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The Do You Ever Wonder podcast from Hallmark Abstract Service was created for one purpose...To explore topics that our listeners want to learn more about! To achieve this we invite expert guests to discuss their specific areas of expertise with our host, Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman. We are always looking for input from listeners about what they would like to hear about and learn about. We have spoken with 1-800-Flowers founder Jim McCann, Heroes To Heroes Foundation founder Judy Elias, ’The Everyday Entrepreneur’ Rob Basso, Ellen Leikind of Poker Divas, women's financial literacy crusader Cary Carbonaro, and so many more. We explore subjects ranging from health and nutrition, real estate, personal finance, entrepreneurship, business, career, science, philanthropy, and of course issues we all face in life!Episodes can also be heard at Padverb here: https://en.padverb.com/hallmark1

  1. 1d ago

    "All Roads Lead to Inflation”: Gary Kaltbaum on the Fed, Debt and Your Money

    Is the Fed winning the fight against inflation, or is it already too late? Fox Business contributor and money manager Gary Kaltbaum says "all roads lead to inflation."  With more than 40 years on Wall Street, he breaks down the Fed, the national debt, the stock market, and what it all means for investors and homeowners. On this episode of Do You Ever Wonder, host and Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman talks with Gary Kaltbaum, president of Kaltbaum Capital Management, host of the nationally syndicated Investor's Edge radio show and podcast, and a regular on Fox Business and Fox News. Gary explains how he invests: listening to what the market is telling you today, cutting losses fast, and why he doesn't believe in buy-and-hold. "Be wrong fast and small, let winners run." We talk about the Fed under Chair Kevin Warsh, the September rate hike and what comes next, inflation at 3.7%, and the 10-year Treasury near 5%. Gary weighs in on the federal deficit he calls "the biggest unspoken negative," tariffs, and whether anyone in either party is serious about the national debt. We also cover the housing market and mortgage rates above 7%, the millions of homeowners locked into low-rate mortgages, the risk of a stock market dominated by a handful of tech giants, AI and semiconductor stocks, crypto, and the one discipline every investor should follow. IN THIS EPISODE • 40+ years on Wall Street: from the 1987 crash to today • Gary's investing rules: trend following and cutting losses • Why buy-and-hold doesn't work, in his view • The Fed, Kevin Warsh and the next rate move • "All roads lead to inflation" • The 10-year Treasury at 5%: ceiling or floor? • Deficits, the national debt and tariffs • Housing: mortgage rates, inventory and the lock-in effect • S&P 500 concentration and the Magnificent 7 • AI, semiconductors and crypto • Advice for the next generation of investors ABOUT THE GUEST Gary Kaltbaum is president of Kaltbaum Capital Management, a registered investment advisory firm, and has more than 40 years of experience in the markets. He hosts the nationally syndicated Investor's Edge radio show and podcast, appears regularly on Fox Business and Fox News, and is the author of The Investor's Edge. ABOUT THE HOST Michael Haltman is CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a title insurance provider focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York. He explores the intersection of economic trends, leadership and modern challenges on Do You Ever Wonder. CONNECT WITH MICHAEL Hallmark Abstract Service: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943 Podcast inquiries and guest proposals: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com What's your call: will inflation or the Fed win in 2027? Tell us in the comments. This episode is for general information only and is not investment advice. #DoYouEverWonder #GaryKaltbaum #StockMarket #Investing #Inflation #FederalReserve #InterestRates #Podcast About the Host  Michael Haltman is the CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a title insurance provider focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York. He explores the intersection of economic trends, leadership, and modern challenges on Do You Ever Wonder. Connect with Michael Hallmark Abstract Service: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943/videosPodcast Inquiries & Guest Proposals  Interested in appearing on the show or suggesting a topic?  Email Michael: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com “Do You Ever Wonder” is produced by Hallmark Abstract Service to provide insights into the forces shaping our world, from housing policy to personal safety, and much more!

