First memory of Chicago?

 

My dad and I drove to Chicago and spent the night at the Palmer House when I was 12, I had never been to a big city before and it stuck with me that this was one of the greatest cities on earth--I couldn't wait to finish school and move here.

 

 

What do you love about Real Estate?

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I love the fact that while technically, yes we are in sales, that I am helping people build wealth, and empower their future, through real estate investment.  I go to bed feeling like I have helped my friends, and by coaching others in the business, our industry.  I truly love what I do and couldn't imagine doing anything else.

 

 

What do you love about Chicago?

 

The architecture, the great mix of urban culture and Midwest hospitality.

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Favorite exercise to get beach body ready?

 

Barry's Bootcamp is my staple, but I am also training for the New York Marathon right now, so outdoor running as well.  I'm raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as part of my run, so I can't let them down!

 

 

Favorite Chicago pizza place?

 

Well, this is why I don't have anywhere near the best 6 pack in this calendar.  I love Blaze, which is dangerously close to my house in Lakeview.  Also Piece in Bucktown, dangerously close to my office.  I was born to fail these diets.

 

 

Favorite date spot?

 

Ping Pong in Lakeview.  I've taken at least one of the other calendar gents on a date there...needless to say they don't all work out. LOL!

 

 

First thing you would buy if won the mega millions?

 

Get a NetJets membership, then start flying around and buying up property for AirBnb vacation investments.  

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Favorite building?

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Even after all these years, I still love the John Hancock building (yes I know its lost the Hancock name, but I'll always call it the Hancock).  The straight east facing units are incredible, and the idea of a full grocery store right in your building (on the 44th floor)?  Yes please!  If they only had outdoor space, I'd figure out a way to be there.

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Zoo Lights or Christkindlemarket?

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Zoo Lights, 100%.  I do a huge Zoo Lights party at my house every year, get my friends riled up on plenty of wine and music, and then pile into a stretch limo to go cause chaos at the Zoo.  The sight of 20 plus men piling out of a limo and entering Zoo Lights is pretty hilarious (or scary, depending on if you have children with you).

 

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Alma Mater?

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Valparaiso University, for both undergrad and law school.  I actually did finish law school and pass the bar exam before deciding to stay in real estate full time.  Best decision I ever made!

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Boxers or briefs?

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Briefs--I've finally forced myself to like leg day, so I am going to reap the benefits.