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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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6:10

IAM2601 - Get Back in the Game: Basketball Workout

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2025/09/26

In this episode, Gresh shares candid reflections on his current stage: experimenting with organic lead generation, resisting the pressure to buy leads, and navigating the inevitable ups and downs of building a business. He recounts a nostalgic basketball‑style sprint workout that reminded him how past discipline still fuels his present mindset, emphasizing that mental blocks often become self‑fulfilling unless you keep moving forward. A pending call with a potential funder highlights the mix of

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16:59

IAM2600 - Podcaster Helps Entrepreneurs Understand...

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2025/09/25

In this episode, Nick McGowan talks about Thought Leadership - it's your personal lens on what matters to you. He likens it to painting, music, or a podcast—any medium that lets your inner voice shine. Nick also shares why podcasting works for him. Verbal communication is his super‑power; podcasting let him heal, mentor, and broadcast ideas publicly that he’d otherwise share behind closed doors. Website: themindsetandselfmasteryshow.com Youtube: themindsetandselfmasteryshow LinkedIn:

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16:59

IAM2599 - Author and Coach Helps Leaders and Teams...

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2025/09/24

Lee Eisenstadt is the founder of the Leading with Courage Academy in Chicago. After a new managing partner swept away the C‑suite at the fifth‑largest accounting firm, Lee pivoted from seeking another full‑time role to taking on one‑off projects that leveraged his expertise in client‑loyalty assessments and cost‑streamlining.A series of interim consulting gigs—culminating in a three‑year interim COO position—revealed to him that he could never be “fired” again and set the stage for launching his

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16:55

IAM2598 - Entrepreneur Inspires Leaders to Move...

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2025/09/23

Alicia Houston is a former biotech founder who spent over a decade scaling her company before selling it for a seven‑figure sum. Alicia works primarily with small‑ to medium‑sized businesses, viewing them as mirrors of her own early entrepreneurial experience. Leveraging her background in neuroscience, she helps leaders understand the brain’s wiring, hormonal influences, and neural pathways that can create mental blocks, enabling them to “hack” their own thinking and develop new habits. Her

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5:27

IAM2597 - Keep Jogging: Embrace Your Journey

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2025/09/22

In this special episode, Gresh reflects on the past year, noting that his original focus on the franchise‑broker business has been pushed to the side as unexpected demands arose in his digital‑marketing venture. Despite the shift, he remains optimistic, pointing to early signs of opportunity. He uses a marathon metaphor to describe the entrepreneurial journey: there are fast‑paced stretches, moments to pause, hydrate, and refocus, but the race never truly ends. This mindset keeps him motivated,

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6:26

IAM2596 - Finding Leads Like a Pro: Tips Unveiled

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2025/09/21

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless Jr. launches a new “Franchise CEO” segment within the IAMCEO podcast to chronicle his BlueStar Franchise startup, offering aspiring entrepreneurs a real‑time look at the challenges and decisions involved in building a business. He now targets people who publicly ask franchising‑related questions on podcasts, social media, and newsletters, aiming for a handful of high‑quality conversations each week instead of a high volume of low‑quality leads. To sustain

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7:07

IAM2595 - Always Another Level: Embrace the Journey

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2025/09/20

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless shares insights from top leaders and announces a new “Franchise CEO” series that will chronicle his own launch of Blue Star Franchise, offering a real‑time case study for aspiring entrepreneurs.He uses a grueling Peloton push‑up ladder workout as a metaphor for growth, stressing that waiting for others to catch up keeps you stuck. Instead, he embraces the mindset that there’s always “another level” to reach—whether in business, fitness, or personal

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6:48

IAM2594 - Is the Agency Model a Relic of the Past?

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2025/09/19

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on the evolving nature of the traditional agency model, questioning whether it's truly obsolete or simply transforming. He shares that his move into franchise brokerage was driven by a desire to break away from the often rigid and inefficient agency structure and to build something that leveraged his marketing expertise into ownership and long-term value. He emphasizes that while AI has certainly disrupted the industry by offering fast,

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16:56

IAM2593 - CEO Helps Business Professionals with an...

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2025/09/18

In this episode, we sit down with Gary Engles, the visionary behind MyGig – a full‑stack affiliate platform that equips business professionals to earn recurring income while delivering every essential service a modern company needs, from tax‑credit optimization and IT security to PEO‑backed HR, CRM automation, financing, credit‑building, and even fractional CMO marketing.Gary’s journey is anything but ordinary. He launched a martial‑arts‑based leadership academy at 22, sold it, turned COO of a

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16:54

IAM2592 - Vice President of a Leading Supplier Helps...