    "All Roads Lead to Inflation”: Gary Kaltbaum on the Fed, Debt and Your Money

  2. Nov 4

    My Brother Died on Flight 93 — How I Honor His Legacy 25 Years Later

    On September 11, my brother died on Flight 93.  Gordie Felt's brother Ed called 911 from United Flight 93 to report the hijacking minutes before it crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on 9/11. Twenty-five years later, Gordie shares Ed's story and what the 40 heroes of Flight 93 still ask of us. In other words, in crisis, will we sit back and simply accept inevitable death, or will we fight to change how the story ends? On this episode of Do You Ever Wonder, host and Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman talks with Gordie Felt, brother of Edward Felt, one of the 40 passengers and crew who fought back against the hijackers on September 11, 2001. Gordie became a leading voice of the Flight 93 families, helped found the Families of Flight 93, and served on the federal commission that created the Flight 93 National Memorial. We talk about who Ed was, the morning of 9/11 and how the family learned he was on Flight 93, Ed's 911 call from the plane, and the moment they realized he was part of the passengers' stand for the cockpit. Gordie explains why he sees the 40 as citizen soldiers, what it took to build the memorial, and why the Sacred Ground in Shanksville is "an open grave." We also cover justice 25 years after 9/11: the death of Osama bin Laden, the unfinished Guantanamo case against the accused 9/11 plotters, and the families' lawsuit against Saudi Arabia. And we talk about choosing not to be bitter, the unity Americans felt on September 12, whether we are forgetting 9/11, and what losing Ed taught him about the fragility of life. IN THIS EPISODE • Who was Ed Felt? • The morning of September 11, 2001 • Learning Ed was on United Flight 93 • Ed's 911 call and the fight for the cockpit • The 40 passengers and crew as citizen soldiers • Building the Flight 93 National Memorial • The Sacred Ground and the Tower of Voices • Bin Laden, Guantanamo and the search for justice • 9/11 families vs. Saudi Arabia • Anger, healing and the unity of September 12 • Teaching a generation born after 9/11 • Life, loss and what matters most ABOUT THE GUEST Gordie Felt is the brother of Edward P. Felt, who died aboard United Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. He was longtime president of the Families of Flight 93, served on the Flight 93 National Memorial Federal Advisory Commission, and shares the story of Flight 93 with students across the country. A retired special educator, he and his wife ran a summer camp for children with autism for 31 years. ABOUT THE HOST Mike Haltman is CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a New York title insurance agency. Do You Ever Wonder explores the questions behind the headlines. Visit the Flight 93 National Memorial: https://www.nps.gov/flni/ Subscribe so you never miss a Do You Ever Wonder episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943 Where were you on September 11, 2001? Share your memory in the comments. #DoYouEverWonder #Flight93 #September11 #NeverForget #Shanksville #Flight93Memorial #911Anniversary #Podcast About the Host  Michael Haltman is the CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a title insurance provider focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York. He explores the intersection of economic trends, leadership, and modern challenges on Do You Ever Wonder. Connect with Michael Hallmark Abstract Service: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943/videosPodcast Inquiries & Guest Proposals  Interested in appearing on the show or suggesting a topic?  Email Michael: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com “Do You Ever Wonder” is produced by Hallmark Abstract Service to provide insights into the forces shaping our world, from housing policy to personal safety, and much more!

    My Brother Died on Flight 93 — How I Honor His Legacy 25 Years Later

  3. Oct 27

    Is Due Process Under Attack? An Immigration Lawyer's Journey From Texas to NYC

    Is due process disappearing in America's immigration system? Immigration attorney Allison Boyle spent 5 years practicing on the U.S.-Mexico border in Brownsville, Texas, before coming to New York City.  On this episode of Do You Ever Wonder, she joins Mike Haltman to explain what she saw on the ground, why fair hearings matter, and where the line should be drawn between enforcement and individual rights. In this episode, we cover: ⚖️ Due process and the rule of law — why fair proceedings matter in immigration cases 🏛️ Immigration law in practice — what it's really like representing people in the system 📍 From Texas to NYC — how Allison's journey from Brownsville shaped her perspective 👨‍👩‍👧 The human side — the real-world impact on individuals and families 🔮 What's next — enforcement, rights, and the balance of government power If you care about law, public policy, and the constitutional principles shaping America, watch, listen, and join the conversation: What does due process mean today?  Share your thoughts in the comments, and to contact Allison... Phone: 646-939-5473 Email: allison.n.boyle@gmail.com. 👍 Like, share with someone who needs to hear this, and subscribe to Do You Ever Wonder for more conversations that go beyond the headlines. About Mike Haltman: Mike is CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, providing title insurance for residential and commercial real estate transactions in New York.  Have a question?  Contact Mike at (516) 741-4723 or mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com. #dueprocess #ImmigrationLaw #Immigration #RuleOfLaw #ConstitutionalRights #DoYouEverWonder About the Host  Michael Haltman is the CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a title insurance provider focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York. He explores the intersection of economic trends, leadership, and modern challenges on Do You Ever Wonder. Connect with Michael Hallmark Abstract Service: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943/videosPodcast Inquiries & Guest Proposals  Interested in appearing on the show or suggesting a topic?  Email Michael: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com “Do You Ever Wonder” is produced by Hallmark Abstract Service to provide insights into the forces shaping our world, from housing policy to personal safety, and much more!

