Ken Perry shares how online communities can become places of meaningful connection rather than division in this episode of Lessons From Last Time. He explores the story behind building Knowledge Coop's community platform Coop+ and offers practical strategies for engaging online with authenticity, kindness, and purpose in an age increasingly shaped by AI and social media.

This episode of Lessons From Last Time explores how MBS Live founder Matt Graham built one of the mortgage industry's most trusted online communities by creating a space where professionals can learn, collaborate, and navigate market volatility together. Matt shares lessons on fostering meaningful engagement, moderating productive conversations, and why strong communities are built on trust, shared knowledge, and genuine human connection.

In this episode of Lessons From Last Time, Ken Perry explores what it means to live intentionally by defining the personal values, habits, and routines that shape your best self. Through practical exercises like creating a personal Owner's Manual and evaluating company core values, he shares a framework for making more purposeful decisions at work and in life.

In this Lessons From Last Time, Natalie Overturf shares leadership lessons from her journey in the mortgage industry, discussing the power of coaching, mentorship, and building a culture rooted in trust and integrity. From overcoming early setbacks to leading through major organizational change, she offers practical insights on developing people, strengthening teams, and creating lasting success. Listen anywhere you get podcasts!

Ken Perry explores what creates a strong company culture, drawing on personal experiences, leadership lessons, and examples from both the mortgage industry and family-owned workplaces in the latest Lessons From Last Time. He highlights the importance of a shared mission, clear communication, accountability, leadership visibility, and employee connection, while warning against ambiguity, tolerated bad behavior, and disengagement as culture killers.

In the latest Lessons From Last Time, host Ken Perry and his guest Justin Tucker (JT) share a fun conversation about modern sales strategy, leadership, and staying relevant in a changing market. They break down the sales flywheel, why competence builds confidence, and how great leaders focus on motivation, accountability, and skill development. JT challenges outdated habits, urges leaders to stay in the trenches, and explains why down markets create opportunity. If you want practical insights on growth, adaptability, and curiosity-driven success, this episode delivers real, actionable perspective for sales professionals at every level today.

Ken Perry explores how to effectively build and implement business strategy, especially within the unpredictable mortgage industry, in this micro-episode of Lessons From Last Time. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Ken emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking, surrounding yourself with diverse and ethical perspectives, and grounding decisions in data rather than emotion. Learn practical steps such as identifying weaknesses, analyzing the competition, and executing focused plans. Ken encourages planning for success, leveraging AI, and continuously refining strategy through regular review and collaboration.