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.
Episodes
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
In this episode, we have Dr. Chip Bell, who is considered a world-renowned authority on customer loyalty and service innovation.
Chip talks about his experience with innovation, the evolution of customer needs, and how businesses can adapt to these changes.
He narrates his journey into helping companies become more customer-centric, the necessity for continual innovation, and shares his perspectives on being a CEO and creating a culture of collaboration.
He also shares lots of insightful advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners and CEOs.
He shares his best hacks for improving business efficiency, stressing the importance of constant learning, exploring diverse industries, and discerning insights from what you read.
- Background: Dr. Chip R. Bell has helped many Fortune 100 companies enhance their bottom lines and marketplace reputation through innovative customer-centric strategies. He is considered a world-renowned authority on customer loyalty and service innovation, having written over 600 articles for numerous business journals, magazines, and blogs, and authored nine national best-selling books.
- Customer Service Expertise: Dr. Bell shares best practices from organizations leading the customer loyalty charge, providing his audiences with powerful cutting-edge ideas and unique strategies that they can immediately put into practice.
- CEO Hack: Dr. Bell believes in reading and finding inspiration from sources such as the Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Wired, and Rolling Stone. He also recommends the book "If It Ain't Broke…Break It!" as a source for innovative thinking.
- CEO Nugget: He advises others to find and follow their passion, maintain a balance of curiosity and humility, and always keep reinventing themselves.
- CEO Defined: For Dr. Bell, being a CEO means inspiring people to help others at their highest level and enabling them to be their best selves.
Website: www.chipbell.com
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Sunday Mar 17, 2024
IAM2043 - CEO Empowers Retail Investors through Technology
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
In this episode, we have Dan Raju, CEO of Tradier, discussing the company's mission, growth, and success in empowering retail investors.
Dan emphasizes transparency, effective communication, and the importance of adapting and prioritizing over-communication as a CEO.
Dan stresses the need for a go-to-market strategy, staying focused on the main goal, and filtering out distractions to lead effectively.
Overall, Dan highlights the importance of empowering investors, effective communication, and staying focused on the main goal as a CEO of a growing company like Tradier.
Website: tradier.com
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Saturday Mar 16, 2024
IAM2042 - Manifestation Expert Teaches Entrepreneurs on Law of Attraction Strategies
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
In this episode, we have Dr. Amanda Barrientez, a mindset healer, manifestation expert, founder of Inner Pro Daily and a successful entrepreneur.
She shares her inspiring story of climbing from food stamps to building a six-figure business.
Dr. Amanda's unique approach involves teaching entrepreneurs law of attraction strategies to reprogram their energy, mindset and habits for rapid business growth.
The episode also includes Dr. Amanda's guidance on how to recognize, reframe and repeat to reprogram one's mindset.
Website: innerpowerdaily.com
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Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
In this episode, we have Chris Orzechowski, an e-commerce marketing specialist and founder of 100 Year Brand.
Chris shares his journey from being a teacher to operating successful remote businesses. He emphasizes the important role that mission, offers, acquisition, retention, and strategic capital allocation play in shaping enduring business brands.
Chris also introduces his book 'The M.O.A.T' which stands for Mission, Offers, Acquisition, and Traction.
Website: 100yearbrand.co
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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
IAM2040 - Real State Mogul Builds Wealth by Giving Exceptional Service to Clients
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In this episode, we have David Pena, a real estate tycoon and immigrant from El Salvador, shares his success story.
Pena discusses his journey of immigrating to America and learning English, getting involved in real estate, and built his career.
He discusses the current state of the real estate market and advises potential buyers to purchase now despite higher interest rates, with the idea of refinancing when the rates drop.
Pena also shares his thoughts on CEO mindset and fitness habits that keep him energized.
In addition, he talks about providing significant value to his clients and the importance of maintaining positive attitudes no matter the business climate.
Website: davidpenarealtor.com
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
IAM2039 - CEO Unlocks Business Success Through Building Relationships
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In this episode, we have Juma Bannister, the co-founder and executive creative director of Relate Studios.
Juma shares his business journey, notably discussing his transition from working as an employee to becoming an entrepreneur.