    Is Due Process Under Attack? An Immigration Lawyer's Journey From Texas to NYC

  4. Oct 13

    Five Kids Inherit Grandma's Upper East Side Townhouse...Then, One Rogue Sibling Tries To 'Steal' It!

    What happens when five siblings inherit one house and only one wants to sell?  Under New York law, an inherited house can be forced onto the market even when the rest of the family wants to keep it, and 60 to 75% of Americans die without a will, so most families never see it coming. A house that was once the center of a family can suddenly turn into a complicated legal and financial battleground when it passes to multiple heirs. In this episode of Do You Ever Wonder, Mike Haltman sits down with Ken Falcon who is co-founding and co-managing partner at Falcon, Rappaport & Berkman, and chair of its real estate group, to explore a little-known issue with enormous consequences for families: heirs, property, and partition actions. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro and why this topic matters 0:59 60-75% of Americans die without a will 1:26 Who is Ken Falcon - New York real estate attorney 2:16 Five heirs, one house, no will - what happens next 5:00 What is a partition action? 6:23 The investor play: buying 10% and forcing a sale 10:08 New York's heirs property law: mediation, appraisal and court oversight 13:46 What partition litigation really costs 19:05 How a trust keeps a house out of court 23:46 In terrorem clauses and attorney's fee clauses 25:30 Good faith - when a judge can throw the case out 28:04 Why a partition case takes years 30:15 The bottom line: get a will 32:30 Transfer on death deed - when it works and when it doesn't 37:26 How to contest a transfer on death deed 38:55 How to reach Ken Falcon 👉 Can one family member force an inherited house to be sold? 👉 What happens when an investor buys one heir's share? 👉 How does New York's Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act (RPAPL § 993) protect families? 👉 What exactly qualifies as "heirs property"? 👉 Why does New York require a settlement conference before certain partition cases proceed? 👉 Why do heirs get an opportunity to buy out a co-owner? 👉 What happens when one sibling needs cash but the rest of the family wants to keep the house? 👉 Where is the line between a legitimate real estate investor and a predatory one? 👉 And how does this connect to the growing problem of deed theft in New York? Ken and Mike also discuss what title companies and real estate attorneys need to consider when an inherited property has multiple heirs on title, and, most importantly, what families should do now to prevent selling an inherited property out of necessity rather than choice. The conversation ultimately comes down to a simple question: If your family inherited a house together, would you know what happens next? Topics: inheritance, inherited property, probate, estate planning mistakes, selling inherited property, real estate, property rights, partition actions, and the New York laws designed to protect families. GUEST Ken Falcon - Falcon, Rappaport & Berkman 516-599-0888 | frblaw.com | kfalcon@frblaw.com ⚠️ Important: This discussion is for general educational and informational purposes and is not legal advice. Anyone dealing with an inherited house, a partition action or an ownership dispute should consult a qualified New York real estate attorney. ABOUT DO YOU EVER WONDER Do You Ever Wonder explores the questions behind the headlines—real estate, finance, economics, investing, law, politics, veterans, current events and the issues that affect our everyday lives. Hosted by Mike Haltman, CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service and a longtime real estate and financial professional. If this conversation made you wonder what would happen to your family's property, subscribe to Do You Ever Wonder and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. #InheritedHouse #HeirsProperty #EstatePlanning #Probate #InheritedProperty #NewYorkRealEstate #RealEstateLaw #EstatePlanningMistakes #SellingInheritedProperty #DeedTheft #TransferOnDeathDeed #FamilyWealth #NewYorkLaw  About the Host  Michael Haltman is the CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a title insurance provider focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York. He explores the intersection of economic trends, leadership, and modern challenges on Do You Ever Wonder. Connect with Michael Hallmark Abstract Service: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943/videosPodcast Inquiries & Guest Proposals  Interested in appearing on the show or suggesting a topic?  Email Michael: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com “Do You Ever Wonder” is produced by Hallmark Abstract Service to provide insights into the forces shaping our world, from housing policy to personal safety, and much more!

    Five Kids Inherit Grandma's Upper East Side Townhouse...Then, One Rogue Sibling Tries To 'Steal' It!

