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 Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO podcast features Jesse Nieminen, Co-founder and Chairman of Viima, an innovation management software company growing rapidly. Jesse is seen as a thought leader in the field of innovation, having written for some key media outlets in this area. He is also responsible for overseeing growth and innovation efforts at Viima.
Jesse has a diverse background that includes experience in technology, business, design, and leadership. His broad skill-set has enabled him to look at bigger pictures and guide his team to focus on crucial areas.
The highlights from this episode include:
CEO Hack: Jesse emphasizes the importance of self-learning.
CEO Nugget: Jesse suggests focusing on building processes.
CEO Defined: Jesse views a CEO's role as taking ownership of the organization's vision and issues and then working towards resolving them.
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Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Kerrian Bard Fournier, the CEO and Founder of Vybrante Ventures. Vybrante Ventures is a professional services company dedicated to unlocking the highest level of performance for innovative companies, teams, and professionals by fueling their vibrancy and innovation.
Kerrian has over 25 years of experience in diverse corporate sectors such as Wall Street, Strategy/Risk Consulting, and Technology firms. She is a certified Executive Coach through iPEC, a leading coaching certification program, and is a sought-after speaker on the topics of team effectiveness, human capital, innovation, and building a vibrant corporate culture.
Some of the key portions of the podcast include:
CEO Hack: Kerrian recommends looking at the week ahead and managing energy accordingly.
CEO Nugget: Her mantra is "exploration, not expectation" which encourages open-mindedness and a solution-oriented approach.
CEO Defined: Kerrian defines a CEO as someone who takes full ownership of the vision and execution of what they want to bring to the market.
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 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, the guest speaker is Jared Bauman, Co-Founder of 201 Creative Media, a digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO, Social Media, and Marketing for small and medium businesses.
Key Points:
About Jared Bauman: He comes with a 20-year history of leading new innovation in marketing efforts, both as a consultant and business owner. Prior to 201 Creative Media, he was the Co-Founder and President of ShootDotEdit, the premium post-processing company for professional wedding photographers worldwide.
Achievements and Experience: Jared Bauman is also a well-known public speaker who has spoken in front of large audiences both in public and at online educational events. He has authored a book titled "Simple Steps to Master Public Speaking" that became a bestseller in Public Speaking on Amazon.
CEO Hack: Jared always tackles his inbox to zero every morning, ensuring he manages his tasks effectively.
CEO Nugget: For Jared, it is important to manage your emotions as a leader.
CEO Defined: He sees a good CEO as an effective manager of people.
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 Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Gerry Miller, CEO of Cloudticity, discusses his extensive experience in the technology industry and how he leads healthcare innovations at Cloudticity.
Gerry Miller is a serial entrepreneur and healthcare fanatic with over 30 years in the technology sector. He has held multiple executive roles, including COO at ePrize, CTO at Microsoft's US Central Region, and Global Business Unit Leader at Microsoft overseeing General Motors. Gerry currently holds all five AWS certifications.
Cloudticity is a company that strives to revolutionize healthcare utilizing cloud technologies, enabling improved clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and security across the industry.
Key insights from the podcast include:
CEO Hack: Gerry believes in modelling the behavior he would like to see in his team.
CEO Nugget: You cannot be great at everything, so it is crucial to surround yourself with a talented team to fill the gaps.
CEO Defined: Leading with humility, allowing the accomplishments of the team to shine, and being willing to admit mistakes.
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 Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Shannon Lucas, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations, discusses over two decades' worth of experience in working with startups, launching her ventures, and driving innovation into the world’s largest companies.
Catalyst Constellations provides 360 degrees of support for "catalysts" - individuals or organizations pushing boundaries and driving change. Shannon, who previously served in leadership roles at Ericsson, Cisco's Hyperinnovation Living Lab, and Vodafone Global Enterprise, has been instrumental in guiding Fortune 500 businesses to become more agile, competitive, and sustainable by embracing new technologies and organizational structures.
The podcast touches on these key topics:
CEO Story: Shannon’s background as a "catalyst" began at Vodafone, where she built global innovations from scratch, leading to Catalyst Constellations' establishment.
Business Service: Catalyst Constellations offers coaching, learning, and development programs for catalysts across organizations.
Secret Sauce: Shannon attributes the success to a profound self-awareness and authenticity as catalysts, paired with a supportive approach to individuals.
CEO Hack: Bringing mindfulness into different life aspects, allowing better self-regulation, clarity, and supportive connections.
CEO Nugget: Shannon emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, especially when dealing with negative feedback, which can ultimately lead to healing and growth.
CEO Defined: She envisions a CEO as a "Chief Vision and Execution Officer" who values self-improvement, feedback, purpose-identification, and is unafraid of failure.
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 Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Rebecca D. Costa is an American sociobiologist and futurist. She is the preeminent global expert on the subject of “fast adaptation” and recipient of the prestigious Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Technology Award.
Her career spans four decades of working with founders, executives, and venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. Costa’s first book, The Watchman’s Rattle: A Radical New Theory of Collapse, was an international bestseller.
Her follow-on book, titled On the Verge was introduced in 2017 to critical acclaim, shooting to the top of Amazon’s #1 New Business Releases. Costa presently hosts the popular news podcast, The Costa Report, along with 12 world-renowned subject experts.
Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, SF Chronicle, The Guardian, other leading publications.
Key insights from the podcast include:
CEO Story: Right after college landed on what was later called the Silicon Valley. Rebecca later realized that she has a passion for what’s next. Build her business and wrote bestselling books.
Business Service: Help corporations to have the predictive analytical data for what is most likely the next trend.
Secret Sauce: Assigning a person to Institutionalize innovation.
CEO Hack: Asking deeper questions, instead of just asking the end result. Ask the people that exceeded the goals or brought innovation to the company, what did they do differently.
CEO Nugget: Getting things done. True to your own style and it’s important to communicate that.
CEO Defined: You have to have a vision and a passion for the future. Assign a person that will institutionalize innovation in your company.
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 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Kristi Pastore, the CEO of Culture Works, speaks about how she helps businesses reach their full potential by aligning their purpose, people, and processes.
Culture Works is a San Diego-based company that focuses on creating dynamic operations within a company through its culture. Kristi and her team work with small to mid-sized clients who might not have an HR department or only one person fulfilling this role. They aim to understand these companies' purpose and how they align with their employees, improving their HR and talent management strategies to facilitate growth.
Key insights from the podcast include:
CEO Story: A long-time passion for people and business led Kristi to the field of HR and eventually to start Culture Works. She saw a significant need in the market to develop middle management and to support companies that constantly evolve in their thought process on people and build.
CEO Hack: Kristi uses a family vision board both at home and at work to keep track of her goals and to inspire herself to keep pushing forward.
CEO Nugget: She urges everyone to listen closely to themselves and to those who believe in you and support you.
CEO Defined: To Kristi, being a CEO is about creating a vision and aligning your energy with the direction you're leading.
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 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Seth Price, founding partner of Price Benowitz LLP and the founder and CEO of BluShark Digital, outlines his journey within the legal sector and digital marketing industry.
Seth successfully scaled a two-person law firm to 40 lawyers in less than a decade and leveraged the digital skills that contributed to this growth to establish a top-tier digital agency, BluShark Digital, focused on serving the legal sector.
As a transformational thought-leader with significant experience, Seth has been a regular speaker and moderator at some of the largest law conferences in the U.S., offering insights on aligning business development strategies with evolving consumer habits in the legal industry. His topics typically range from building a firm, ethics, firm operations best practices, SEO, to digital marketing in general.
Key points from the podcast include:
CEO Hack: Seth underscored the importance of establishing and adhering to processes and systems.
CEO Nugget: Seth mentioned, "You don't know what you don't know," implying the importance of continuous learning and adapting to changing tides in business.
CEO Defined: Seth described the role of a CEO as being there for their team, suggesting a sense of responsibility, engagement, and support towards the team.
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 Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Corey Lewis, CEO and Founder of 1AND1 LIFE, shares his journey of promoting mental health and wellness, particularly among the African-American community.
Corey's platform, 1AND1 LIFE, is dedicated to curating and customizing content, tools, and products that address the lack of mental health and fitness resources available for African Americans, especially men. The content curated by Corey and his team seeks to define what mental health and wellness mean to the Black Community and aims to break the associated stigma.
Besides mental health advocacy, Corey is also passionate about performance and fitness. An accomplished athlete, he played football in the Big Ten Conference at The University of Illinois. Despite facing significant challenges, including four ACL surgeries and seven knee surgeries, Corey pushed on to become a certified personal trainer and motivational speaker.
Key insights and lessons from the podcast include:
CEO Story: Motivated by the gaps in mental health resources for African Americans, Corey founded 1AND1 LIFE to address this issue and ignite essential conversations within the community.
CEO Hack: Corey emphasizes the importance of a structured morning routine for maintaining productivity and focus.
CEO Nugget: He underscores the challenges of entrepreneurship and suggests hiring a CFO to structure and streamline back-office operations.
CEO Defined: As a CEO, Corey sees himself rallying his team, streamlining processes, and genuinely understanding the needs and strengths of his employees.
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 Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of the IAMCEO podcast, Scott Smoler, CEO of weConnect, shares his journey of facilitating global business expansion. weConnect is one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned global expansion and operations companies. It streamlines global expansion for over a thousand multinationals by managing incorporation, accounting, tax, and HR services.
Scott held top-tier roles at Tricor before weConnect. After a decade in the payroll services and accounting industries, he aspired to transform and innovate these sectors. Driven by his passion for people, Scott understands that weConnect's growth pivots on client and employee satisfaction.
Some essential lessons from the podcast include:
CEO Story: Scott and his colleagues established their firm after confirming their vision for elevating their industry to another level.
Business Service: weConnect simplifies business expansion to any country worldwide by handling the back-office requirements, like accounting, taxes, and HR services, allowing clients to concentrate on their business operations.
Secret Sauce: The company follows a 'fresh start in one company' philosophy in which every new hire joins the mission to create the global solution, thus asserting a uniform solution from the start.
CEO Hack: Scott finds motivation from Elon Musk's interviews, advocating Musk's idea of 'first principles thinking'—dissecting problems to their core principles.
CEO Nugget: Scott underscores the importance of transparency during the hiring process, openly discussing the company's culture, vision, and role expectations.
CEO Defined: Being a CEO, to Scott, means setting a long-term vision that is inspiring and ensuring that the entire team is aligned and working towards the same direction.
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!