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IAM2399 - Embrace Rest and Community on Your Broker Journey

Gresham Harkless shares that he takes Wednesdays as a rest day, which he feels is crucial for recharging. He compares his need for rest to Jesus taking time off from his miracles, emphasizing the importance of rest in any journey.

 

Gresham reflects on his sales experience, explaining that rejection and indirect communication are part of the process.

 

Gresham reminds the importance of having a supportive environment and a positive network to stay motivated.

 

He emphasizes the need to stay positive, focus on the next opportunities, and let go of setbacks, using the metaphor of swinging from one monkey bar to another.

 

Gresham mentions that connecting with others in his class, bi-weekly, will be beneficial for mutual support and tracking progress.

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IAM2398 - Founder Helps Companies with AI-Driven Solutions for Marketing and Operations

Volodymyr (Vlad) Panchenko is a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the gaming industry and artificial intelligence. 

 

He's the founder and CEO of Portal.ai, an AI-driven platform designed to act as a COO and CMO for businesses, transforming how companies approach marketing and operations.

 

Vlad founded DMarket, a platform for trading in-game items, which was acquired by Mythical Games in 2023. 

 

Vlad highlights the significance of managing mental health and building a solid, supportive partnership.

 

He discusses the importance of surrounding oneself with smart, supportive people and investing in good partnerships.

 

Website: Portal AI 

LinkedIn: Volodymyr (Vlad) Panchenko

 

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IAM2397 - Founder Offers Viable Alternative in AI-Driven GPU Cloud Solutions

Darrick Horton is the founder and CEO of TensorWave, a leading AI compute and cloud solutions company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has a strong background in technology and has led successful startups focusing on data centers, cloud infrastructure, and semiconductor tech.

 

Darrick shares his early career at Lockheed Martin, where he worked on nuclear fusion technologies, but found the corporate structure limiting.

 

Darrick emphasizes the importance of understanding the balance between business, technology, and human elements in running a startup.

 

He also discusses the significance of clear vision-setting and overcoming obstacles as key to a CEO's role.

 

Darrick highlights the importance of constant learning, reading books by influential leaders like Ben Horowitz and Kim Scott, and recognizing the mindset required to succeed. 

 

Website: TensorWave

 

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IAM2396 - Host of EOFire Shows the World the Power of Podcasting

John Lee Dumas, the founder and host of EO Fire (Entrepreneurs On Fire), an award-winning podcast with over 1,400 episodes and seven figures in annual revenue.

 

John explains how EO Fire has grown over the years, with 2,000 episodes and over 75 million listens to date.

 

He discusses the importance of providing value to the world, knowing that success will follow.

 

John emphasizes time blocking and how he uses Parkinson's Law to ensure focused and efficient work.

 

Additionally, John  values the ability to choose what he does daily, which contrasts with his previous experiences in the military and corporate world, where he had to follow orders.

 

Website: Entrepreneurs on Fire

LinkedIn: John Lee Dumas 

 

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IAM2395 - Chief Instructor Dedicated to Keeping Women and Children Safe

Patti Stewart is a proud mom, owner, and chief instructor at Defense in Heels, a program dedicated to keeping women and children safe.

 

Patti is a former model, and an internationally certified self-defense instructor, passionate about educating others, especially women and kids, on self-defense. Her mission is to change crime statistics by empowering individuals to protect themselves.

 

Patti shares her journey of starting Defense in Heels and her passion for weapons and martial arts. She also offers specialized classes, including realtor safety courses and bodyguard training.

 

Patti emphasizes that self-defense training is crucial because, in stressful situations, muscle memory often takes over when the brain may freeze. 

 

Patti believes passion drives business owners, helping them push through tough times.

 

She uses software for appointment reminders, thank-you notes, and follow-up systems, allowing her to focus on what she does best—training and teaching self-defense.

 

In addition, Patti recommends reading The Gift of Fear, a book that emphasizes trusting your gut instincts in both personal and professional settings.