  5. Aug 27

    Antisemitism in NYC Schools Is Worse Than You Think...The Proof

    In this sobering episode of Do You Ever Wonder, Mike Haltman sits down with Moshe Sperb, president of the United Jewish Teachers, to unpack the rising tide of antisemitism inside New York City public schools — and what his new report reveals about who's enabling it. Moshe shares hard specifics from the report, including: • Why the mayor's revocation of the IHRA antisemitism definition opened the floodgates, • Swastikas and hate speech removed from schools without the NYPD ever being called, • A top Queens high school student bullied for simply announcing his enlistment in the IDF, • How DSA-aligned factions and groups like CAIR New York have embedded themselves in teacher training, • Why Jewish families are now weighing private school — and whether leaving is running from the problem, This isn't just about schools. It's a conversation about history, survival, and what happens when hate becomes acceptable speech again. Guest: Moshe Sperb — President, United Jewish Teachers (UnitedJewishTeachers.org) If you found this conversation valuable, subscribe for more on the issues that matter — and share it with someone who needs to hear it. ____________________________ If you’re buying real estate in New York... …You need to understand what separates one New York title insurance provider from another. Take a moment to read the Hallmark Abstract Service guide... Read “In New York, Do Your Due Diligence When It Comes to Title Insurance!” here https://open.substack.com/pub/hallmar.... When you’re ready, we’re here to help. Hallmark Abstract Service You Buy Real Estate….We Protect It. Michael Haltman, CEO mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com (646) 741-6101 About the Host  Michael Haltman is the CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a title insurance provider focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York. He explores the intersection of economic trends, leadership, and modern challenges on Do You Ever Wonder. Connect with Michael Hallmark Abstract Service: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943/videosPodcast Inquiries & Guest Proposals  Interested in appearing on the show or suggesting a topic?  Email Michael: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com “Do You Ever Wonder” is produced by Hallmark Abstract Service to provide insights into the forces shaping our world, from housing policy to personal safety, and much more!

    Antisemitism in NYC Schools Is Worse Than You Think...The Proof

  6. Jul 3

    He Ran a Marathon at 62, And Built NYC's Top Retail Leasing Firm

    What does it take to build one of New York City's top retail leasing firms? In this episode of Do You Ever Wonder, I sit down with Cory Zelnik — founder and CEO of Zelnik & Company — a man who knows retail leasing across all five boroughs, represents giants like Panda Express and some of NYC's biggest landlords, and ran his first marathon at 62 while raising $37,000 for ALS. In this conversation, Cory shares: 🏙️ Why Flushing, Queens rivals Manhattan on price per square foot 🍩 The real reason he won't work with Dunkin' franchisees anymore 🐼 How Panda Express grew from one California restaurant to 2,800 stores 🗣️ The "Three E's" of social media: Engage, Entertain, Educate 🏃 Running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours straight — and why he did it 🤝 How to build a 25-year client relationship in a commission-driven business Cory also opens up about his hiring philosophy ("you won't make a nickel for 18-24 months"), why he'd rather be a sniper than throw things at the wall, and how Clubhouse launched his national network during COVID. 🎙️ Do You Ever Wonder — where curiosity meets conversation. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews with the people shaping New York real estate. 📧 Reach Mike Haltman: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com or at (516) 741-4723 ⏱️ Timestamp chapters: 0:00 — Intro: Who is Cory Zelnik? 2:15 — Knowing all 5 boroughs 6:30 — Dunkin' Donuts broker nightmares 13:45 — Panda Express: 1 to 2,800 stores 19:00 — The sniper vs. shotgun approach 24:30 — Social media & the "Three E's" 30:15 — Running a marathon at 62 / ALS fundraiser 36:00 — QSR rankings & closing thoughts ____________________________ If you’re buying real estate in New York... …You need to understand what separates one New York title insurance provider from another. Take a moment to read the Hallmark Abstract Service guide... Read “In New York, Do Your Due Diligence When It Comes to Title Insurance!” here https://open.substack.com/pub/hallmar.... When you’re ready, we’re here to help. Hallmark Abstract Service You Buy Real Estate….We Protect It. Michael Haltman, CEO mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com (646) 741-6101 #DoYouEverWonder #NYCRealEstate #RetailLeasing #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstatePodcast #NYCBusiness commercial real estate, retail leasing NYC, real estate podcast, commercial real estate podcast, Cory Zelnik, Zelnik & Company, NYC real estate interview, Panda Express success story, retail broker tips, Do You Ever Wonder podcast, Mike Haltman, NYC business stories, real estate entrepreneur, QSR real estate, how to be a real estate agent About the Host  Michael Haltman is the CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a title insurance provider focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York. He explores the intersection of economic trends, leadership, and modern challenges on Do You Ever Wonder. Connect with Michael Hallmark Abstract Service: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943/videosPodcast Inquiries & Guest Proposals  Interested in appearing on the show or suggesting a topic?  Email Michael: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com “Do You Ever Wonder” is produced by Hallmark Abstract Service to provide insights into the forces shaping our world, from housing policy to personal safety, and much more!

