In this inspiring episode of the Live Life by Design Podcast, host Jeff Mendez welcomes Kevin Suess for a deep dive into his journey from Vivint to SunPower, lessons in leadership, and the power of living life intentionally. Kevin shares how gamification transformed the sales industry, how to build lasting culture, and why family and purpose guide his decisions.

📌 Highlights:

Career transitions: Vivint to SunPower

The story behind gamification in sales

Leadership, legacy, and family priorities

Reflecting on life’s most important lessons

Join us for an unforgettable conversation about designing a life filled with purpose and meaning.

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome & Introductions: Season 2, Episode 2

00:27 Kevin & Jeff: 25 Years of Friendship

00:53 Kevin’s Career Journey: From Vivint to SunPower

02:28 Kevin on Family Life and Upcoming Wedding

06:14 Meeting Andrea: A Love Story

07:41 Lessons from Life and Taking Bold Steps

09:42 The Origins of Gamification in Sales

11:00 Building Culture with Competitions: From Games to Sports

15:09 Behind the Scenes: Creating the Cup Competition

20:10 The Importance of Leverage and Unity in Sales Teams

28:28 Developing Divisions and Competitions at Apex

36:18 How Competitions Drive Performance and Quality

45:06 Highlighting Legends: Trevor Frank’s Impact

50:25 Why Kevin Chose New SunPower

56:46 Reflecting on Leadership, Loyalty & Purpose

58:24 Kevin's Personal Reflections on Life and Family

01:06:55 Final Thoughts: Living Life with Meaning

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