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Secrets of the Secondary Mortgage Market: How Abby Shemesh Transformed Crisis into Opportunity Amerinotexchange.com About the Guest(s): Abby Shemesh is the co-founder and managing partner of Amerinote Xchange LLC, and the CEO of Amerinote Capital Funding, LLC. With an extensive background in the secondary mortgage market since 1999, Abby carries a vast experience in handling high-volume and high-ticket mortgage portfolio purchases. His journey started in the primary mortgage market before transitioning to secondary markets in 2006, where he has excelled. Abby is an autodidact, having self-taught himself various business, material, and spiritual disciplines, marking a significant career with an emphasis on self-improvement and education. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Chris Voss Show Podcast, host Chris Voss welcomes Abby Shemesh, a pioneer in the secondary mortgage market, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and insights into mortgage trading. Abby, with his rich background, paints a vivid picture of how he navigated the tumultuous waters of the mortgage industry, especially during the 2008 financial crisis. Listeners can expect to learn about Abby's strategies for surviving economic downturns, the intricacies of mortgage trades, and the essential role of digital marketing in sustaining business growth. Abby Shemesh dives into the nuances of the mortgage buying and trading business, describing how Amerin Note Exchange serves both retail and institutional clients by providing liquidity in the mortgage market. He outlines the significance of digital marketing in his company's success, recounting his transition from traditional to digital strategies which fueled growth during challenging times. With a remarkably high closing ratio of 96%, Abby reveals the secret to successful mortgage trading while sharing personal anecdotes that highlight his resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and those interested in the mortgage industry. Key Takeaways: Surrounding Business Landscape: Abby explains how the secondary mortgage market thrives on providing liquidity, describing the roles banks and private lenders play. Entrepreneurial Resilience: Abby shares how his father's work ethic and his own determination enabled him to pivot successfully during the financial crisis. Importance of Digital Marketing: Digital marketing was crucial to Abby’s business survival and growth, even outperforming traditional marketing strategies. Unique Sales Proposition: The company’s approach includes options like partial loan purchases, which cater to unique financial needs of clients. Market Insights: Abby discusses how economic trends, like those in 2008, directly influence the mortgage market and its players. Notable Quotes: "We provide liquidity to the secondary mortgage market to keep the Ferris wheel going round and round." "We really take for granted in this country the ease in which one can go down that entrepreneurial journey." "It was the digital marketing that really supercharged our success." "The last thing we want is properties; we want the paper, not the bricks." "I learned a lot from my father's mistakes… his experiences."

16 Joulu 202434min

Moments In Time: Stories About Artists and Songs Of The 50s, 60s, And 70s. For Fans of Music ... From A Music Fan Paperback by Tom Locke Amazon.com Mitstories.com Hubcs.com In February 2024 "Moments In Time" received its 5th award when it was selected as a Book Excellence Award Winner in the Music Category. Out of thousands of books that were entered into the 2024 Book Excellence Awards competition, I am honored that my book was selected for its high quality writing, design and overall market appeal. Moments In Time is all about music. This book will put a smile on your face as the author, Tom Locke, takes you back in time to the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s with entertaining, informative stories about known and forgotten artists and songs. To top it off, Tom has made this book interactive by creating access to the songs featured in each of these stories. One click and you’ll be listening, singing, and dancing. These stories will provide you with answers to questions about artists and their songs. How did Tommy James come up with the title for his hit record, “Mony Mony”? Who was the three-time Oscar winner to have a Top 10 record at the age of 67? What motivated Doc Pomus to write “Save The Last Dance For Me”? When did the original version of “Blue Velvet” appear on the music charts? What singer was classified as a two-time “one-hit wonder”? The perfect escape back to yesteryear, these stories will provide insight for both young and old, and perhaps jog your memory about the fun times you experienced because of this era of music, which continues to be embraced today. “I have met many people in the field of Rock & Roll these past 60 years, but no one has impressed me more when it comes to reflecting on the history of this music genre. Tom Locke is a true Rock & Roll historian who really knows the detailed history of the evolution of this great music. He has written a book that is worth its weight in Solid Gold." – Mr. Music, Norm N. Nite, legendary Deejay & Author Tom Locke lives in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, spending the majority of his time writing and executive producing in the entertainment industry. Over the past 25 years, Tom has also studied and consulted on the impact of digital technology in business. It was during this period of time that he introduced the online world to his music creation, “Moments In Time.” He has a passion for music. Writing this book was a natural for him as he was weaned on the music of the 50s, 60s, and 70s while growing up in Toronto. The book became a reality thanks to the online listening audience at Treasure Island Oldies, who encouraged Tom to share his impeccably researched music segments that he has produced on a weekly basis for this show since August 2000.

