Kevin Brown
Spent two decades as a sales and marketing executive that helped grow a little- known family business into an industry giant with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. Highly sought-after keynote speaker who has shared The HERO Effect® message with a wide variety of organizations including American Express, Delta Airlines, PayPal, ExxonMobil, Nationwide, H&R Block, Sprint, Ernst & Young, Million Dollar Round Table, Merck, Booz Allen Hamilton, and many more.
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- Spent two decades as a sales and marketing executive that helped grow a little- known family business into an industry giant with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars.
- Highly sought-after keynote speaker who has shared The HERO Effect® message with a wide variety of organizations including American Express, Delta Airlines, PayPal, ExxonMobil, Nationwide, H&R Block, Sprint, Ernst & Young, Million Dollar Round Table, Merck, Booz Allen Hamilton, and many more.
- Author of The Hero Effect® (2017/2019) and Unleashing Your Hero (Harper Collins Leadership/Nov 2021).
- Named one of the ‘Top 10 Keynote Speakers of 2021’ by SpeakInc, one of the ‘Top Customer Service Speakers’ by Eagles Talent, and one of the ‘Top 41 Motivational Speakers Who Can Energize Any Sales Team’ by ResourcefulSelling.
- Passionate about helping people expand their vision, develop their potential, and grow their results.
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Kevin Brown’s unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. He grew up in Muskegon, Michigan where his blue-collar roots taught him the value of hard work and determination. With a streetwise aptitude and a never quit attitude, he worked his way from the front lines in business to the executive boardroom.
Kevin understands what drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He knows first-hand how great brands think, feel and act. He is a branding and culture expert with a 30+ year career in franchise development. He spent the last 20 years of his corporate career as part of a leadership team that built a little-known family business into the #1 franchise in their industry with annual revenues exceeding $2 billion dollars. Since 2016, he has traveled the world pursuing a mission to share The HERO Effect® message with as many people and organizations as possible.
The HERO Effect® is a simple philosophy that separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else. Kevin is passionate about helping people expand their vision, develop their potential, and grow their results. And, as the father of a child with autism he knows firsthand how the principles of true success reach beyond the boardroom and into the lives of real people facing the challenges of everyday life.
As a highly sought-after keynote speaker, Kevin has had the privilege of speaking to a wide variety of organizations including American Express, Delta Airlines, PayPal, ExxonMobil, Nationwide, H&R Block, Sprint, Ernst & Young, Million Dollar Round Table, Merck, Booz Allen Hamilton, and many more.
Kevin is the bestselling author of The Hero Effect® (2017/2019). In his second book, Unleashing Your Hero (Harper Collins Leadership/Nov 2021), Kevin shares how the heroes who transformed his life are people just like you. People who were willing to use their gifts and abilities to serve others at a high level. This book is a guide to help everyday people discover and unleash their hero at work and in life.
Kevin has received numerous honors, including being named one of the ‘Top 10 Keynote Speakers of 2021’ by SpeakInc; one of the ‘Top 41 Motivational Speakers Who Can Energize Any Sales Team’ by ResourcefulSelling; among the ‘Top Customer Service Speakers’ by Eagles Talent Speakers Bureau; one of the ‘Best Keynote Speakers of 2019’ by NorthStar Meetings Group; and an elite and in-demand ‘Gold Star Speaker’ by GDA Speakers.
Kevin entertains, inspires, and challenges people to show up every day and make a positive difference at work and in life!
In his signature keynote, Kevin shares ideas, strategies and principles that will inspire and equip participants to show up every day and make a positive difference. At the heart of Kevin’s message is a simple, yet powerful philosophy for life that drives every thought, every action and ultimately every result we achieve both personally and professionally.
Your team will be motivated to reach beyond what is required and do something remarkable! The Hero Effect® framework drives organization excellence and customer loyalty and inspires individuals to create an unforgettable experience for the people they serve and serve with.
This program is designed to help participants:
- Achieve greater results by eliminating “ordinary” thinking and mastering the habit of excellence.
- Own the moments that matter (and they all matter) by taking responsibility for their attitude, their actions, and their results.
- Create meaningful relationships and deliver an extraordinary experience for every “customer” at work and at home.
Key themes:
Heroes Help People…with NO STRINGS ATTACHED! They go “all in” every time they take the field. They understand that in business and in life it’s always personal and never perfect. Heroes create strong connections and reach beyond the borders of transactional thinking to create transformational moments!
Heroes Create an Exceptional Experience: The HERO’s calling card is pure excellence. It’s about using their talents, gifts and abilities to their fullest potential and highest purpose. The HERO uses the best of who they are to serve more people, more often, in bigger and better ways. The HERO is committed to personal development and shows up better today than they were yesterday. Heroes build trust by serving others with an authentic passion that turns everyday moments into superhuman experiences. The HERO is driven to serve others and understands that the greatest rewards in life are determined by how well we take care of the people we live and do business with.
Heroes Take Responsibility: HEROES own the moments that matter! They are actively present and engaged and do not believe in random acts of kindness. The HERO is motivated instead by intentional acts of difference making. They live by a simple code; “bring your best stuff to the present moment and pour it into the lives of others.” They understand that before you can lead anyone else, you must first be able to lead yourself. The HERO owns their attitude, their actions and their results. They are committed to the best possible outcome in every situation regardless of circumstances or events beyond their control. The HERO leads by example and knows that true success is found in the power of simple choices.
