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IAM2375 - Millennial Blogger and Wellness Entrepreneur Explores The Science Behind Different Self-Development Interests

Nia Davies is a 27-year-old millennial blogger and wellness entrepreneur from London with a background in medical sciences. 

 

Nia started her wellness startup a year ago, and it is set to launch in the spring or summer of the year. 

 

Nia explains sound therapy, including practices like Tibetan singing bowls and gong baths, which involve vibrations that resonate through the body, promoting relaxation and healing.

 

She focuses on the millennial lifestyle, self-development, and the science behind alternative practices like bio-hacking and holistic therapies.

 

Nia believes combining rational and scientific approaches with spiritual practices is the key to her brand’s uniqueness.

 

Nia shares her daily routine involving meditation and reading books on self-development and spirituality, including works by Rupert Sheldrake, Brian Weiss, Tim Ferriss, and Tim Urban.

 

Website: Nia-Faraway 

LinkedIn: Nia E. Davies  

Instagram: yugenial

 

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IAM2374 - Family Medicine Doctor Focuses on Lifestyle Change For Long-lasting Health

Dr. Bindiya Gandhi is double board-certified in Family Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine.

 

She completed her family medicine residency at Georgia Regents University and a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under Dr. Andrew Weil.

 

Dr. Bindiya grew up in an entrepreneurial environment, with her parents owning businesses, which influenced her desire to become a business owner.

 

She emphasizes that entrepreneurship requires patience, hard work, and the ability to trust the process.

 

She prioritizes lifestyle changes and long-term health improvements over short-term medication use, focusing on sustainable solutions.

 

Dr. Bindiya discusses the importance of self-care, including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating well, exercising, and sleeping enough to stay healthy into older age.

 

Dr. Bindiya encourages people to take the leap and pursue their dreams, whether in entrepreneurship, writing, or any other passion.

 

In addition, she highlights the importance of patience and believing in the process, offering advice to younger versions of herself to trust that everything will fall into place.

 

Website: Dr. Bindiya MD 

LinkedIn: Bindiya Gandhi, M.D

Instagram: drbindiyamd

 

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IAM2373 - The Importance of Work Ethic in Achieving Success

Gresham Harkless shares an update on his journey during week three of his franchise brokerage training.

 

He reflects on how quickly time has passed since starting, particularly since "Live Week," a more intensive training session.

 

A key point he discusses is the reality of business success—it often appears to come quickly, but in truth, it’s the result of years of hard work and learning.

 

Gresham mentions his drive to outwork himself and improve by 1% each day, emphasizing the importance of work ethic in achieving success.

 

Despite not being in the ideal place to start his new venture, Gresham believes that taking action and moving forward, even before feeling completely ready, will set him up for success in the long run.

• Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com
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IAM2372 - Essential for Success in Franchise Broker Journey: CEO Time

Gresham Harkless discusses his day and shares insights about strategic planning, leadership, and working on versus in the business. 

 

He mentions that his day is focused on meeting with his team at Blue 16 Marketing for strategic planning, which allows him to step back and focus on the bigger picture.

 

Gresham emphasizes the importance of "CEO time"—dedicated time to think strategically and work on the business rather than getting bogged down by the tasks of the business itself.

 

Gresham reflects on the interconnectedness of the three main businesses he manages: CB Nation (content creation), his digital marketing company, and Blue Star (a franchise brokerage).

 

In addition, he highlights the challenge of balancing the demands of strategic thinking and execution but emphasizes how important it is to remain dialed into the business’s overall goals.

• Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com
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IAM2371 - Essential Success in Franchise Journey: Lead Generation

Gresham Harkless shares his journey from working in youth sports to founding a digital marketing business.

 

Gresham highlights that marketing, particularly lead generation, is essential to growing any business.

 

He discusses how he realized the potential of digital marketing and how it provided a foundational skill set that could lead to numerous other opportunities.

 

Gresham mentions the high cost of leads in his industry, indicating a gap in the market that presents an opportunity for innovation.

 

He encourages entrepreneurs to explore marketing and advertising to identify and exploit industry gaps.

 

He emphasizes that consistent content creation and strategic use of different platforms can help businesses better serve their clients and candidates.

