People, Not Titles

Stephen Kaempf
People, Not Titles

Welcome to the People, Not Titles Podcast, where we delve into the inspiring stories and experiences of real estate professionals and entrepreneurs. Join us as we shine a light on their journeys, successes, and challenges, giving voice to their brand and story. Get ready to be motivated, learn valuable insights, and be inspired to turn your own dreams into reality. Tune in to the People, Not Titles podcast and let these remarkable individuals ignite your entrepreneurial spirit!

  1. Episode 84 - Episode 84 - The Pitfalls and Opportunities on Chicagoland Property Taxes

    HACE 2 DÍAS

    Episode 84 - Episode 84 - The Pitfalls and Opportunities on Chicagoland Property Taxes

    Stephanie Park and Scott Longstreet address the process of assessments and tax appeals for the Chicagoland real estate market www.ilpropertytaxlaw.com **Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:27)** **Background of Guests (00:01:49)** **Property Tax Calculation Overview (00:03:24)** **Reassessment Process Explained (00:07:06)** **Challenging Assessed Values (00:10:01)** **Importance of Reassessment Deadlines (00:15:14)** **Exemptions for Homeowners (00:17:16)** **Senior Citizen Freeze Exemption Details (00:19:56)** **Clarification on Exemption Applications (00:21:27)** **Homeowner's Exemption Reapplication (00:22:10)** **Impact of Senior Freeze Exemption (00:22:35)** **New Construction Tax Assessment (00:23:13)** **Timing of Tax Assessments (00:25:01)** **Understanding Tax Bill Installments (00:26:51)** **Omitted Assessments Explained (00:28:59)** **Appealing Property Taxes (00:30:34)** **Renovations and Property Taxes (00:32:03)** **Permits and Tax Assessments (00:33:41)** **Vacancy Relief and Property Taxes (00:35:57)** **Home Improvement Exemption (00:37:10)** **Identifying Vacancy Tax Relief (00:38:05)** **Understanding Basement Assessments (00:39:39)** **Impact of Permits on Assessments (00:40:15)** **Challenges in Property Assessment Appeals (00:42:28)** **Limits on Retroactive Billing (00:44:29)** **Refunds from Successful Appeals (00:45:14)** **Certificate of Error Process (00:46:30)** **Engaging for Property Tax Appeals (00:51:31)** **Deadline for Appeals in Cook County (00:53:31)** **Conclusion and Future Resource (00:55:27)** **Wrap-Up and Questions (00:57:15)** **Recording and Contact Information (00:57:41)** **Podcast Closing Remarks (00:57:53)** 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...

    58 min
  2. Episode 83 - Market Trends - November 2024

    4 NOV

    Episode 83 - Market Trends - November 2024

    Steve Kaempf & Matt Lombardi gather together discuss our current Market Trends **Introduction and Halloween Greetings (00:00:00)** **Discussion on NAR Settlement (00:01:29)** **Chicago Agent Magazine Article (00:02:25)** **Industry Reactions to Changes (00:02:39)** **Increased Paperwork and Discussions (00:03:47)** **Long-Term Agents and Value (00:04:46)** **Settlement News (00:07:27)** **Brokerages Under $2 Billion (00:08:15)** **Exp's Settlement Contribution (00:10:09)** **New Lawsuit from Pennsylvania Broker (00:11:14)** **MLS Membership Controversy (00:12:54)** **NAR's Petition to the Supreme Court (00:14:03)** **T360 Opportunity Report (00:17:03)** **Opportunities in Real Estate (00:18:51)** **Best Practices for Agents (00:19:42)** **Fiduciary Responsibility (00:20:01)** **Enhancing Credibility (00:20:28)** **Industry Shakeout (00:21:24)** **Elevating Agent Roles (00:22:10)** **Role of AI in Real Estate (00:23:40)** **Commission Compression Challenges (00:26:32)** **Mergers in the Industry (00:27:09)** **Maximizing Team Strengths (00:27:36)** **Market Transparency and MLS Consolidation (00:29:08)** **NAR's Value Proposition (00:30:22)** **Leadership and Innovation in Real Estate (00:31:52)** **US Inflation Update (00:33:10)** **Mortgage Rates Trends (00:35:12)** **Market Trends Overview (00:36:27)** **Current Mortgage Rate Predictions (00:37:52)** **Real Estate Market Conditions (00:38:03)** **Existing Home Sales Data (00:39:16)** **Chicago Real Estate Market Update (00:40:51)** **Wisconsin Real Estate Trends (00:41:13)** **Upcoming Events Announcement (00:42:37)** **Interview Highlight with Wayne (00:43:39)** **CLE Event Details (00:45:20)** **Tax Appeals Program (00:45:30)** **Local Political Update (00:46:56)** **Sports Commentary (00:47:00)** **Closing Remarks (00:49:21)** 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...

