Our country was built on movers and shakers with dreams, the ambition to chase those dreams, and the resilience to continually push forward through adversity. For Kory Rykman, Owner of Allstate Rykman Agency, these principles have been the cornerstone of his success in business and in life.
Kory was born to Russian immigrant parents who fled their homeland in search of freedom and opportunity. From an early age, his parents instilled in him a relentless work ethic shaped by their firsthand experience with the suppression and authoritarianism of communism.
“My parents used to tell me that in Russia, you could have someone who was smarter, faster, stronger – who worked harder – earning the same as someone who drank vodka, worked three hours a day, and was paid exactly the same,” Kory recalls. “When effort and reward are equalized, the quality of everything suffers.”
Kory’s father often reminded the family they came to America for a reason. “He told us we had enormous potential in this country and the responsibility to make the most of it,” Kory shares. That belief became a guiding force for Kory, which continues to fuel his drive and ambition today.
In addition to the principles that have driven his success, Kory has relied on self-development and business books to stay motivated and keep his business acumen sharp. Kory explains,
“You can’t have a thriving business unless you continually do the right thing. I bend over backwards for my staff and my customers. I over communicate. I’m overstaffed so calls don’t get missed and things don’t get dropped. It takes a lifetime to build a good business reputation, and it can come crumbling down in no time.”
For Kory, a life well lived means working hard and playing with purpose. A competitive soccer player since junior high, he brings the same discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking to the field as he does to his business. As team captain, Kory learned the power of surrounding himself with people who share his drive for success and commitment to excellence, both on and off the field.
Beyond soccer, his passion for high-performance cars has opened doors to an unexpected classroom. Car shows and automotive events have become opportunities to connect, learn, and exchange ideas with like-minded entrepreneurs. Whether competing, networking, or building relationships, Kory approaches every pursuit with intention, constantly refining his skills and pushing toward the next level of success.
Allstate has proven to be an ideal partner for Kory and the clientele he has carefully and thoughtfully built over nearly nine years. It’s a place where strong work ethic and consistent
performance are recognized – where those who put in the effort are given opportunities to grow and succeed. Most recently, that unwavering commitment to growth enabled Kory and his team to secure a Florida market territory, allowing them to expand into a new market and open the door to even greater opportunities in an already impressive career. With the ability to work with and insure customers in Georgia and Florida, Kory and his team are poised to work with homeowners with dual ownership in both states for all their insurance needs.
While expanding his insurance business to Florida, Kory - alongside his business partner - continues to grow Ryce Realty Partners headquartered in Georgia, which is focused on
residential rehabilitation and resale. He is further investing in the venture by preparing for the Real Estate Broker’s Exam with plans to build a team of experienced professionals to support the company’s continued growth.
Nearly seamlessly, Kory has applied the principles he developed at Allstate to this real estate venture. “My in-depth experience insuring properties has given me a clear understanding of what truly goes into rebuilding homes,” Kory explains. “From navigating claims to knowing which materials stand the test of time, that experience allows me to deliver a superior product.”
As the year unfolds, Kory is focused on sustaining his momentum at Allstate through helping clients with their insurance needs, and using that continued success to drive growth and achieve new milestones across his expanding business ventures.
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