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2025/09/17

Linda Taliaferro is the Vice President of Global Quality at Meritor, Inc., a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicles and industrial markets. With over 30 years of experience in corporate leadership, Linda is also the founder of The Extra Effort (TEE) — a career advisory firm dedicated to helping professionals get unstuck, build executive presence, and change the trajectory of their careers. Linda explains how she transformed

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16:59

IAM2591 - Executive and Team Coach Focuses on the...

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2025/09/16

Alan Cohen is a Professional Certified Executive and Team Coach, speaker, and author with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of communication, leadership, and human connection.Spending decades as both a marketing expert and Human Resource consultant, he presided over the successful launch of the Harry Potter series as Scholastic's Director of Marketing, as well as serving as the Director of Communications for the Broadway League, representing the Tony Awards. He has coached and

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6:32

IAM2590 - Reflecting on Day 244: A Little Life

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2025/09/15

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless discusses his recent focus on outreach to create more business opportunities, especially with people affected by layoffs. He expresses some frustration with the lack of engagement within a BNI chapter he’s considering joining, noting that members’ slow responses and minimal one-to-ones raise concerns about whether referrals would be handled with care. Gresham highlights the significance of staying outside his comfort zone, citing a recent live session

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4:21

IAM2589 - Understanding Franchising: Your Business...

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2025/09/14

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on reaching day 244 of his Franchise Broker Journey, recognizes the need to reset and refocus before hitting the one-year mark. He plans to join a professional chapter for community and accountability, ramp up content creation by producing 30 bite-sized content videos to educate and engage potential clients, and leverage those pieces for broader visibility and value. Also, Gresham mentions expanding his efforts into newsletters and

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5:31

IAM2588 - Unlock the Power of Multiple Lead Streams

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2025/09/13

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on a powerful morning workout and expresses a desire to build consistency by committing to it at least four times a week, even while managing parenting duties. He acknowledges a key misstep in the early days of his business: jumping directly into cold market outreach without first cultivating referral relationships and tapping into his existing network, which he now realizes should have been the foundation. Gresham emphasizes the power of

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6:42

IAM2587 - Unlock Your Productivity: Journey through...

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2025/09/12

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless is stepping into day two of this new 12-week year with a completely restructured focus and a deeper understanding of what really matters right now. He’s shifted digital marketing to the top of his priorities, recognizing that with the right infrastructure now in place, it has strong growth potential. Gresham reflects on the tough transitions he's faced — unexpected challenges that hit hard, echoing the Mike Tyson quote about everyone having a plan until

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16:56

IAM2586 - Founder and Coach Shares on How to Overcome...

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2025/09/11

In today’s episode we sit down with Inga Maskun, a Dream‑Builder coach and founder of Living Your Inspired Life, to unpack one of the most stubborn obstacles entrepreneurs face: fear.Inga shares how fear isn’t a single monster but a shape‑shifting force that often masquerades as delay, destruction, or dissuasion—the subtle excuses that keep great ideas on the back burner. She walks us through a simple, four‑step framework for neutralizing those hidden barriers: From sky‑diving to silence the fear

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16:52

IAM2585 - Entrepreneur and Best-selling Author Helps...

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2025/09/10

Haris Reis is a two-time national award-winning entrepreneur, two-time national best-selling author, keynote speaker, and expert digital marketer. Haris is best known for co-founding Changing Lanes International—helping authors, speakers, and coaches grow their brands—and for his time as a growth hacker at VaynerMedia, where he helped build Gary Vaynerchuk’s brand. Haris highlights the importance of constant learning, mentorship, and investing in personal growth. He discusses overcoming

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16:54

IAM2584 - Blogger Shares Tips for Bloggers and...

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2025/09/09

Janice Wald is an accomplished author, speaker, freelance writer, and the founder of MostlyBlogging.com, a popular blog that provides practical tips and strategies for bloggers, marketers, and online entrepreneurs. Janice attributes her ability to simplify complex information to her teaching background, making her content especially helpful for beginners. She emphasizes the importance of patience in building an online presence, stating that blogging is a marathon, not a sprint. Janice also

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6:20

IAM2583 - Staying Strong on Day 239: A Motivational...

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2025/09/08

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects deeply on his resistance to the common business advice of buying leads, expressing a clear desire to grow his business through organic, relationship-based methods rather than transactional lead generation. He emphasizes the importance of quality over quantity in conversations, stating that he'd rather have a handful of meaningful, high-value interactions than many shallow ones. Gresham acknowledges that the value of BNI is heavily dependent on

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7:13

IAM2582 - Revamping Life: Day 238's New Plan

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2025/09/07

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless recognizes a major gap in the franchising space: a lack of education-driven systems that help potential franchisees truly understand the process and opportunities. He’s now focused on creating targeted content for three groups: laid-off professionals, people unhappy in their jobs, and business owners looking to expand. Gresham plans to educate these audiences through content creation, live podcasting, and leveraging his media mindset to establish

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