David Lykken – CONSULTING, Executive COACHING, COMMUNICATIONS

Welcome to my personal website.

Whether you're here because you came across my name somewhere or perhaps someone mentioned my name to you in passing or for some other random reason, whatever it may be, WELCOME! The purpose of this website is to allow you to get to know me a little and learn what I am about, and see if there is a reason for us to work together in some form or fashion.

I am a husband, dad, a want-a-be grandpa, entrepreneur/business owner, and, as an antidote to being a bit of a workaholic, I am getting my pilot's license. Did I mention that I suck at golf, which is why you will never find me retired and living on a golf course?!! Besides, I thoroughly enjoy what Jack Stack & Bo Burlingham call the "Great Game Of Business". I LOVE what I do! As Mark Twain said, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

One way to get to know someone is by asking them "Who are some of the people who have inspired and influenced you?" To that question, I would say, "I am so amazed at the life and teachings of Jesus. I also admire and respect folks like Zig Ziglar who inspired a "See You At the Top" mindset, and Napoleon Hill who taught "The Law Of Attraction" not to mention his classic book "Think And Grow Rich". Also, I admire folks like John Maxwell on the topic of "Leadership", Patrick Lencioni on "Organizational Health", Brene Brown on "Overcoming Shame", Simon Sinek on "It Starts with WHY", and so many more. While I would love to write an inspiring book someday, for me, what best sums it up for me is what Zig Ziglar said, "You can have everything you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want in life."

David Lykken

MY PURPOSE

My purpose & passion is to help business owners and their executives who either have the dream of starting a new business OR simply need help with their existing business, achieve their goals and objectives. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. I am on a mission to do all I can to help YOUR business SUCCEED.

MY PLAN

I believe that I am called to achieve my purpose through the following three means:

1. Consulting to business owners and/or their C-Level executives.
2. Executive Coaching to help them achieve success they never dreamed possible and having more of an enjoyable life so they can spend more time with their families.
3. Communicating to the industry on what is important for every mortgage industry participate to know.

CONSULTING

COACHING

COMMUNICATION

David Lykken

ABOUT DAVID LYKKEN

David Lykken, a 43-year industry veteran, has been an owner-operator of three mortgage banking companies, a software company and several leading consulting companies. For the past 14-years, David has been helping companies grow through CONSULTING, Executive COACHING and COMMUNICATIONS. He works with C-Level executives and business owners primarily focusing on business strategies, sales and marketing strategies as well as helping companies create operational efficiencies via streamlining business workflow processes resulting in a competitive market advantages while increasing bottom-line profitability, customer satisfaction and overall organizational health. Additionally, David is a regular guest on FOX Business News as well as guest appearances on CNBC, and currently hosts his own weekly radio podcast, “Lykken on Lending,” (www.LykkenOnLending.com) that is heard Mondays at noon (Central Time) by multiple thousands of mortgage professionals nationwide.
Also, he produces a daily one-minute consumer-facing market commentary video called “Today’s Mortgage Minute” (www.TodaysMortgageMinute.com) that appears on hundreds of radio, television and newspaper websites and is viewed by millions of Americans each month. In his “spare time”, he publishes articles that appear weekly and monthly in a number of leading industry publications.

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LYKKEN ON LENDING

Created BY mortgage professional FOR mortgage professionals, Lykken on Lending is a weekly 60-minute radio program styled “podcast” hosted by mortgage veteran, David Lykken. Joining the program each week is Joe Farr with a MARKET UPDATE, Alice Alvey providing a LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, Paul Muolo of IMFnews.com giving a quick MTG NEWS HEADLINES update and Andy Schell (a/k/a “The Profit Doctor”) providing tips on FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT. This is followed by the HOT TOPIC segment, which is an in depth discussion about one of the hottest topics related to the mortgage industry.

The program can be heard “live” each Monday at Noon Central or downloaded as a podcast. Each week thousands of industry professionals have found this to be an effective way to stay up on all that is happening in the mortgage industry. We invite you to join us to listen and learn. This broadcast is provided to the mortgage industry as a public service compliments of Transformation Mortgage Solutions, transforming an industry, one person, one process and one company at a time.

What They Say About David

I have worked with Dave on several consulting projects. He has a phenomenal ability to work with senior executives and help guide their vision to achieve tangible results. He is a true mortgage banker that will keep you motivated, focused and informed. Most important of all Dave is very genuine in everything he does. I recommend him for any company seeking clarity for corporate vision.- Alice Alvey, Master CMB | Senior Vice President - Indecomm Mortgage U at Indecomm Global Services
I've known David for many years in the industry and bar none he has an extreme amount of knowledge in his field. I have recommended many clients to David and Mortgage Banking Solutions and they have always been pleased and thankful for the connection. I highly recommend and endorse David and his company, Mortgage Banking Solutions.- Annemaria Allen | CEO/President The Compliance Group, Inc.
David is one of the best people I have met in this industry. His combination of overall knowledge and his ability to translate that to anyone, from Chief Executive to the newly hired processor is by far the best I have ever seen. David sincerely wants to assist people succeed. He shares his experience and thoughts in a manner that you feel you have known him all your life. He is never pushy nor does he have a personal agenda, and enjoys discussing what he has experienced in the industry and life. He has a strong passion on what he does and it shows. I have known David for approximately 4 1/2 years and is mentor, a peer, and a good friend forever. Someone you can trust and count on.- Scott B. Woll, Sr. | Principal/ Owner at SBW Advisors, LLC - Financial Services Consulting and Advisory Services
I was introduced to David by a mutual colleague. I found David to be an extremely sincere and charismatic individual with a heart of gold. I’ve always been impressed with his fresh and energetic enthusiasm coupled with a deep level of understanding about the mortgage industry. In today’s uncharted times, David’s knowledge is invaluable. I’d recommend David to anyone needing sound business advice and judicious leadership.- Henry W. Atherton, III | Digital Experience Translator | Multi-Market Business Developer | Experienced Marketing Innovator | Entrepreneur
While technically, David and I did not work for the same company, when we brought him and his company on board for their consulting services, it was very much like he was working for our company. David is the straightest shooter around and is one of the best and brightest in this industry. I am forever appreciative for all that I have learned from him and consider him a wonderful mentor, business partner and service provider in this rapidly evolving industry. Thanks Dave!- Jordan Martin | Mortgage Loan Analyst at Banc of California in Beverly Hills.
Dave is outstanding and effective. Extremely well known in the mortgage industry, he is a great resource for mortgage brokers taking their first steps into mortgage banking.- Richard Zahm | Founder & CEO at EquityClub

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Helping companies grow through CONSULTING, Executive COACHING and COMMUNICATIONS.
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