Sam Sharp is the Regional Executive Vice President at CrossCountry Mortgage in Chicago, one of the nation’s leading retail mortgage lenders. With more than two decades of experience in the mortgage industry, Sam has built a reputation for delivering exceptional customer service, clear communication, and innovative financing solutions that help buyers and homeowners achieve their goals. A Scotsman Guide Top 100 Originator, Sam is dedicated to simplifying the mortgage process while providing clients with competitive loan programs, fast closings, and expert guidance through every stage of homeownership.

In this episode, Sam shares practical strategies for succeeding in today’s ever-changing real estate market. From establishing the right systems and standards for long-term success to helping buyers and sellers prepare for competitive market conditions, Sam explains why preparation is key. Whether you're purchasing your first home, refinancing, or planning your next move, his insights provide valuable tools for making confident financial and real estate decisions.

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Hosts:

Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

📞 312-217-4030

✉️ sam.sharp@ccm.com

🌐 Sam Sharp – Chicago, IL Mortgage Loan Officer | CrossCountry Mortgage

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samsharpccm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsharpccm/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samsharp

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Tuyen Nguyen, CCIM, is a commercial real estate broker, investor, and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience helping clients navigate the Chicago commercial real estate market. As Director of Chicago Real Estate Resources, Inc., she specializes in retail leasing, investment sales, multifamily properties, and asset positioning. Beyond commercial brokerage, Tuyen has owned and operated successful restaurants, childcare centers, and high-performing nail salons, giving her a unique understanding of both real estate and business ownership. A respected industry leader, she currently serves as Commercial Chair of AREAA Chicago, is a board member of NICAR, and is an active member of the CAR Commercial Forum, where she has been recognized as a Top Producer in both 2022 and 2025.

Joining her is Shamar Brossard, a commercial real estate broker and principal at Compass who is passionate about education and professional development within the industry. As Chair of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors (NICAR) Education Committee, Shamar leads initiatives that help both new and experienced brokers expand their commercial real estate knowledge. Through her "Commercially Curious" webinar series, she makes complex commercial real estate topics accessible and practical, encouraging professionals to make informed decisions while elevating industry standards.

Together, Tuyen and Shamar share valuable insights into the commercial real estate world, including setting realistic financial expectations, building strong professional relationships, creating long-term value, and the importance of education in achieving success. Whether you're an experienced investor, a residential agent curious about commercial real estate, or someone considering your first commercial investment, this conversation offers practical advice and expert guidance from two industry leaders.

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Hosts:

Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

Tuyen Nguyen

📞 773-879-0713

✉️ TuyenN@crer.com

🌐 https://www.crer.com/

Shamar Brossard

📞 815-893-9535

✉️ shamar.brossard@compass.com

🌐 https://shamarbrossard.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamarbrossard/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northwestsuburbanliving

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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#bhhschicago_lakeforest #MoveConfidently #commercialrealestate

#commercialbroker #investmentproperties #retailleasing

#multifamilyinvesting #realestateeducation #businessownership

#chicagorealestate #CCIM #NICAR #AREAAChicago

Carrie Wenzel is the founder of Trine Soul LLC and a Spiritual & Holistic Business & Marketing Coach who helps entrepreneurs build businesses that are aligned with their purpose, values, and intuition. Once a top-ranked leadership coach in the corporate world, Carrie transformed her own life after overcoming significant mental and physical health challenges, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Today, she empowers others to create meaningful success by blending business strategy with spiritual growth, personal healing, and authentic leadership.

In this inspiring episode, Carrie shares how embracing a soul-aligned approach to business can lead to greater fulfillment, resilience, and impact. She also opens up about her personal healing journey, the role spirituality has played in her life, and why reconnecting with purpose can transform both our businesses and our everyday lives.

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Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Carrie Wenzel

📧 carrie@trinesoul.com

🌐 www.trinesoul.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriewenzel/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinesouleducation/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trinesouleducation

Free Soul-Aligned Business Quiz: https://www.trinesoul.com

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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Katie Monahan Brooks, CDP, DCS, is a Senior Living & Resource Advisor with Oasis Senior Advisors Chicago North, where she helps older adults and their families navigate some of life's most important care decisions. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Dementia Connection Specialist, Katie provides compassionate, personalized guidance to families exploring senior living options, in-home care, hospice services, and community resources. Whether helping with hospital discharges, crisis placements, or long-term planning, she serves as a trusted, boots-on-the-ground resource, meeting families where they are and empowering them to make informed decisions with confidence.

In this episode, Katie shares how families can determine whether aging in place is the safest option or if a move to a senior living community may be the better choice. She also discusses the key moments when real estate professionals should involve a senior advisor, and why having the right network of resources can make an overwhelming situation much more manageable. Her practical insights help families and professionals alike understand where to turn when navigating the complexities of aging and caregiving.

