Last updated on 1 May 2020
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interesting humans podcast: episode two
Jeffrey Post has a little swagger. He is a mix of Johnny Depp’s Capt. Jack Black and the debonnaire Carry Grant. I suspect it comes from the natural actor in him. Though he’s not boastful, Jeffrey has some reason for confidence.
During the course of our conversation we trace Jeffrey’s careers in real estate, acting and in the auto industry. Through all of his professional life, Jeffrey has maintained a kind of presence you might expect from someone familiar with the stage. I call it “theatricality.” He has an awareness of his audience.
Jeffrey’s love of the stage began early: As a youngster, he and his siblings were regulars at performances at historic Detroit landmarks like the Fisher Theatre and to the Stratford Festival to see famous actors Angela Lansbury, Jessica Tandy, Chita Rivera, and Carol Channing.
Jeffrey majored in theatre and communications in college, where he did an internship for a local television news station. It was there that he discovered that he loved being in front of the camera AND knowing what goes on behind the scenes. After college, he signed with a talent agency in Los Angeles and pursued acting work in television and film. Highlights include feature films, including a role with Dennis Quaid and Christopher Plummer, where is played Quaid’s stunt double in Dreamscape. Check out the movie at the 48:31 mark for the scene. He did whatever he could to be a working actor; plays, daytime television series, and even music video work with Weird Al Yankovic. Remember “Eat it“?
After LA, Jeffrey decided he needed more formal training. He got into training at both the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. After London he wound up in Chicago where he acted in local theatre and found commercial work.
Jeffrey moved into real estate when his father became ill and in addition to caring for his ailing father, he learned real estate to help keep the family’s real estate business afloat. It was a good move because during his more than 20-year real estate career, Jeffrey has consistently ranked among the top producing agents nationwide. He has experience at all levels but if you meet him, you’d swear he could be the guy showing luxury properties to Kim Kardashian-types on the TV series Million Dollar Listing.
Through all, Jeffrey has developed a very clear sense of the role our core values play in our lives. These values were reinforced by a significant health episode Jeffrey faced (it could have been curtains for him). Now more than a year out, he is celebrating great health.
Today Jeffrey enjoys a busy life as a successful Realtor® as part of a unique consortium known as StudioFour8, with colleagues Sara Maddock and Todd Waller.
And, if you happen to be in Ann Arbor in February, Jeffrey is playing Robertson, the Banks’ family’s butler in the Burns Park Players‘ upcoming production of Mary Poppins. His daughter, Olivia, is also an actor and has a role in the musical.
Also mentioned: Chase Jarvis and his book, Creative Calling.
Actor, Realtor® and consummate gentleman, Jeffrey Post is a great conversation. I hope you enjoy!