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, family, and purpose. Jon shares how mentorship, perseverance, and trusting God shaped both his business and his leadership, along with lessons on team building, navigating hard seasons, and creating outdoor spaces that foster real relationships. The conversation dives into entrepreneurship, fatherhood, stewardship, and the deeper meaning behind success—both in business and in life.

Coffee Highlight: Cultivate Coffee – Colombia Roast

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 community, discipline, and consistent action helped him build early momentum, along with lessons on social media, realistic transaction goals, and serving people well for long-term success. The conversation blends fitness, mindset, business growth, and the daily work it takes to win in real estate, all while enjoying the Porch Light Coffee – Columbia Blend

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 from Rutgers University and moving south from New Jersey, working in traditional brokerage and as a real estate legal assistant, to ultimately finding her stride in new construction. They dive deep into what new construction is really like day-to-day, the pros and cons compared to general brokerage, commission structures, long hours, and career growth opportunities within large builders. The conversation also touches on rental investing, house hacking, CrossFit, family roots from Ecuador, and staying grounded while building a future in real estate—all while reviewing Chamberlain Coffee’s Social Dog Medium Roast.