Episode 42

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Published on:

20th Sep 2023

Beyond Distribution: Empowering Communities with Eric Goodman, President/CEO of Mountain View Services

In this episode of the Titans of Foodservice podcast, host Nick Portillo speaks to Eric Goodman, President and CEO of Mountain View Services. Eric shares his journey in the food service industry and his commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. He discusses the unique niche of his business, which provides full-line grocery service, medical supplies, and janitorial supplies to group homes for developmentally disabled individuals. Eric also talks about the importance of community building and the value of networking.

Quotes

  • “You can't control things. So you have to just do the best that you can to take those circumstances and act at the time. ” -Eric Goodman [14:27]


  • “You don't have to write a million-dollar check. You just have to find a need in your community and help fill it with the resources you already have. You already have the company, you already have the connections, you already know people.” -Eric Goodman [31:57]




TIMESTAMPS

01:14 Eric's role as President and CEO of Mountain View Services 

03:32 Mountain View Services and its unique business 

12:32 Partners providing products for high-risk clients 

14:37 Learning to adapt and make the best of circumstances 

24:33 Using resources to help non-profits and share their cause 

28:35 Importance of connections and collaboration in making an impact 

40:30 Core values of family first, integrity, passion, and reliability 





RESOURCES

Portillo Sales



CONTACT 

Nick: nick.portillo@portillosales.com

Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-l-goodman-14279580/

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About the Podcast

Titans of Foodservice
Nick Portillo shares with you the things he has learned on his own journey of building a successful business in the food service industry.

About your host

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Seth "Creek" Creekmore

Seth Creekmore, or “Creek,” as he is known by most of his friends has been studying the Enneagram for almost 10 years now. Having completed training under Lynda Roberts & Nan Henson, he continued learning the Enneagram through a smattering of other teachers and books and eventually completed the Awareness to Action program. He was one of the original founders of the popular Fathoms | An Enneagram Podcast and now serves as the resident Millennial for the Awareness to Action Podcast. He creates Cinematic Folk music under the name Creekmore and enjoys, hiking in cold places, cooking in warm places and traveling to all the places.