    50 min
  3. Episode 82 - Wayne Paprocki - Real Estate Legend

    14 OCT

    Episode 82 - Wayne Paprocki - Real Estate Legend

    On this episode, we sit at the feet of the Amazing Wayne Paprocki, legendary real estate coach, mentor and teacher. Introduction (00:00) Teaching Wealth Building (00:03:17) Teaching Experience (00:03:28) Challenges for Real Estate Agents (00:04:13) Wayne's First Real Estate Deal (00:05:00) Current Investment Activity (00:06:35) Passion for Homeownership (00:07:10) Involvement with NASBAR (00:09:09) Association's Role in Real Estate (00:10:21) Social Media Marketing Tool (00:12:23) New Brokerage Venture (00:14:43) Training and Designations Offered (00:15:48) The Importance of Negotiation Skills (00:16:45) Teaching Negotiation (00:17:02) Collaborative vs. Competitive Negotiation (00:18:42) Investment Seminar Overview (00:19:22) Analyzing Deals (00:19:49) The Mindset of Investment (00:20:55) Daily Practices for Success (00:22:15) Goal Setting Philosophy (00:23:31) Learning from Losing (00:27:14) Balancing Work and Family (00:30:16) Smart Time Management (00:32:18) The Role of Luck (00:33:10) Aptitude vs. Attitude (00:35:02) Control and Knowledge (00:36:04) Real Estate Associations (00:37:21) Passive Income Goals (00:38:46) 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...

    41 min
  4. Episode 81 - Alan Stern Pt 2 - Marketing Guru

    3 OCT

    Episode 81 - Alan Stern Pt 2 - Marketing Guru

    Alan Stern is the Founder and President of Persona Marketing. In this episode, Alan Stern joins us for a repeat performance. He talks about how he has built his business to the point where he is able to leave his record breaking car sales business behind.He offers up a whole host of success principles and talks about creating the vision for his life.Anyone interested in entrepreneurship, career guidance and following your passion will benefit from this phenomenal session.www.thisisalanstern.com 00:00 Introduction and Sponsors 00:49 Alan Stern's Return 02:21 Alan's Career Transition 03:13 Self-Generating Business 08:33 Redefining Success 07:43 Metrics for Transition 11:12 The Decision to Leave 16:02 Personal Life Changes 17:40 The Importance of Personal Branding 22:05 The HEAT Method for Engagement 24:55 Combining Sales, Marketing, and Design 30:29 Do It Yourself Marketing Alliance 31:50 Creating Effective Microsites 35:13 Managing Entrepreneurial Schedules 36:18 Podcast Engagement 36:27 Manifesting Success 36:56 Identifying Market Problems 37:10 Persona Marketing Vision 39:04 Goals and Metrics 39:43 Future Vision for Persona Marketing 42:30 Balancing Entrepreneurial Life 44:30 Using ADHD as a Strength 46:01 Skill Development through Experimentation 47:10 Investing in Personal Growth 48:02 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...

