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CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.co

CEO Podcasts consists of CEO Chat (CC), I AM CEO (IAM) & CBNation.TV (TV) podcast episodes. Value-packed episode including interviews & resources for CEOs, entrepreneurs, startups founders & business owners. The CEO Chat episodes are our long-form episodes w/ interviews and digital marketing resources. The I AM CEO episodes are laser focused (about 16 min.) w/ interviews & a discussion about what it means to be a CEO. Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.co. Hosted by Gresham W. Harkless Jr.

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07:14

IAM2421 - Embrace the Run: Focus on Progress

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2025/03/30

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless shares how he’s using ChatGPT to help him work through business ideas. He calls it his "CEO hack," noting that it serves as a virtual sounding board for brainstorming and coaching. He discusses recalibrating his 12-week goals, realizing that some earlier targets weren’t as realistic or achievable as he thought. Gresham also recognizes that while securing sales, building a strong lead-generation foundation is critical for long-term success. He mentions

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07:21

IAM2420 - Leads: To Buy or Not to Buy?

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2025/03/29

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless acknowledges that he has the advantage of an additional marketing company, but he recognizes that growth and success don’t come instantly and that there’s a lot of experimentation involved. He notes that he hasn’t worked with franchise brokers, franchisees, or anything related to franchising before, which means it’s all new territory for him. Despite this, he’s excited about the opportunity, as it could open up a new avenue for leads and business

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16:59

IAM2419 - Founder Helps Businesses Transform Their...

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2025/03/28

Dean Stanzel is the founder of Top of Mind Gifts and Strategic 3D Cards. Dean’s business focuses on providing creative and memorable gifts, such as Cutco knives and pop-up cards. Dean emphasizes his mission to create Top of Mind Awareness through carefully chosen gifts. He explains that having a client say they would refer you doesn’t automatically mean they will; it’s all about staying fresh in their minds. He believes it’s important to understand your clients and employees, taking time to

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16:59

IAM2418 - Framework Designer Transforms Ideas into...

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2025/03/27

Phil Lashley is a sought-after framework designer specializing in visual storytelling, with over 15 years of experience creating custom visuals and animations to simplify complex concepts.His work has been featured by major brands like The Drew Barrymore Show, Adobe, Microsoft, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing. His passion led him to study Visual Effects and Motion Graphics at the Art Institute, though he initially struggled to grasp how commercials were produced. Phil’s approach is

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13:36

IAM2417 - Certified Health and Wellness Coach Helps...

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2025/03/26

Gwendolyn Jones shares her insights from the conference, discussing how it reaffirmed her belief in the power of pursuing dreams and visions given by God. Gwendolyn talks about her health struggles in her 50s, including weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression—all linked to stress. As she lost weight and regained her health, she realized the importance of addressing belly fat for overall wellness and, thus, began helping others with the same issue. She provides guidance on

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09:42

IAM2416 - Young Baker Passionate about Baking and...

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2025/03/25

Dominique of Baked Beans Bakeries explains that her aunt started her cupcake business to raise money for her son, who has developmental challenges with his limbs. Over time, the company became a passion project for her aunt. She later expanded to a food truck, which she plans to set up this summer. Dominique explains that she initially considered making her baking business a non-profit, but realized it would be complicated. One cause she is passionate about is mental health, and she hopes to

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07:06

IAM2415 - Turning Challenges Into Triumph

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2025/03/24

Gresham Harkless discusses the idea of disrupting business norms—challenging traditional methods and doing things differently, even when others may not always understand or approve. Gresham points out that there’s no single approach to business and entrepreneurship, as each person’s perspective and method is valid, and everyone has their way of "upsetting the apple cart." Gresham shares his journey, noting his experience as a business owner for 11 years and working in a sports franchise where

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07:16

IAM2414 - The Art of Breaking Eggs Confidently

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2025/03/23

Gresham discusses how sometimes in life and business, you have to break things apart to make something new and better. This idea of “breaking eggs to make an omelet” symbolizes how, to progress, you might need to disrupt or change things completely.He mentions that he is in the process of rethinking and rebuilding his digital marketing business, CBNation, and Blue Star. After running the digital marketing business for 11 years, he has realized that it’s not in the form he initially envisioned,

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07:05

IAM2413 - Celebrate Small Wins for Big Motivation

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2025/03/22

Gresham Harkless discusses the importance of celebrating small wins and understanding the incremental steps towards achieving success. He shares insights from his digital marketing work, where he tracks important metrics such as impressions, engagement clicks, form fills, meetings, proposals, and closed business to monitor progress. Gresham emphasizes the value of recognizing these smaller steps even when the final goal has yet to be reached. Gresham highlights the need to celebrate each

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16:58

IAM2412 - Financial Planner helps Individuals Manage...

