141. From Teen Mom To CEO with Stefani Boyd | Cedric Francis

Jamie Krasnov is a dedicated business leader who currently holds the position of CEO at Apex Leadership Company, a dynamic fundraising franchise for elementary and middle schools, in Houston, Texas. In this role, Krasnov has been instrumental in steering the company's strategy and execution to increase value to the Apex franchisees and Apex schools across the nation. His determination to elevate the company’s led to the brand seeing an outstanding 100% revenue increase since he took stepped into the role as CEO in 2021. 

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• Jamie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-krasnov-62267850/

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Chris Walls, a distinguished executive with extensive business and legal experience, has been at the helm of Go Mini’s as President and CEO since 2020. Renowned for his expert negotiation skills and ability to provide practical legal advice that fosters business growth, Chris has a history of working with a diverse range of companies, from up-and-coming entrepreneurial ventures to well-established public firms. His background as a former litigation attorney has further enriched his impressive portfolio.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-walls-98743112/
• Website: https://www.gominis.com/

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FERDINAND MEHLINGER, a foundational member of the original Backrub team that later evolved into Google, is notable for his expertise in data structuring and algorithm development. His significant role in decoding complex data into code paved the way for creating Google’s influential search algorithm.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferdinand-mehlinger/
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Dan Tocchini has been helping leaders bring some more magic onto their teams for over 35 years. He has worked with executive teams from Interstate Batteries and ESPN, to Smarty Pants Vitamins and Impulse Space, as well as with non-profits like Homeboy Industries and Defy Ventures. Dan gives a no-fluff approach by helping transform leadership teams without any pixie dust - just courageous leadership, creative conflict resolution, and relevant restructuring. No conversation is too difficult, no situation too conflicted because a leader with a vision cannot be held hostage by circumstance or history.

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• Website: https://takenewground.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_tocchini/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantocchini/

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• Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/
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Jamie is on a mission to make sure that people of all ages are inspired by women athletes who look and sound like them. A deep believer in the power of stories to change lives, Jamie is deeply committed to elevating as many diverse voices as possible within the world of elite women’s sports. On the media side, Jamie managed a $30 Million portfolio for the conglomerate of Yahoo, The Huffington Post, AOL, and Verizon. Her favorite work has always been bringing together stakeholders to scale impact such as when she was a part of creating and executing a new track of a technology challenge in collaboration with the White House and Peace Corps.

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• Website: https://flamebearers.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/flame_bearers
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flamebearers/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flame-bearers/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@flamebearers
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlameBearers

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Jonathan DeYoe is a Lutheran Seminarian turned Buddhist Academic turned Financial Advisor turned financial coach and educator. He is the author of two bestselling books - Mindful Money & Mindful Investing – and he hosts the Mindful Money Podcast.

He led an award-winning San Francisco Bay Area wealth management firm focused on financial planning and client education for 20 years before merging with EP Wealth. He does his best work where Love and Money intersect.

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathandeyoe/
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• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mindfulmoney

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• Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/
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• Website: https://www.mtsoutreach.org

JAMAUL FORD is a force in strategic planning and innovative marketing. His expertise spans across community outreach, health, leadership, organizational infrastructure, and strategic planning. Jamaul's vast experience at High Level Speech and Hearing Center equipped him with a keen eye for growth, significantly benefiting clients and patients. Through innovation and strategic planning, High Level Hearing was awarded one of the top fastest-growing companies by ICIC in 2022.

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• Email: jamaulford@gmail.com
• Website: https://jrumzworld.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamaul-ford-3bb430194/
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• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamaultheMaven

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Juan “Jay”Gallegos is a Husband. Father. Host of That's the Truth Podcast. Assisting Pastor at CCVF-SW.

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• Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/j.gallegos

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• Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

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• Website: https://www.mtsoutreach.org

Antonio Garrido is the author of My Daily Leadership: A Powerful Roadmap for Leadership Success, and Founder & President of My Daily Leadership, a leadership development organization with a mission to inspire one million of the world’s best leaders to reach their full potential.Antonio has over twenty-five years in senior leadership positions with world-class businesses.

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• Website: https://www.mydailyleadership.com/
• InBusiness LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mydailyleadership/
• Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniogarrido/

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TOMER ALPERT is pioneering how to use social technology to make us feel more connected, valued and special; Not less. He’s brought his talent for authentically relating and his love of innovation to create Felt — A social app for your real friends in the real world. With Felt you can send each other cards in the mail without needing to know an address. You can create super personal cards using your photos and a personal message and then Felt will print, seal, stamp and mail. it within 24hrs! Best of all, your friend can touch, hold and keep the card forever. They’ll feel more loved, cherished and special. And so will you, as soon as they send you a card back. Felt is bringing the heart and soul to social. And making our connections real again.

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• Website: https://www.feltapp.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feltapp/

CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis

• Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadtogreatness/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/

DONATE TO Feeding Hungry people in the Houston Community

• Website: https://www.mtsoutreach.org