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
Saturday May 20, 2023
Saturday May 20, 2023
Lara discusses her journey to entrepreneurship, which began with her passion for identifying a gap in the teaching of yoga and wanting to spread good movement knowledge. She started teacher training and eventually created her own method based on a physical therapy background. Her success is measured by the number of people she has been able to empower with her message and the positive feedback she receives from them.
During the interview, Lara shares her CEO hack, which is taking care of herself and emphasizing daily habits and lifestyle. She also shares her CEO nugget, which is believing in oneself and accepting that not everybody will agree with you. Especially being a "people pleaser" and how that can affect hiring and how she put her heart into it. Lara defines being a CEO as being a leader and the brain of the business.
Overall, the podcast provides insights into Lara's LYT Method and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to build a community and serve their clients with white-glove customer service.
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Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
During the interview, Khabra shares her CEO Hack, which is relying on her team for support. She also shares her CEO nugget, which is trusting her gut instincts and believing in herself. Often Khabra defines being a CEO as taking control of one's future.
Khabra discusses her journey to entrepreneurship, which began with her passion for numbers and her experience in pay-per-click advertising. She started her own company after working at an agency and becoming the go-to Google person in her city. Her company, Hop Skip Media, has become a highly-effective PPC campaign management solution provider, taking accounts from zero to hero and providing meaningful and measurable results for startups and small businesses.
One of the things that's not talked about enough is the less than glamourous side of business and what it's really like. Especially when you are thinking about hiring (even your clients) and what that looks like when it doesn't go well.
Overall, the podcast provides insights into Khabra's expertise in digital advertising campaigns and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to improve their ROI through effective PPC advertising.
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Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In episode IAM794 of the I AM CEO podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Henning Schwinum, the founder of Vendux. Henning is a global executive with extensive experience in sales, marketing, supply chain, and general management. He has spent over 20 years building, transforming, and leading sales teams around the world.
In the interview, Henning discusses the importance of high-quality sales leadership and the value it brings to businesses. He also explains how Vendux provides interim and fractional sales leadership to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Henning shares his passion for helping SMEs grow their sales and the benefits of having a chief sales officer in the C-suite of every company.
Additionally, Henning provides advice for entrepreneurs and business owners on the importance of sales leadership and the value of fractional sales leadership.
Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the world of sales leadership and effective strategies for growing sales in SMEs.
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!
Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2020/10/15/iam794-founder-and-global-executive-helps-grow-sales-for-smes/
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In episode IAM854 of the I AM CEO podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Keina Newell, the founder of Wealth Over Now. Keina is a financial coach who works with professional women and solopreneurs to create new possibilities with their money, helping them save more, pay off debt, and stress less about finances.
In the interview, Keina shares her personal journey towards becoming a financial coach and discusses the importance of normalizing the conversation around money. She also shares her values and goals-based approach to financial coaching and explains how she helps clients create a spending plan to align their financial goals with their spending habits.
Additionally, Keina provides advice for entrepreneurs and business owners on how to manage their finances and build a healthy relationship with money.
Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the world of financial coaching and effective strategies for managing personal and business finances.
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!
Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2020/12/14/iam854-coach-helps-create-new-possibilities/
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In episode IAM894 of the CEO Chat podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Rick Elmore, the Founder and CEO of Simply Noted. Simply Noted is a company that uses proprietary technology to scale handwritten communication, helping businesses of all industries build meaningful relationships with clients, customers, and employees.
In the interview, Rick discusses his background as an entrepreneur, sales and marketing expert, and former college and professional football player. He also shares insights into the challenges of starting and growing Simply Noted, the importance of building meaningful relationships in business, and the benefits of using handwritten communication to stand out from the competition.
Additionally, Rick provides advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to build meaningful relationships with their clients, customers, and employees. His CEO Hack was hiring a personal assistant.
Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship and effective strategies for building meaningful relationships in business.
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!
Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2021/01/23/iam894-ceo-helps-businesses-build-meaningful-relationships/
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In episode IAM1267 of the I AM CEO podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Robert J. Kohlhepp, the retired Chairman of Cintas Corporation. Robert shares his experience at Cintas, from joining as a Controller to becoming the CEO, Vice-Chairman, and Chairman of the Board.