    He Ran a Marathon at 62, And Built NYC's Top Retail Leasing Firm

  7. Jun 2

    The Luxury Handbag, Retrofitted With Kevlar, And Designed For Self-Defense!

    Is Luxury Fashion the Future of Personal Protection?  Impenetrable and Beautiful: How URBN_CHC Is Redefining Fashion and Personal Security  Do you ever wonder how you can protect yourself in an unpredictable world without looking like you’re carrying tactical military gear? Episode Overview: The origin story and inspiration behind URBN_CHCHow ballistic protection actually works inside a luxury bagThe engineering breakthrough behind their discreet Kevlar panelThe adrenaline ergonomics of designing for real crisis situationsCommon misconceptions people have about ballistic-rated accessoriesThe challenges of scaling a taboo product through retail, banking & e-commerceWhat's next for URBN_CHCIn this episode of Do You Ever Wonder, host Michael Haltman sits down with Jennifer Shimmel, Head of Marketing for URBN_CHC, a luxury personal protection accessory brand that operates at a high-stakes intersection: haute couture fashion and military-grade ballistic engineering.  Founded by attorney Tim Walsh to fill a glaring market void for stylish self-defense, URBN_CHC’s core mission is simple: “Safety Without Sacrificing Style.”  We discuss the evolving importance of personal security in high-density metropolitan environments like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, making personal safety a top-of-mind priority.  But instead of heavy, utilitarian body armor, URBN_CHC manufactures premium and highly-styled leather and suede handbags, totes, briefcases, and vest-bags designed to seamlessly blend into elite corporate, retail, and travel environments.  Jennifer pulls back the curtain on how they engineered a patented, custom, life-saving DuPont™ Kevlar® insert that adds only 17 ounces of weight to an everyday bag while meeting strict NIJ Threat Level IIIA standards certified to stop .357 SIG, .44 Magnum, and every common handgun caliber below it.  We also unpack the psychology of fear, how adrenaline affects human motor skills during a crisis, the extreme quality control required for a life-or-death product, and what the recent tragic headlines mean for corporate security and the executive market.  If you’ve ever wondered how the concepts of "everyday carry," personal security, and high fashion are evolving, this is an interview you cannot afford to miss. Want to contact URBN_CHC or view the product line? Website: https://urbnchc.com/ Email Jennifer Shimmel here: jennifer.shimmel@urbnchc.com ___________________________________________________ Please subscribe to Do You Ever Wonder using the two links below, and don't be shy about sharing the podcast with your friends. Subscribe to Do You Ever Wonder on YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943 Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1862986  _______________________________________________ If You're Buying Real Estate In New York... When you’re ready, we’re here to help. Hallmark Abstract Service You Buy Real Estate….We Protect It. Michael Haltman, CEO mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com New York City: (646) 741-6101 Long Island: (516) 741-4723 About the Host  Michael Haltman is the CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a title insurance provider focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York. He explores the intersection of economic trends, leadership, and modern challenges on Do You Ever Wonder. Connect with Michael Hallmark Abstract Service: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943/videosPodcast Inquiries & Guest Proposals  Interested in appearing on the show or suggesting a topic?  Email Michael: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com “Do You Ever Wonder” is produced by Hallmark Abstract Service to provide insights into the forces shaping our world, from housing policy to personal safety, and much more!

    The Luxury Handbag, Retrofitted With Kevlar, And Designed For Self-Defense!

