Today's guest on Coffee With A Closer is Dave Wilkerson (also known as David Wilkerson), an experienced Realtor with eXp Realty and Wilkerson Homes / The Premier Team. With more than 15 years in the business, he specializes in helping buyers, sellers, and investors across Northern Lake County, Illinois, and southeastern Wisconsin—handling everything from traditional sales to creative, nontraditional transactions. Known for his calm, straightforward approach, strong negotiation skills, and focus on making clients excited about the process, Dave brings a client-first mindset and a “Smart Home Selling Strategy” to every deal while balancing his work with time as a husband and father.

Today's guest on Coffee With A Closer is Jodi Cinq-Mars, Team Owner and Realtor® with the Cinq-Mars Group at Keller Williams North Shore West. Dual-licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin, she leads a high-performing team serving the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin markets, with a focus on exceptional client service, staging, and community impact. Drawing on her background as an educator and principal, Jodi brings a passion for people, trust-building, and giving back—supporting local school employees through closing rebates and helping clients find places they truly love to live, work, and play.

Today's guest on Coffee With A Closer is Amber Sederstrom, a dedicated dual-licensed real estate agent serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin with Compass and The Grant Fetter Homes Team. A passionate advocate for her clients, Amber excels at guiding buyers to their dream homes and helping sellers achieve top dollar through expert marketing, strong negotiation, and personalized service. As a wife and mother who understands the true meaning of home, she brings ambition, determination, and a client-first approach to every transaction, making the process seamless and enjoyable in this dynamic cross-border market

Today's guest on Coffee With A Closer is Paula R. Jenkins, an inspiring leadership communication speaker, author, certified coach, and Founder & CEO of LFS Consulting LLC. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in leadership development, financial literacy, authentic communication, and DEI training, helping individuals and organizations transform through practical strategies delivered with energy, truth, and humor. A passionate advocate for women's leadership and personal empowerment, Paula is the author of Show Up Like You Mean It, and brings her dynamic presence to stages and coaching sessions worldwide to drive real impact and success.

Jamie Warosh is a veteran real estate broker and founder of JW Real Estate Group in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with over 36 years of experience serving Southeastern Wisconsin. Starting her career in the late 1980s, she has built a strong reputation for her negotiation skills, market expertise, and client-first approach across Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, and surrounding counties. Supported by her husband John, a certified general contractor, Jamie specializes in residential sales, buyer representation, and helping clients navigate buying, selling, and investing with personalized service that consistently earns high praise.

Kim Keefe is an accomplished REALTOR® and Team Lead of Team Open Doors at Compass Real Estate in Woodstock, Illinois. With over a decade of experience and more than 500 successful home transactions, she has established a strong track record in the McHenry County real estate market. Previously with RE/MAX Plaza, Kim now leads her team with a focus on exceptional communication, skilled negotiation, and outstanding client service. Known for her professionalism and results-driven approach, she is dedicated to helping buyers find their ideal homes and guiding sellers to achieve excellent outcomes in every transaction.

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Alissa Traughber is a dedicated REALTOR® and leader of Alissa Collective at Keller Williams Thrive in Kenosha, Wisconsin. With over 9 years of experience, she has successfully closed more than 50 transactions representing over $17 million in sales volume. She specializes in serving the Kenosha area as well as surrounding communities including Pleasant Prairie, Bristol, Salem Lakes, Racine, and Walworth counties. Known for her strong work ethic and client-focused approach, Alissa is committed to making the home buying and selling process smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free for her clients.

Domenica Koch is an experienced REALTOR® and Real Estate Broker with @properties Christie's International Real Estate in Libertyville, Illinois. Since starting her real estate career in 1995, she has helped hundreds of clients buy, sell, and invest in homes across Lake County and surrounding areas. With nearly 30 years of experience, Domenica has built a strong reputation as a skilled negotiator and dedicated professional who specializes in single-family homes and providing exceptional service to both buyers and sellers. She is known for her deep market knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to guiding clients through successful real estate transactions in the North Shore and Lake County markets.