M’s listeners. Each guest is unique, but they all have one thing in common: they all got to answer “The Last Question.”  At the end of each episode, Kent and Steve ask their guest: “If you could go back in time and talk with the 20-year-old version of yourself, what advice would you give that young man/woman?” The answers were so fascinating, funny, and unpredictable, that we decided there was no better way to close out the season than with a compilation of the collective wisdom of these responses!   We hope you enjoy this season finale of our fourth season of What the M as much as we did. Season 5 of What the M will air in September, so stay tuned!   If you are interested in appearing on What the M, or have an idea for an episode, you can contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.  You can listen to What the M at the link below, or wherever you listen to podcasts! If you enjoy listening to What the M, please rate, review and subscribe.  A huge thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Black Dome Services. Black Dome Services is a next-generation property services provider, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of their clients. From property inspections, preservation, maintenance, renovations and various other interior and exterior property related services, you have a trusted leader dedicated to delivering exceptional results and maximizing the value of your properties. For more information, please visit their website at www.blackdomeservices.com or email Vic Draper at Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com [Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com].

Episode 67 - Joe Lara

The 67th episode of What the M features Joe Lara, founder of Find the X, plus a tribute to Ingrid Jaschok, a giant of the industry who we lost last week, by Michael Merritt. In this episode, Kent and Steve sit down with Joe to discuss his company, Find The X LLC. Find the X is a veteran-owned business that provides leadership development, talent development, and career transition support for organizations operating in complex, high-responsibility environments. Find the X helps leaders strengthen decision-making, build trust across teams, and navigate key career moments with clarity and purpose.  Welcome to What the M, Joe!  A huge thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Black Dome Services. Black Dome Services is a next-generation property services provider, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of their clients. From property inspections, preservation, maintenance, renovations and various other interior and exterior property related services, you have a trusted leader dedicated to delivering exceptional results and maximizing the value of your properties. For more information, please visit their website at www.blackdomeservices.com or email Vic Draper at Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com [Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com].

Episode 66 - Talia Ramirez

The 66th episode of What the M features Talia Ramirez, President of Spectrum Solutions Acquisitions LLC. In this episode, Kent and Steve talk to Talia about her journey in the mortgage default servicing industry. Talia is well known within the industry for her incredible skills, including problem-solving, developing smarter ways to increase efficiency and productivity across teams, and helping teams and companies overcome obstacles. Talia’s mantra, “Be bold! Stop asking if you belong. Start operating like you built the table,” is great advice for all women in the industry.   Welcome to What the M, Talia!  A huge thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Black Dome Services. Black Dome Services is a next-generation property services provider, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of their clients. From property inspections, preservation, maintenance, renovations and various other interior and exterior property related services, you have a trusted leader dedicated to delivering exceptional results and maximizing the value of your properties. For more information, please visit their website at www.blackdomeservices.com or email Vic Draper at Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com [Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com].

Episode 65 - Sam Hantosh

The 65th episode of What the M features Sam Hantosh, Real Estate Broker at RE/MAX Team 2000.  In this episode, Kent and Steve sit down with Sam to talk about what Real Estate Owned (“REO”) Sales are and what it is like to be the boots on the ground— from securing possession, to getting a property ready to market, to securing a sale. The REO process is a vital part of the finalization of the foreclosure process, and it takes not only a lot of work but a lot of skill to assist servicers in getting these properties sold. Sam has been a longtime participant in the REO market in Michigan, who brings with him a great deal of experience, know-how and advice. Most listeners of What the M see REO from the servicing or asset management side; on today’s episode, Sam talks to Kent and Steve about what actually happens once the property hits the market. Welcome to What the M, Sam!  A huge thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Black Dome Services. Black Dome Services is a next-generation property services provider, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of their clients. From property inspections, preservation, maintenance, renovations and various other interior and exterior property related services, you have a trusted leader dedicated to delivering exceptional results and maximizing the value of your properties. For more information, please visit their website at www.blackdomeservices.com or email Vic Draper at Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com [Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com].

Episode 64 - John Dunnery Returns

The 64th episode of What the M features John Dunnery, Loan Servicing Manager at Compu-Link Corporation.  Another longtime friend of the show is back for his 2nd visit! John Dunnery returns to What the M and, as always, brings a wealth of valuable information with him. This time around, John is here to discuss reverse mortgages: the differences between reverse and more traditional “forward” mortgages, the regulatory and compliance hurdles that reverse mortgage servicers face, and other unique aspects of this growing industry. John Dunnery has a BA from Boston University, a Master’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma, and a JD from the University of Tulsa. He has held senior loan servicing roles with Pacific Union Financial, JP Morgan Chase, Wachovia, and Mr. Cooper, as well as serving as a Senior Director of NSO within Fannie Mae. Welcome BACK to What the M, John!  *************************************************** A huge thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Black Dome Services. Black Dome Services is a next-generation property services provider, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of their clients. From property inspections, preservation, maintenance, renovations and various other interior and exterior property related services, you have a trusted leader dedicated to delivering exceptional results and maximizing the value of your properties. For more information, please visit their website at www.blackdomeservices.com or email Vic Draper at Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com [Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com].