  8. May 13

    Cops, Robbers, The Mob, and John Gotti

    Tony Celano and John Gotti Eye to Eye What does a man do after spending 22 years working organized crime cases for the NYPD — including going face-to-face with John Gotti during a surveillance operation and serving on the task force that fought through the bloodiest mob war of the 20th century? If you're Tony Celano, you build a second career running a major corporate security firm. And then you write seven crime novels. This episode of Do You Ever Wonder is one you won't want to miss. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ABOUT OUR GUEST ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Anthony Celano is a retired NYPD Detective Squad Commander who served 22 years on some of the most dangerous assignments in modern New York law enforcement history, during the era when the New York Mafia was at the absolute peak of its power. His assignments included: 🔹 Queens District Attorney's Office Squad (John Gotti surveillance) 🔹 DEA Joint Task Force (Five Families narcotics trafficking investigations) 🔹 Organized Crime Control Bureau 🔹 Colombo Organized Crime Task Force (the Third Colombo War — 12 dead, 121 arrests) 🔹 Special State Prosecutor — Nursing Home Investigation (mob infiltration of healthcare) He testified in organized crime cases in state and federal courts across the country and served as the liaison between the Queens DA's Squad and all state and federal agencies nationally on organized crime matters. After retiring from the NYPD in 1995, Celano founded Full Security, Inc., a midtown Manhattan investigative firm whose clients included Morgan Stanley, Condé Nast, Pepsi, BBDO, McGraw Hill, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Within that firm, he created the Streetwise Communication Training Program, which was featured in Forbes Magazine in 2003. He is now a mystery novelist and the author of the acclaimed Sergeant Markie Mystery Series — 8 published novels with Book 9 currently in progress. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏱ Growing up in New York when the mob was everywhere — and what it was like to police it ⏱ The John Gotti surveillance story: coming face-to-face with the most dangerous man in America ⏱ The Third Colombo War — Victor "Little Vic" Orena vs. Carmine Persico, the assassination attempt that started it all, and Gregory Scarpa Sr. ("The Grim Reaper") ⏱ Nursing home fraud and institutional corruption — the mob's hidden empire ⏱ What it's actually like to testify against organized crime figures in federal court ⏱ From the streets of Brooklyn to the boardrooms of midtown: building Full Security, Inc. ⏱ The Streetwise Communication Training Program — what corporate America learned from a mob detective ⏱ Why he started writing fiction — and how 22 years of real cases made him a better novelist ⏱ Sergeant Markie, Oliver Von Hess, and the unforgettable Detective Fishnet Milligan ⏱ Which book is his favorite — and whether the stories are based on real situations ⏱ Book 8: The Case of the Missing Sole — what's coming next ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ THE SERGEANT MARKIE MYSTERY SERIES ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📖 Book 1 — The Case of Two in the Trunk (2019) 📖 Book 2 — The Case of the Crosseyed Strangler (2020) 📖 Book 3 — The Case of the One Eared Wolf (2021) 📖 Book 4 — The Case of Too Many Wives (2022) 📖 Book 5 — The Case of the Hunted Woman (2023) 📖 Book 6 — The Case of the Amorous Caddy (2024) 📖 Book 7 — The Case of the Deadly Diary (2025) 📖 Book 8 — The Case of the Missing Sole (coming soon) CONNECT WITH TONY CELANO Website: http://anthony-celano.com// Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anthony-Celano/author/B08VM41855  About the Host  Michael Haltman is the CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service, a title insurance provider focused on commercial and residential real estate transactions in New York. He explores the intersection of economic trends, leadership, and modern challenges on Do You Ever Wonder. Connect with Michael Hallmark Abstract Service: https://www.hallmarkabstractllc.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/titleinsurancenewyork/Subscribe to the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoYouEverWonder943/videosPodcast Inquiries & Guest Proposals  Interested in appearing on the show or suggesting a topic?  Email Michael: mhaltman@hallmarkabstractllc.com “Do You Ever Wonder” is produced by Hallmark Abstract Service to provide insights into the forces shaping our world, from housing policy to personal safety, and much more!

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The Do You Ever Wonder podcast from Hallmark Abstract Service was created for one purpose...To explore topics that our listeners want to learn more about! To achieve this we invite expert guests to discuss their specific areas of expertise with our host, Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman. We are always looking for input from listeners about what they would like to hear about and learn about. We have spoken with 1-800-Flowers founder Jim McCann, Heroes To Heroes Foundation founder Judy Elias, ’The Everyday Entrepreneur’ Rob Basso, Ellen Leikind of Poker Divas, women's financial literacy crusader Cary Carbonaro, and so many more. We explore subjects ranging from health and nutrition, real estate, personal finance, entrepreneurship, business, career, science, philanthropy, and of course issues we all face in life!Episodes can also be heard at Padverb here: https://en.padverb.com/hallmark1

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