 

Moreover, Gresham underscores the importance of understanding marketing fundamentals, especially in lead generation, to drive business success.

• Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com
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IAM2370 - Founder and CEO Transforms Data Into Actionable Insights for the Public Adjusting Industry

Ted Patestos founder of Tiger Adjusters, a company focused on transforming data into actionable insights for the public adjusting industry. 

 

Ted has developed systems and invested in technology platforms like Claim Machine, which provides leads based on weather data, helping roofers, restoration companies, and public adjusters increase their efficiency.

 

Ted has also made significant contributions to the industry by creating Tiger Adjusters—a franchise with a vision to redefine public adjusting.

 

He highlights their commitment to providing hands-on support to franchisees, helping them navigate challenges, and ensuring they’re set up for profitability.

 

He references Carl Jung’s idea that “real life starts at 40” and suggests that the first few decades of life are primarily about gaining experience and wisdom. 

 

Ted encourages entrepreneurs to be patient and trust that challenges will eventually contribute to their long-term success.

 

Website: Tiger Adjusters 

LinkedIn: Theodore “Ted” Patestos

 

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IAM2369 - Founder and CEO Educates Men About Skincare Simple Routines

Kelley Thornton founded Purchase Point LLC, a design and strategy company with offices in the U.S., London, and Taiwan.

 

Kelley's third company, Tiege Hanley, launched in 2016. This e-commerce platform focuses on simplifying men's skincare.

 

The brand's success stems from educating men on skincare, offering simple routines tailored to different skin concerns, and focusing on convenience.

 

Kelley discusses the importance of vision and creativity as key strengths for entrepreneurs, recognizing that transitioning from a startup to a growth company requires a different skill set.

 

Kelley shares a unique habit where instead of writing a to-do list for the day, he sets meetings as milestones and works towards meeting those deadlines.

 

LinkedIn: Kelley Thornton

 

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IAM2368 - Award-winning Technical Writer, Voice Talent and Speaker Inspires People Using Her Voice

Daree Allen is an award-winning technical writer, authorpreneur, voice talent speaker, life coach, and podcaster.

 

Daree is the author of three books, including What's Wrong with Me? She shares her stories about self-esteem, media influence, premarital sex, and family and personal relationships, and advises teens about it all. 

 

She highlights the importance of not only mastering the craft but also learning the business side, including marketing. 

 

Daree believes her unique background—combining professional experience in speaking, writing, healthcare, and personal experiences as a single mom and young widow—helps her stand out.

 

Daree explains the importance of showcasing personal and professional aspects of one's life to build a strong, relatable brand.

 

Website: Daree Allen Voiceover

LinkedIn: Daree Allen Voiceover LLC 

Facebook: Daree Allen 

Instagram: dareeallen

 

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IAM2367 - CEO and Serial Entrepreneur Behind an App That Lets You Make Wills and Trusts On Your Phone

Dave Hanley is a serial entrepreneur, with successful ventures, including the social media marketing agency Banyan Branch, which was acquired by Deloitte, and Shelfari, a social network for readers that Amazon acquired.

 

Dave started Tomorrow after feeling uninspired in his role at Deloitte. Tomorrow aims to help young families become financially stable by providing an easy-to-use app to create wills, choose guardians for their children, and even add life insurance—all for free.

 

He discusses the importance of intentionality in business decisions, having learned from past successes and failures.

 

Dave underscores the importance of personal growth and thoughtful leadership in life and business.

 

Website: Ethos Life 

LinkedIn: Dave Hanley

 

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IAM2366 - Unveiling the Franchise Broker Odyssey

Gresham Harkless is celebrating his 2nd anniversary and has traveled a lot recently.

 

Gresham attended a conference with around 200 brands and had the chance to meet with seasoned brokers.

 

He absorbed much valuable information about what successful brokers do, their mindsets, and how they approach the business. 

 

Gresham emphasizes the importance of becoming skilled at lead generation while keeping marketing costs low.

 

He believes content creation will play a big role in generating leads and is something he plans to experiment with.

 

Gresham suggests focusing on learning one or two brands per month and doing deep dives into those brands to truly understand them.

 

Gresham considers collaborating with others and possibly bringing in additional agents or partners to share the workload, noting that you don’t need to do everything yourself.

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