The Chicagoland Guide

In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Schankerman. Jeff is a local Skevanston resident, and a puzzle solving financial planner. He works with One to One Financial, which is a family owned financial planning firm. Jeff grew up in Indianapolis, and now lives in Skevanston with his wife Nancy, and has two young adult children.

The episode walks us through Jeff’s background which began in a trading firm and eventually ended up in financial planning. Jeff discusses why he enjoys putting together the puzzle of people’s financial lives in place, and how he works with his clients’ best interests at heart.

Jeff advises the the benefits and challenges of being in a family business, and how he enjoys it. He also talks about how he counsels his clients through the changes in the financial markets.

The discussion then goes towards Skevanston, which Jeff loves. He talks about the Skokie Bookmobile (https://skokielibrary.info/about/bookmobile/) and Evanston’s Mount Trashmore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Trashmore_(Illinois). These are two of his favorite things in the area.

Jeff can be found at http://www.onetoonefa.com/Jeffrey--Schankerman.e697160.htm or by calling him at ‭(312) 927-8278‬. You can also find FINRA’s Broker Check website that Jeff mentioned on the episode at https://brokercheck.finra.org/.

I’d like to thank several people for help with today’s show. This includes my real estate brokerage, Dreamtown Realty in Evanston for helping me with my graphics for the show. I’d like to thank Industrious in Evanston for use of their space to record follow them on Instagram at @industriousevanston. And if listening to this podcast gave you the bug to buy or sell real estate, give me call or go to my real estate website at http://www.aaronmasliansky.com And don’t forget to subscribe! Thank you.

Jeff Schankerman is registered representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC. Supervisory office: 900 E. 96th Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN, 46240 317-469-9999. One to One Financial is not a subsidiary of MML Investors Services, or its affiliated companies.

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In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Ari Hart. Rabbi Ari is a local Skevanston resident, and a a true community builder. He leads the Skokie Valley Agudath Synagogue, which is a modern Orthodox Jewish Synagogue in Skokie, Illinois. Rabbi Ari grew up in Evanston, and now lives in Skevanston with his wife Becca, and has two young children.

The episode walks us through Rabbi Ari’s background which didn’t start in the traditional manner for an Orthodox Rabbi. Rabbi Ari discusses why he enjoys the dynamic role of being a pulpit Rabbi.

The conversation then turns toward Rabbi Ari’s push towards social justice. We discuss his role in co-founding Uri L’Tzedek, which is an Orthodox social justice organization. More information about them can be found here: http://utzedek.org/

The discussion then goes towards Skevanston, and what brought Rabbi Ari back home. He talks about his vision for Skokie Valley, the changes taking place, and why he finds communal life so important. He discusses how the synagogue is more than just a place for prayer. It is a building to bring the community together no matter your beliefs, sexual preference, gender identity or physical or mental abilities.

Rabbi Ari also discusses the events that he is leading including community shabbat dinners; daily prayer services; the green team in partnership with Kol Sasson Congregation (https://kolsassoncongregation.shulcloud.com/) to make the building more sustainable; the relationship with Rohingya Refugee Community including an ESL program with young Rohingya mothers and hiring a member of the community; “The Known and the New,” series on Jewish intellectual history; and many more programs.

If you want to find out more, come see Rabbi Ari at the synagogue located at 8825 E. Prairie Road, Skokie, IL 60076. They have weekly services Saturday at 9AM, and daily services as well. You can find them online at http://www.svag.org and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/svajsynagogue/ and you can find Rabbi Ari on Facebook @arihart.

I’d like to thank several people for help with today’s show. This includes my real estate brokerage, Dreamtown Realty in Evanston for helping me with my graphics for the show. I’d like to thank Industrious in Evanston for use of their space to record follow them on Instagram at @industriousevanston. And if listening to this podcast gave you the bug to buy or sell real estate, give me call or go to my real estate website at http://www.aaronmasliansky.com And don’t forget to subscribe! Thank you.

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

Connect with Aaron Masliansky on LinkedIn for market updates and new episodes.

If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tari Mack. Tari is a transplanted Skevanstonite, and a wizard of the mind. She is a licensed psychologist with a specialty in couples counseling. Tari lives in Skevanston and works in Downtown Evanston.

The episode weaves through Tari’s connection to the area, reason for being a psychologist, recommendations for people and also she introduces her new book, “Love is a Test.”

Tari’s practice is based in Downtown Evanston. She works with people on all ends of the life spectrum, and also works alot with couples. She recommends therapy for most people who need help with their relationships. She talks about how often people typically see her, how she helps them, and teaches her clients how to setup boundaries. She also talks about what the difference is between what she does versus a psychiatrist or life coach.

Tari discusses the struggles of being an entrepreneur and what her why is. She talks about goals, vision boards, meditation and other tools to help get her to her excellence. Tari also discusses her goal to speak to larger groups and transition her business to reach a wider audience.

