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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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07:13

IAM2401 - Unleashing the Power Within: Running Journey

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2025/03/10

Gresham Harkless shares that he wasn't always a runner and didn't enjoy it initially, but he started running after the tragic loss of a friend's daughter to cancer. This motivated him to participate in his first long-distance run for the Lynn Marie Foundation. Gresham emphasizes the importance of "running your own race," focusing on personal growth rather than comparing yourself to others. He found peace in this mindset, recognizing that progress comes with consistent practice. Running became a

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07:17

IAM2400 - Franchise Broker Challenges: Day 32 Insights

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2025/03/09

Gresham Harkless reflects on the challenges and transitions he's facing in his entrepreneurial journey, particularly as a franchise broker. He mentions the potential loss of a client, which could impact his team and business. Gresham discusses the unpredictable nature of business and life, likening it to a plate of spaghetti, where things often change unexpectedly. He acknowledges the difficulty of losing clients, especially when the client had previously expressed optimism for the future. While

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07:06

IAM2399 - Embrace Rest and Community on Your Broker...

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2025/03/08

Gresham Harkless shares that he takes Wednesdays as a rest day, which he feels is crucial for recharging. He compares his need for rest to Jesus taking time off from his miracles, emphasizing the importance of rest in any journey. Gresham reflects on his sales experience, explaining that rejection and indirect communication are part of the process. Gresham reminds the importance of having a supportive environment and a positive network to stay motivated. He emphasizes the need to stay

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16:58

IAM2398 - Founder Helps Companies with AI-Driven...

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2025/03/07

Volodymyr (Vlad) Panchenko is a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the gaming industry and artificial intelligence. He's the founder and CEO of Portal.ai, an AI-driven platform designed to act as a COO and CMO for businesses, transforming how companies approach marketing and operations. Vlad founded DMarket, a platform for trading in-game items, which was acquired by Mythical Games in 2023. Vlad highlights the significance of managing mental health and building a

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16:47

IAM2397 - Founder Offers Viable Alternative in...

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2025/03/06

Darrick Horton is the founder and CEO of TensorWave, a leading AI compute and cloud solutions company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has a strong background in technology and has led successful startups focusing on data centers, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductor tech. Darrick shares his early career at Lockheed Martin, where he worked on nuclear fusion technologies, but found the corporate structure limiting. Darrick emphasizes the importance of understanding the balance between business,

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10:43

IAM2396 - Host of EOFire Shows the World the Power of...

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2025/03/05

John Lee Dumas, the founder and host of EO Fire (Entrepreneurs On Fire), an award-winning podcast with over 1,400 episodes and seven figures in annual revenue. John explains how EO Fire has grown over the years, with 2,000 episodes and over 75 million listens to date. He discusses the importance of providing value to the world, knowing that success will follow. John emphasizes time blocking and how he uses Parkinson's Law to ensure focused and efficient work. Additionally, John values the

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13:42

IAM2395 - Chief Instructor Dedicated to Keeping Women...

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2025/03/04

Patti Stewart is a proud mom, owner, and chief instructor at Defense in Heels, a program dedicated to keeping women and children safe. Patti is a former model, and an internationally certified self-defense instructor, passionate about educating others, especially women and kids, on self-defense. Her mission is to change crime statistics by empowering individuals to protect themselves. Patti shares her journey of starting Defense in Heels and her passion for weapons and martial arts. She also

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07:14

IAM2394 - Mastering Time and Effort with Pareto &...

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2025/03/03

Gresham Harkless shares his journey as a franchise broker, focusing on time management, entrepreneurship, and starting a business. He emphasizes that many people delay taking action because they feel they need to have everything perfect and all their time available. Gresham highlights the importance of focusing on the key activities that produce the most significant results rather than trying to do everything. Gresham also discusses Parkinson's Law, which suggests that work expands to fill

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04:55

IAM2393 - Capture the Essence of Thanksgiving Moments

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2025/03/02

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless shares how he was reminded that when people pray or manifest things, the answers may not come in the way they expect. Gresham emphasizes the importance of being open to God's answers, even if they don’t align with one's expectations or desired methods. He discusses his entrepreneurial journey, particularly in the franchise world, and how he’s learning to focus on the “why” of his goals rather than the “how.” Moreover, Gresham is excited about the

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06:09

IAM2392 - Unveiling Day 28: Franchise Broker Chronicles

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2025/03/01

Gresham Harkless reflects on his journey as he approaches the 30-day mark of his current business phase, feeling like time has moved quickly. Gresham shares that he feels a bit "in-between," trying to transition but unsure whether he can meet his goal by the end of the year, as he initially intended. He mentions a podcast he hosted about being an AI-first company, discussing how AI can help humans focus on more meaningful tasks rather than replace them. Gresham emphasizes the importance of

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17:00

IAM2391 - Founder Helps Business Owners with Growth...

