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
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Why it was selected for “CBNation Architects”:
In this episode, the guest is Dee Bowden, the founder of BCS Solutions.
Key Points:
Dee's Story: Dee is an alumnus of Steve Harvey's Act Like A Success School of Business Acceleration (2018). She specializes in helping companies and government agencies recover lost revenue and increase cash flow for services provided but not yet paid.
BCS Solutions: The company assists client firms in recovering lost revenue and increasing cash flow. Dee has managed to collect over $50 million for several companies and government agencies over the past decade.
Street Cred: Dee has been a guest on various podcasts, including Sean Douglas's Life Transformation Radio, the Tamie Collins Markee Radio Show, and WJMS Radio NYC with Jaymie Jams.
CEO Hack: Dee's hack includes a daily 30-minute session focused on gratitude, meditation, and reading. Furthermore, she believes in adding value to others.
CEO Nugget: According to Dee, it's essential for entrepreneurs to not lose their passion or perspective.
CEO Defined: Dee believes that a CEO is a servant leader.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Why it was selected for “CBNation Architects”:
In this episode, the guest is Fiona Gilbert, a biohacker. Makes solutions that impact the mind and body.
Key Points:
Out of desperation, Fiona became a biohacker after receiving a diagnosis of a degenerative demyelinating neurological condition.
Biohacking taught Fiona that small changes can have an exponential impact on a person’s mind and body. Solutions exist and they aren’t complicated – and they aren’t reserved for the elite.
That’s why Quanta Therapies exists. It makes the methods and technology that saved her available to everyone else.
CEO Hack: Fiona emphasizes on taking five minutes break every hour.
CEO Nugget: Fiona emphasizes two things: (1) Get your corporate hygiene in order (2) There's never a perfect time for anything
CEO Defined: For Fiona, CEO means the company's curator.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest is Nicole, a certified nutrition and wellness coach and the owner of Dark Horse Nutrition LLC.
Key Points:
Nicole's Story: Nicole’s journey through her own weight loss process, which involved dealing with emotional eating and losing 50 lbs, led her to delve deep into understanding the root causes of such problems. Realizing the importance of mental and emotional health in the journey to sustainable weight loss and wellness prompted her to get certified in nutrition.
Dark Horse Nutrition LLC: This company aims at helping individuals struggling with emotional eating create healthier habits and alternatives to food.
Business Service: Nicole takes a unique approach with her clients. She spends the first week in a "back seat", observing and analyzing the client's existing lifestyle and eating habits. Based on this, she creates a personalized plan for each client.
Secret Sauce: Nicole focuses on the root cause, enabling lasting behavior and lifestyle changes for her clients.
CEO Hack: Nicole uses Asana and Trello for project management and planning. Her other productivity hack is to close web tabs that are not in use to maintain focus.
CEO Nugget: Nicole advises laying the foundation of your business first and not rushing. Getting systems in place beforehand can help make the process smoother when clients begin to come on board.
CEO Defined: Nicole defines her role as a CEO as making a positive impact in other people's lives.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest is Jay Helms, an author, real state investor and a mastermind coach.
Key Points:
Jay's Story: Jay started his journey in real estate in 2014, having some early success even if it was done as a side hustle. But in 2020, Jay focused on real state investing and has been successfully growing and helping other people achieve their goals in life.
Business Service: Mastermind service community. Virtual multi-family calls. Having a closed community group that is willing to be helped and willing to help other people.
Secret Sauce: Motivating and encouraging other people. Not pretending to know everything.
CEO Hack: App Notepad works best for Jay. To-do list is on it.
CEO Nugget: Don’t sweat on the small stuff. Pay attention to your health.
CEO Defined: Knowing when to lead and what to lead on.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest is Neel Parekh, the CEO and Founder of MaidThis, a modern, remotely operated work-from-anywhere cleaning franchise focused on Airbnb cleanings.
Key Points:
Neel's Story: After working in the finance industry post-college, Neel realized it wasn't the right fit for him. He started several side hustles, and it was the cleaning service that ultimately took off. He eventually made it his full-time work and is now scaling it up through franchising.
MaidThis: Known as "the franchise for millennials," MaidThis has put a new-age spin on the traditional cleaning industry with its innovative fully remote model.
Business Service: MaidThis is primarily focused on cleaning vacation rentals. The company operates on automated schedules, completing cleanings as soon as a guest checks out. It also provides residential cleaning with automated scheduling and notifications.
Secret Sauce: For the business, being a new-age, tech-savvy, and easy-to-use service is part of its success. On a personal level, Neel’s ability to swiftly identify the core problems is what sets him apart.
CEO Hack: Neel emphasizes the importance of planning ahead of time. He usually focuses on priority tasks by asking himself, "what is the biggest driver of my business?".
CEO Nugget: Neel advises delegating tasks you dislike by hiring and outsourcing. This strategy allows you to free up yourself and focus on meaningful tasks.
CEO Defined: Neel sees being a CEO as having the freedom to guide his company. He views his role as an extension of himself, with the company functioning to serve his vision.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest is Laura Spawn, CEO and co-founder of Virtual Vocations, a service dedicated to hand-screening telecommute job opportunities.
