Lavon Perrin
Lavon Perrin is an automotive leasing consultant based in the Austin area of Texas. He previously operated LP Rides and has worked in insurance, business development and loan services. He appeared on School of Hard Knocks in 2022 to discuss sales, business ownership and personal learning.
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Key facts
1989–1991Community College
Lavon Perrin’s profile lists attendance at McLennan Community College in 1989–1991 and participation as a scholarship basketball player.[1]
Early Career: Automotive Sales and Finance
He worked in management at Leif Johnson Ford, Refi Car Guys and AT&T.[2]
2008–2009Business Administration Studies
September 23, 2013Theft Plea and Deferred Adjudication
He pleaded guilty to theft involving at least $200,000. The court deferred adjudication, imposing ten years’ community supervision and $263,662.50 restitution.[4]
2015–2021Operating LP Rides
His résumé dates his operation of LP Rides to March 2015–September 2021.[2]
2020Entering Insurance Work
He joined Colonial Life and then Symmetry Financial Group.[2]
October 2022School of Hard Knocks Interview
He joined School of Hard Knocks for a ten-question interview about moving from sales employment to business ownership and seeking more family time. The program’s millionaire label is not audited net-worth evidence.[3]
2022Reading and Business Practices
He recommended Think and Grow Rich, Rich Dad Poor Dad and Go for No!, emphasizing learning, budgeting and lessons from business mistakes.[3]
August 8, 2023Insurance License Application Denied
Texas denied his general lines life, accident, health and HMO license application, citing the offense and material misrepresentation. The administrative judge considered remorse, steady employment, compliance and recommendations, but found them insufficient to establish fitness at that time.[4]
2024–2025BBB Business Development
Since February 2025Loan Services
His professional profile lists a loan specialist role at The Savings Group beginning in February 2025.[1]
Since February 2026Apple Leasing
Sources
- Lavon Perrin — Professional Profile (opens in a new window)
- Lavon Perrin — Work Experience (opens in a new window)
- 10 Questions with a Millionaire: Insurance CEO Lavon Perrin (opens in a new window)
- Order 2023-8127: Texas Department of Insurance v. Demetris Lavon Perrin (opens in a new window)
- Better Business Bureau — Round Rock Chamber (opens in a new window)
- Lavon Perrin — Apple Leasing (opens in a new window)