In this solo episode of Closing Market Weekly, Phillip Hogan continues the story behind his journey as a creator, entrepreneur, and emerging author. Building on the previous episode, Phillip shares how an unexpected podcast invitation sparked the idea that ultimately became his first book, Relentless Excellence: A Story of Family, Business Building, and Value Leadership.
Phillip walks listeners through the moment a simple guest conversation turned into a deeper reflection on legacy, impact, and doing something new later in life. He opens up about the decision to write the book, the discipline required to see it through, and what it took to commit fully to a project he had never attempted before—at age 68.
The episode also dives into Phillip’s upbringing in Hempstead, Long Island, where community, accountability, and shared responsibility shaped his understanding of excellence from an early age. Through vivid stories of neighbors, family values, and collective effort, Phillip explains how those early experiences laid the foundation for the leadership principles he carries into business today.
This episode is both personal and practical—connecting family, community, entrepreneurship, and long-term thinking. It serves as an invitation for listeners to reflect on their own legacy, the environments that shaped them, and the power of saying “yes” to opportunities that start with a simple conversation.
Tune in to hear how Relentless Excellence came to life, why community still matters, and how leadership is often built long before a business ever begins.
Highlights of the episode:
00:25 – Announcing Relentless Excellence
01:10 – How a podcast invite sparked the book
02:20 – Deciding to write at 68
03:15 – Commitment and discipline required
04:25 – Growing up in Hempstead, Long Island
05:10 – Community values and shared excellence
06:00 – Neighbors as extended family
07:05 – Lessons from collective effort
08:10 – How early environments shape leadership
09:20 – Invitation to join the book community
10:10 – Closing reflections and next steps
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