 

Website: Defense in Heels 

LinkedIn: Patti Stewart

 

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IAM2394 - Mastering Time and Effort with Pareto & Parkinson

Gresham Harkless shares his journey as a franchise broker, focusing on time management, entrepreneurship, and starting a business. 

 

He emphasizes that many people delay taking action because they feel they need to have everything perfect and all their time available. 

 

Gresham highlights the importance of focusing on the key activities that produce the most significant results rather than trying to do everything.

 

Gresham also discusses Parkinson's Law, which suggests that work expands to fill the time allocated for it. 

He uses an example from his friend Dave, who transitioned out of his full-time job using "power hours"—intentional, focused time to make progress toward his business goals. 

 

Gresham recommends that even dedicating a small amount of focused time, like an hour or 10–20 minutes, can significantly move things forward.

 

• Blue Star Franchise: http://bluestarfranchise.com
• Browse the Franchise Inventory: https://bluestarfranchise.com/franchise
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• Franchise CEO (A CBNation Site - coming soon) - http://franchiseceo.co

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IAM2393 - Capture the Essence of Thanksgiving Moments

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless shares how he was reminded that when people pray or manifest things, the answers may not come in the way they expect. 

 

Gresham emphasizes the importance of being open to God's answers, even if they don’t align with one's expectations or desired methods.

 

He discusses his entrepreneurial journey, particularly in the franchise world, and how he’s learning to focus on the “why” of his goals rather than the “how.”

 

Moreover, Gresham is excited about the progress he’s made and remains committed to continuing his journey, without giving up.

 

• 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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IAM2392 - Unveiling Day 28: Franchise Broker Chronicles

Gresham Harkless reflects on his journey as he approaches the 30-day mark of his current business phase, feeling like time has moved quickly.

 

Gresham shares that he feels a bit "in-between," trying to transition but unsure whether he can meet his goal by the end of the year, as he initially intended.

 

He mentions a podcast he hosted about being an AI-first company, discussing how AI can help humans focus on more meaningful tasks rather than replace them.

 

Gresham emphasizes the importance of moving forward despite uncertainty, as it will ultimately benefit him in the long run.

 

Despite feeling overwhelmed, he acknowledges the need to recalibrate, reassess his priorities, and keep progressing.

• 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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IAM2391 - Founder Helps Business Owners with Growth and for a Smooth Business Exit

Renita Wolf is the founder of Poe Wolf Partners, a consulting firm focused on helping mid-market businesses with growth and operational improvements. 

 

Renita specializes in business exit planning, focusing on presale preparation to ensure companies are well-prepared before approaching potential buyers or investors. 

 

Renita emphasizes the importance of advance preparation—giving clients time to shore up any weaknesses and get their businesses ready for sale.

 

Her unique approach lies in simplifying complex business processes and breaking down information into understandable terms for her clients.

 

Renita advocates entrepreneurs to build a sustainable business with positive cash flow, and to create value and significance in their work.

 

Website: Poe Wolf Partners 

LinkedIn: Renita Wolf, MBA

 

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IAM2390 - Chief Revenue Officer Bridges the Financial Literacy Gap for Small Business Owners

James Hatfield is the Chief Revenue Officer at Liveswitch and with extensive leadership experience in companies like IQVIA and Sageworks.

Liveswitch uses instant video to drive less, give more estimates, assess issues remotely, pre-qualify leads better, and document your work. With a simple click and no apps, LiveSwitch Contact is the fastest and easiest way to connect with customers and team members to make more money and save time.

James co-founded a company that turned financial statements into plain language for small business owners, leading it to become an Inc. 500 company and eventually sold it to KKR.

He emphasizes the importance of "grit" and resilience in business, especially in the face of rejection or adversity and advocates for collecting feedback and using it to improve your business, which he refers to as "delighting the customer."

James recommends forming a personal board that includes people from different industries and backgrounds.

 

Website: LiveSwitch

LinkedIn: James Hatfield

 

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