    49 min
  5. Episode 79 - Tony Zielinski - Landtrust VP of Sales

    23 SEPT

    Episode 79 - Tony Zielinski - Landtrust VP of Sales

    Tony Zielinski, Vice President of Sales Tony Zielinski is an experienced title sales leader with a demonstrated history of developing productive sales teams. As Vice President of Sales at Landtrust, he leads the sales team and develops new attorney partnerships while cultivating new opportunities in the Chicago area. Tony’s priority is doing everything within his power to ensure our customers have a memorable experience.  Tony is a 20 year veteran of the title industry with leadership positions at major underwriters and title companies such as Stewart Title, Fidelity National Title and North American Title.  When he’s not working, Tony loves spending time with his family, watching his son play hockey and his daughter play golf, or enjoying his family’s annual fishing trip to Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast  01:40 Tony's Career Journey  02:07 Early Work Experience  03:52 Influence of Family  05:20 Mentorship Reflection  08:34 Transition to Title Industry  12:06 Entering Sales  13:28 Challenges of Sales  14:09 Staying Positive in Tough Times  16:27 Key Elements for Success  16:58 Maintaining a Positive Mentality  17:18 Avoiding Negativity 17:56 Control the Controllables  19:58 Transitioning to Leadership 20:21 Involvement in Leadership Roles  22:04 Energy from Leadership  23:10 First Leadership Opportunity  24:42 Value of Doing Your Job Well  25:14 Impact of Bad Bosses  26:52 People Leave Bosses, Not Jobs  27:44 What Employees Get from Tony  30:55 Tough Conversations 32:11 Building Trust in Communication  33:09 Delivering Exceptional Service  34:42 Sales Challenges and Human Errors  35:00 Building Customer Relationships 36:05 Consultative Sales Approach  36:31 Personal Practices for Success  37:21 Setting Goals for Growth  38:50 Collaboration and Team Engagement  40:03 Vision for Growth at Land Trust  41:58 Creating a Fun Workplace & Wrap Up

    44 min
  6. Episode 78 - John McMahon - JM Trickshots/Entrepreneur

    18 SEPT

    Episode 78 - John McMahon - JM Trickshots/Entrepreneur

    John McMahon is a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building and scaling businesses. Throughout his career, he has started multiple ventures, each one contributing to his understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape. His most notable accomplishment began in 2017 and flourished in 2020 when his social media business quickly expanded during a burst of web traffic brought on by the "work from home" orders that accompanied Covid 19. During his entrepreneurial journey, he began to appreciate the aspects of education he had long neglected and John now plans to complete his Bachelor's degree in Business Management this school year. He has hopes of transitioning his entrepreneurial experience into a successful legal career as John plans to take the Law School Admissions Test this fall. 00:00 Introduction 01:38 John's Entrepreneurial Beginnings  02:17 College Experience Reflections  03:05 Inspiration from Family  03:45 Misguided Entrepreneurial Aspirations 04:21 Flipping Clothes Journey  06:59 Current College Status 07:21 Parental Support for Entrepreneurship  08:25 Shift to Amazon Publishing 14:03 Reality of Entrepreneurship vs. Freedom  15:43 Value of Practical Experience 16:54 Beware of False Teachers 17:52 Attraction to Hard Work  18:41 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 20:10 Inspiration from Dude Perfect  20:44 First Trick Shot Video  21:29 Striving for Exposure  23:13 Facing Skepticism  24:42 Support from Loved Ones  25:12 Meeting Influencers  27:09 Viral Success on TikTok  31:48 Brand Deal with Pepsi  34:06 Motivation for Content Creation 34:53 Hitting it big with Snapchat! 38:15 Wedding Plans Funded by Earnings 42:01 Shift in Motivation  43:43 Interest in Law School  45:12 Realization of Business Limits  46:48 Marketability from Experience 47:57 The Future of Social Media  50:37 Pursuing Higher Education  52:07 Shifting Passions and Responsibilities 52:57 Goal Setting and Intentions 54:23 The Importance of Mentorship  56:29 Fatherhood Experience  57:15 Faith and Spiritual Journey  1:01:19 Final Thoughts on Consistency and a great Trick Shot! 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...

    1 h y 4 min

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Welcome to the People, Not Titles Podcast, where we delve into the inspiring stories and experiences of real estate professionals and entrepreneurs. Join us as we shine a light on their journeys, successes, and challenges, giving voice to their brand and story. Get ready to be motivated, learn valuable insights, and be inspired to turn your own dreams into reality. Tune in to the People, Not Titles podcast and let these remarkable individuals ignite your entrepreneurial spirit!

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