The discussion delves into Bannister's experience in the creative industry, particularly in photography and corporate marketing, emphasising the value of networking and long-term relational approach to business.
Juma also detailed his company's transition from being solely a photography studio to a strategic marketing and production company. Significant points from this episode include Bannister's philosophy of focusing on one business goal at a time and the importance of defining leadership roles early on in a business partnership.
Website: relatestudios.com
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Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
In this episode, we have Megan Loda, founder of the Positively Fit Community, LLC.
Megan shares her journey into turning her passion for fitness into a business, emphasizing a positive outlook, self-love, and happiness as integral components of her coaching approach. Megan explains her unique business model which encourages people to adopt a sustainable and enjoyable lifestyle instead of engaging in unhealthy diets.
She also shares her insight on entrepreneurship, risk-taking, positive mindset, and the importance of self-care for personal and professional success.
- Background: Megan Loda is a personal trainer who established the Positively Fit Community LLC to transform her passion for fitness into a business. Her approach in training is distinctly focused on positivity, self-love, and happiness, as she believes that a "positively fit lifestyle" is the best way to live.
- Approach: By putting emphasis on positivity, self-love, and happiness, Megan assists her clients in becoming their best selves and achieving a higher level of wellness.
- CEO Hack: Megan emphasizes the importance of self-care and taking risks, encouraging others to pursue their dreams.
- CEO Nugget: Her advice is: "If you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine." This means being a source of positivity and inspiration for others when circumstances seem bleak.
- CEO Defined: Megan sees being a CEO as being her own boss, setting goals, making rules, and having the authority to shape her business.
Website: www.fitlittlemeg.com
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Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
In this episode, we have Nancy Sajjadi, the founder of Life Quality by Design LLC.
Nancy shares about her work helping organizations address issues of employee absenteeism, disengagement, and rising healthcare costs.
She discusses the process of identifying barriers to wellbeing at both an individual and organizational level, and her services like signature workshops, consulting to optimize wellness programs, and lunch-and-learn seminars.
Nancy shares insight from her background in scientific and engineering fields coupling it with her personal experiences.
- Background: Nancy Sajjadi is a Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist and founder of Life Quality By Design, LLC. She offers innovative solutions to businesses dealing with issues like employee absenteeism, disengagement, and escalating healthcare costs.
- Life Quality by Design: Sajjadi applies her specialized "quality by design" approach that utilizes her background in Genetic Engineering to empower employees at all levels to identify personal well-being barriers and transform their lives.
- Workstyle: Nancy operates through transformative practices that increase work-life alignment and optimize mutual benefits for both employees and their organizations.
- CEO Nugget: Nancy advises CEOs to make time for periods of complete disengagement to reflect on their quality of life and build relationships before they are needed professionally.
- CEO Defined: Nancy perceives a CEO as a Chief Entropy Objector and Chief Empathy Officer, tasked to use their influence to create more structured, empathetic environments.
Website: lifequalitybydesign.com
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Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
In this episode, we have Aleric Heck, a YouTube Ads expert and the founder of AdOutreach.
Aleric shares his journey from starting a YouTube channel when he was 12 to becoming a market leader in the YouTube advertisements industry.
He discusses how his company uses custom audiences in Google to target potential customers based on their past internet activity.
Besides, Aleric talks about his AI ad targeting software, 'Keyword Search', and his broader mission to increase business's impact on the world.
Website: adoutreach.com
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
IAM2035 - Food Blogger Shares Culinary Journey Around the World
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
In this episode, we have Alexandria Drzazgowski, the food blogger behind The Foreign Fork.
Alexandria discusses her entrepreneurial journey of cooking a meal from every country in the world, her project that started in 2018, which has resulted in more than 400 recipes from over 95 countries.
Highlighting her recent accomplishments, she shares about her cookbook titled 'Culture For Your Kitchen', and the launch of another blog, 'The Domestic Spoon'.
Alexandria also expresses her secret sauce - perseverance and grit. Additionally, she provides useful tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of a 'wins' notebook to fuel motivation on tough days.
Website: www.foreignfork.com
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