You can follow Tari on Instagram @drtarimack on Facebook @thepathofjoy or go to her website at http://www.drtarimack.com and look for her new book “Love is a Test,” which should be coming out later in 2019.

I’d like to thank several people for help with today’s show. This includes my real estate brokerage, Dreamtown Realty in Evanston for helping me with my graphics for the show, and Tari Mack for being a guest on the show. And if listening to this podcast gave you the bug to buy or sell real estate, give me call or go to my real estate website at http:///www.aaronmasliansky.com. And don’t forget to subscribe! Thank you.

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

Connect with Aaron Masliansky on LinkedIn for market updates and new episodes.

If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Shapiro. Jacob is the quintessential Skevanstonite, and a true jack of all trades. He is the owner of Vero Design + Build, which is a design and general contracting company based in Chicago. Jacob grew up in Evanston and now lives in Skevanston with his wife Mira and their two kids.

The episode weaves through his connection to construction, the background of his business, and his family’s connection to the area. Jacob’s family moved to Evanston in the 1950’s. His grandfather, Sam Sherwin, was a prominent local real estate agent, developer and true role model. Jacob met his wife in Evanston, whose family are long-time friends of his family. Some may say it was an arranged marriage.

Jacob is the owner of Vero Design + Build. They self-perform carpentry and millwork, and general contract as well. They work on primarily commercial work, and do work on select residential projects.

Jacob discusses the struggles of being an entrepreneur, having a business partner and what his why is. He also talks about his largest project to date, the Publishing House Bed and Breakfast https://publishinghousebnb.com/ He then talks about his current projects one of which being in Evanston.

The discussion then goes towards Skevanston, which Jacob says is, “A place to be.” He talks about what things he’d like to see in the area like a local coffee shop and place to hang out. Once we crack the code of parking requirements.

Jacob then talks about his dream job, which would be to work on a school project. We then talk about our high school’s buildings and their quirks and positives. We talk about the old Ida Crown Jewish Academy building where I attended as compared to their new building in Skokie, and we also talk about Evanston Township High School where Jacob went.

Learn more about Vero here http://www.verollc.com.

I’d like to thank several people for help with today’s show. This includes my real estate brokerage, Dreamtown Realty in Evanston for helping me with my graphics for the show, and Jacob Shapiro at Vero Design and Build for being a guest on the show. I’d like to thank Industrious in Evanston for use of their space to record follow them on Instagram at @industriousevanston. And if listening to this podcast gave you the bug to buy or sell real estate, give me call or go to my real estate website at http://www.aaronmasliansky.com. And don’t forget to subscribe! Thank you.

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

Connect with Aaron Masliansky on LinkedIn for market updates and new episodes.

If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

If you found this episode valuable, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who cares about Chicago and its future.

In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Wertheimer. Aaron is a local Skevanston movie star. He is the writer and director of two offbeat comedy feature films: Wedgerino (2015) and Skippers(2018). He also works as a freelance writer and video editor, and has worked in the past as an assistant director, production manager and coordinator on features, shorts, commercials, and at Vice Media. After more than a decade in Brooklyn and Los Angeles, he now lives in Skevanston with his wife Joey and their two kids.

The episode weaves through Aaron’s initial connection to Skevanston, his love for film, his new movie skippers and his advice for people looking to get into the industry. He also talks about his love of Skevanston and his favorite places in the Evanston like Backlot Coffee, the bike trails and Squeezebox Books and & Music.

Learn more about Aaron here: Aaron Wertheimer's Website You can stream Skippers on Amazon or Tubi. Wedgerino and Skippers are also available on DVD.

Special thanks for help with with this show includes my real estate brokerage, Dreamtown Realty in Evanston for helping me with my graphics for the show, SparkRaw Media in Evanston for helping video a trailer of this podcast. Their information can be found at SparkRaw's Website I’d like to thank Industrious in Evanston for use of their space to record follow them on Instagram at @industriousevanston. Also a shoutout Jeremy Fine for his help with this episode. Follow Jeremy on Twitter @TheGreatRabbino and to my sister Tzivia Masliansky for giving me good pointers to make the show better.

Don’t forget to reach out to me at my real estate website if you need help with finding a home in Skevanston, or anywhere around Chicago.

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

Connect with Aaron Masliansky on LinkedIn for market updates and new episodes.

If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

If you found this episode valuable, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who cares about Chicago and its future.

In this first episode, Aaron Masliansky tells his story of why he has created this podcast, and his connection to Skevanston, Skokie and Evanston. As a local Realtor at Dreamtown Realty, Aaron has helped many people with buying, selling, and renting property. He has found their stories to be fascinating. Some of these people have great business or causes that you need to know about.

Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.

For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.

Connect with Aaron Masliansky on LinkedIn for market updates and new episodes.

If you have questions, ideas, or topics you’d like covered, feel free to reach out.

If you found this episode valuable, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who cares about Chicago and its future.