In this conversation, Mary Schuster and Hoyt Mann discuss the impact of technology on work-life balance and mental well-being. They explore the challenges of staying connected 24/7 and the importance of unplugging and taking time for yourself. As technology automates more and more functions people have been doing manually, the hope is for people to have more time to engage with the aspects of work that require authentic relationship-building, creativity, and ingenuity. Hoyt shares a variety of strategies for remaining intentional about managing technology and prioritizing personal well-being, as well as the danger of prioritizing efficiency over building meaningful connections. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by younger workers in developing soft skills and adapting to remote work and the role leaders can play in educating early-career workers.

Chapters:

03:00 The Impact of Technology on Work-Life Balance

08:40 Strategies for Balancing Life and Work

12:12 Unplugging and Prioritizing Mental Well-being

15:30 Reflection and Intentional Strategies

20:46 The Role of Technology in Human Interaction

23:14 Finding Balance: Technology and Personal Well-being

25:25 The Challenge of Developing Interpersonal Skills in Younger Workers

27:12 The Role of Leaders in Facilitating Soft Skill Development

30:07 The Impact of Remote Work and the Need for Adaptation

34:11 The Importance of Wisdom and Human Decision-Making

37:03 Restoration, Curiosity, and Wisdom in Navigating Technology

Get In Touch…

Hoyt Mann, President and Co-Founder, Alanna.ai (Guest), hmann@Alanna.ai

Mary Schuster (Host), mschuster@octoberresearch.com

To find more episodes of “Keys to Real Estate” or learn more about October Research – the nation’s leading independent provider of market intelligence, industry news, expert analysis and regulatory information for professionals in the real estate, title, financial and settlement services industries – visit www.OctoberResearch.com.

Episode sponsored by RamQuest – https://www.RamQuest.com

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Listen as Equity Protect CEO Ryan Marshall discusses the growing and latest types of fraud in the real estate industry and how to fight back -via the creative use of intentional title clouds. Marshall offers his perspective on unique and evolving methods bad actors use to perpetrate crimes such as seller impersonation, deed fraud, fake mortgages, fake assignments, and contract for deed fraud. Some high-tech fraudsters are even using AI to impersonate signatures and take advantage of stolen notary credentials. But the industry has access to its own high-tech methods of mitigating these risks, including how to spot properties most at risk. Just by listening to this episode you will be helping in the fight against fraud because, as Marshall notes, education and prevention go hand-in-hand in combating illegal activity in real estate transactions.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:25 The Evolving Methods Used by Fraudsters

09:53 Different Types of Fraud Attempts in Real Estate

14:13 Contract for Deed Fraud on the Rise

24:23 The Importance of Education and Prevention in Combating Fraud

30:55 Providing Ongoing Protection and Education to Consumers

Get In Touch…

Ryan Marshall, CEO, Equity Protect (Guest), ryan@equityprotect.com

Mary Schuster (Host), mschuster@octoberresearch.com

To find more episodes of “Keys to Real Estate” or learn more about October Research – the nation’s leading independent provider of market intelligence, industry news, expert analysis and regulatory information for professionals in the real estate, title, financial and settlement services industries – visit www.OctoberResearch.com.

Episode sponsored by RamQuest – https://www.RamQuest.com

Additional support provided by Rynoh – https://www.Rynoh.com

Episode produced by October Research – https://www.octoberresearch.com

Listen as Kevin Nincehelser, chief operating officer for Premier One, covers everything from digital security to artificial intelligence (AI), highlighting some practical advice for protecting business data from a variety of potential risks and considering the growing impact of AI. Speaking with host Mary Schuster, he offers examples in programs and software companies use every day, including email systems, utilities used in remote work, and many often overlooked areas where vulnerabilities can crop up. The discussion goes beyond a typical overview of the latest advice you might hear from your IT department and connects the dots on instruments and outside factors companies need to consider that they may never have before.

Chapters:

00:00 Practical Advice for Businesses

09:59 The Impact of AI and the Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication

34:18 The Critical Role of Microsoft 365 in Digital Identity Security

41:43 Closing Gaps in Remote Workforce Security and Prioritizing Security Investments

Get In Touch…

Kevin Nincehelser, COO, Premier One (Guest), KevinN@premier-one.com

Mary Schuster (Host), mschuster@octoberresearch.com

To find more episodes of “Keys to Real Estate” or learn more about October Research – the nation’s leading independent provider of market intelligence, industry news, expert analysis and regulatory information for professionals in the real estate, title, financial and settlement services industries – visit www.OctoberResearch.com.

Episode sponsored by RamQuest – https://www.RamQuest.com

Episode produced by October Research – https://www.octoberresearch.com