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Hosts:

Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

📞 847-401-0051

✉️ kbrooks@youroasisadvisor.com

🌐 www.oasissenioradvisors.com/chicago-north

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiem1/

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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#bhhschicago_lakeforest #MoveConfidently #oasissenioradvisors

#seniorliving #aginginplace #dementiacare

#caregiverresources #memorycare #seniorcare

#certifieddementiapractitioner #eldercare #realestateresources

Are online home valuations like Zillow, Homes.com, and Realtor.com costing you money? In this eye-opening episode, Shannon and Jasmine expose the hidden dangers of relying on automated home estimates—showing you exactly why Zestimates are just a starting point, not the final answer for North Shore real estate.

They break down two real-world case studies featuring comparable properties in Lincolnshire and Highland Park, Illinois. Discover how the exact same street, same builder, same model, and same square footage can yield dramatically different property values due to factors algorithms completely miss. From the condition and maintenance history to high-value location premiums (including a ranch one block from Lake Michigan), we reveal what buyers see that Zillow’s data cannot.

Learn why Zestimates feature misleading valuation ranges of $100,000–$150,000+, why "dollars per square foot" is the wrong metric for luxury and suburban homes, and why accurate pricing requires a human expert who understands local market trends. Whether you are buying or selling, this episode is essential for navigating the competitive North Shore housing market with confidence.

Tune in to learn:

• The risks of trusting AVM (Automated Valuation Models) for home selling.
• The truth behind Zillow’s valuation algorithm and its limitations.
• How location, upgrades, and maintenance impact actual home values.
• A shocking Highland Park case that flips the script on online estimates.
• Why professional home appraisals and real estate agents are vital for accurate property valuation.

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We'd love to walk through your home, evaluate what the algorithms can't see, and give you an honest picture of what buyers will pay — not six months from now, but today.

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Hosts:

Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Dave Hiltebrand is a musician, composer, and entrepreneur who has spent more than 30 years making a living through music. Throughout his career, he has toured internationally, worked as a sought-after studio musician, written songs featured on the radio, and composed music for film and television. His lifelong passion for creating meaningful musical experiences has now evolved into a new venture that combines creativity with wellness.

Dave is the founder of Yoguitar, a music wellness platform designed to help people slow down, de-stress, and reconnect with themselves through intentionally composed music. Inspired by the peaceful atmosphere of a yoga studio, Yoguitar brings calming, restorative music into everyday life through its iPhone app. In this episode, Dave shares his journey of reinventing himself after decades in the music industry, what it takes to build a business from the ground up, and how music can become a powerful tool for improving mental wellness, reducing stress, and creating moments of peace in our busy lives.

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Hosts:

Shannon Johnson sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

✉️ connect@yoguitar.io

🌐 https://yoguitar.io

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davehiltebrand

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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#bhhschicago_lakeforest #MoveConfidently #yoguitar

#musicwellness #mentalwellness #stressrelief

#mindfulness #musician #composer

#wellnessjourney #selfcare #musicheals #entrepreneurship

Jennifer Keeney is a people leader, community advocate, and change-maker who is passionate about creating meaningful impact in both business and the communities she serves. With a diverse career spanning multiple industries, including healthcare, Jennifer has built a reputation as a versatile and creative leadership expert. She has successfully guided organizations ranging in size from 200 to 30,000 employees, partnering with business leaders to solve complex challenges and helping senior executives navigate significant change. Her deep expertise in human resources strategy across both public and privately held companies has made her a trusted advisor and catalyst for growth.

Today, Jennifer channels her leadership and passion into community advocacy, serving as an active supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association and its mission to advance research, provide support, and ultimately end Alzheimer’s disease. She joins us to discuss the importance of creating positive change, the power of community involvement, and why supporting those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias is so critical. Jennifer shares how leadership extends beyond the workplace and how each of us can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/

Walk to End Alzheimer’s: https://act.alz.org/site/TR?sid=23941&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=19597

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-gooch-keeney/

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

Philip Flores Jr. is the Founder of Cremation By Water Group, a forward-thinking funeral home serving families and funeral professionals throughout Chicagoland with modern, eco-friendly end-of-life care for both people and pets. As a nationally recognized advocate for alkaline hydrolysis, commonly known as water cremation, Philip is passionate about educating families about the five legal disposition options available today. Through community outreach, guided tours, public speaking, and compassionate conversations, he helps remove fear and uncertainty from end-of-life planning while empowering individuals to make informed decisions before a crisis occurs.

Philip believes that education creates confidence and that meaningful farewells should reflect both personal values and care for future generations. He joins us today to discuss why more families are exploring water cremation, the importance of preplanning to reduce emotional and financial stress, and how adult children can begin meaningful conversations with aging parents. Philip also shares how gentler, environmentally conscious aftercare options are reshaping the way families think about honoring loved ones.

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Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

Jasmine Shapiro – jshapiro@bhhschicago.com

Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonandjasmine/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonandjasmine

Website: https://shannonandjasmine.bhhschicago.com/

Links:

📞 847.414.4414 Main | 847.414.7667 People Division

Website: https://www.cremation-by-water.com/

Website: https://www.petcremationbywater.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipfloresjr/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cremationbywater/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petcremationbywater/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CremationByWaterGroup

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins