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Phillip Hogan

Bestselling Author, Speaker & CEO of Signing Services of America

About Phillip Hogan

Phillip Hogan is an American entrepreneur, bestselling author, and U.S. Navy veteran. He is the Founder and CEO of Signing Services of America, LLC, a nationwide notary and loan signing service headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Phillip holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from American Public University. Rooted in foundational lessons learned from his family’s businesses in Harlem, New York, Phillip advocates for value-driven, purpose-centered leadership.

He is the author of Relentless Excellence: A Story of Family, Business-Building, and Value-Driven Leadership (Published by BrightRay Publishing, ISBN: 978-1956464733) and host of the industry-leading podcast Closing Market Weekly.

Phillip Hogan - CEO of Signing Services of America and Author of Relentless Excellence

From boardrooms to the ocean floor

The depth of a life well lived by Phillip Hogan

Phillip Hogan has lived many lives, and each one has taught him that real success isn’t about rising higher, but diving deeper. As a businessman, mentor, and cancer survivor, his journey redefines leadership as clarity, courage, and care.

A story of persistence and reinvention

From his early days in business, he learned that leadership is not defined by title but by service. Over decades, he built a reputation for turning vision into results, guiding teams, mentoring entrepreneurs, and leading organizations through change with integrity and purpose.

When faced with a life-changing cancer diagnosis, Phillip’s philosophy of relentless excellence was tested at its core. What emerged from that chapter was not only recovery but renewal, a deeper understanding of resilience, gratitude, and what it means to lead by example.

Outside of boardrooms, Phillip found a second calling beneath the surface as a PADI Master Scuba Diver. The ocean became his teacher, reminding him of patience, awareness, and depth. Each dive reinforced his belief that excellence is about presence, not pressure.

Today, through his book Relentless Excellence, along with his talks, mentoring, and the Closing Market Weekly podcast, Phillip helps others explore their inner depths and discover purpose, clarity, and the courage to rise stronger than before.

“We are all divers. Of markets, of ideas, of meaning. What defines us isn’t how deep we go, but what we bring back.”

Diamond hidden under life's coals

Phillip Hogan’s most profound work was born from his own journey through the shadows of addiction. He’s celebrating an incredible 40 years of sobriety in 2025. He didn’t just overcome his past but transformed it into a divine calling, a deep-seated need to serve those walking the same difficult path. His purpose-driven life gave birth to Housing Matters of New York (formerly Hogan’s Residence), a 501(c)(3), an organization he founded in 2000 on little more than “a wing and a prayer”. It was his answer to a broken system, creating a vital sanctuary for men released from prison, including those with HIV/AIDS, who often had nowhere else to turn.

This was never just a shelter. It was a home built on the radical idea of dignity. Phillip saw the “diamond hidden under life’s coals” in every man who walked through his doors, and his commitment was absolute. For years, he never took a single salary, pouring his entire being into keeping this promise alive. He empowered his residents, giving them a voice through a council because he fiercely believed, “In prison, they had no say in who they lived with. Out here they should and do have a say”. This is his legacy: A testament to sacrifice, empathy, and the unwavering belief that every soul is worth saving.

In 2003, Phillip’s alma mater launched a citywide promotional campaign to announce its institutional name change. His selection to participate in the campaign was a direct result of his work as the Founding Executive Director of Housing Matters of New York, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization formerly known as Hogan’s Residence. The campaign poster featuring Phillip was displayed throughout the New York City Transit Authority system, appearing on buses, inside subway cars, and on the sides of public telephone kiosks across the city. 

The philosophy behind every great achievement by Phillip Hogan

Relentless Excellence is not just another motivational book; it is a manifesto for living with purpose. Discover timeless principles from business, adversity, and life, and learn how to serve, lead, and build a lasting legacy.

Excellence is not an act of ego. It’s the art of giving your best. Again and again.

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Trusted. Tested. Transformed.

Phillip’s story of excellence has been recognized across industries and communities. He continues to inspire others through his ventures, mentorship, and podcast.

Voyage Atlanta — Thought leadership with heart.
PADI Master Scuba Diver — Discipline and composure under pressure.
Closing Market Weekly Podcast — Business meets humanity.

Trusted. Tested. Transformed.