15 Joulu 202442min

AI Revolutionizes Video Innovative Tool Production with Shuffll shuffll.com About the Guest(s): Isaac Gili is the CEO of Shuffll, a groundbreaking AI-driven company revolutionizing video creation for marketers. With an extensive background in AI, data issues, and marketing technology, Isaac began his coding journey at the tender age of seven. He launched his first company at 24, growing it to a 25-person operation before moving on to start his previous startup, which resulted in a successful exit. Isaac's vision at Shuffll aims to streamline video production processes by utilizing advanced AI to replace traditional, labor-intensive methods. Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss introduces Isaac Gili, the dynamic CEO of Shuffll, an AI-driven startup transforming the landscape of video creation for entrepreneurs and businesses. With Chris's trademark energy and sharp insights, the episode dives into the burgeoning Israeli tech scene and how AI is reshaping industries by making video production more accessible and efficient. Isaac shares his personal journey from a precocious young coder to a successful entrepreneur, and how his current company, Shuffle, is democratizing video content creation with cutting-edge AI technology. Explore the intricacies of Shuffll's platform, which promises to automate video creation, and how it’s revolutionizing the way companies can produce high-quality content quickly. Isaac reveals the finer workings of Shuffle's AI system, offering marketers tools to create everything from thought leadership content to product demos without needing a full production team. The episode also examines broader implications of AI technology, addressing common fears around its rapid advancement, and hints at what the future might hold for AI across multiple sectors. Key Takeaways: AI-Powered Innovation: Shuffll uses AI to enable marketers to create professional videos that can replace traditional production teams, cutting down production time to just 15 minutes. Simplified Video Creation: The platform integrates scriptwriting, storyboarding, and post-production processes, making it accessible even for non-experts. Collaboration Features: Shuffll allows users to collaborate on projects by sending video structures to colleagues and clients, facilitating seamless teamwork and feedback integration. AI and Trust: Isaac highlights the importance of maintaining authenticity in video content, suggesting that using real people rather than avatars can build better audience connections. Future of AI: Isaac predicts AI will permeate various devices and industries, transforming processes while also requiring regulatory oversight to prevent misuse. Notable Quotes: "It's almost if you had AI agents helping you every step of the way." "I have a creative brain, but some people really have a creative brain." "You create a thought leadership video, and it's not Chris Voss talking, then who cares?" "AI is so helpful for juicing the creative part of my brain." "It's like another tool. It's a new era, and professionals have to adapt."

