Full Bio

Kevin Brown

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.

A Snapshot of Kevin

  • With over two decades of experience as a sales and marketing executive, Kevin was instrumental in transforming SERVPRO® from a little-known family business into a multi-billion dollar industry giant.  

  • Has more than 30 years experience in Franchising including roles in Brand Management, Culture, Events, Franchise Sales and Development. 

  • Visionary creator of The HERO Effect®, a simple yet powerful philosophy that distinguishes world-class organizations and high-performance individuals from the rest. 

  • A bestselling author, Kevin has written The Hero Effect® and Unleashing Your Hero, and also publishes a bi-weekly LinkedIn newsletter. His writings offer practical wisdom and actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. 

  • Named one of the ‘Top 10 Keynote Speakers of 2021 by SpeakInc, one of the ‘Top Customer Service Speakers’ by Eagles Talent, one of the 10 most requested speakers of January 2024 by The Sweeney Agency and one of the ‘Top 41 Motivational Speakers Who Can Energize Any Sales Team’ by Resourceful Selling.

  • Named one of the Top 30 Motivational Speakers in the World for 2024 according to Global Gurus.

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!