In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with entertainment attorney Omara Harris to break down what really happens behind contracts, deals, and business relationships that most people never see.

Omara shares her journey from having zero connections in entertainment law to building a career negotiating deals for major shows, networks, and personalities. She explains how contracts can quietly strip away rights, why most people misunderstand “getting paid,” and how one mistake can cost you years of work.

The conversation goes beyond law and into how to think like a high-level operator—covering focus, alignment, relationships, and why your personality matters just as much as your skillset.

If you’ve ever signed anything, negotiated anything, or want to build a serious career, this episode will change how you approach business.

Tune in now to learn how to protect your value, stay in your lane, and position yourself for long-term success.

Highlights of the episode:

00:00 – Introduction to Omara Harris and her legal background

02:00 – The reality of juggling multiple closings and responsibilities

04:00 – How Omara became an entertainment attorney with no connections

06:30 – The power of networking and creating your own opportunities

09:00 – What entertainment lawyers actually do day-to-day

12:00 – Why business is built on relationships (not just skill)

14:30 – “People don’t want to do business with nasty people”

16:30 – How social media changed the entertainment industry

18:30 – The hidden dangers inside contracts and giving away rights

21:00 – Why skipping an attorney can cost you everything

24:00 – Entertainment law vs real estate law (key similarities)

27:30 – Understanding money, advances, and recoupment

30:00 – How Omara balances two careers successfully

32:00 – Focus, discipline, and staying aligned in your career

34:00 – Final advice on building a successful career

Connect with guest:

Omara Harris

Website: www.omaraharris.com

Instagram: @FilmMusicTVLaw

E-mail:  musicandfilmlaw@omaraharris.com

#Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #ContractLaw #RealEstateInvesting #PersonalDevelopment #Negotiation #WealthBuilding #CareerGrowth

In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with Noel Serrato, CEO and co-founder of Notary Every Day Inc., to talk about how technology, automation, and family-driven vision helped shape a platform built to solve real problems in the notary industry. Noel shares how his mother’s experience running a successful signing service, combined with his own background in software engineering at Apple, State Farm, and Choice Hotels, led to the creation of a business designed to support signing services at scale.

Noel explains how Notary Every Day began as a response to outdated and expensive systems that forced signing services to rely on clunky tools, manual coordination, and limited automation. He walks through the early challenges of building a platform from beta to public launch, including the classic problem of needing notaries to attract signing services while also needing signing services to attract notaries. Through partnerships, direct outreach, and a strong foundation in enterprise-level infrastructure, the company was able to grow into a platform now handling thousands of transactions each month.

The conversation also dives into what makes Notary Every Day different from other platforms in the space. Noel breaks down why his team focused on building an operating system for notary fulfillment rather than just another marketplace. From workflow automation and quality control to API integrations and AI-powered scanback reviews, he shares how the company is helping signing services reduce friction, improve visibility, and manage higher order volume without simply adding more headcount.

Phillip and Noel also explore the leadership lessons that have shaped Noel’s journey as a CEO. Noel talks about navigating family business dynamics with his brother and co-founder, learning to build infrastructure before it is urgently needed, and balancing great technology with great people. He also emphasizes the importance of listening closely to customers, identifying the real root issues behind their feedback, and building with their needs in mind.

Tune in now to hear Noel’s insights on building with family, solving operational problems through technology, using AI in notary fulfillment, and creating infrastructure that helps signing services scale with confidence.

Highlights of the episode:

04:15 – Building for mom

06:25 – From beta to launch

07:20 – The chicken-and-egg problem

09:15 – Early coverage gaps

11:10 – Why most platforms fail

12:20 – The operations gap

14:00 – AI scanback reviews

17:20 – Scaling the platform

18:45 – Lean startup thinking

22:20 – Working with family

24:25 – Letting the best idea win

27:00 – How AI catches errors

30:25 – Lessons as a CEO

31:00 – Build before scaling

32:20 – People vs technology

33:50 – Listening to customers

36:45 – How to contact Noel

Connect with guest:

Noel Serrato

Website: https://notaryeveryday.ai/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelserrato/

E-mail:  noel@notaryeveryday.ai

noel@notaryeveryday.ai.

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In this episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan sits down with notary entrepreneur, educator, and content creator Tanisha Baptiste to talk about what it really takes to build a thriving notary business in today’s market. Tanisha shares how a challenge from her husband pushed her into the notary world, how that decision grew into a dual commission in New York and New Jersey, and why she believes the industry still has plenty of room for people willing to market themselves and stay consistent.

Tanisha breaks down one of the biggest myths holding new notaries back: the idea that the industry is too saturated to succeed. She explains why there is still steady demand for notaries through real estate transactions, wills, trusts, apostille services, and general document needs. She also makes a strong case for why excuses, inconsistency, and lack of visibility are often the real problem—not lack of opportunity.

The conversation also dives into the role social media has played in Tanisha’s growth. She shares how platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Google, and WhatsApp Business have helped her attract clients, title companies, international apostille customers, and even new mentees. From simple Canva designs to old-school flyer marketing, Tanisha offers practical advice for notaries who want to grow their brand without spending a lot of money.

Phillip and Tanisha also explore her role as an ambassador for the Remote Online Notary Association, where she teaches, supports other notaries, and helps create opportunities inside the community. They also discuss her free ebook, The 30 Day Notary Challenge: Get Booked Fast, which gives new notaries a step-by-step blueprint, templates, and tools to land their first clients and start building momentum.

Tune in now to hear Tanisha’s honest advice on notary marketing, social media, free tools, community, and the mindset it takes to build a business that keeps growing.

Highlights of the episode:

01:35 – The $2 notary challenge

02:40 – Dual commission in NY and NJ

04:25 – Building her brand online

06:05 – The notary saturation myth

08:40 – Getting clients from social media

10:00 – Using WhatsApp Business

12:05 – Free marketing tools for notaries

13:30 – Her role with RONA

15:00 – How the community creates work

17:25 – The story behind her ebook

19:35 – Getting the free guide

21:05 – The meaning behind Overflow

22:40 – Using content to look professional

25:30 – The power of sticking with it

27:40 – How to contact Tanisha

Connect with guest:

Tanisha Baptiste

E-mail:  info@overflownotaryservices.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overflownotaryservices/

#ClosingMarketWeekly #NotaryBusiness #NotaryPublic #RemoteOnlineNotary #ApostilleServices #Entrepreneurship #SocialMediaMarketing #SmallBusinessGrowth