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2025/02/28

Renita Wolf is the founder of Poe Wolf Partners, a consulting firm focused on helping mid-market businesses with growth and operational improvements. Renita specializes in business exit planning, focusing on presale preparation to ensure companies are well-prepared before approaching potential buyers or investors. Renita emphasizes the importance of advance preparation—giving clients time to shore up any weaknesses and get their businesses ready for sale. Her unique approach lies in

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16:54

IAM2390 - Chief Revenue Officer Bridges the Financial...

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2025/02/27

James Hatfield is the Chief Revenue Officer at Liveswitch and with extensive leadership experience in companies like IQVIA and Sageworks. Liveswitch uses instant video to drive less, give more estimates, assess issues remotely, pre-qualify leads better, and document your work. With a simple click and no apps, LiveSwitch Contact is the fastest and easiest way to connect with customers and team members to make more money and save time. James co-founded a company that turned financial statements into

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17:00

IAM2389 - CEO Focus on Conversational Analytics to...

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2025/02/26

Krish Ramineni is the co-founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai, an AI startup in San Francisco that specializes in conversational analytics, including recording, transcribing, and analyzing sales and support calls. Prior to Fireflies, Krish was one of the youngest product managers at Microsoft, where he worked on customer experience and analytics. At Microsoft, Krish interacted with experts in NLP and data science, which sparked his interest in conversation tracking and voice analytics. Krish uses

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16:57

IAM2388 - Certified Holistic Health Coach and...

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2025/02/25

Nicole Nelson is a certified holistic health coach, wellness influencer, and entrepreneur, who transitioned from a corporate job as an engineer at General Mills to pursue her passion for health and wellness. Nicole launched her health coaching business, Living Well with Nick, in 2016, and has since helped others lead healthier, more authentic lives. She earned her health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and started her business on the side. Nicole

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06:32

IAM2387 - Navigating the Franchise Broker Journey

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2025/02/24

Gresham Harkless shares his reflections on his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing that success is rarely a straight line. He compares success to a plate of spaghetti—messy, complex, and filled with unexpected twists and turns. Gresham acknowledges that many people mistakenly believe success is a flawless path without setbacks. Gresham explains that persistence and resilience are key to overcoming setbacks, and while not everything will go perfectly, those who keep going are the ones who

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06:55

IAM2386 - Embrace the Chaos: A Franchise Broker's...

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2025/02/23

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless believes in the importance of energy in life and business. He recently had a conversation with a coach about transformation, where they discussed the concept of letting go of things that no longer serve you. Gresham emphasizes listening to one's body and intuition and mentions how physical sensations, like anxiety, can be signals to explore deeper issues. Gresham discusses the importance of staying in tune with their spirituality, reading God's word,

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06:51

IAM2385 - Unveiling the Secret of Franchise Success

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2025/02/22

Gresham Harkless reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and emphasizes the importance of experimentation in business. Gresham shares his experience, experimenting with different strategies and approaches is key to discovering what works, what you enjoy, and what aligns with your goals. He emphasizes the value of data in understanding what's working—such as tracking impressions, clicks, conversions, or other key performance indicators (KPIs). Gresham highlights the need for consistent

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16:55

IAM2384 - Founder Helps Stakers Maximize their Impact...

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2025/02/21

James Jackson Leach is an entrepreneur from Austin, Texas, known for his work in business development, blockchain technology, and film production. In 2014, James built his first bitcoin mining rig and has continued to support emerging blockchain platforms. James is the inventor of two US technology patents, a mobile algorithm allowing content creators the ability to copyright intellectual property from their mobile devices straight to the Library of Congress. James developed Crowdstake as a

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16:56

IAM2383 - Founder Helps Clients Achieve Better...

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2025/02/20

Donovan Ryckis is the award-winning, founder, and CEO of Ethos Benefits, a firm dedicated to advancing fiduciary-driven health insurance strategies for employers nationwide. Donovan is known for pioneering strategies to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in employer healthcare plans, leading to significant savings for both employers and employees. Donovan co-produces the Business of Benefits Podcast and has created a documentary called It's Not Personal, It's Just Healthcare. Donovan

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17:00

IAM2382 - Business Breakthrough and Behavioral...

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2025/02/19

Carmen Wilde is a top-rated, Business Breakthrough and Behavioral Specialist who helps entrepreneurs make the switch from sporadic growth to wild success. Carmen highlights the importance of seeing others succeed as a motivator, as it can show that anyone can achieve similar outcomes with persistence. She provides quick answers for pressing business challenges, offering an on-demand service for entrepreneurs, especially those who need support late at night. Carmen uses simple but powerful

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