12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

Steve Perry is a bold, encouraging, and generous leader whose life reflects faith, resilience, and purpose-driven success. Born in San Diego and raised along the West Coast, he spent 21 years in Alaska, where he launched his first business—Perry Pavement Services—at age 15 to fund his education. He went on to earn a finance degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage in just 3.5 years on a full Naval ROTC scholarship, while also competing in basketball and track. At 20, Steve began his career with New York Life and became the company's youngest Partner, then Senior Partner, and ultimately Managing Partner. He set historic records, including doubling the size of a Texas office within 2.5 years and leading an organization of over 120 Financial Advisors, Leaders, and Staff in Minnesota. In 2023, he followed a new calling by leaving a $900K-a-year role to found The Well Recruiting Solutions—an endeavor dedicated to helping organizations build enduring talent pipelines and achieve sustainable growth. Below are