WFG Founder and Chairman Pat Stone recently joined Dermot Buffini on The Curious CEO podcast for an in-depth conversation about leadership, scaling businesses, operational discipline, company culture, and the future of the real estate industry.

During the interview, Pat reflects on helping grow Fidelity National Financial from approximately $400 million in revenue to nearly $4 billion while completing 69 acquisitions and leading an organization of more than 30,000 employees. He shares practical insights on building trust at scale, maintaining strong communication across large organizations, integrating acquisitions successfully, and preserving culture during periods of rapid growth.

The conversation also explores Pat’s decision to come out of retirement to found Williston Financial Group in 2010 and build WFG into a national title and settlement services company grounded in innovation, customer experience, operational excellence, and long-term financial discipline.

Additional topics include:
• Why communication remains one of the most underestimated leadership advantages
• How to identify and address organizational friction before it impacts culture
• The ongoing opportunity to modernize and streamline the real estate transaction process
• The leadership principles that have guided Pat throughout his career

The interview offers valuable perspective for professionals across the real estate, mortgage, title, and housing ecosystem seeking actionable leadership insights and strategies for navigating growth and change.