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 Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, we learn from Billy Batt, a seasoned sales and marketing expert who has built a thriving agency, Chrome Consulting & Management, while working 10-14 hours a day in the oilfields of Northern Canada.
CEO Story: Despite the harsh conditions, Batt's hard work and determination have enabled his agency to thrive through robust systems and management practices. He has gone through numerous trial and error attempts at entrepreneurship, resulting in a strong team that serves their customers to the best of their abilities.
Business Service: Batt's team assists in executing multiple successful events and marketing campaigns for their partners and clients. He's worked with professionals in fields ranging from Real Estate and Contractors, coaching, kitchen or bath remodeling, rent to own, and investors - helping them bolster their business sales, recruitment, and marketing systems.
CEO Hack: Batt lives by his calendar through time blocking, which appears to be his productivity secret.
CEO Nugget: His nuggets of wisdom are two-fold: reinvest your money in personal development and do the work necessary to achieve your goals.
CEO Defined: For Batt, being a CEO means having the ability to control or create your own economy.
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 Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
On this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, the guest is Liz Illg, who is a successful and innovative entrepreneur. Her story of entrepreneurial achievements encompasses various industries and she excels in implementing effective business systems.
Background: Liz owns multiple brick-and-mortar businesses spread across Phoenix, Arizona while simultaneously managing several online endeavors. She established her own consulting business when she discovered a trend: fellow business owners regularly inquired about how she managed to grow her brick-and-mortar storefronts rapidly. These inquiries led Liz to realize she had valuable insights to share, thus launching her consulting career.
Consulting Business: Illg's consulting firm helps other entrepreneurs and business owners succeed by guiding them through the process of building efficient systems, teaching them how to delegate effectively, and supporting them in developing a robust strategic plan aimed at scaling their operations.
Her businesses - both brick-and-mortar and online ones, have thrived due to her unique approach to business development and growth. This involves streamlining processes, delegating tasks, and conscientiously planning her businesses' future growth and expansion.
She firmly believes that her success in developing multiple ventures is testament to the effectivity of her business growth strategy. By teaching others to implement these strategies, Liz aims to assist other entrepreneurs in trailing a path of success similar to hers.
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 Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this IAMCEO Podcast episode, Guillermo Elizondo, co-founder of Territorium Life, discusses how his company is revolutionizing the education system to better prepare students for professional success.
CEO Story: Guillermo and co-founder Gerardo Saenz have been partners since high school. They established Territorium in college while engaged in various social works. They even considered dropping out of college to focus on their business, but when they told the university about their plans, they were offered a credit for their project towards their degrees. Subsequently, they developed a unique approach to learning by building a simple online platform for students.
Business Service: Territorium Life, a pioneering company in the EdTech space, helps students transition from education to work by creating a skill profile for them. The platform, powered by AI, offers personalized learning experiences that mirror the qualities and skills sought by current job market trends.
CEO Hack: Guillermo believes in surrounding oneself with people more experienced and planning ahead.
CEO Nugget: He encourages having a strategic life plan, where all aspects of life, including family and work, are thoughtfully organized.
CEO Defined: For Guillermo, being a CEO means finding people who are more skilled and holding values aligning with the company's. It involves heading the human resources and making sure that these talented individuals have the necessary tools for their roles.
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 Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In the IAMCEO Podcast episode featuring Laura Darkstar, she shares her experience with handling office operations for small companies.
CEO Story: With nearly thirty years of experience managing both front- and back-office operations, Laura serves as a trusted assistant and advisor to executives in solopreneurs and small businesses. Her specialty is in developing and implementing their office administration/management, digital marketing, and business operations strategies.
Business Service: Laura's work involves building relationships with her clients through collaboration and partnership to develop their office administration, digital marketing and business operations strategies.
CEO Hack: Laura appreciates the utility of analog tools — in particular, The Rocket book.
CEO Nugget: She emphasizes one's service offerings should evolve over time. Hence, it is vital to add new skills, drop some, and understand that where you start is not where you'll stay.
CEO Defined: For Laura, a CEO is a culture creator and vision holder.
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 Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of CEO Podcasts titled "Business Operations Consultant Specializes in Client Processes", the guest is Melissa Morris, a highly skilled Business Operations Consultant.
Melissa’s Background: Blessed with a decade’s worth of experience in client management, she has made herself indispensable to service-based business owners who are looking to streamline and automate their operations. Her area of specialty includes client onboarding, management, and offboarding systems.
Acknowledgments: Her expertise has been acknowledged in reputed platforms such as INC Magazine and Keap Business Success Blog, where she shares insights on efficient client management processes. In addition, she has been featured on renowned podcasts like Boss Mom and The Sassy Strategist.
The Impact of her work: Melissa's work revolves around one key benefit - to free business owners from the constant sense of being overwhelmed. Through her efforts, they can work ON their business, not just IN their business - a key difference that allows for growth and scalability.
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 Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode of CEO Podcasts, the spotlight is on Ian, currently serving as the Head of Americas for Tenth Revolution Group.
Guest Background: Ian is an alumnus of Oxford Brookes University where he majored in Economics, graduating with first-class honors. He brings to the table a substantial 15 years of experience in the recruitment industry.
