What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
Working as a union laborer.
Where did you grow up?
Northwest Indiana.
Growing up, what did you want to be?
When I was growing up I always wanted to be in real estate.
What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
I like to listen to music, take a drive or go shopping.
If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
I would like to meet Warren Buffet, I admire his stride and attitude towards life.
What is Chicago’s best-kept secret?
I would have to say it’s the city’s skyline at night, its absolutely beautiful.
What do you love most about the industry?
I absolutely love helping people ease the frustration of buying or selling a home.
How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
As the professional agent, the agent who goes above and beyond for his clients.
What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Convincing the consumer they need us to sell their homes.
What’s your best advice for generating new leads?
Stay consistent on calling potential clients.
What has been your greatest accomplishment?
Getting my real estate license in two states.
What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately?
“Unsolved Mysteries.”
What’s your favorite meal in Chicago?
Definitely has to be Carson’s Ribs.
Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Chicago?
875 North Michigan Avenue.
What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job?
I once had a homeowner ask me to take a picture of him with two pineapples and a bottle of wine in front of his home.
What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you?
I’m actually older than I look.
What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
I would have to say its Miami Beach, it’s beautiful there and has lots of night life.
In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Stay focused, don’t give up and be consistent.
What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app?
Realtor.com.
Who are your favorite people to follow on social media?
Ryan Serhant, Leigh Brown, Zig Ziglar and Tony Robbins.