14 Joulu 20248min

Public Speakers - You're not all that: 12 Reasons Why Event Planners Won't Hire You by Orly Amor Amazon.com Meetorlyamor.com Are you a public speaker who is finding it hard to get engagements? Would you like to change that and be able to pick and choose your work? Now you can! With ‘Public Speakers, You’re Not All That! – 12 Reasons Why Event Planners Won’t Hire You,’ you can learn the most common mistakes that are made and what you can do differently. Such as: How you can triple your income and double your time off Exploding the myths that surround public speaking Facts about the business side of public speaking Learning how to stand out above the competition Being patient and persevering The importance of preparation and consistency And lots more… Learning to treat public speaking as a business is the cornerstone of your success and THE EXCITING NEW BOOK “Public Speakers, You’re Not All That” is the book that will change your approach and help you find the success you crave! Orly has been a Public Speaker for 23 Years and for the past 9 years she has helped hundreds of speakers get their message monetized. She is the creator of "Business in a Box for Public Speakers" and a Business Coach for Public Speakers as well. So, I'm thrilled she's finally sharing her secrets with the world. Speaking in public, whether it is to a small group of a few or an audience of thousands, takes a particular skill that doesn’t come naturally to many. While a certain few seem to entertain and get plenty of work effortlessly, others find it a challenge to get hired. Get a copy today. Get more public speaking engagements tomorrow! About the author Orly Amor is an internationally known speaker, business coach for public speakers, Networking Expert and author of several books. Founder of the Health & Wellness Network of Commerce, the Social Wow Factor Conferences and The Global Mentoring Center. Soon after earning both MBA and Law Degrees, she dedicated her life and career to creating prosperity by helping others realize their own mission-based goals and dreams. Extensive experience as a Certified Behavioral Analyst has made her indispensable as a coach to many influential corporate leaders. Despite the impressive education and success as a businesswoman, Orly remains remarkably humble, authentic, and a very engaging speaker. In addition to being, a great public speaker herself, and a great networker for the past ten years, she has helped Public Speakers create their Business Model for Public Speaking. Her gift is to show them how to monetize their craft by taking it seriously and having what she calls “Business in A Box for Public Speakers.” thereby teaching them how to fish, increase their revenue and create referral partners through Networking.

14 Joulu 202423min

How Horses and Hypnosis Can Change Your Life Forever Outofchaostherapy.com Equineassistedtraining.com About the Guest(s): Sarah Wellband is a seasoned expert in cognitive behavioral therapy and a certified control system workshop presenter. She spent two decades as a successful independent mortgage broker in London and Dublin before retiring to central Portugal in 2007 to pursue her passion for horses. Despite her initial retirement, Sarah's dedication to self-improvement and mental wellness continued to grow. She qualified to level four in cognitive behavioral therapy and trained under Tim Box in remedial hypnosis. Today, Sarah offers a unique therapy practice using non-verbal communication to aid personal development and resolve deep-seated issues. Episode Summary: Join Chris Voss on his 16-year hit journey with "The Chris Voss Show" as he hosts a thought-provoking conversation with Sarah Wellband, a distinguished expert in cognitive behavioral therapy and remedial hypnosis. Discover Sarah's fascinating transition from a mortgage broker to a therapist and how her retirement shifted to exploring communication skills through equine non-verbal body language and expanding her expertise in mental health therapies. This episode delves into Sarah's insights on the subconscious mind and its effect on behaviors formed in childhood. Keywords such as "cognitive behavioral therapy," "subconscious mind," "remedial hypnosis," and "mind communication" dominate the discussion. Listeners learn how deep-seated beliefs can lead to issues like anxiety, trauma, and unhealthy habits. Sarah shares techniques to identify and alter these subconscious behaviors, offering hope for real transformation. Her innovative approach emphasizes the urgency of addressing mental health concerns and reshaping one's life narrative for greater fulfillment and peace. Key Takeaways: Learn how cognitive behavioral therapy and remedial hypnosis can help unlock and transform subconscious beliefs. Discover the impact of childhood experiences on adult behaviors, particularly around issues like anxiety and phobias. Understand the importance of updating outdated subconscious beliefs to better align with adult life goals. Explore how non-verbal body language, especially from horses, can teach effective communication skills. Gain a fresh perspective on resolving trauma and anxiety through direct subconscious communication, bypassing traditional hypnosis techniques. Notable Quotes: "The subconscious wants two things: it wants you to be happy, and it wants you to be safe." "What the mind learns, the mind can unlearn." "Anxiety is the emotion that tells you when something is too important to ignore." "We are very simple creatures. We want to be safe, we want to be happy."

