The Drive

Craig Harvey
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The Drive is a podcast that helps business owners scale from $100,000 to $1 million. You’ll experience the back stories and secrets from millionaires who had the mindset to grow beyond the ordinary. The Drive exists to help expedite your growth so you can build the life you want. Learn more at harveytime.com.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep 11: From Saving Souls to Saving Seniors: The Insurance Evangelist Keith Thomason

    What do ministry, swimming pools, and final expense insurance have in common? For Keith Thomason, they're all chapters in one of the most remarkable origin stories in the insurance industry. In this episode, Craig sits down with his longtime mentor, Keith Thomason — a man who led an organization to $45 million in final expense premium with 1,200 agents under his leadership. But before the millions, there was a seminary degree, a planted church, a business that crashed in 2008, and one license plate that changed everything. In this episode, we cover: Keith's faith-driven upbringing in small-town East North Carolina and his spiritual awakening in high school His years in ministry — planting what became the largest worshiping congregation in the NC Methodist Conference Why he walked away from the church he built with $8,000 and a dream How a stranger's Mercedes with the plate "CLOSER" led him to commission-only sales Surviving the 2008 financial crash and starting over from scratch How Keith invented "The In and Up" — the closing technique now used industry-wide Building a duplicatable system that took average agents to six figures The "Love Songs" convention that became a turning point for his entire organization Why agents build businesses but leaders build companies What Keith wants to be remembered for — and the legacy he's building every single day Whether you're an entrepreneur, a sales professional, or someone grinding through a dark season wondering if it's worth it — Keith's story is proof that the comma always follows the period. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes of The Drive every week. 👍 Like & share if this episode moved you.

    53 min

  2. APR 6

    Ep 10: Delta CEO: Lessons from 30,000 feet

    What if the advice that changed your business came from a stranger sitting next to you on a plane? That's exactly what happened to Craig Harvey. On a random Delta flight, Craig found himself seated next to Richard Anderson, the CEO of Delta Airlines. What followed was a 40-minute masterclass in leadership that Craig has never forgotten. In this episode of The Drive, Craig and Blair break down the three things Richard Anderson told him at 30,000 feet: Culture drives commerce. Your people are your product. If your employees won't wear the company shirt, that's your report card.Eat your own dog food. Anderson was sitting in economy. On his own airline. That one says everything.Learn from your losses. Anderson once took Delta into a billion-dollar loss and kept his job. Here's why.Craig and Blair also get into what real loyalty looks like, the CULTURE acronym Craig built his whole company around, why you can't want success more for someone than they want it for themselves, and what it feels like to win a race and still miss the point. This one's packed. If you build teams, lead people, or just want to get better at what you do, this episode is for you. Subscribe to The Drive and leave a comment telling us the best business advice a stranger ever gave you.

    40 min

  3. MAR 30

    Ep 09: From Mix Tapes to $2 Million: Garrett Hollifield's Blueprint for Building a Sales Empire

    Craig Harvey sits down with Garrett Hollifield, aka "The Big Deal," a top producer who made $2 million last year and led a team of 600+ agents to $35 million in premium. In this conversation, Garrett gets real about how a recession pushed him into insurance sales, what it actually takes to build a team that size, and why the guys who win long-term are the ones who stay humble while still going after it hard. From selling mix tapes at 16 to making partner in under 5 years, his story is worth hearing. If you're new to the industry or just trying to figure out your next move, this one's got something for you. Topics covered: Growing up as a hustler and an athleteFinding NASB during a recessionBuilding a team of 600+ agentsCoaching 3 Rookies of the Year in 6 yearsConfidence vs. humility as a leaderDealing with people who leave your organizationWhat it means to leave a legacySubscribe, like, and share. It could change someone's life.

    38 min

  4. MAR 23

    Ep 08: From Landscaping to Millions: How Evan Proach Built an Insurance Empire by 32

    How many people make their first million by 32 — without a trust fund, nepotism, or connections? Evan Proach did exactly that. In this episode of The Drive, Evan sits down to share his incredible journey from working at his family's landscaping nursery in Uniontown, Ohio, to building one of the largest insurance organizations in the country — the Sales Mafia — under North American Senior Benefits. 🔑 What you'll learn: • How a ride-along with a friend (who lost his license) changed Evan's life forever • The moment in a 78-year-old woman's living room that opened his eyes to the insurance industry • How he told his dad he was leaving the family business • Making $101K in his first 12 months in insurance • Surviving the loss of 50-60% of his team — and bouncing back stronger • The mindset and work ethic that took him from $250K/year to $5M+/year • Why your biggest losses often become your greatest wins Evan went from splitting $300-400/day doing storm cleanup with his brother to leading an organization on track to do $50 million in premium this year — with an average team member age of 24-27. Whether you're in sales, insurance, entrepreneurship, or just looking for the motivation to bet on yourself — this one's for you.

