This episode of Lessons From Last Time with Don Goettling centers on resilience, leadership, and giving back to the mortgage industry. Don shares his 30+ year journey from motocross racer to leading a $1.5 billion regional team, and now to CEO and co-host of Momentum Builder and Sales Mastery. His story weaves together lessons from motocross, personal setbacks, and market downturns, showing how grit, purpose, and strong relationships fuel long-term success. At its core, the conversation highlights Don’s mission: to equip mortgage and housing professionals with the right tools, mindset, and community to not just survive the industry’s ups and downs, but thrive through them.

In honor of Jean-Louis Ledanois recently becoming our new CEO, we’re re-releasing his Lessons From Last Time episode. Tune in for a candid conversation about the life experiences that shaped his leadership style.

You’ll hear how leaving Venezuela, adapting to new cultures, and navigating the high-pressure world of Silicon Valley prepared him for this next chapter.

It’s a story of perseverance, adaptability, and leading with purpose, which are qualities we’re proud to have at the helm of the Knowledge Coop.

In this episode of Lessons From Last Time, mortgage leader Todd Williams shares how personal adversity and decades of industry experience have shaped his approach to life, mentorship, and building lasting impact. From redefining his own concept of success to raising the bar for those around him, Todd offers practical insights for anyone who wants to lead their life with excellence, integrity, and meaning.