1Congratulations on your achievement in the TITAN Women In Business Awards! Could you tell us a bit about yourself and your role, as well as your business or organization?
I’m Amanda LeFever, President and CFO at Mission Mobile Medical Group. In 2020, we launched the company from my driveway, with one goal: to deliver healthcare to every corner of the country.
Five years later, we’re working with 250 partners on programs across 42 states and have become the world’s largest mobile healthcare company. I lead our team on the financial front. I believe in valuing all people, and how long you live shouldn’t be determined by your zip code. I support our people and our partners every day to help them make that a reality in their communities and across our country.
2Winning such a prestigious award is a milestone for many. How did you feel when you first learned about your win, and what does this recognition mean to you personally or professionally?
I’m in disbelief, mainly because I’m not the one who should be receiving awards—our team is an amazing group of world-class winners. This award is not a spotlight on me but a reflection of our team, their time, talent, winning attitude, and daily discipline. It validates that a small group of dedicated individuals can truly create positive change in the world.
3What inspired you to submit your entry for this competition, and what aspects of your submission made you feel confident it could stand out?
I applied because the achievements of our people and partners deserve to be recognized on the national stage. Our story is sincere and straightforward: value people, show up every day, and do the right thing for a long time. We’re on a mission to serve those who serve others, and we believe mobile healthcare can create community in our country, add tremendous efficiency, and unlock value across the healthcare system.
Most of all, this team never quits. Their authenticity turns heads in any room, and that should win them awards.
4Is there a particular moment in your career or business journey that you consider a turning point? How did it shape your path to this achievement?
My husband lost his job. We had this idea for a while, but that put us on the starting line. One week after we incorporated, COVID shut down everything. We cashed in our life insurance, drained our savings, and borrowed whatever money we could. Our kid coloured next to us while we took Zoom calls. Every leader says they’re "all in," but that was a real period of doubt that turned to determination.
5Were there significant obstacles you faced along the way, and how did you or your team overcome them to reach this success?
Obstacles are everywhere. We’re open-book management, and one Monday, I had to tell the team we had $14.87 in our bank account and couldn’t make payroll unless we generated revenue that week. But they didn’t shy away from it. They hustled and produced results. They just refused to fold. And we lived to see another day.
6Winning is often just the beginning. How do you plan to leverage this recognition to further your business goals or inspire others in your industry?
Every article amplifies our voice and our vision. I hope that when people read about us, it influences how they think about health, caring for their neighbors, and how difficult it is for some Americans to access the healthcare system.
7Participating in awards can be a learning experience. What do you think is the greatest benefit of entering competitions like this?
It provides an opportunity to recognize your team. When you're in startup mode and moving quickly, you don’t look around that often and say thanks to everyone rowing the boat. Most days, you’re focused on survival, but they’ve done some remarkable things.
8Is there someone in your team or organization whose efforts played a significant role in this achievement that you'd like to acknowledge?
There are too many to name; they believed in the mission long before it became a business.
9The business landscape is ever-changing. What trends or developments do you see shaping the future of your industry, and how are you or your business preparing to adapt?
Healthcare is finally acknowledging that we have a distribution problem. There is no shortage of doctors and other professionals able to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare if they were dynamically distributed to the right places.
The future belongs to dynamic, responsive systems, and Mission Mobile Medical is already there with AI analytics, scheduling apps, and whole product solutions to solve health disparities via satellite primary care and specialty clinics.
10Looking back at your journey, is there any advice you would give your younger self or someone just starting out in your industry?
You will never feel completely ready to lead. Be willing to try and fail. My best advice is to get comfortable being uncomfortable. If you keep showing up at the right place, doing the right things, for the right reasons, the road will rise to meet you. Progress matters more than perfection.
11For those who are considering to enter, what advice would you share about crafting a strong submission or maximizing their chances of success?
Be real. Tell the truth about what it took to get where you are. Include the messy parts. My friend John always says, “People will like you for your success, but love you for your failures.”
12What’s next for you or your business after this recognition? Are there any exciting projects, collaborations, or goals that you would like to share?
We launched two non-profits – an association to unite mobile health professionals, and a global research consortium. Our vision is to establish a mobile health programme in every county in the United States by 2030.
13Lastly, is there anything you’d like to share with us or the business community? Perhaps a final reflection, message, or insight?
We started with an idea and each other. Today, we’re the largest mobile healthcare company in the world. Not because we had everything figured out, but mostly because we never stopped learning.