Featured Articles & Media

Phillip’s story of excellence has been recognized across industries and communities. He continues to inspire others through his ventures, mentorship, and podcast.

PADI Blog

What it takes to become a PADI Master Scuba Diver

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Closing Market Weekly

Conversations where business meets humanity

Excellence is a current.
Swim with it.

Relentless Excellence isn’t a finish line; it’s a rhythm. The rhythm of those who rise early, listen deeply, and give more than they take. Phillip Hogan lives by this current and invites you to discover your own version of relentless excellence.

Watch inspiring conversations with Phillip Hogan

Phillip Hogan hosting Closing Market Weekly podcast

“We often talk to one another, but not with one another.” That is the problem Phillip Hogan, CEO of Signing Services of America, noticed after years in the mortgage industry. Watch to learn how his new podcast, Closing Market Weekly, is changing the narrative by creating a real space for professionals to connect, discuss trends, and get inspired.

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Invite Phillip Hogan to inspire your audience

As a keynote speaker and podcast guest, Phillip brings depth, wisdom, and authenticity to every stage and conversation. From leadership and perseverance to service and legacy, his message resonates with professionals, entrepreneurs, and communities worldwide.

Whether it’s a corporate conference, book event, podcast, or intimate panel, Phillip connects through stories that move minds and hearts alike.

Begin your own chapter of Relentless Excellence

You’ve heard the story. Now it’s time to live your own. Phillip doesn’t offer easy answers, but a compass built from experience, humility, and wisdom.

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Legacy is built, not claimed

True excellence endures beyond success. It shapes how we lead, how we serve, and what we leave behind. Phillip Hogan’s journey stands as a reminder that perseverance and purpose forge legacy.

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In 2000, I bought a building sight unseen in Brownsville, Brooklyn. It was in foreclosure and boarded up, complete with a chain on the door. No one had a key, so I couldn’t do a walk-through. I could only see the potential ahead of me. It would be a true gamble of my savings, but that’s how much I believed in my vision. There was one hurdle before I could make my offer official: to talk with the next-door neighbor, Mrs. Crawford (may she rest in peace). I wanted to be respectful and ask her blessing for my endeavor. I gave her an honest, straightforward pitch: “I want to turn the building into transitional housing for nonviolent drug offenders who’ve recently been released from prison. May I have your blessing?”
Mrs. Crawford asked for three days to consider my proposition. It was nerve-wracking, but I knew I could sell her on my vision. I’d worked as an addiction counselor for NYC’s Housing Authority and Health and Hospitals Corp. They were both great, but I saw a flaw in their programs: Ex-felons, including non-violent male drug offenders, could not live in public housing. After being released from prison, many had nowhere to go, making it far more likely for them to reoffend. I wanted to create a home where they had the chance to turn their lives around and get on a better path.
When I returned to Mrs. Crawford for her answer, she had a full letter to give me. “You seem like you are on a mission from God, and I’m not here to block someone’s life calling.” Then, she rattled off a list of requirements for her approval: no late and loud nights, no drugs, no “girls” running in and out, etc. She wanted to keep the housing as honorable as my intentions. With that understanding between us, Mrs. Crawford gave her blessing.
It was early in the nonprofit’s lifespan that I met JoAnne Page, the former president and CEO of The Fortune Society, a nonprofit that demanded criminal justice reform. Over the years, The Fortune Society has expanded to meet the needs of its communities, including offering substance use treatment and launching education initiatives. JoAnne was instrumental in developing a housing assistance program in response to the immense demand. That’s when we met. I thank God that JoAnne made herself available to me, free for meals to chat and offer advice. She helped me realize that the residents of Housing Matters should be a mixed population of non-parolees and parolees with the commonality of substance abuse and a goal of sobriety.
JoAnne also introduced me to people and taught me how to fundraise—keeping the pitch under two minutes and following up in three days. Through this strategic networking, I started sending Christmas calendars to potential donors. One of JoAnne’s friends—a Brooklyn philanthropist, Marilyn Gelber, who was the founder and executive director of the Independence Community Foundation (a charitable foundation for the bank)—was so impressed that she reached out to me, toured our residence, and wrote a check for $5,000 right then and there. JoAnne’s ability to expand a social network knew no bounds.