Each quarter, SoftPro sponsors Trendsetters by October Research. This series focuses on professionals in the title insurance industry who have made a significant impact and emerged as leaders, demonstrating their passion for the industry in everything they do professionally.
This quarter, Trendsetters features Thomas Ralabate, president of Florida-based DF Title, LLC, doing business as Golden Dog Title & Trust. After many years in private practice, Thomas returned to school to earn an MBA and pivoted his career to a more business-focused position.
When you read the full Trendsetters report, you'll learn how Thomas initially turned down an offer to help start the brand new title company that would become Golden Dog, but the "entrepreneurial spirit" of the team ultimately swayed him to accept the job. You'll also learn how Thomas has channeled that spirit to lead the expansion of the agency into multiple states.
- How his young daughter is credited with the naming of Golden Dog Title & Trust
- His definition of success that goes beyond earnings, reports, and transaction volume
- What Thomas says has changed the most about the title industry in the last 25 years
- How his experience working as a private practice attorney, at a regional bank, and with a national title insurance underwriter has shaped his approach with Golden Dog Title
- And more!
Read Thomas's full story today:
