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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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16:58

IAM2349 - President and CEO Helps Young Optometrists...

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2025/01/17

John Marvin is a visionary entrepreneur, acclaimed columnist, and influential leader dedicated to empowering others to unlock their full potential. As President and CEO of Texas State Optical, John has cultivated a thriving business network while spearheading initiatives in health and wellness consulting and eye care partnerships. He played a key role in helping young optometrists start their businesses, providing a "turnkey system" for setting up new practices, including real estate,

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16:56

IAM2348 - CEO Empowers Individuals and Communities to...

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2025/01/16

In this episode, we have Sharlyn Martinez, a Latina entrepreneur and financial literacy expert dedicated to empowering underserved communities. Her experience with her immigrant mother inspired her to focus on financial literacy and community empowerment. Sharlyn founded Sin-Cere Consulting, focused on helping underserved communities navigate the home-buying process, Sin-Cere Multiservices, a nonprofit teaching financial literacy and business management, and a transportation service for elderly

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16:59

IAM2347 - Lawyer, Photographer and Business...

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2025/01/15

Rachel Brenke is a multifaceted entrepreneur who has successfully balanced her roles as a lawyer, photographer, and business consultant.Rachel found herself seeking a flexible career that could accommodate her unique circumstances. Rachel helps entrepreneurs set up, strategize, and protect their businesses legally and emphasizes the importance of Liability Protection, Intellectual Property (IP), and Contracts & Legal Protection. She stresses the importance of maximizing time and being

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13:52

IAM2346 - Passion Igniter Helps Ambitious Women...

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2025/01/14

Laura Gmeinder is a passion igniter; she's a highly sought-after certified coach and national speaker. Laura combines her expertise in adult education, coaching, and business development. She was honored as a BRAVA “Women to Watch” and In Business “40 Under 40” for her business savvy and community engagement accomplishments. She emphasizes the importance of inner growth and self-discovery to level up personally and professionally. Laura’s unique combination of communication and "woo" (Winning

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15:51

IAM2345 - Integrating AI Tools to Enhance...

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2025/01/13

Gresham dives into the transformative power of AI and systems in business. The discussion highlights how AI acts as a cheat code, freeing up time for creative tasks by handling routine operations. Various AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity are explored for their roles in content creation, strategic planning, and problem-solving. Gresh emphasizes the importance of integrating these tools to enhance consistency, scalability, and clarity in business operations. It also underscores

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09:59

IAM2344 - Using AI like an Assistant: The...

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2025/01/12

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless discusses how to leverage mindset and practical tools to build an impactful business.Dr. Amanda Barrientez shares her expertise on mindset and the Law of Attraction and highlights the transformative power of AI in the business landscape. Gresham talks about using tools like Canva, ChatGPT, and Jasper to manifest business goals and scale operations. Visualization is a core technique in manifestation. Tools like Canva allow you to design visuals that

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12:48

IAM2343 - CEO Hack: The Power of Pretotyping and its...

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2025/01/11

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless focuses on the concept of pretotyping and its importance for entrepreneurs and builders. Gresham emphasizes that pretotyping helps entrepreneurs test, validate, and refine ideas before fully committing to them. Testing ideas quickly with minimal investment allows businesses to iterate based on real-world feedback, leading to better results in the long run. The episode underscores that entrepreneurship is about problem-solving and validating your

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16:47

IAM2342 - Personal Stylist Helps Entrepreneurs Create...

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2025/01/10

Dejeuné Harris is an accomplished personal stylist with over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry. She specializes in helping black creative entrepreneurs create intentional, sophisticated wardrobes that boost self-confidence and elevate their brand. Dejeuné believes style is a powerful tool for showing up authentically and aligns with empowering multi-hyphenated Black women. Her approach to styling is unique in that she prioritizes understanding her clients before offering style

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16:52

IAM2341 - Personal Transformation Consultant Helps...

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2025/01/09

In this episode, we have Stephanie McAuliffe, a personal transformation guide and energy healer.With 27 years of experience on Wall Street, Stephanie speaks, writes, and leads workshops on our human condition and what it truly means to heal and break inter-generational cycles. She's the author of two international best-selling books, The Impact of Silence: Self-Mastery Practices for Women and The Message in the Bottle: Finding Hope and Peace Amidst the Chaos of Living with an

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12:54

IAM2340 - Leader and Consultant Helps Re-position...

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2025/01/08

John Davydov transitioned from a career as an FAA Air Traffic Controller to founding multiple businesses, including Wedding Stub and Photography and Style.His love for technology, websites, and marketing led him to develop Wedding Stub, an online daily deal site that helped local brides and grooms find great deals for their wedding day. In 2005, John became the proud owner of Photography In Style, a wedding media firm created for brides who want to laugh, play, and shine on their wedding

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15:07

IAM2339 - CEO and Speech-Language Pathologist...

