Do You Ever Wonder...The Hallmark Abstract Service Podcast

Do You Ever Wonder...The Hallmark Abstract Service Podcast

The Do You Ever Wonder podcast from Hallmark Abstract Service was created for one purpose...To explore topics that our listeners want to learn more about! To achieve this we invite expert guests to discuss their specific areas of expertise with our host, Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Mike Haltman. We are always looking for input from listeners about what they would like to hear about and learn about. We have spoken with 1-800-Flowers founder Jim McCann, Heroes To Heroes Foundation founder Judy Elias, ’The Everyday Entrepreneur’ Rob Basso, Ellen Leikind of Poker Divas, women's financial literacy crusader Cary Carbonaro, and so many more. We explore subjects ranging from health and nutrition, real estate, personal finance, entrepreneurship, business, career, science, philanthropy, and of course issues we all face in life! Episodes can also be heard at Padverb here: https://en.padverb.com/hallmark1

Episodes

April 22, 2025 34 mins

🎙️ Meet Attorney Charo Ezdrin: Powerhouse Litigator, Community Leader & Champion for Justice

 👇 Watch the first 5 minutes and you’ll understand why she’s one of Long Island’s most respected voices in law and civic leadership.

In this episode of Do You Ever Wonder, we sit down with Charo Ezdrin, Managing Partner of the prestigious Ezdrin, Woods & Gluzberg PLLC, former Nassau County Prosecutor, and an unstoppable advocate for...

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🎙️ Campus Antisemitism Exposed: Jeffrey Lax on the Frontlines | Do You Ever Wonder Podcast

In this urgent and unfiltered episode of the Do You Ever Wonder podcast, host Mike Haltman sits down with Kingsborough Community College Law Professor and Business Department Chair Jeffrey Lax.

As a grandchild of four Holocaust survivors, Professor Lax is deeply and personally committed to ensuring the safety of Jews on college campuses and th...

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Has Antisemitism Gone Mainstream?

🔴 In this powerful episode of the Do You Ever Wonder Podcast, host Mike Haltman sits down with Rory Lancman — Director of Corporate Initiatives and Senior Counsel at the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law.

The discussion centered on the surge in overt antisemitism following the October 7, 2023 attacks that are taking place on college campuses and the streets of many American cities....

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🚀 What does it take to lead under extreme pressure? How do you build trust, resilience, and teamwork when failure is not an option?

And how, after suffering from claustrophobia and fear of heights as a child, do you become an F-16 fighter pilot flying 65 combat missions?

In this high-energy episode of the Do You Ever Wonder Podcast, Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Michael Haltman sits down with Lt. Col. Waldo Waldm...

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🔥 What does it take to lead with purpose, overcome adversity, and inspire the next generation of leaders?

In this powerful episode of the Do You Ever Wonder Podcast, Hallmark Abstract Service CEO Michael Haltman sits down with Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oak McCulloch, a decorated U.S. Army leader, author, and mentor with over 23 years of military service.

💡 Topics Covered:
✅ Leadership in high-stakes situati...

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🔍 How do you blend high-frequency trading strategies with New York City residential real estate analytics?

In this episode of the Do You Ever Wonder Podcast, we sit down with John Walkup, Co-Founder of UrbanDigs Analytics, to explore the evolving landscape of New York City real estate, market shifts, and data-driven decision-making.

📊 From Wall Street to NYC Residential Real Estate
John began his career as an equity t...

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What happens when a seasoned prosecutor turns defense attorney? How do ethical challenges shape decisions in high-profile cases? 🌟

In this gripping episode of the Do You Ever Wonder podcast, host Mike Haltman sits down with renowned defense attorney Paul Townsend, partner at Robert Gottlieb Law and creator of the In Summation podcast. From prosecuting criminal organizations in Brooklyn to de...

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Nicole Perrone: Mortgage Industry Leader & Billion Dollar Banker Podcast Host | Embracing Innovation & Growth in Real Estate

Nicole Perrone, creator and host of the Billion Dollar Banker podcast, is not only an exceptional voice in the mortgage industry but a highly successful Senior Mortgage Loan Originator at Cross Country Mortgage. 

She’s passionate about the need for a growth mindset, social connection...

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Annie Nelson's story is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and service.

From her roots in Minnesota to founding The American Soldier Network (ASN), Annie has dedicated her life to supporting veterans and their families. 🎖️

Her journey began with a chance pen pal friendship with a wounded Marine in 2004, which inspired her life's mission.

