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Hanging With The Hoopers

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Welcome to Hanging With The Hoopers where we explore the Attitude of Leadership! Tim & Andrew believe attitude is everything! We’re discussing relevant issues and interviewing role models to spark thought and inspire action in leading our lives, relationships & businesses to the next level. We’re excited to have you join us! Connect on LinkedIn and message us - we want to hear from you: Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hooper-24064286 Tim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timehooper #HangingWithTheHoopers #HoopX2 #AttitudeOfLeadership #SparkThought #InspireAct

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Episode thumbnail for From Cold Calls to Perfect Timing: Mike Simon on Agent Brief, Growth, and Energize

December 30, 2025

From Cold Calls to Perfect Timing: Mike Simon on Agent Brief, Growth, and Energize

<p></p><p>In this episode of <strong>Hanging With The Hoopers</strong>, Andrew goes solo and sits down with <strong>Mike Simon</strong>, the founder of <strong>Agent Brief</strong> and a returning <strong>FNF Energize Conference sponsor</strong>.</p><p>Mike isn’t just another vendor in the title space…he’s one of the few people building real tech that actually supports what title sales is supposed to be about…relationships, consistency, and showing up at the right moment with real value.</p><p>Mike’s career runs deep…Realogy, Keller Williams, Coldwell Banker (including leading Coldwell Banker International Franchising)…then a pivot into prop tech where one core idea hit him hard…</p><p>Most people use real estate data the wrong way.<br>They use it to look backward…who closed with who…who “stole” what…who’s on what deal.<br>And Mike’s take is simple…there’s no sales opportunity in historical data.</p><p>So Agent Brief was built around something different…<br>Identify actionable moments in time…so title reps can stop making “checking in” calls…and start making timely, value-driven touches that actually build trust.</p><p>In this conversation, we get into<br>• Mike’s path from big real estate leadership roles to building a product company<br>• Why he believes most title reps misuse data…and what they should do instead<br>• The core Agent Brief philosophy…timing + accuracy + consistency<br>• “Relationships aren’t a moment in time…they’re moments over time”<br>• Why cold calls fail…and how to turn outreach into value instead of spam<br>• Mike’s leadership lesson…humility, accessibility, and listening at scale<br>• His take on AI…why automation isn’t the goal…and why relationships still win<br>• Why Energize matters…and why he keeps coming back<br>• The question he wants every title leader to ask him at Energize<br>“You want to grow…how does Agent Brief help me do that?”</p><p>If you’re heading to <strong>Energize</strong>, go find Mike…press the flesh…talk growth…talk timing…and walk away with a cleaner strategy for building relationships that actually convert.</p><p>00:00 Intro and Mike’s impact on title sales<br>00:39 Vegas vs Maryland weather<br>01:20 The Richmond road trip and Mike’s vision<br>01:40 Mike’s background…Realogy, KW, Coldwell Banker<br>03:33 Why historical data doesn’t create sales opportunity<br>04:33 The Agent Brief mission…actionable moments in time<br>05:06 “Relationships are moments over time”<br>07:37 Why “checking in” is a useless outreach strategy<br>10:09 Leadership lesson…humility and accessibility<br>15:42 Mike’s AI take…support humans, don’t replace relationships<br>21:43 Why Mike keeps sponsoring Energize<br>26:20 The one question Mike wants at the table<br>28:10 One word Mike’s team would use to describe him<br>28:41 Closing…and yes…another Baltimore to Richmond car ride</p><p>Hanging With The Hoopers explores the Attitude of Leadership through real conversations with industry builders, operators, and role models.</p><p>Connect on LinkedIn and share what hit you from this episode.<br>#HangingWithTheHoopers #HoopX2 #AttitudeOfLeadership #SparkThought #InspireAction #Leadership #Podcast</p><p>⏱️ Timestamps🎧 About Hanging With The Hoopers</p>

Episode thumbnail for From a $200K Wire Fraud case to founding CertifID: Tyler Adams on Trust, Fraud Prevention, and Energize

December 30, 2025

From a $200K Wire Fraud case to founding CertifID: Tyler Adams on Trust, Fraud Prevention, and Energize

