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IAM2312 - Personal Trainer Helps Clients Embody Fitness As a Lifestyle

Noelle McKenzie is the CEO and co-founder of Leading Edge Personal Trainers, which helps clients transform their fitness through a mind-body approach.

 

Noelle developed a passion for personal training after rising from a walk-on athlete to a Division 1 track and field athlete.

 

Noelle emphasizes the importance of focusing on quality over quantity, targeting higher-level clientele, and maintaining a high retention rate with a loyal client base. 

 

She also mentioned the importance of having a long-term game plan and understanding that failure is part of the process.

 

In addition, Noelle advocates for future business owners to embrace failure and change their approach when something isn’t working.

 

Website: Leading Edge Personal Trainers 

Instagram: bodybynoelle

 

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IAM2311 - Writer, Author and Podcast Host Creates Products to Help Other Creators and CEOs

Paul Jarvis is a seasoned writer and designer with over two decades of experience.

 

He is the author of "Company of One," and has worked with high-profile clients like Steve Nash, Shaquille O'Neal, Microsoft, and Mercedes Benz.

 

Paul transitioned into creating products, including books and software like Fathom, an analytics tool that respects user privacy.

 

He emphasizes the importance of creating a trustworthy product through high quality and customer engagement.

 

Paul focuses on customer retention over acquisition with his customers purchasing multiple products.

 

Paul highlights that business success should lead to personal freedom rather than growth for its own sake.

 

Website:  Paul Jarvis - Fathom Analytics 

Newsletter: The Sunday Dispatches

 

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IAM2310 - Staying Present: Overcoming Startup Challenges

In this special episode of the I Am CEO podcast, Gresh introduces the journey of starting the Bluestar franchise and announces the launch of a new sub-site within CBNation called Franchise CEO.

Inspired by the founder of the Franchise Brokers Association, Gresh aims to document this journey to assist those starting franchises or any business.

He shares snippets from the initial videos and encourages subscribing to their YouTube channel.

Gresh emphasizes the importance of uniqueness and running one's own race.

He discusses the experiences on day eight of starting the Bluestar franchise, highlighting the excitement and challenges faced.

Gresh stresses the importance of staying present, documenting the behind-the-scenes process, and focusing on daily wins. Despite slow progress and no sales yet, remains persistent, balancing multiple businesses and using the 12-week year concept to stay focused.

He emphasizes the need for experimenting, testing, and adjusting strategies, and the significance of consistent effort in achieving success. 

• 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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IAM2309 - How to Franchise Successfully: Secrets of Unique Execution

In this special episode, Gresh introduces the journey of starting the Bluestar franchise and highlights the Franchise CEO sub-site within CB Nation.

He shares valuable insights from his training with the Franchise Brokers Association (FBA) founder, emphasizing the importance of documenting the journey for aspiring franchisees or business starters.

Gresh encourages builders to keep building and be their unique selves.

He stresses the need to create space for new ventures and be realistic about fitting them in, emphasizing discipline and intentionality in managing time and tasks.

Gresh also mentions implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in their digital marketing business for long-term improvements, concluding with the acknowledgment of ongoing efforts and the importance of continual improvement.

 

• 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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IAM2308 - Gresh's Reflects on the Importance of Learning about Franchise Brands

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on the importance of learning about franchise brands and connecting with people in the industry, including ResiBrands.

 

He discusses a niche within the franchise space—helping businesses turn into franchises, focusing on unique execution rather than innovative products.

 

He emphasizes how businesses can succeed by uniquely executing ideas, even if the core product or service isn’t novel.

 

Gresham highlights resilience as a crucial trait for entrepreneurs, referencing a recent podcast interview discussing the importance of "grit."

 

Furthermore, Gresham advocates that others stay focused on their purpose (the "why") rather than becoming too attached to a specific approach (the "how"), as the path to success can evolve.

 

• 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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IAM2307 - Founder Empowers Future Female Leaders in Food & Beverage Industry

Christie Lawler is the founder and owner of CJL Consulting, a beverage marketing agency, and the WITI Group, a nonprofit female leadership in the food and beverage industry.

 

She is also the host of the Lawler Out Loud Mixing Up the Mainstream Podcast and an advocate on several industry boards.

