What happens when nonprofit leaders stop chasing every idea and start focusing on simplicity, clarity, and what really matters? In this episode, we dig into how to cut through the noise, strengthen your operations, and lead with purpose—without overcomplicating your mission. You'll learn why scaling often means doing less, how to rethink old constraints, and what it really takes to build an organization that thrives for the long haul.

Episode Highlights

01:15 Meet Eric Newman: A Story of Resilience and Purpose

03:05 The Power of Storytelling in Nonprofits

06:38 Building Rock Solid Foundation: From Zero to Millions

10:39 Overcoming Nonprofit Constraints and Myths

18:16 The Journey of Building a Team

18:52 Overcoming Financial Challenges

19:56 The Importance of Vision and Scalability

27:41 The Power of Simplicity in Scaling

31:21 Focusing on the Mission

My guest for this episode is Eric Newman. Eric's story of turning life's toughest challenges into a passion project has touched the lives of thousands.

Eric Newman is a pediatric cancer survivor and founder of Roc Solid Foundation, a nonprofit that brings joy to kids fighting cancer by building playsets and delivering hospital-ready bags to families. Since 2009, Roc Solid has partnered with 160+ hospitals and served over 4,500 families.

Eric is the bestselling author of What Hope Looks Like, host of the Success and Significance podcast, and a sought-after speaker on purpose-driven leadership. His story has been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show and in a short film about his journey.

Connect with Eric:

Instagram: @theericnewman

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theericnewman/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-newman/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theericnewman

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