Lead To Greatness Podcast

ERIK DODIER is a lifelong entrepreneur, EOS Implementer, and former CEO whose journey is defined by one core belief: the most meaningful success comes from playing the long game. Whether building a company, raising a family, investing in health, or redefining life after a major exit, Erik views every chapter through the lens of durability, intention, and personal evolution. He co-founded PixelMEDIA at 24 and bootstrapped it from a small Dover apartment into one of Salesforce's leading global commerce partners, later rebranding it as RafterOne and building a team of more than 500 people before its 2022 acquisition by IPG. CONNECT WITH Erik Dodier Website: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/erik-dodier/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikdodier/ JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger! Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,100 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston's most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community. Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty. SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as "food stamps," SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers. CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricbfrancis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

Julie Nise is a Relationship Trainer and Communication Strategist known for her direct, results-oriented approach. With more than two decades of combined corporate, entrepreneurial, and clinical experience, Julie brings a rare balance of empathy and practicality to her coaching. She has successfully guided over 8,000 individuals and couples through challenges in communication, trust, and leadership, offering clear, actionable strategies that create lasting change. Her insight and authenticity have earned her national recognition, including multiple appearances on the Dr. Phil Show, where her compassionate yet focused style resonated with both audiences and producers. As a regular commentator on NewsRadio KTRH Houston, Julie shared expert perspectives on relationships, communication, current events, and leadership. Outside her work, she enjoys time with family, coastal living, and encouraging others to grow in purpose and connection. CONNECT WITH Julie Nise Website: https://www.outcomesonly.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outcomesonly/ JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger! Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,100 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston's most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community. Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty. SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as "food stamps," SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers. CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricbfrancis/ • • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

Gary Ashworth is the founder of the Double Up Money Mastery Community, serial entrepreneur, investor, best-selling author and business writer. Gary has started, scaled, or backed more than 30 businesses - including taking businesses public and later selling one for 10x the float price. As a business advisor, his role is to help leaders define their offer, grow company value, and plan a successful exit. Gary has also served as a Non-Executive Director on 11 boards across multiple sectors, often representing private equity investors, helping businesses to refine strategy, secure financing, navigate M&A, and prepare for listings. CONNECT WITH Gary Ashworth Website: https://garyashworth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gary_ashworth_uk/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gary.ashworth25 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@garyashworth3280 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary.ashworth.54 JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger! Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,100 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston's most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community. Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty. SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as "food stamps," SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers. CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricbfrancis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

Dr. Garland Vance and Dorothy Wood Vance, the visionary founders behind AdVance Leadership. In their early 20s when they were tasked with building a leadership development program. They knew very little about leadership, but what they lacked in expertise, they made up for in curiosity. They devoured books, interviewed countless leaders, and immersed ourselves in the world of organizational development. This insatiable interest and access to an incredible network of leaders became the foundation of our journey. To that foundation, Garland added a doctorate in leadership and Dorothy earned coaching certifications in Leadership Growth and Gallup's CliftonStrengths. CONNECT WITH Dr. Garland Vance LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garland-vance The Unleashed Community: https://www.advanceleadership.live/joincommunity/ Facebook: https://www.advanceleadership.live/freebook Website: https://advanceleadership.live/ JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger! Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,100 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston's most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community. Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty. SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as "food stamps," SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers. CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricbfrancis/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

DANIEL HINDI is a founder, software engineer, and CXO with more than 25 years of experience turning ideas into multi-million dollar SaaS products. A US based entrepreneur with five successful exits, he has spent his career at the intersection of AI, automation, and building systems that scale. Today, Daniel is the Founder and CEO of NOEM.ai, where his team builds AI chatbot agents that convert more leads, reduce support costs, and extract deep sentiment insights from customer conversations across web, SMS, voice, and social channels. CONNECT WITH Daniel Hindi Website: https://noem.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielhindi/ JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITY Join the fight against food insecurity here in the U.S. DONATE TODAY at Meet the Streets Outreach, INC. to fight hunger! Meet the Streets Outreach provides essential support to Houston's food-insecure communities by offering over 2,100 hot meals each month. With your help, we can continue to serve those in need. Your support ensures that we can continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Houston's most vulnerable residents. Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in the well-being of our community. Food Insecure Households For many families in the U.S., the past several years have been difficult. Higher food prices, economic instability, and other factors have made providing for a family even harder. 1 in 8 households in the U.S. is food insecure. That means these families don't have enough money or resources to buy enough food for everyone in their household. As recently as 2022, 7.3 million children lived in food insecure households. Also, 16.9% of children live in poverty. SNAP Benefits More than 22 million U.S. households use SNAP benefits to help with food costs, as of April 2023. Sometimes known as "food stamps," SNAP is the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. People who receive SNAP benefits can use it to buy groceries, seeds, and plants for food. SNAP cannot be used to purchase hot food or household items like cleaning supplies, vitamins, or diapers. CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis X: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cedricbfrancis/ • • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/