In this episode of Great American Underdog, Ed Roberts, COO of Bozard Ford Lincoln and author of Mile One: An Endless Journey to Effective Leadership, joins the show to share his remarkable journey of resilience, growth, and leadership. Ed’s story is a powerful reminder that focusing on “your next mile one” can lead to extraordinary success, no matter the challenges.
From overcoming homelessness to becoming a nationally recognized leader in the automotive industry, Ed provides insights into the mindset, strategies, and leadership principles that transformed his life. Whether you're striving to build resilience, grow as a leader, or tackle life's challenges head-on, this episode is packed with actionable lessons for achieving personal and professional success.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The importance of focusing on your “next mile one” to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.
How Ed Roberts went from homelessness to leading a top Ford and Lincoln dealership.
Leadership strategies for building winning teams and eliminating turnover.
The role of effort, mindset, and faith in personal and professional growth.
Practical steps to turn adversity into opportunities for success.
Ed’s journey proves that with determination, resilience, and a clear focus on your next step, anything is possible. This conversation will inspire you to move forward with purpose and create a life of impact.
💬 What’s Your Next Mile One?
Share in the comments what challenges you’re working to overcome and how this episode inspired you to take the next step.
🔗 Connect with Ed Roberts: [ Ссылка ]
📚 Buy Mile One: [ Ссылка ]
🌐 Bozard Ford Lincoln: [ Ссылка ]
🎧 Subscribe for More Stories of Resilience and Triumph
If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could use encouragement to focus on their “next mile one.”
0:00 Introduction to Ed Roberts
4:00 Change of Environment
8:00 Who Can I Become?
14:00 Turning Left Instead of Right
18:20 Everything Comes Back to Mindset
26:00 Identifying Strengths
31:00 Why Decide to Write Mile One?
41:15 What is Your Next Mile One?
44:10 How to Setup & Measure Your Next Mile One
49:15 Connect Intentionally as a Leader
57:00 Make a Plan, Be Confident & Go All In
59:50 Closing Thoughts
