When most people think about building wealth, their minds go straight to money. But in this powerful episode of the Level Up Business Podcast, I sit down with former NFL lineman turned entrepreneur, Cory Proctor, to unpack a much deeper definition.

For Cory, true wealth isn’t just about assets or income—it’s about faith, family, and the future you’re building through intentional choices.

Cory opened the conversation celebrating his firm’s best Q1 ever, but what really lit him up was a simple morning moment at home. Worship music playing, his daughter singing, and a calm that changed the entire day’s atmosphere.

For Cory, these are the moments worth building for. “That’s the juice,” he said. Travel, business wins, accolades—those are great. But the real return on investment is time, presence, and peace with the people you love most.

That perspective didn’t come easily. Early in life, Cory watched his family lose everything after a car accident led to a lawsuit. That experience lit a fire in him to take control of his financial life—a journey that eventually led to Pro Capital, where he helps other entrepreneurs protect their wealth and legacy..

Faith plays a central role in Cory’s journey. He quoted Proverbs 3:5 as a turning point in his life: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” That verse helped him realize he didn’t need to carry every burden alone.

He shared that some of the most successful entrepreneurs he knows have been through the darkest valleys. Those valleys teach you what you’re made of, but they also show you who’s really in control. “If you don’t have something bigger than yourself,” Cory said, “you’ll get crushed under the weight.”

Faith, for him, isn’t just a Sunday ritual—it’s a practical, daily resource. It gives him strength to push through hard seasons and helps him stay grounded when things are going well.