He emphasizes the importance of company culture and how it impacts employees. He states that defining the culture and ensuring that people are living with it is the ultimate competitive advantage.
Robert also shares his CEO hack, which is dogged determination, and his CEO nugget, which is the importance of hiring and developing meticulous hiring practices. He defines a CEO as someone who has the responsibility of making the right decision because thousands of employees are relying on that decision.
Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the importance of company culture and effective leadership strategies to create a positive impact on 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!
Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/01/31/iam1267-how-does-company-culture-make-an-impact-to-our-employees/
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In episode IAM139 of the I AM CEO podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Georgene Huang, CEO and co-founder of Fairygodboss. Fairygodboss is the largest career community for women, providing information on work-life balance, salary, maternity leave policies, and how companies treat women.
In the interview, Georgene discusses her passion for improving the workplace for women, her background in business and finance, and the challenges she faced in starting and growing Fairygodboss. She also shares insights into effective leadership and offers advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to make a difference in their communities.
Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the world of women's career development and the mindset and strategies needed to succeed as a CEO and co-founder of a community-driven organization.
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!
Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2018/12/28/iam139-%E2%80%8Bceo%E2%80%8B-%E2%80%8Band%E2%80%8B-%E2%80%8Bco-founder-creates-community-to-improve-the-workplace-for-women/
Saturday May 13, 2023
Saturday May 13, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In episode IAM1597 of the I AM CEO podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Dr. Jack J. Phillips, an award-winning thought leader in the field of talent development and author of "Show the Value of What You Do". Dr. Phillips helps individuals show the value of their work in all types of organizations through his proprietary methodology, which he has taught to over 50,000 professionals and managers in over 70 countries.
He is a global keynote speaker and has written over 100 books focused on the importance of showing the value of work. In the interview, Dr. Phillips discusses his journey to becoming a coach and author, the challenges he faced in developing his methodology, and the importance of understanding each constituent and translating it so that people can execute and understand what they are doing with each project. He also shares insights into effective leadership and offers advice for individuals.
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!
Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/12/27/iam1597-coach-and-author-helps-individuals-show-the-value-of-their-work-in-all-types-of-organisations/
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the CEO Podcasts, host Gresham Harkless interviews Fletcher Wimbush, CEO of The Hire Talent, a talent assessment software company, and Wimbush & Associates, Inc., a talent search firm. Fletcher has interviewed over 8,000 job applicants and has authored a book on hiring team players.
Fletcher discusses his lifelong passion for identifying team players and avoiding problem generators, which led him to join his father's business and eventually take over. He emphasizes the importance of getting the right people on the bus and how his company helps clients identify whether they have the right person through talent assessment tools.
During the interview, Fletcher shares his CEO hack, which is using scheduling tools like the calendar to be efficient with time. He also shares his CEO nugget, which is to clearly define the target customer. Fletcher defines being a CEO as creating a vision, mission, and a better environment for customers and the internal team.
Overall, the podcast provides insights into talent search and assessment and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to hire the right team players for their organizations.
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!
Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/07/17/iam1434-ceo-helps-hr-leaders-get-the-right-people/
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In episode IAM1594 of the I AM CEO podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Steven L. Blue, a leading mid-market CEO and author of five highly-acclaimed books, including "Metamorphosis: From Rust-belt to High-tech in a 21st Century World."
With over 40 years of management, executive, consulting, and speaking experience worldwide, Steven has transformed companies into industry giants and enthralled audiences with his dynamic keynotes.
In the interview, Steven discusses his journey to becoming a CEO and author, the challenges he faced in transforming himself and his companies, and the importance of innovation and investments in workforce growth in transforming company cultures. He also shares insights into effective leadership and offers advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow their companies and create positive change.
Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the world of business growth and the mindset and strategies needed to succeed as a CEO and author.
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!
Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/12/24/iam1594-ceo-and-author-helps-transform-company-cultures-through-innovation-and-investments-in-workforce-growth/