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2025/01/07

Ginger Jones is a speech-language pathologist and the founder and CEO of Jones Therapy Services, a pediatric therapy clinic that offers a wide variety of services with nine locations in Tennessee.She started Jones Therapy Services in November of 2009, the company has received many awards, such as a ranking on the Inc. 5000 list for 3 years. Ginger focuses on accessibility and providing comprehensive services at convenient locations sets her apart from other providers. Her strategy of

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10:51

IAM2338 - The Power of Tapping into Resources and...

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2025/01/06

Gresham Harkless shares insights about leveraging resources and tapping into the knowledge of others to grow in business and life. He emphasizes the importance of learning from others by seeking mentorship and using available resources like books, blogs, podcasts, and events. He highlights the importance of recognizing these biases and using them to your advantage. Gresham explains how combining different types of advice can lead to creative solutions. Gresham also gives an example of how

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08:40

IAM2337 - Building a Strong Company Culture for...

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2025/01/05

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless emphasizes that creating a strong organizational culture doesn’t just happen by chance; it requires intentional effort from leaders. He points out that many leaders become overly focused on the buzzword of "culture," but they may struggle to understand how to shape it effectively. Gresham shares his experience of being an ideas-driven leader, which sometimes led to confusion within his team. He encourages leaders to define their desired culture and

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07:15

IAM2336 - Helping Businesses with Visibility,...

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2025/01/04

Gresham Harkless discusses his focus on 12-week year goals, and the evolution of the podcast's content, and outlines upcoming changes to the podcast format, including more solo episodes and experimentation. He mentions riffing on previous episodes, integrating content based on feedback, and exploring new topics, hacks, and pillars in business. Gresham plans to experiment with different types of content and interview formats while still maintaining the 6 set questions that listeners have come to

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08:07

IAM2335 - Fundamental Question for Entrepreneurs:...

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2025/01/03

Gresham Harkless reflects on his journey of hosting the I AM CEO Podcast for nearly 7 years and over 2,340 episodes. Gresham emphasizes the importance of asking, "What problem are you solving?" as a fundamental question for entrepreneurs. This is key to guiding business decisions and ensuring that efforts are aligned with addressing real needs. Gresham shares the excitement and challenges of becoming a parent, noting how this life change has disrupted his perspective and helped him

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06:52

IAM2334 - Unlock Your Business Potential by Creating...

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2025/01/02

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on his journey with the podcast and his broader professional life as he approaches the 7th year of the podcast and the 12th year of his digital marketing business.He expresses excitement for the future, particularly for experimenting with new podcast formats and content, including a focus on franchising, as he has started a new business in franchise brokerage. Gresham emphasizes the power of creating space, both physically and mentally, to

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17:00

IAM2333 - Speaker, Author, Trainer, and...

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2025/01/01

Sherrell Moore-Tucker is a speaker, author, trainer, and trauma-informed wellness expert who specializes in leadership and stress management.Sherrell has over 10 years of experience in human resources, yoga, natural health, and her military background. She uses her experience to address these issues in community classes, highlighting that upheavals of normalcy can be traumatic. Sherrell highlights the importance of starting the day with a reflective practice, this routine helps in staying

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16:53

IAM2332 - Author, Podcast Host and Self-improvement...

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2024/12/31

Michael Leonard is the creator of Inspire Your Success, a blog and podcast to help people start online businesses and upgrade their mindset for success. Michael is also an author and self-improvement writer featured on Fearless Motivation, Goldcast, Life Hacker, and more. He emphasizes that success is not just about learning technical skills but about reprogramming one’s subconscious to overcome limiting beliefs. He shares his routine, which involves reviewing wins, planning, and meditating to

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06:12

IAM2331 - Overcoming Overload: My Journey as a...

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2024/12/30

Gresham Harkless discusses the importance of creating a business model that is not overly reliant on specific individuals. This approach ensures sustainability and scalability. He highlights the significance of maintaining high ethical standards, knowing the inventory, and understanding potential candidates thoroughly. Gresham realizes the need to manage his focus and recalibrate his approach to ensure things are in place and he’s not overwhelmed. He reflects on how franchises are built by

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05:57

IAM2330 - Revitalize Your Energy: Pour From a Full Cup

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2024/12/29

Gresham Harkless emphasizes the value of taking on responsibilities remaining true to one's duties and being brave and accountable. He discusses that one must be mindful of where they invest their energy to avoid burnout and ensure they stay focused on what matters. Gresham advocates for taking time to rest and recharge, emphasizing that rest is as important as hard work. Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com Browse the Franchise

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