Coffee & Closings
Coffee & Closings is a podcast where top real estate professionals share unfiltered insights, strategies, and stories—over a fresh cup of locally brewed coffee. Each episode blends real talk with real estate, brewed strong for agents who want to grow.
Episodes
39 episodes
#039 – Allie Parker – Building a 50M Real Estate Business Without Losing Your Life
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Allie Parker of Sotheby’s International Realty to talk about building a thriving real estate business through relationships, systems, and genuinely caring for clients. Alli...
#038 – Anthony Medeiros – Real Estate, Surfing & the Entrepreneur Mindset
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Anthony Medeiros to talk about his journey from growing up in a military family to building a career in real estate and entrepreneurship in the Triangle. Anthony shares how...
#037 – Devin Curlings – The Power of Mentorship & Teamwork
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Devin Curlings to talk about her journey from making just $12,000 in her first year in real estate to building a thriving business. Devin shares how taking risks, betting o...
#036 – Neda Navab – Leadership, Legacy & The Future of Real Estate
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Neda Navab, President of Compass, for a powerful conversation on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the future of real estate. Neda shares her inspiring story, from being ra...
#035 – Danielle Hurst – Grit, Growth & Finding Your Way in Real Estate
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Danielle Hurst to talk about her journey from PR and hospitality into real estate, and what her first year in the business has really looked like. Danielle shares how she b...
#034 – Alley Buscemi – Building a $40M Business in Real Estate
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Alley Buscemi to talk about her journey from New York City—working in fashion, production, and corporate sales—to building a fast-growing real estate business in Raleigh. A...
#033 – Lisa Quin – What Great Agents Do Differently
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Lisa Quin, Broker-in-Charge at Compass Cary, to talk about her journey from hotel management to building a long, successful career in real estate. Lisa shares how she sold ...
#032 – Mike Rice – From Mortgages to Listings
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Mike Rice to talk about a lifetime spent around real estate. Mike shares how growing up in a real estate family eventually led him into the business, his early days in mort...
#031 – Ryan McKinstrie – Fatherhood, Fairways & Real Estate
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Ryan McKinstrie to talk about his journey into real estate and what it takes to grow in the business. The conversation dives into building strong relationships with clients...
#030 – Jade Gluckin – Built, Not Given
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Jade Gluckin to talk about getting licensed at 20 years old, failing forward, and building a real estate career as a young single mom. Jade shares the mindset shifts that h...
#029 – Jon Currin – Building with Purpose
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Jon Currin, founder of Currin Outdoor Living, to talk about the journey from landscape architecture student to building a thriving design-build company rooted in faith, fam...
#028 – Jacob De Leon – From Coach to Closings
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Jacob De Leon to talk about his journey from manual-labor jobs and CrossFit coaching to generating real estate clients within weeks of getting licensed. Jacob shares how co...
#027 – Alejandra Cedeno – Building a Career Through New Construction
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Alejandra Cedeno, a new construction sales agent with D.R. Horton, to talk about finding your lane in real estate and playing the long game. Alejandra shares her journey fr...
#026 – Daniel Gluckin – Turning Personality Into a Business
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Daniel Gluckin, founder of the Gluckin Group, to talk about building a real estate brand by being yourself. Daniel shares his journey from DJ to REALTOR®, how “The Running ...
#025 – Ethan Lines – Goals, Growth & the Future
In this solo episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan Lines sits down with the mic to reflect on why the podcast started, what it’s become, and where it’s headed next. He shares his personal journey in real estate, lessons learned from ...
#024 – Peak City Coffee – From Backyard Roasts to a Community Brand
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Mike and Shelly, the husband-and-wife founders of Peak City Coffee, to hear the story behind one of the Triangle’s most beloved specialty roasters. They share how a backyar...
#023 – Sharon Gupton – From Property Management to President of RRAR
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Sharon Gupton, longtime REALTOR® and current President of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS®. Sharon shares her decades-long journey through real estate, propert...
#022 – Ryan Patty – Sports, Sales & Succeeding in Real Estate
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Ryan Patty, a Raleigh-area REALTOR® who brings an incredible journey from the Pittsburgh Steelers sideline to the world of real estate. Ryan shares how his background in sp...
#021 – Cory Sherman – Mastering Negotiation & Thriving in a Skills-Based Market
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Cory Sherman, a Durham-area REALTOR® with Keller Williams, to dive into the skills that truly matter in today’s market. Cory shares his journey from the beer and wine indus...
#020 – Allyson Lines – My Wife
In this special episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with his wife, Allyson Lines, for a fun and heartfelt conversation about marriage, parenting, and their journey together. The two share stories from their teenage years,...
#019 – Liza Seymour – From Fashion to Real Estate
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Liza Seymour, a Raleigh-based REALTOR® with Compass, to talk about her journey from fashion merchandising to building a thriving real-estate career. Liza opens up about tak...
#018 – Autumn Dubois – Building Teams, Balance, and a Brand That Lasts
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Autumn Dubois, team leader and REALTOR® with Compass in Raleigh, to talk about building a business rooted in connection, culture, and purpose. Autumn shares her journey fro...
#017 – Jon Tennant – Building Business, Balance, and Brand in Real Estate
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Jon Tennant, a Raleigh-area REALTOR® with The Jim Allen Group, to talk about building a real estate career through creativity, consistency, and community. Jon shares how he...
#016 – Doug Yopp – Carrying the Legacy Forward
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Doug Yopp, owner of The Oceanaire Realty. Doug shares the story of his family’s real estate legacy which was founded by his grandfather in 1979 and brought back to life whe...
#015 – Alex Pollard – From Rates to Relationships
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Alex Pollard, VP of Mortgage Lending at OriginPoint. They talk about the real side of the lending business and how relationships matter more than rates, and what it takes t...
