April 2022
Resources and Insights
- Critical Thinking Is About Asking Better Questions
- The 5-Hour Rule Used By Bill Gates, Jack Ma and Elon Musk
Industry Action
- TLTA's Call for Volunteers Coincides with National Volunteer Week
- A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
Career News and Accomplishments
- TLTA CEO Leslie Midgley: 40 Years of Industry Partnership, Service and Success
- Truly Title Names New Chief Marketing Officer Brian Nachlas
Upcoming Events and Educational Opportunities
- Don't Miss Texas' Premier Title Industry Event – TLTA's 2022 Annual Conference
- Upcoming Webinars
Critical Thinking Is About Asking Better Questions
Harvard Business Review | April 22, 2022
Are you tackling a new and difficult problem at work? Recently promoted and trying to both understand your new role and bring a fresh perspective? Or are you new to the workforce and seeking ways to meaningfully contribute alongside your more experienced colleagues? If so, critical thinking — the ability to analyze and effectively break down an issue in order to make a decision or find a solution — will be core to your success. And at the heart of critical thinking is the ability to formulate deep, different, and effective questions.
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The 5-Hour Rule Used By Bill Gates, Jack Ma and Elon Musk
Entrepreneur | Nov. 4, 2019
You just walked in the door from an exhausting day at work. You’re hungry and spent, just wanting to catch your breath for a minute. You grab something to eat and then veg out in front of the TV. The next thing you know, you've just binge-watched five episodes of the latest Netflix show.
While that’s okay occasionally — we all need ways to decompress and shut down — this isn’t a healthy habit. That’s why the most successful people in the world spend their free time learning.
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TLTA's Call for Volunteers Coincides with National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week was April 17-23, and TLTA used the opportunity to issue our annual call for volunteers while celebrating the more than 700 title professionals who help protect and grow our industry via TLTA's volunteer network.
Our volunteers accomplish important goals at TDI, the Texas Legislature and beyond, producing meaningful, measurable impacts on our real estate marketplace, and developing educational tools that help agents do business seamlessly while remaining compliant with industry regulations.
Thank you to all the dedicated TLTA members who serve on TLTA's board, committees, and community initiatives!
If you aren't part of the powerful network of industry insiders who serve among TLTA’s volunteer corps, you should be. We always need new volunteers to bring diverse perspectives and interests to bear on the challenges our industry faces. Most importantly, we need you.
Learn More About Volunteer Opportunities at TLTA
Complete TLTA's Volunteer Survey 2022-23 to Volunteer Today
Please note that the TLTA volunteer survey should be completed by Friday, May 20, 2022.
Questions about volunteering? Need help making your selections? Please contact Kim Schoppert at
[email protected] or 512.879.2888.
A Warm Welcome to Our Newest TLTA Members
UNDERWRITER MEMBERS
Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.
Contact: Arden Miner
1 South Wacker Dr., 24th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
312.372.8361
[email protected]
www.atgf.com
AGENT MEMBERS
BH Title Agency, LLC
Contact: John Matney
1050 E. State Hwy. 114, Ste. 210
Southlake, TX 76092
817.622.7033
[email protected]
www.bloomfieldhomes.com/bh-title
Hopkins County Abstract Co.
Contact: Kristin Monk
441 Oak Ave.
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903.885.2145
[email protected]
www.hcaco.com
Impact Title, LLC
dba Connect Title LLC
Contact: Crystal Goldie
11037 FM 1960 Rd. W.
Houston, TX 77065
832.304.0521
[email protected]
www.connecttitletx.com
White Star Title
Contact: Kip Edwards
3730 Kirby Dr., #1200
Houston, TX 77098
713.518.1906
[email protected]
www.whitestartitle.com
North National Title Company
Contact: Jeff Somani
10200 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78216
210.861.2800
[email protected]
www.nntitle.com
Native Roots Title, LLC
dba Native Roots Title
Contact: Marivel Fortenberry
1612 West 5th St.
Austin, TX 78703
512.553.3155
[email protected]
www.nativerootstitle.com
Opportunity Title
Contact: Will Marsaw
2626 Cole Ave., Ste. 625
Dallas, TX 75204
469.807.3220
[email protected]
www.opportunitytitle.com
RealWorks Title of Texas, LLC
Contact: Lynne Grinolds
6160 Warren Pkwy., Ste. 100
Frisco, TX 75034
469.949.9916
[email protected]
Patten Title Holdings #5, LLC
Contact: Eric Fontanot
333 Hwy 290 E., Ste. 375
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
737.241.1544
[email protected]
www.pattentitle.com
Patten Title Holdings #6, LLC
Contact: Eric Fontanot
207 S. Austin Ave.
Georgetown, TX 78626
512.256.0116
[email protected]
www.pattentitle.com
Straight Arrow Title Company, LLC
Contact: Sean Young
6430 Richmond Ave., Unit 425
Houston, TX 77057
713.898.2214
[email protected]
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
McGinnis Lochridge, LLP
Contact: Elizabeth Evans
1111 W. 6th St., Ste. 400
Austin, TX 78703
512.495.6000
[email protected]
www.mcginnislaw.com
Investors 1031 Exchange
Contact: Brandon Burns
14160 Dallas Pkwy. #740
Dallas, TX 75254
858.539.1031
[email protected]
www.i1031x.com
Imperio Real Estate
Contact: Jorge Valdez
2201 W. Dove Ave.
McAllen, TX 78504
956.803.0341
[email protected]
Emerge Notary Agency
Contact: Altovise Fleary
394 Jefferson Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11221
888.353.2792
[email protected]
www.emergenotaryagency.com
TLTA CEO Leslie Midgley: 40 Years of Industry Partnership, Service and Success
TLTA | April 1, 2022
TLTA's CEO and Executive Vice President Leslie Midgley was first hired by TLTA April 1, 1982. We recently interviewed her to gather her perspective on 40 years of industry partnership under the TLTA umbrella, and she took the opportunity to celebrate the good work of TLTA's members and share her excitement about the work ahead.
Watch Highlights of Leslie's Interview »
Truly Title Names New Chief Marketing Officer Brian Nachlas
Truly Title announced that Brian Nachlas has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Nachlas brings with him over two decades of marketing, branding, lead generation, and entrepreneurial experience. He most recently served as the Marketing and Technology Director for a national title insurance company focused on creating a better closing experience for all parties, where he played a critical role in marketing its services and rebranding its corporate identity and website. Prior to that Brian served as Chief Marketing Officer for one of the largest mortgage companies in the country.
Read the Press Release »
Don't Miss Texas' Premier Title Industry Event – TLTA's 2022 Annual Conference – Register Now
Don't Miss the Best Our Industry Has to Offer!
TLTA's Annual Conference and Business Meeting
June 13-15, 2022
Omni, Fort Worth
New session announced
Texas Department of Insurance staff will present session on top 5 most common compliance issues from TDI audits. Session will include CE credit.
Gather the latest industry news and earn licensing hours
Network with top title professionals
Celebrate annual traditions
Register by May 4 to save money on your conference registration!
Register Now
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Note: TLTA has partnered with Convention Housing Management (CHM) to assist with all your conference lodging needs. Book safely and securely with the official housing agent for conference.
Check out our most popular on-demand webinars:
Ethics – Game On!
Residential Endorsements
Manufactured Housing Basics
Tricky Tax Situations
Don't see what you're looking for in the list above? TLTA maintains a library of
more than 80 On-Demand webinars and videos covering the title industry topics you need to earn continuing education hours and stay ahead of the curve on the latest industry trends!