 

Christie is recognized for her leadership, including being named "Innovator of the Year" (2022) and "Most Influential Beverage Strategist" (2021).

 

Christie discusses the emotional and relational benefits of the initiative, the challenges faced during conferences, and the importance of resilience and problem-solving. 

 

Moreover, she emphasizes persistence and never misses deadlines, describing herself as a realistic optimist.

 

Website: CJL Consulting 

LinkedIn: Christie Lawler

 

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IAM2306 - CEO Helps Clients Heal their Skin with Natural Skincare Products

Catrina is the CEO and founder of Pure Skin Repair, a black woman-owned natural handcrafted skincare line. 

 

Her skincare journey began in 2015 when she created a natural moisturizer for her daughter's eczema, which quickly grew into a thriving business recognized for its plant-based, cruelty-free products.

 

Catrina is recognized by the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women in Business Initiative.

 

She emphasizes self-love and acceptance, encouraging others to embrace their flaws and celebrate their uniqueness.

 

Catrina strongly advocates for ongoing education, attending webinars, and conferences, and learning from various fields.

 

Catrina mentors small black-owned businesses promotes self-love and community impact, and advises others facing similar challenges to acknowledge their struggles, stay strong, and recognize the lessons in difficult times.

 

Website: Pure Skin Repair 

LinkedIn: Catrina Jackson 

Instagram: @pureskinrepair.1 

Facebook: Pure Skin Repair

 

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IAM2305 - President and Co-Founder Helps Clients Find Their Voice to Tell Complex Stories

Calvin Dark has built his reputation as a creative branding, media, and communications professional for diverse clients and partners.

 

In 2014, Calvin co-founded RC Communications to help clients find their voice to tell complex stories. 

 

Throughout his career, Calvin held several leadership roles where he advised embassies, international organizations, foundations, and multinational corporations on their strategic communication, public affairs, and media outreach. 

 

Calvin appears regularly in US and international media as a commentator and analyst on foreign affairs, US politics, and current events. 

 

Calvin emphasizes the importance of passion and personal investment in their work, which allows the firm to offer a tailored approach to each client.

 

He discusses the challenges of balancing client perceptions with their broad range of services.

 

Calvin shares his morning routine and explains the significance of having a routine and staying focused on long-term goals. 

 

Website: RC Communications DC 

LinkedIn: Calvin Dark

 

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IAM2304 - CEO Helps Clients Articulate their Visions through Compelling Stories

Mike Wittenstein is the CEO of Story Miners, a pioneer in customer experience design, and the founder of Galileo, a digital agency, and Storyminers, a customer experience consultancy, after working at IBM.

 

Mike emphasizes the importance of agility and customer outcomes in business success, drawing from his early leadership experiences and systems thinking learned at IBM.

 

Story Miners helps clients articulate their visions through compelling stories, making ideas more engaging and actionable.

 

He also discusses the importance of brand values and transparency in attracting customers.

 

He emphasizes that a brand is only as good as the customer's experience and advises focusing on front-line customer interactions.

 

The conversation highlights the importance of understanding customer reactions to anticipate their needs and designing cost-effectively. 

 

Website: StoryMiners 

LinkedIn: Mike Wittenstein

 

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IAM2303 - Gresh's Shares the Effective Strategies to Monetize Podcast

Gresham began with a blog called Hearpreneur, focusing on content for entrepreneurs. Over time, he realized that entrepreneurs were more interested in actionable advice than just stories. This led him to create CEO Blog Nation and expand into podcasts, videos, and blogs.

 

He emphasizes the importance of having a business that supports the podcast, as many podcasters struggle when their shows' constraints generate income.

 

Gresham shares that podcasters can generate income through affiliate marketing, e-commerce, or a service-based business.

 

Gresham does not believe you need to be an expert in the niche you're podcasting about. Instead, you can focus on creating a platform and inviting experts onto your show to share their insights.

 

He motivates podcasters to focus on their unique voice, rather than trying to imitate others, as authentic content will naturally stand out.

 

In addition, Gresham inspires others to embrace the journey and the mistakes along the way, as they are part of the learning process.

 

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