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
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
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
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
Previous Episode: personal-trainer-helps-clients-by-focusing-on-positivity-self-love-happiness
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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
Previous Episode: founder-helps-organizations-address-employee-absenteeism-disengagement-rising-health-care-costs
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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
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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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
In this episode, we have Joaquim Lecher, the chief executive officer at Typeform.
Kim talks about his career journey, his love for learning and making an impact, and why he chose to take roles in startup companies.
He speaks extensively about Typeform's two main pillars: Respondent experience first and easy-to-use interface, relating it to the DNA of the company founders.
Additionally, Kim shares his daily practice of reflection, his thoughts on achieving clarity, his idea of the CEO's role as the ultimate responsible individual, and the importance of a well-structured team in an organization.
Kim revealed plans to transform their product and create more personalized, meaningful journeys for their customers.
Website: www.typeform.com
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
In this episode, we have Alexis Hasselberger, a time management and productivity coach who shares her expertise in enhancing personal and professional productivity.
She highlights the importance of understanding oneself and building habits around one's own identity to attain sustainability.
Hasselberger details her journey and the strategies she used to grow her business, including her experience with creating online courses, corporate workshops, and trainings. The conversation then touches on her approach to coaching, covering task management, prioritization, planning and efficiency.
Website: www.alexishaselberger.com
Previous Episode: time-management-coach
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In this episode, we have Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatric pulmonologist.
Dr. Funke discusses the importance of sleep health, and she shares her personal journey from chronic exhaustion to discovering the power of rest.
She talks about her RestfulSleepMD practice where she helps high achieving women and their children to improve their sleep quality.
Dr. Funke also shares her philosophy on creating impact that aligns with personal values without sacrificing wellness or peace.
Website: www.restfulsleepmd.com
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