<p></p><p>In this sponsor spotlight episode of <strong>Hanging With The Hoopers</strong>, Andrew goes solo and sits down with <strong>Tyler Adams</strong>, Co Founder of <strong>CertifID</strong>, one of the most trusted names in wire fraud prevention for the real estate and title industry.</p><p>Tyler’s story is one of those “how did this even happen” pivots… from Fortune 500 consulting and building tech alongside <strong>First American</strong>… to getting a call from a close friend who’d just lost <strong>$200,000 to wire fraud</strong>.</p><p>That moment became the spark.</p><p>What started as a prototype and a few t shirts at ALTA turned into a platform that’s now helping title agencies protect buyers, sellers, lenders, and their own businesses from fraud that keeps getting smarter.</p><p>In this conversation, we dig into what’s changing right now…and why the stakes are higher than most people realize<br>• How Tyler went from tech consulting to building in title…and helping create Endpoint<br>• The real story behind the $200K fraud loss that launched CertifID’s mission<br>• Why fraud prevention went from “nice to have” to “non negotiable”<br>• The shift from prevention to workflow…how modern tools can make closings faster and safer<br>• Why underwriters are no longer bailing people out…and what that means for agency owners<br>• Tyler’s leadership framework inside a fast growing company…trust, curiosity, and listening<br>• Why Energize in January matters…the Monday of the year mindset<br>• What CertifID is building next…beyond fraud prevention, into smarter automation and transaction efficiency</p><p>If you’re heading to <strong>FNF Energize</strong> (Maryland or Virginia), stop by the CertifID table and ask the question Tyler wants everyone asking in 2026<br>“How are you becoming more than fraud prevention…and what can you streamline for us next?”</p><p>00:00 Intro and why Tyler’s on the show<br>02:06 Tyler’s path…consulting, BCG Digital Ventures, and title’s evolution<br>04:52 The $200K fraud loss that changed everything<br>07:55 When CertifID really launched…and why the early years were tough<br>10:26 The mindset shift…multivitamin vs Advil<br>12:50 The negligence conversation…and why the market is tipping<br>14:07 Leadership lessons while building in the fraud world<br>20:18 Why Tyler loves Energize in January<br>23:00 What CertifID is building next…payoff ordering, integrations, streamlined workflows<br>24:42 One word Tyler hopes his team would use to describe him<br>26:15 Closing and 2026 vision</p><p>Hanging With The Hoopers explores the Attitude of Leadership through real conversations with industry builders, operators, and partners.</p><p>Connect on LinkedIn and share what hit you from this episode.<br>#HangingWithTheHoopers #HoopX2 #AttitudeOfLeadership #SparkThought #InspireAction #Leadership #Podcast</p><p>⏱️ Timestamps🎧 About Hanging With The Hoopers</p>

Episode thumbnail for 30 Years Protecting Title Agencies: Michelle Blanco on Insurance, Fraud, and Leadership | FNF Energize

December 30, 2025

30 Years Protecting Title Agencies: Michelle Blanco on Insurance, Fraud, and Leadership | FNF Energize

<p></p><p>On this FNF Energize sponsor spotlight episode of <strong>Hanging With The Hoopers</strong>, Andrew sits down with Michele Blanco… one of the most trusted and respected insurance voices in the title industry.</p><p>With nearly <strong>30 years of experience supporting title agencies</strong>, Michele has seen every evolution of risk firsthand… from the early days of bonds and E&amp;O to today’s reality of wire fraud, cyber exclusions, and increasingly sophisticated bad actors.</p><p>In this conversation, Andrew and Michele dig into what title agency owners really need to understand right now<br>• Why wire fraud has become the single biggest threat facing title agencies<br>• How insurance carriers have changed coverage and exclusions over time…and why many losses are no longer covered<br>• What cyber insurance actually covers (and what it doesn’t)<br>• The critical role of verification, documentation, and third-party fraud prevention platforms<br>• How AI and deepfake technology are beginning to show up in real-world fraud attempts<br>• Why “trust but verify” is no longer optional in today’s closing environment<br>• Leadership lessons from decades of working alongside stressed, frustrated, high-responsibility business owners<br>• How empathy, listening, and calm leadership matter when people are facing six-figure losses</p><p>Michele also shares why she continues to sponsor <strong>FNF Energize</strong> year after year… and why the conference stands out as more than just tactics or sales advice. It’s about becoming a better business owner, a better leader, and a more trusted professional in an increasingly complex industry.</p><p>If you’re attending Energize, stop by Michele’s table. Even if you’re not shopping for insurance… she’s someone every title professional should know, trust, and have in their corner.</p><p>00:00 Welcome and Energize sponsor spotlight<br>02:48 Michele’s 30-year journey supporting the title industry<br>06:08 The rise of wire fraud and modern threats<br>08:51 AI, deepfakes, and the future of fraud<br>10:39 What insurance really covers…and what it doesn’t<br>13:32 Verification, documentation, and third-party protection<br>16:49 Leadership lessons from working with stressed business owners<br>20:29 Why Michele continues to sponsor Energize<br>22:15 What conversations she hopes to have at Energize<br>24:25 Books, balance, and lifelong learning<br>26:01 Where to connect with Michele</p><p>• Find <strong>Michele Blanco</strong> on LinkedIn<br>• Learn more through her Title Department at <strong>Norman Spencer</strong></p><p>Hanging With The Hoopers is a leadership-focused podcast exploring the real conversations behind business growth, risk, and decision-making across the real estate, mortgage, and title ecosystem.</p><p>Subscribe for more Energize sponsor spotlights and industry conversations that actually matter.</p><p>⏱️ Timestamps🔗 Connect with Michele🎧 About Hanging With The Hoopers</p>

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What is Hanging With The Hoopers?

Welcome to Hanging With The Hoopers where we explore the Attitude of Leadership!

Tim & Andrew believe attitude is everything! We’re discussing relevant issues and interviewing role models to spark thought and inspire action in leading our lives, relationships & businesses to the next level.

We’re excited to have you join us! Connect on LinkedIn and message us - we want to hear from you: Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-hooper-24064286 Tim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timehooper

#HangingWithTheHoopers #HoopX2 #AttitudeOfLeadership #SparkThought #InspireAct

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This podcast updates bi-weekly.

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