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2025/03/21

Tremaine Wills is an MBA, financial services agency owner, certified financial education instructor, and financial planner. Her mission is to help individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations manage their finances better and escape financial stress. She also aims to help one million people become accredited investors and grow their net worth to $1 million. Tremaine has been featured in reputable outlets like Forbes and Business Insider and has experience working with organizations like NASA and

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16:52

IAM2411 - Founder and Radio Host Shares the Impact of...

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2025/03/20

Vernon Oakes hosts the leading weekly national radio program for the U.S. cooperative community and is a general partner in Everything Co-op Communications, LLC, a media company focused on cooperative business models. Vernon shares his journey, starting with his upbringing in Bluefield, West Virginia, and his experience attending Bluefield State College. He delved into real estate, property management, and eventually, co-op housing, specifically limited equity co-ops. Vernon explains that

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16:59

IAM2410 - Event Planner Helps Create a Great Client...

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2025/03/19

Dee McCoy is an event planner who worked with Akia on the design, décor, and aesthetic elements of the conference to make the environment engaging and visually pleasing, especially since it was a gloomy day outside. Dee’s reasons for attending the event were threefold: to pour back into her business, to reconnect with her own work after focusing on clients' needs, and to introduce her daughter, a young entrepreneur, to the business world with a Christ-centered foundation. She learns that

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14:39

IAM2409 - DMV Entrepreneur Specializes in Modern...

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2025/03/18

Crystale Spearman is the founder of Eye Imagery, a photography business primarily focused on headshots for entrepreneurs and business owners. Crystale organizes a monthly event called “Smize and Socialize” for female entrepreneurs, business owners, and bloggers, where they can network and get free headshots. Crystale discusses Eye Imagery, focusing on her work with headshots, primarily for entrepreneurs and business owners who need professional photos for business cards, websites, and social

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07:24

IAM2408 - Franchise Broker Journey: Overcoming Day 36...

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2025/03/17

Gresham Harkless shares the harsh truth about sales in entrepreneurship – not every conversation will lead to a sale. It's crucial to accept that not every potential client will become a customer, no matter how much effort is put into the process. Gresham discusses how candidates sometimes get cold feet due to the perceived risks, even when they see the opportunity and believe in the business. He reflects on how often sales that seem certain don’t close, while those that seem unlikely can

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07:10

IAM2407 - Franchise Success: Embracing Challenges

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2025/03/16

Gresham Harkless discusses how challenging it can be to stay motivated, even when doing something like working out. He compares this to the challenges faced in business, such as losing clients, broken systems, and missed deals. He emphasizes the importance of not comparing oneself to others, which can lead to frustration and distraction. Gresham shares a lesson from a coach who identified three types of people: starters, maintainers, and finishers. Throughout the journey, Gresham mentions

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07:21

IAM2406 - Revitalize Your Routine!

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2025/03/15

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless mentions how impatience can be both a superpower and a downfall for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs often want success quickly, but sometimes they give up or pivot too soon before seeing the long-term results. Gresham notes that consistency is significant in business success, particularly in franchising. He refers to people with backgrounds in the military or government often succeeding in franchising due to their ability to execute tasks

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17:00

IAM2405 - Branding Expert Helps Small Businesses...

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2025/03/14

Dan Craddock is a serial entrepreneur, running Sure Shot Screen Printing, launching a brewery called The Barking Barley, and having a creative agency, Metro Nova Creative. Dan has been in the design and branding world for over 20 years. He’s passionate about making branding accessible to small business owners to help them succeed, believing that their success directly impacts community growth. Dan shares his approach to educating clients about the branding process. He points out that while

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16:53

IAM2404 - Wellness Coach Helps People Experience...

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2025/03/13

Chloe Markham is an award-winning wellness coach, yoga teacher, and joyful living coach. She is the founder of The Yoga Revolution and Joy Unplugged, programs designed to promote mindfulness, movement, and mindset to help people experience happiness every day. Chloe launched a Substack six months ago, where she writes about wellness, joy, and mindfulness, and she encourages others to join her there as it serves as an antidote to social media. She describes herself as a "modern-day classical

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14:31

IAM2403 - Marketing Consultant and Founder Provides...

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2025/03/12

Ashley Mason founded Dash of Social, a digital marketing consultancy specializing in social media management, SEO, paid ads, and public relations. She focuses on service-based businesses. Outside of work, she enjoys running and reading. Ashley explains how Trello has been a game-changer in her business. Initially a pen-and-paper person, she switched to digital tools for project management and loves the visual, creative aspect of Trello. Ashley emphasizes the importance of networking,

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17:00

IAM2402 - Founder and Civil Rights Attorney Focuses...

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2025/03/11

Kisha A. Brown is a passionate civil rights attorney and the founder/CEO of Justis Connection, an online platform designed to connect lawyers of color with communities needing legal resources. She has extensive experience across the federal, state, local, nonprofit, and private sectors and focuses on civil rights, police reform, and empowerment. Kisha realizes that people often ask for legal referrals, but the process is inefficient, requiring multiple steps and often not connecting people of

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