{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/655919eaeddaaa0012628467/679d1bdd2a5cfef56254cf99?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Building Legacy, Leading with Purpose with Kevin Swiss | Live Life by Design Podcast #48","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/655919eaeddaaa0012628467/1738349394718-d1b86558-c58e-4a89-868c-3bd3f3264384.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>📌 Highlights:</p><p><br></p><p>Career transitions: Vivint to SunPower</p><p>The story behind gamification in sales</p><p>Leadership, legacy, and family priorities</p><p>Reflecting on life’s most important lessons</p><p>Join us for an unforgettable conversation about designing a life filled with purpose and meaning.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 Welcome &amp; Introductions: Season 2, Episode 2</p><p>00:27 Kevin &amp; Jeff: 25 Years of Friendship</p><p>00:53 Kevin’s Career Journey: From Vivint to SunPower</p><p>02:28 Kevin on Family Life and Upcoming Wedding</p><p>06:14 Meeting Andrea: A Love Story</p><p>07:41 Lessons from Life and Taking Bold Steps</p><p>09:42 The Origins of Gamification in Sales</p><p>11:00 Building Culture with Competitions: From Games to Sports</p><p>15:09 Behind the Scenes: Creating the Cup Competition</p><p>20:10 The Importance of Leverage and Unity in Sales Teams</p><p>28:28 Developing Divisions and Competitions at Apex</p><p>36:18 How Competitions Drive Performance and Quality</p><p>45:06 Highlighting Legends: Trevor Frank’s Impact</p><p>50:25 Why Kevin Chose New SunPower</p><p>56:46 Reflecting on Leadership, Loyalty &amp; Purpose</p><p>58:24 Kevin's Personal Reflections on Life and Family</p><p>01:06:55 Final Thoughts: Living Life with Meaning</p>","author_name":"Jeff Mendez"}