Key Points:
Laura's Story: Laura Spawn found it challenging to locate authentic work-from-home opportunities online. This experience led her to co-found Virtual Vocations in 2007, serving as the CEO.
Virtual Vocations: Spawn created the company to provide a more efficient way for job seekers to find legitimate remote work online. Virtual Vocations is now listed as the web's No. 1 hand-screened, all-telecommute job board.
Business Impact: Since inception, Virtual Vocations has assisted more than two million individuals in their pursuit of remote work, revolutionizing the remote work landscape.
CEO Hack: Laura believes in the importance of clearing her mind before delving into any project or starting her day.
CEO Nugget: Laura advises against trying to become an expert in every area. Instead, she encourages creating more partnerships.
CEO Defined: To Laura, being a CEO means acting as a connector.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest was Daniel Ramsey, the founder and CEO of MyOutDesk, a highly-rated virtual assistant company.
Key Points:
Daniel's Story: Daniel saw the challenges in searching for genuine work-from-home opportunities. This insight led him to establish MyOutDesk during the global financial crisis of 2008. As the CEO, he aimed to assist businesses in leveraging remote workplaces and scaling up using virtual assistants.
MyOutDesk: The company has emerged as the highest-rated Virtual Assistant company in the market with over 500 five-star reviews. MyOutDesk has served more than 6000 clients over 13 years, helping businesses scale and grow profitably.
Impact: Daniel has worked with a wide range of companies, from large sales organizations and tech startups to insurance, real estate, and healthcare firms. His expertise is in guiding businesses to exploit the remote workspace effectively.
CEO Hack: Daniel explains the "sticky challenge" hack.
CEO Nugget: Daniel emphasizes creating a "play positive" environment.
CEO Defined: To Daniel, being a CEO means serving others.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest is Suman Kapur, a Professional Development Consultant focused on conflict management and culture change.
Key Points:
Suman's Story: Suman refers to herself as an accidental entrepreneur. She left her job to spend more time with her children and later started her venture called Well Balanced Solutions, first as a Virtual Assistant business, and later shifted to consultancy in her area of expertise.
Well Balanced Solutions: Suman offers bespoke educational workshops and helps facilitate conversations around calls to action. Her services also include surveys, data analysis, and path creation.
Business Impact: Suman's approach involves understanding the people she works with, bringing them together towards a shared goal, and guiding them towards it. She is committed to fostering transformative change towards a more inclusive society.
CEO Hack: Suman's productivity tip is about being conscious of the number of appointments she can handle in a week and sticking to it.
CEO Nugget: She advises listeners to recognize their worth or value and emphasizes on gratitude and patience.
CEO Defined: To Suman, being a CEO, especially as a woman, means successfully leading in business and making a positive impact on workplace culture.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest is Becky Sharpe, owner and CEO of three companies, including International Scholarship Tuition Services (ISTS).
Key Points:
Becky's Story: Becky started her entrepreneur journey in 2002 when she bought a company. She is an avid learner who seeks ways to identify limiting behaviors and blind spots. She serves on various for-profit and non-profit boards and is the President of the Nashville Chapter of The Private Directors Association.
ISTS: This company provides a full-service management creating an online application process for applicants seeking scholarships.
Business Impact: Becky's businesses focus on helping people to be their best, with particular emphasis on assisting underprivileged individuals who show exceptional aspiration and talent.
Secret Sauce: Physical health is a priority. She emphasizes enough rest, a good diet, and regular exercises.
CEO Hack: Becky advises listening to audiobooks in double time, thus facilitating faster learning.
CEO Nugget: Pay attention to your intuition and surround yourself with people who allow you to be yourself.
CEO Defined: Becky defines being a CEO as being sincerely focused on making the team feel important. She believes in inspiring them, motivating them and reminding them that everyone is equal.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest is Jesmane Boggenpoel, an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and professional with extensive experience in private equity investments.
Key Points:
Jesmane's Story: Jesmane is the author of a book on racial reconciliation, healing, and inclusion titled "My Blood Divides and Unites". She is a founder and Principal of AIH Capital, a private equity fund, and she has over 16 years’ experience in private equity, investments, and entrepreneurship. She has held a significant position such as the former Head of Business Engagement Africa at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
Diversity and Inclusion Course: Jesmane has also created a diversity and inclusion course leveraging her book as a teaching aid. (www.divinconnection.com)
Board Positions and Accolades: Currently, she serves on the boards of several JSE-listed firms, including technology firm EOH, Murray & Roberts, and food retailer Spur. She is also the Chairperson of ETGIH, the largest African fertilizer group based in Dubai. Jesmane holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University’s JFK School of Government and is a Chartered Accountant (South Africa). In 2013, she was nominated as a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum.
CEO Hack: Jesmane uses her iPhone notes app to jot down ideas and reminders.
CEO Nugget: She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing growth.
CEO Defined: Jesmane defines a CEO as someone who brings people together to accomplish a wider vision and purpose.
I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!