    41 min

  5. MAR 16

    Ep 07: 7 Secrets to 7 Figures with Jordan Smith

    In this episode of The Drive, Craig sits down with Jordan Smith, known as "The Natural," to talk about going from never earning six figures after 10 years in sales to generating over $50 million across his career. Jordan shares the 7 tips that shaped his path, from setting a millionaire goal and owning your responsibility, to building a scalable skillset and developing the kind of personality that attracts people and opportunity. To learn more about Craig Harvey and access resources to help scale your business from $100,000 to $1 million, visit harveytime.com.

    30 min

  6. MAR 9

    Ep 06: How a Former Hip Hop artist Became Insurance Mogul

    In this episode of The Drive, Craig sits down with Brian Celestine, CEO of Team 300, to talk about the journey from humble beginnings to building one of the largest teams in the insurance industry. Brian shares how growing up in a rough neighborhood in Lafayette, Louisiana shaped his work ethic, why he walked away from a promising music career as a rapper, and how a series of unexpected career turns led him into sales and eventually leadership.  To learn more about Craig Harvey and access resources to help scale your business from $100,000 to $1 million, visit harveytime.com.

    46 min

  7. MAR 2

    Ep 05: Slump Busters - How to Breakthrough the Barriers Holding You Back.

    Everyone loves a hot streak. Nobody talks about slumps. In this episode, Craig breaks down why slumps happen, why luck is real, and how the two are connected. If you feel like your luck has run out or you’re stuck in a slump, this episode will show you exactly how to reverse it.  To learn more about Craig Harvey and access resources to help scale your business from $100,000 to $1 million, visit harveytime.com.

    19 min

  8. FEB 23

    Ep 04: 5 Keys to 500K with Jordan Smith

    In this episode of The Drive, Craig and Jordan break down what does it really take to make $500,000 in income? You will learn five principles that separate average earners from true builders. If you’re serious about scaling your income, building a team, and thinking bigger than personal production, this episode is for you. To learn more about Craig Harvey and access resources to help scale your business from $100,000 to $1 million, visit harveytime.com.

    33 min

  9. FEB 16

    Ep 03: How Do You Know You’re Growing? 5 Indicators You’re on the Right Track

    In this episode, Craig Harvey breaks down five growth-spurt indicators that signal you’re doing the right things in your business—even when progress feels slow. Growth doesn’t always show up immediately, and many leaders quit too early because they mistake quiet seasons for failure. Craig explains how to recognize the signs that momentum is building beneath the surface and how to stay focused when results lag behind effort. To learn more about Craig Harvey and access resources to help scale your business from $100,000 to $1 million, visit harveytime.com.

    31 min

  10. FEB 9

    Ep 02: When Opportunity Becomes Responsibility with Dusty Todd

    In this episode of The Drive, Craig Harvey sits down with Dusty Todd to unpack the decisions, disciplines, and mindset shifts that fuel long-term success. Dusty shares lessons learned from the road—what worked, what didn’t, and what most people get wrong when trying to scale their career or business. If you’re trying to build something that lasts, this episode will challenge how you think about progress and performance. To learn more about Craig Harvey and access resources to help scale your business from $100,000 to $1 million, visit harveytime.com.

    56 min

  11. JAN 31

    Ep 01: From Selling Candy to Selling His Business for $50 Million with Jordan Smith

    In this episode of The Drive, Craig Harvey sits down with Jordan Smith to unpack the journey from a broken home and early sales failures to building one of the most successful and stable agencies in the insurance industry. Jordan shares the principles behind sustainable growth, why most people lose the same way year after year, and how leadership, urgency, and personal momentum compound over time. This conversation goes beyond sales tactics into legacy, mentorship, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. To learn more about Craig Harvey and access resources to help scale your business from $100,000 to $1 million, visit harveytime.com.

    1h 9m
  • 11 Episodes

4.9
out of 5
25 Ratings

About

The Drive is a podcast that helps business owners scale from $100,000 to $1 million. You’ll experience the back stories and secrets from millionaires who had the mindset to grow beyond the ordinary. The Drive exists to help expedite your growth so you can build the life you want. Learn more at harveytime.com.

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  • Creator
    Craig Harvey
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Drive
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