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IAM2340 - Leader and Consultant Helps Re-position Businesses Within Their Specialized Areas

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 day. 

 

In 2013, John decided to lend his experience to other businesses by creating a media marketing company called Fine Touch Marketing.

 

John discusses the importance of staying ahead in the marketing world and constantly seeking new opportunities to help clients.

 

John recommends using analytics tools to track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

 

He advises slowing down and ensuring new ventures align with personal goals and values.

 

Furthermore, John emphasizes that entrepreneurship offers a chance to create a lifestyle of freedom while making an impact through business ventures.

 

Website: Fine Touch Marketing 

Another site: Photography In Style

 

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IAM2339 - CEO and Speech-Language Pathologist Inspires Small Business Owners to Success

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 providing services to families with children who need multiple therapies per week was crucial to their success.

 

Ginger advocates entrepreneurs to stay true to their optimistic, visionary side and embrace the joy of running a business, even when facing setbacks or challenges.

 

Website: Ginger Jones 

LinkedIn: Ginger Jones

 

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IAM2338 - The Power of Tapping into Resources and Mentorship in Your Journey

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 various approaches can be combined to solve a problem—creating a webinar that serves both internal and external purposes.

 

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IAM2337 - Building a Strong Company Culture for Organizational Success

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 work backward from that vision, refining it over time.

 

In addition, Gresham highlights that culture-building takes active, continuous effort and that simplicity—despite being challenging—is often more effective than complexity in ensuring organizational success.

• Blue Star Franchise: bluestarfranchise.com
• Browse the Franchise Inventory: bluestarfranchise.com/franchise
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IAM2336 - Helping Businesses with Visibility, Resource, and Connections through Podcasting

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 expect.

 

Gresham reaffirms that the core focus of the content will revolve around visibility, resources, and connections — all aimed at helping people level up in their businesses and lives.

• Blue Star Franchise: bluestarfranchise.com
• Browse the Franchise Inventory: bluestarfranchise.com/franchise
• Is franchising right for you? Check this out to see: bluestarfranchise.com/assessment
• Franchise CEO (A CBNation Site - coming soon) - franchiseceo.co

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IAM2335 - Fundamental Question for Entrepreneurs: "What Problem are You Solving?"

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 refocus.

 

Gresham outlines his plans for the podcast, including experimenting with solo episodes, revisiting key past interviews, and focusing on how entrepreneurs can transition from working in their business to working on their business.

 

He highlights the importance of giving himself and his audience space to experiment, improve, and drill down into key lessons and insights from previous episodes.

 

He also arranged future content that will include "CEO hacks"—practical tools, apps, books, and habits that make entrepreneurs more effective and efficient.

• Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com
• Browse the Franchise Inventory: https://bluestarfranchise.com/franchise
• Is franchising right for you? Check this out to see: http://bluestarfranchise.com/assessment
• Franchise CEO (A CBNation Site - coming soon) - http://franchiseceo.co

 

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IAM2334 - Unlock Your Business Potential by Creating Space to Allow for New Opportunities

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 allow for growth and new opportunities.

 

As he grows his new business, BlueStar Franchise, Gresham looks forward to integrating franchising content into the podcast, offering insights into this field.

• Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com
• Browse the Franchise Inventory: https://bluestarfranchise.com/franchise
• Is franchising right for you? Check this out to see: http://bluestarfranchise.com/assessment
• Franchise CEO (A CBNation Site - coming soon) - http://franchiseceo.co

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IAM2333 - Speaker, Author, Trainer, and Trauma-informed Wellness Expert Fights for The Well-Being of Others

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 grounded and focused, leading to a more productive day. 

 

She emphasizes the importance of finding one's life's purpose, which can be explored through various paths. 

 

Website: Sherrell Moore-Tucker 

Facebook: Sherrell Moore-Tucker, LLC

 

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IAM2332 - Author, Podcast Host and Self-improvement Writer Helps People Start Online Businesses

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 ensure productivity and a positive mindset throughout the day.

 

Michael also advises staying open to new experiences, meeting new people, and consistently consuming content that helps grow and improve.

 

Website: https://www.inspireyoursuccess.com/ 

              michaelleonard.net

IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammichaelleonard

 

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IAM2331 - Overcoming Overload: My Journey as a Franchise Broker

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 entrepreneurs with a vision, and while they are meant to be more systematized and operationally efficient, they still require continuous learning and adaptability.

• Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com
• Browse the Franchise Inventory: https://bluestarfranchise.com/franchise
• Is franchising right for you? Check this out to see: http://bluestarfranchise.com/assessment
• Franchise CEO (A CBNation Site - coming soon) - http://franchiseceo.co

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