“Never let your influence grow wider than your character runs deep…”

In this week’s conversation, my special guest shares his life journey, starting with his parents who instilled values of compassion and hard work. 

He discusses his soccer career, highlighting a pivotal moment in his teenage years when a wake-up call about his health transformed his life. 

He talks about his competitive spirit, experiences playing soccer at a high level, and the life lessons he learned on the field.

We also discuss leadership qualities, the importance of being truthful, and the difference between being nice and being kind. 

Through the interview, my guest graciously shares personal anecdotes, including opening up about his struggles with weight.

Later in the conversation, we also delved into the challenges of the mortgage industry during the economic downturn and perseverance through job loss and family expansion.

We also emphasize the significance of relationship capital, the willingness to do whatever it takes, and maintaining gratitude even in challenging times. 

We are proud to share this interview because it provides amazing insights into leadership and navigating through various seasons of life…

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Brian Covey is the EVP of Strategy & Development at Revolution Mortgage, a leading mortgage lender that is revolutionizing the industry with a culture of excellence, innovation, and customer service. He is also a Certified Mortgage Advisor, a Mortgage Action Alliance Member, and a U.S. Soccer Federation coach.

With over 20 years of experience in leading and growing high-performing teams, Brian has a proven track record of delivering consistent results and exceeding expectations. He achieved a 10x growth in his previous regional production, taking it from $245M to $2.45B in less than five years. He is passionate about empowering and inspiring others to find their competitive edge and unlock their potential. He shares his insights and lessons on his top-rated podcast, Finding Your Competitive Edge, and his bestselling book, Conversations with Covey. He is also a sought-after speaker and contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Housing Wire, and Today Parenting.

You can learn more about Brian and his work here:

https://briancovey.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-covey

ABOUT OUR HOST

Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue. 

You can learn more about Ken and his team at 

theleaderslab.co

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