The 67th episode of What the M features Joe Lara, founder of Find the X, plus a tribute to Ingrid Jaschok, a giant of the industry who we lost last week, by Michael Merritt.

In this episode, Kent and Steve sit down with Joe to discuss his company, Find The X LLC. Find the X is a veteran-owned business that provides leadership development, talent development, and career transition support for organizations operating in complex, high-responsibility environments. Find the X helps leaders strengthen decision-making, build trust across teams, and navigate key career moments with clarity and purpose.

Welcome to What the M, Joe!

A huge thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Black Dome Services. Black Dome Services is a next-generation property services provider, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of their clients. From property inspections, preservation, maintenance, renovations and various other interior and exterior property related services, you have a trusted leader dedicated to delivering exceptional results and maximizing the value of your properties. For more information, please visit their website at www.blackdomeservices.com or email Vic Draper at Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com.

The 66th episode of What the M features Talia Ramirez, President of Spectrum Solutions Acquisitions LLC.

In this episode, Kent and Steve talk to Talia about her journey in the mortgage default servicing industry. Talia is well known within the industry for her incredible skills, including problem-solving, developing smarter ways to increase efficiency and productivity across teams, and helping teams and companies overcome obstacles. Talia’s mantra, “Be bold! Stop asking if you belong. Start operating like you built the table,” is great advice for all women in the industry.

Welcome to What the M, Talia!

A huge thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Black Dome Services. Black Dome Services is a next-generation property services provider, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of their clients. From property inspections, preservation, maintenance, renovations and various other interior and exterior property related services, you have a trusted leader dedicated to delivering exceptional results and maximizing the value of your properties. For more information, please visit their website at www.blackdomeservices.com or email Vic Draper at Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com.

The 65th episode of What the M features Sam Hantosh, Real Estate Broker at RE/MAX Team 2000.

In this episode, Kent and Steve sit down with Sam to talk about what Real Estate Owned (“REO”) Sales are and what it is like to be the boots on the ground— from securing possession, to getting a property ready to market, to securing a sale. The REO process is a vital part of the finalization of the foreclosure process, and it takes not only a lot of work but a lot of skill to assist servicers in getting these properties sold. Sam has been a longtime participant in the REO market in Michigan, who brings with him a great deal of experience, know-how and advice. Most listeners of What the M see REO from the servicing or asset management side; on today’s episode, Sam talks to Kent and Steve about what actually happens once the property hits the market.

Welcome to What the M, Sam!

A huge thank you to our Season 4 sponsor, Black Dome Services. Black Dome Services is a next-generation property services provider, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of their clients. From property inspections, preservation, maintenance, renovations and various other interior and exterior property related services, you have a trusted leader dedicated to delivering exceptional results and maximizing the value of your properties. For more information, please visit their website at www.blackdomeservices.com or email Vic Draper at Victor.Draper@blackdomeservices.com.