12 Joulu 202439min

Businesses Don't Fail They Commit Suicide: How to Survive Success and Thrive in Good Times and Bad by Larry Mandelberg Amazon.com Mandelberg.biz Symptoms that Your Business May be About to Commit Suicide... Do constant disruptions and distractions make you feel like the business is managing you rather than you're managing the business? Do the Board and senior managers disagree on major decisions? Is one department or department head the source of most problems? Is conflict within the leadership team undermining staff morale? If your business is suffering from any of the above problems then it's time to do something about it. No business ever failed because they ran out of money. Most businesses fail because their success brings unfamiliar problems that leaders and managers do not know how to solve. Running out of money is simply a lagging indicator of prior bad decisions and a failure to anticipate change. This book shows you how to anticipate change, manage internal conflict, and leverage it to your advantage. With real-life stories that explore common situations, angst, and humor in ways that are understandable and insightful, Mandelberg - The problems that come with success and how to manage them - The infallible crystal ball that lets you see change coming before it's too late - Eight operational must-haves and how your organization ranks - Exiting the 'whack-a-mole' cycle with problems that don't get fixed - Turning change done unto you into change done unto others, and of course, - Why businesses fail Based on over 40 years of experience and interviews with over 250 business leaders, Mandelberg explains how to avoid failure and build a strong, successful business that lasts. Click 'buy now' and prepare your business to survive success!About the author Larry Mandelberg solves complex problems. Then again, he had a four-generation head start. This consultant, speaker and author represents the 5th generation of his family’s business, so he inherited “170 years of organizational success experience.” Larry has launched four start-ups, led a merger, and performed a successful turnaround. (That’s evidence of six complex problems, solved.) He is an effective catalyst for change who achieved new levels of efficacy and growth for businesses in industries as diverse as software, automotive, education and agriculture. A prolific writer, Larry has published more than 80 columns. As a sought-after speaker, Mandelberg has delivered more than 60 business-changing keynotes and workshops. He has been a guest on television and radio programs talking about business and entrepreneurship. Through his consulting practice he provides leadership development, executive coaching, ethics training and strategic planning to mid-sized organizations and their Boards. Mr. Mandelberg is a student of organizational lifecycles and has developed a system to help business owners master change and create sustainable growth. His new book, Businesses Don't Fail, They Commit Suicide provides a roadmap for executing his system. In addition to his role as Chairman for Innovative Education Management, Larry has provided training for Cooperative Personnel Services, taught team building classes for the Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy, and received his MBA from Drexel University. He has been married to his wife Nancy for 42 yea

12 Joulu 202431min

Love, Norm: Inspiration of a Jewish American Fighter Pilot (Modern Jewish History) by Norman M. Shulman Amazon.com Lovenormmemoir.com Norm Shulman’s relationship with his stepson Greg Levenson had always been stable and warm, but it altered when Greg decided to enlist in the Air Force at age 27. This unexpected decision brought them even closer together, and Norm came to realize that his whole family history had much support to offer Greg. Cognizant of past anti-Semitic stereotypes persisting about Jewish participation in the military, Norm wanted to help prepare Greg to feel comfortable in his own identity. So, Norm decided to write letters that connected Greg to the many Jewish military heroes who had preceded him. From Judah Maccabee to fighter pilots from today’s recent history, these profiles in courage and heroism brought Greg foundation and strength, and they offer readers a breadth of knowledge from every corner of Jewish history. Norm’s letters to Greg make up one core of Love, Norm; the other is Norm’s own multigenerational story of Jewish military heroes. As the son of Jewish immigrants whose place in America was hard-won, Norm chronicles what it was like to feel his identity pulled in different directions and how to hold fast to it nonetheless. Love, Norm is a multifaceted retelling of inspirational profiles of famous Jewish fighters from across history, and it is also the singular story of how one man dug into his own past and found pieces to preserve his Jewish identity. Together, empathetically channeled through his heartfelt letters and remembrances, Love, Norm shares a collected wisdom with the next generation.

