S1E1 | The Power of Humor in Business - Phillip Schulman

Phil Schulman, Industry Legend. Who else would we choose as our inaugural guest? Listen in as Phil discusses his retirement, lessons learned over a professional lifetime, the importance of humor in business and how it can be used effectively. He shares memorable moments from his career as a lawyer and public speaker. Phil reflects on his passion for law and how he knew from a young age that he wanted to be a lawyer. He recounts his experience preparing for his very first trial and the lesson took from it about being prepared and flexible. He also shares the wisdom his father imparted to him on where to place focus when giving a great speech. Phil recollects how he became a RESPA attorney and predicts impacts of recent NAR settlements on the real estate industry. He concludes with some of the best life advice you'll ever hear. Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Appreciation01:54 Retirement and Family07:00 The Power of Humor in Business12:54 Unforgettable Moments in Public Speaking30:48 Preparing for Trial: Lessons in Preparation and Flexibility35:21 Delivering a Speech: Focus on the Audience41:08 Being the Best Version of Yourself: Giving 110% Effort48:26 The Potential Impact of NAR Settlements on the Real Estate IndustryGet In Touch…Phillip Schulman (Guest), [email protected] Schuster (Host), [email protected] 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/horizonEpisode produced by October Research, LLC – https://www.octoberresearch.com