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
47 episodes
#047 – April Stephens – The Secret to Leading 34 Agents
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with April Stephens to discuss her incredible journey from serving as an Army combat medic to building one of the Triangle's most respected real estate teams. April shares the l...
#046 – Cara Gibbons – Contracts, Chaos & Closing Day
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Cara Gibbons, Managing Attorney at Sterling Law, to discuss her journey into real estate law, why she calls it "happy law," and the lessons she's learned from more than 15 ...
#045 – Tristan Scott – The Butcher, The Pizza Shop & The Dream
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Tristan Scott, owner of Carolina Butcher Shop, Meat Provisions, and Pizza Provisions, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, family, and what it takes to build success...
#044 – Steven Squires – Building a Business Without Losing Your Family
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Steven Squires, co-founder of Umstead & Oak Real Estate Partners, to discuss his decade-long journey in real estate, the lessons he's learned along the way, and the imp...
#043 – Cam Lewis – Betting on Yourself in Real Estate
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Cam Lewis to discuss his journey from Asheville to mortgage lending, real estate investing, and entrepreneurship. Cam shares how an internship during college sparked his pa...
#042 – Lakendria Williams – Choosing Growth Over Comfort
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Lakendria Williams to discuss her journey from property management in Alabama to building a successful real estate career in the Triangle. Lakendria shares how a move to No...
#041 – Justin Daniel – The Systems Behind a Fast-Growing Real Estate Business
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Justin Daniel to discuss his journey from studying political science at NC State to becoming one of the fastest-growing agents in the Triangle. Justin shares how an interns...
#040 – Julian Douglas – Building a Real Estate Media Business From Scratch
In this episode of Coffee & Closings, Ethan sits down with Julian Douglas, founder of JD Real Estate Media, to talk about how he built a real estate photography and media business from the ground up. Julian shares his journey from ...
#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...