Achievements: In 2016, embracing the challenges of setting up new offices, Ian relocated to the U.S. to supervise the establishment of the company's Philadelphia and Tampa branches. Presently, he manages all U.S. operations for the Tenth Revolution Group.
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 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":
In this episode, Gwendolyn Young is the featured guest. She is the founder of Your Virtual Admin Expert, a results-driven agency quite fittingly named, as it solves administrative problems for other businesses.
Throughout the episode, Gwendolyn shares her story and experiences. With over 15 years advising corporate executives and a distinguished reputation for significantly increasing profitability, she brings widespread expertise in business management, operations, and administration to the table.
Gwendolyn's journey was not without its challenges. In 2013, she was diagnosed with lupus, leading her to rekindle her administration role and take it online. This ultimately lead to the creation of Your Virtual Admin Expert, allowing her the freedom to replace her corporate income while also taking care of her health.
Your Virtual Admin Expert provides online business management, general administration, and operation support for professional service providers. Given her experience as both an admin professional and a CEO herself, Gwendolyn possesses unique insights into what a CEO needs.
Gwendolyn's "Secret Sauce" combines two decades of experience supporting high-level CEOs and her personal understanding of a CEO's needs.
Apart from discussing her successful business journey, she also shares several valuable recommendations. Her business hack is a community network and an accelerator for black women entrepreneurs, attributing her success to maintaining accountability. Gwendolyn also encourages investment in oneself and the business, recommending taking assistance and not isolating oneself.
Gwendolyn sees the role of a CEO as a servant-leader, who helps the team see the collective value they bring to the client with their diverse personalities, tasks, and gifts.
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 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
- CEO Story: Tom's life took a dramatic turn when he found himself on the ISIS kill list due to his hack. This event significantly amplified his passion for cybersecurity, prompting him to adopt a philosophical approach to strategy, management, leadership, HR, and vendor relationships. His new book, "Cyber Pandemic Survival Guide," shines a spotlight on these experiences.
- Business Service: IronTech Security as a managed services provider serves as an outsourced IT staff for small to medium businesses. Through his educational initiatives and his book, Tom empowers leaders with the knowledge they need to implement administrative controls, adopt the best cybersecurity tools, and offer effective cybersecurity awareness training.
- Secret Sauce: Tom's secret to success resides in simplifying tools and their implementation. He carries out periodic business reviews to explain updates to clients and prospects.
- CEO Hack: Tom believes in setting an accurate and motivating company culture. He emphasizes addressing any missing goals or objectives within the team.
- CEO Nugget: Tom advises that a shared vision is crucial for success. Without a shared vision, no amount of direction will lead to a successful launch. Everyone should swim in the same direction.
- CEO Defined: For Tom, being a CEO means setting the vision and the overall strategy, taking risks, and exercising imagination and creativity. He advocates for a servant leadership approach.
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 Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
- CEO Story: Oscar's journey since childhood was influenced by his mother's compassionate service as a Spanish-speaking translator at Washoe Medical Center. Oscar has devoted his career to ensure that all community members receive proper healthcare that they deserve. With over a decade of health care experience, Oscar has spearheaded outreach programs that improved health outcomes in underrepresented communities.
- Business Service: Under Oscar's leadership, Community Health Alliance, with a team of nearly 300 medical and administrative professionals, caters to the needs of primarily low-income patients. With seven clinic locations and a mobile clinic in the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area of northern Nevada, they deliver care to more than 25,000 patients annually.
- Secret Sauce: Oscar emphasizes quality patient care and a ground approach. He focuses on always being clear on why they do what they do and pursue it with genuine passion.
- CEO Hack: Oscar suggests consistent reading and networking with people outside his industry, preferably those who are honest and respected, to gain different perspectives.
- CEO Nugget: Oscar advises getting out of your comfort zone, embracing discomfort as part of the growth process.
- CEO Defined: For Oscar, being a CEO involves realizing an ever-changing vision, influenced by the goals of the people he leads.
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 Sep 30, 2023
Saturday Sep 30, 2023
- CEO Story: Marc grew up in an entrepreneurial family which influenced his career path. He joined a college football organization while in graduate school, staying there for a decade. Post his stint in the college football organization, Marc joined his father in building a training and development agency. The agency's primary focus involved mindset training and cultivating high-performing thought processes, modernizing the sales procedure, and cultivating leadership in individuals.
- Business Service: Marc's work involves coaching individuals and working on organization processes to attain success. His work revolves around identifying problems and creating solutions.
- Secret Sauce: Marc's success mantra involves creating a competitive culture and disciplines to routines. He also focuses on establishing thorough processes.
- CEO Hack: The 24-hour rule. This involves analyzing what went wrong and identifying areas of improvement to overcome future obstacles.
- CEO Nugget: Marc focuses on RPD – Relationships, Processes, and Discipline. He suggests investing in relationships, updating processes to better suit needs, and maintaining discipline,
- CEO Defined: Marc considers a CEOs role as having ownership and being radically candid. According to him, CEOs must be willing to step into any situation, good or bad, and maintain transparency with 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!