In this episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, we welcome Erica Dobbs, the dynamic CEO of Dobbs Defense Solutions. Erica's story is one of resilience and determination. She began her journey while still working her traditional 9-to-5 job, with a dream of one day running her own business. Today, she leads a multimillion-dollar company specializing in cybersecurity and IT services for the Department of Defense.

Erica shares her path from being an employee to becoming a successful entrepreneur, detailing the numerous challenges she encountered along the way. She opens up about facing setbacks due to her gender, veteran status, and ethnicity, and how she transformed those obstacles into the driving force behind her success. Throughout the conversation, Erica provides practical advice for anyone considering the leap into entrepreneurship, offering insights on how to navigate the federal marketplace and turn adversity into opportunity.

If you've ever doubted your ability to succeed or felt underestimated, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable steps to help you overcome those doubts. Tune in to hear Erica's remarkable journey and discover how she built an empire in the federal contracting space.

Website: https://erica.ceo/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-dobbs/

Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkd2s/

Contact: https://erica.ceo/contact/