12 Joulu 202422min

Getting Divorced… Now What? Your Go-To-Guide On How To Make The Process Of Divorce Less Painful by Attorney Rachel King Thelawyerking.com Rachel King, lead litigation attorney at King Law Firm Attorneys at Law, Inc., has a new book being released soon. We talked to Rachel about the book, Getting Divorced… Now What? and the challenges one might face when representing themselves during divorce. 1. What is Getting Divorced… Now What? It is everything I have learned over a decade of practicing litigation. It is my attempt to share the inside scoop on divorce in a way that is helpful for individuals facing divorce, which includes case studies, general legal information, tips and tricks—all written without legalese. 2. What Inspired you to write the book? I found that the expectations clients have in a divorce vary hugely but are also unrealistic when compared to the law and are often driven by emotion. This can cause a person to get completely off track and make their case worse. I wanted to share a different perspective, one that many people never get (details attorneys feel are unpopular) attorneys feel the or have to pay a lot of money for (hiring their own attorney). 3. How did you choose the real-life stories included in the book? I’ve watched thousands of people in court—I’ve seen it all. So, I looked at a lot of common scenarios and tried to pick situations that are most likely to be encountered or that illustrate a specific issue in the best way. My goal is to share stories that show ‘you are not alone’ while bringing credibility to the information I am sharing. Of course, the real-life stories included in the book are only based on people and families; the details and the players in each one have been changed. 4. Do the stories offer a comprehensive look at the challenges faced during a divorce? I definitely had to balance comprehensive with taking people down the rabbit hole. (Believe me, I could have written an entire series—and maybe I will!) My goal is to be a helpful resource, not a law school course. Therefore, I focused on what I considered the most common issues, and concepts that are misunderstood, or unpopular realities that no one is talking about in divorce. 5. In your opinion, what is the most influential real-life story in the book? I love the stories that share empowerment. Divorce is hard. Showing that people can have a successful outcome through divorce is important; or maybe even better, can have a successful post-divorce life even if they lose. I really want to show people that the law is different than the dream. Understanding that early can make the process more tolerable. 6. What are some common misconceptions when representing yourself in a divorce? Hands down—that you get special treatment because you don’t’ have an attorney. Not the case. The court may be more patient, but you will be held to the same standards as the attorney sitting across the table from you. This is most difficult when it comes to presenting a case in trial and getting in evidence. 7. What are the top three mistakes people make when representing themselves in a divorce? Making decisions in their own case based on what happened to their friend. Not taking the time to understand the law. Thinking you get special treatment and that the court will let it slide just because you are representing yourself. 8. Does Getting Divorced… Now What? Help readers understand the financial implications of divorce, both during and after? There is definitely discussion about dividing assets, debts, and child and spousal support. Because, let’s face it, divorce causes financial upheaval. But fear not; this is not an economics class, and you don’t have to do math. 9. How can Getting Divorced… Now What? mentally prepare someone for divorce (and to represent themselves through the divorce)? It gives a global understanding of divorce, which can be used as a starting point when preparing for divorce, but it can also be used throughout the process to help focus and review your case so that you remember what you are fighting for. The reality is that goals are going to change throughout the process—and even after—so revisiting this can be very helpful. 10. What was your strategy for putting together the workbook that goes along with Getting Divorced… Now What? The amount of information needed in a divorce can be daunting. The goal of the workbook is to create a free space that can help organize information so that you can look at what the real issues are, what your goals are, and what the argument is. I wanted to provide a space that could be easily accessible and hopefully provide confidence in an otherwise overwhelming and paralyzing process. 11. What is the most surprising thing you learned while putting the book (and workbook) together? It is a lot of work! The biggest challenge was trying to include important and helpful information without it turning it into a dissertation or encyclopedia. It was very hard to say “OK Rachel. It is OK to stop now.” I could have gone on forever. 12. What is you’re the most important piece of advice you can give someone representing themselves in a divorce? Prepare properly. Properly being the operative word.

11 Joulu 202443min