Despite overcoming personal battles, including ...

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🎙️ Unlock YouTube Growth & Mortgage Success w/ Nolan Matthias! 🎙️

In this episode, we sit down with Nolan Matthias, co-founder of Mortgage360 and a YouTube expert known for building a thriving community around mortgage advice and more.

Nolan shares his journey from mortgage broker to YouTube success, breaking down how he grew from 87 YouTube subscribers to 57,000 by delivering insightful content on mortgages, real es...

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Curious about how women and minorities are disrupting New York City's commercial real estate market? Meet Brooke Cianfichi (chahn-FEE-chee), founder of LegaShe, and learn how she's empowering underrepresented investors to break into the industry.

In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Cianfichi, founder of LegaShe, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to empowering women and underrepresented groups in the comm...

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Weapons that Accelerate the Kill Chain...

What does this mean for stock market investing and national security?

In this episode, with our guest Dylan Jovine who founded Behind the Markets, we break down how cutting-edge defense technologies are reshaping both the battlefield and investment opportunities.

First, Follow the Markets is a stock advisory newsletter that purports to 'bring institutional o...

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BK Real Estate Advisors, AKA BKREA, With Faraz Cheema Now On Board,  Is New York City's Newest Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Brokerage Destined To Be A Powerhouse!

Mid-Atlantic CRE investment sales leader Faraz Cheema has joined forces with the CRE GOAT, Bob Knakal, and the BKREA Team to take on the highly competitive New York City real estate market!

In this exclusive discussion with Faraz, Do You Ever Wonde...

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Unlocking Commercial Real Estate: How Florida Retail Scholarships Empower Gen Z

The Do You Ever Wonder podcast sought out Geoffrey Stevens after a discussion we had with prior guest J.T. Marting, a 20-year-old college student at Florida State.

JT was the recipient of a Florida Retail Scholarship that enabled him to attend ICSC Florida at no cost. There he was able to network and learn about those critical factors...

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Forget What You Thought You Knew About Investing!

It's Purchasing Power, Not Principal Preservation, That's The Actual Key To Success!

Behavioral Finance...
Jonathan Blau, Founder and CEO of Fusion Family Wealth and his Team, stop clients from making the emotional mistakes that ultimately lead to running out of money when it's needed most (Watch more here)!

Typical Investor Behavior

Being A NYC Multifamily Building Owner, Or Member Of A Condo Or Coop Board Has Become A Much More Complicated Job!

They Need To Manage Rising Expenses, Rent Limitations, Government Imposed Regulations, And Capital Projects...Board Members, And Even Some Building Owners, Likely Have Full-Time Jobs And Need Help Doing These Things Well!

Meet Tina Larsson, Co-Founder Of The Folson Group!

The various issues ...

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Watch this episode on YouTube here https://youtu.be/r5zul4X0pQ8?si=oqvXKhg2DAeB4XKD

Do You Ever Wonder about the tragic statistic of 22+ military veterans dying by suicide every single day?

The Do You Ever Wonder host Mike Haltman, as Board Chair of the Heroes To Heroes Foundation (https://heroestoheroes.org/), is all too aware of the veterans who return home suffering the invisible wounds of moral injury and PTSD...

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The Term Gen Z Will At Times Conjure Up Some Negative Connotations!

But like every generalization, the facts will tell you the actual story that this is not always the case.

The Do You Ever Wonder podcast had the opportunity to speak with a prime example of a Gen Z'er who is the epitome of hard work, perseverance, drive, ambition, and an eye on the career prize...JT Marting.

Podcast host Mike Haltman...

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New York City's Population Is Dropping 2.49% Annually!

That's a big number with the percentage change from 2020-2024 sitting at 9.26%

We know that the reasons for leaving range from cost of living, crime, overall quality of life, and most certainly, the invisible hand of state and local governments taking an ever-growing amount of money from us through taxes.

So where are these former New Yorker...

Introducing The Heroes To Heroes Foundation!

Heroes To Heroes Foundation brings our American heroes from suicidal ideation to community reintegration!


Michael Haltman, CEO of Hallmark Abstract Service and Host of Do You Ever Wonder, recently engaged in a discussion with Ron Gold on The Nonprofit Voice radio show aired on Long Island News Radio 103.9 FM.

The focal point of their conversation was the impac...

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