Coffee With A Closer

Coffee With A Closer

by Michelle Garibay

Entrepreneurship Careers

Season 1

Coffee With A Closer - Rob Schaid

Our guest is Rob Schaid, Managing Broker and Owner of RE/MAX Plaza in McHenry County, Illinois. Rob leads a multi-office real estate firm serving the McHenry area and surrounding communities. Beyond running the brokerage, he’s known as a strong mentor and trainer for agents, drawing on programs from national organizations like Tom Ferry and Buffini & Company. He has also served as President of Midwest Real Estate Data (Chicagoland’s MLS), focusing on improving technology and tools that help brokers and agents succeed.

Coffee With A Closer - Elva Patricia

Elva Patricia helps clients buy and sell homes across northern Illinois. She holds the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation, is active with organizations like NAHREP Lake County, and is known for guiding buyers and sellers through the process with clear advice and strong local knowledge. Her website is ElvaGRealEstate.com.

Coffee With A Closer - Sherry Davis

Sherry is with Epique Realty (and previously associated with eXp Realty / Unicorn Dream Team). She helps clients buy, sell, and invest in real estate across the Chicagoland area and into Wisconsin. Known for her genuine desire to help people, she guides buyers and sellers through every step of the process with clear explanations and strong support—whether they’re first-time buyers, investors, or looking to relocate in the Midwest.

Coffee With A Closer - Christy Davis

Today's guest on Coffee With A Closer is Christy Davis, a Team Leader at Keller Williams North Shore West in Libertyville, Illinois. She helps guide agents and support clients across the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin markets, including communities like Libertyville, Grayslake, and Twin Lakes. With a focus on the local real estate landscape, Christy contributes to the market center’s efforts to deliver strong service for buyers and sellers in this competitive cross-border region.

Coffee With A Closer - Steve Schommer

Our guest is Steve Schommer, President of Adrenaline Homes in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Steve leads the company alongside his son Ethan as a father-son team, bringing more than 35 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and sales to the table. Adrenaline Homes specializes in high-quality, affordable manufactured and modular homes, offering a smarter, more immersive way to shop through tools like walkable floor plans and virtual reality tours. Based right in Kenosha, they help buyers find the perfect home faster and with greater confidence, blending proven expertise with innovative approaches to make homeownership more accessible and personal.

Coffee With A Closer - Dave Wilkerson

Our guest is Dave Wilkerson, a Realtor with eXp Realty and Wilkerson Homes Expert Advisors, serving the greater Chicago area and Northern Lake County, Illinois (along with southeastern Wisconsin). With more than 15 years of experience in real estate, Dave has helped hundreds of buyers, sellers, and investors close deals ranging from starter homes to properties well over $1 million. He’s known for his practical, results-focused approach—including a “Smart Home Selling Strategy”—and for handling both traditional and creative transactions with care and creativity. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, relocating, or looking to invest, Dave focuses on making the process smoother and more rewarding for his clients.

Coffee With A Closer - Jodi Cinq-Mars

Today's guest on Coffee With A Closer is Jodi Cinq-Mars, Team Owner and Realtor® with the Cinq-Mars Group at Keller Williams North Shore West. Dual-licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, she leads a high-performing team serving the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin markets, with a focus on exceptional client service, staging, and community impact. Drawing on her background as an educator and principal, Jodi brings a passion for people, trust-building, and giving back—supporting local school employees through closing rebates and helping clients find places they truly love to live, work, and play.

Coffee With A Closer - Amber Sederstrom

Today's guest on Coffee With A Closer is Amber Sederstrom, a dedicated dual-licensed real estate agent serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin with Compass and The Grant Fetter Homes Team. A passionate advocate for her clients, Amber excels at guiding buyers to their dream homes and helping sellers achieve top dollar through expert marketing, strong negotiation, and personalized service. As a wife and mother who understands the true meaning of home, she brings ambition, determination, and a client-first approach to every transaction, making the process seamless and enjoyable in this dynamic cross-border market

Coffee With A Closer - Paula Jenkins

Today's guest on Coffee With A Closer is Paula R. Jenkins, an inspiring leadership communication speaker, author, certified coach, and Founder & CEO of LFS Consulting LLC. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in leadership development, financial literacy, authentic communication, and DEI training, helping individuals and organizations transform through practical strategies delivered with energy, truth, and humor. A passionate advocate for women's leadership and personal empowerment, Paula is the author of Show Up Like You Mean It, and brings her dynamic presence to stages and coaching sessions worldwide to drive real impact and success.

Coffee With A Closer - Jamie Warosh

Jamie Warosh is a veteran real estate broker and founder of JW Real Estate Group in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with over 36 years of experience serving Southeastern Wisconsin. Starting her career in the late 1980s, she has built a strong reputation for her negotiation skills, market expertise, and client-first approach across Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, and surrounding counties. Supported by her husband John, a certified general contractor, Jamie specializes in residential sales, buyer representation, and helping clients navigate buying, selling, and investing with personalized service that consistently earns high praise.

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