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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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07:15

IAM2429 - Unlocking Rest and Tech for Diabetes

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2025/04/07

In this special episode, Gresham shares his journey of noticing fluctuations in his blood sugar, despite being active and working out regularly. He was recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic, which surprised him since he exercises about 4-5 times a week and follows a meal prep routine. Gresham affirms the significance of knowing your health numbers (like glucose levels) and filling up your "cup" (maintaining your health and well-being) to be the best version of yourself. Gresham explains the concept

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07:21

IAM2428 - Unlocking the Power of Virtual Assistants

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2025/04/06

Gresham Harkless delves into the importance of leveraging Virtual Assistants, especially in businesses like franchise brokerage or digital marketing.He highlights how VAs can help amplify productivity by taking over tasks that otherwise consume valuable time, allowing business owners to focus on higher-priority activities. Gresham shares that he’s moving toward co-brokering deals instead of trying to control every part of the process. Moreover, he advocates hiring a VA as soon as possible,

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07:21

IAM2427 - Turning Challenges Into Triumph

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2025/04/05

Gresham Harkless discusses how business is about finding opportunities and doing things differently, even if it means going against the grain. He believes innovation in business doesn’t always mean creating entirely new technologies but can also involve approaching things in unique ways, especially in execution. Gresham shares the emotional toll of losing his dog and his grandmother to cancer. This experience has deeply impacted him and shaped how he thinks about his work. Gresham is

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16:54

IAM2426 - Founder Focuses on Helping Homeowners and...

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2025/04/04

Idan Shpizear is the founder and CEO of 911 Restoration, a top disaster restoration company in the U.S. He started with little—just an $800 Volvo and a carpet cleaning business—and built it into a national franchise. 911 Restoration focuses on helping homeowners and businesses recover from disasters, emphasizing a "fresh start" philosophy. Idan also founded Milestone SEO and Gazingle, a CRM platform for improving business operations. His approach is centered around innovation, mentorship, and

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16:58

IAM2425 - Founder and Eco-Warrior Creates Sustainable...

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2025/04/03

Susie Hewson established Natracare, a brand that manufactures organic and environmentally-conscious period care products. Susie is recognized for her environmental activism and has been awarded numerous accolades, including an MBE from King Charles III for her work in women's health and the environment. In the late '80s, Susie was motivated by the harmful chemicals used in conventional period care products. Her company’s mission was to create products that were free from chlorine bleach,

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17:00

IAM2424 - Health Insurance Agent and Podcaster Helps...

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2025/04/02

Lorena Tomasini owns MALM Life and Health Insurance Agency in Miami, Florida. With over 12 years of experience in the insurance industry, she helps families and business owners with financial protection. Lorena also hosts the "12-Minute Podcast," where she speaks with entrepreneurs about problem-solving. Lorena highlights that many people are unprepared for catastrophic events like health issues or death, which can be devastating both personally and financially. She explains that financial

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16:50

IAM2423 - Organizational Development Consultant Helps...

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2025/04/01

Nahamani Yisrael is an Organizational Development Consultant and Senior Webmaster at Nahamani.org. Nahamani holds a BSBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a certified Ice House Entrepreneurship Program Facilitator. She was recognized as one of Natural Woman Magazine's Top 10 Women of the Year in 2017 and 100 Wise Women of Cincinnati in 2018. Nahamani explains that she started Nahamani.org to help small businesses and nonprofits communicate their value, build good websites,

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07:20

IAM2422 - When to Rebuild: The Signs and Strategies

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2025/03/31

Gresham reflects on one of the challenging aspects of entrepreneurship and personal growth—knowing when to pivot or stop. Gresham explains that society often teaches us not to quit, but there’s a time for persistence and knowing when to let go. He emphasizes that complexity can be a barrier, so simplifying processes is essential. Simplification doesn’t mean lowering standards; it’s about making things easier for your team and customers. Gresham recommends that having boundaries—such as

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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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