Heroes Live and Work with Optimism: HEROES see the world differently. For them, it’s not about positive thinking, it’s about perspective. Looking through the lens of optimism gives the HERO supernatural vision. They see what others cannot. They see opportunities instead of obstacles – possibilities instead of problems. When things go wrong…and they will, optimism is what helps the HERO turn life’s messes into a masterpiece. In his signature style, Kevin uses real life stories and examples combined with rich content and humor to drive home The HERO Effect principles and ideas. This program delivers actionable ideas that every leader can implement immediately to begin creating a culture of excellence at every level in their organization.
IDEAL AUDIENCE: This message is applicable to all industries as well as all employees and people no matter their position in the organization or life. Kevin customizes his stories and deliverables based on his audience’s profile.
FORMAT: 45 to 75 minute keynote.
Kevin has a simple philosophy when it comes to leadership. He believes that you are “a leader of one or a leader of none.” He believes that leadership begins with mastering self along with the daily habits required to become world class leaders, mentors and coaches to the teams we live and do business with. The foundation of this program can be summed up in one powerful idea…we reproduce what we are!
The role of leadership in an organization is to create an environment where people can be the best version of themselves. That is what serves a brand well and stands out in a crowded marketplace. The foundation of this program is rooted in Kevin’s real-world experience as an executive leader who helped build the restoration mega brand SERVPRO® and offers a roadmap for leaders who want to create a healthy and thriving culture.
This program is designed to help participants:
- Create an environment where people are inspired to be the best version of themselves and deliver world class performance to the people they serve.
- Develop a team of people that are committed, focused and on fire for the brand they are helping to build by bridging the gap between personal goals and organization objectives.
- Gain a reputation for being a mentor and people builder that helps others elevate their performance and grow into new opportunities.
Key themes:
Heroes Help People…with NO STRINGS ATTACHED! They go “all in” every time they take the field. They understand that in business and in life it’s always personal and never perfect. Heroes create strong connections and reach beyond the borders of transactional thinking to create transformational moments!
Heroes Create an Exceptional Experience: The HERO’s calling card is pure excellence. It’s about using their talents, gifts and abilities to their fullest potential and highest purpose. The HERO uses the best of who they are to serve more people, more often, in bigger and better ways. The HERO is committed to personal development and shows up better today than they were yesterday. Heroes build trust by serving others with an authentic passion that turns everyday moments into superhuman experiences. The HERO is driven to serve others and understands that the greatest rewards in life are determined by how well we take care of the people we live and do business with.
Heroes Take Responsibility: HEROES own the moments that matter! They are actively present and engaged and do not believe in random acts of kindness. The HERO is motivated instead by intentional acts of difference making. They live by a simple code; “bring your best stuff to the present moment and pour it into the lives of others.” They understand that before you can lead anyone else, you must first be able to lead yourself. The HERO owns their attitude, their actions and their results. They are committed to the best possible outcome in every situation regardless of circumstances or events beyond their control. The HERO leads by example and knows that true success is found in the power of simple choices.
Heroes Live and Work with Optimism: HEROES see the world differently. For them, it’s not about positive thinking, it’s about perspective. Looking through the lens of optimism gives the HERO supernatural vision. They see what others cannot. They see opportunities instead of obstacles – possibilities instead of problems. When things go wrong…and they will, optimism is what helps the HERO turn life’s messes into a masterpiece. In his signature style, Kevin uses real life stories and examples combined with rich content and humor to drive home The HERO Effect principles and ideas. This program delivers actionable ideas that every leader can implement immediately to begin creating a culture of excellence at every level in their organization.
IDEAL AUDIENCE: This message is applicable to leaders at every level, across all industries. Kevin customizes his stories and deliverables based on the audience’s profile.
FORMAT: 45-to-75-minute keynote
What if chasing greatness was a bad idea? What if it was a recipe for burnout, frustration and overwhelm? What if greatness was looking for you instead?
In this counter-intuitive keynote, Kevin challenges common thinking with uncommon wisdom on greatness. While we should absolutely have worthy goals and chase our dreams, greatness is another matter entirely. If you listen to the greats, the GOATs, and the gifted ones, they rarely talk about chasing greatness. They talk about chasing their potential. Consistently showing up and doing the work that others won’t do.
Greatness is none of your business. It is subjective, elusive and will ultimately be decided by others based on your body of work. What you can control is becoming YOUR best. Becoming so good that the world around cannot ignore the performance. So good that you become Super Good. And when you become super good, greatness will find you right where you are.
Are you good enough to be great?
Key themes:
1. Be Good: Being Super Good is a commitment to self-mastery. Preparing yourself to compete. Digging out your potential. Focusing on mind, body, and spirit to improve skills and expand your capacity to perform.
2. Do Good: Execution drives results. Being Super Good is about moving beyond intentions and acting on your biggest priorities and highest payoff activities. Delivering when it matters the most at work, at home and in life.
3. Multiply Good: Sustainable impact extends beyond personal performance and looks for ways to elevate the performance of others. Super Good performers recognize the good in those around them and works to influence the positively by modeling consistency, discipline and focus.
IDEAL AUDIENCE:
- High performance people who want to understand how to sustain long-term excellence.
- Leaders who want to drive consistency, discipline and excellence into their teams.
- Anyone who wants to expand their capacity, rise above any obstacle and achieve their potential at work and in life.
FORMAT: 45-to-75-minute keynote.
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