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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 hu...

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...

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 memb...

Krish Ramineni is the co-founder and CEO of Fireflies.ai, an AI startup in San Francisco that specializes in conversational analytics, including recording, transcribing, and analyzing sales and support calls.   Prior to Fireflies, Krish was one of the youngest product managers at Microsoft, where he worked on customer experience and analytics.   At Microsoft, Krish interacted with experts in NLP a...

Nicole Nelson is a certified holistic health coach, wellness influencer, and entrepreneur, who transitioned from a corporate job as an engineer at General Mills to pursue her passion for health and wellness.   Nicole launched her health coaching business, Living Well with Nick, in 2016, and has since helped others lead healthier, more authentic lives.   She earned her health coaching certification...

Gresham Harkless shares his reflections on his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing that success is rarely a straight line.   He compares success to a plate of spaghetti—messy, complex, and filled with unexpected twists and turns.    Gresham acknowledges that many people mistakenly believe success is a flawless path without setbacks.   Gresham explains that persistence and resilience are key to ov...

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless believes in the importance of energy in life and business.   He recently had a conversation with a coach about transformation, where they discussed the concept of letting go of things that no longer serve you.   Gresham emphasizes listening to one's body and intuition and mentions how physical sensations, like anxiety, can be signals to explore deeper issu...

Gresham Harkless reflects on his entrepreneurial journey and emphasizes the importance of experimentation in business.   Gresham shares his experience, experimenting with different strategies and approaches is key to discovering what works, what you enjoy, and what aligns with your goals.   He emphasizes the value of data in understanding what's working—such as tracking impressions, clicks, conver...

James Jackson Leach is an entrepreneur from Austin, Texas, known for his work in business development, blockchain technology, and film production.   In 2014, James built his first bitcoin mining rig and has continued to support emerging blockchain platforms.   James is the inventor of two US technology patents, a mobile algorithm allowing content creators the ability to copyright intellectual prop...

Donovan Ryckis is the award-winning, founder, and CEO of Ethos Benefits, a firm dedicated to advancing fiduciary-driven health insurance strategies for employers nationwide.    Donovan is known for pioneering strategies to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in employer healthcare plans, leading to significant savings for both employers and employees.   Donovan co-produces the Business of Benefits P...

Carmen Wilde is a top-rated, Business Breakthrough and Behavioral Specialist who helps entrepreneurs make the switch from sporadic growth to wild success.   Carmen highlights the importance of seeing others succeed as a motivator, as it can show that anyone can achieve similar outcomes with persistence.   She provides quick answers for pressing business challenges, offering an on-demand service fo...

Mary Kearns holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and has expertise in various healing practices, including yoga, Reiki, life coaching, and herbalism.    She founded Yourstellarself, a wellness business that combines Mind, Body, and Spirit wellness.   In 2017, Mary returned to her roots, combining her knowledge of mind-body-spirit healing into Yourstellarself through workshops, yoga, and energy...

Gresham Harkless discusses the importance of maintaining balance in life, particularly when juggling responsibilities and the demands of work, travel, and personal life.    He highlights the challenges of feeling overwhelmed, especially as things change rapidly and more is added to his plate.   Gresham shares taking a nap after a busy day filled with meetings, illustrating how sometimes stepping b...

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on the personal challenges and emotional journey he's experienced while building his franchise brokerage business, particularly on the human aspects of entrepreneurship.    He shares that he started his business about 11 years ago, and how different his life was back then.   Gresham discusses the emotional weight of losing Star and other family me...

On day 23, Gresham Harkless reflects on the challenges and growth he’s experiencing during the early stages of launching his Blue Star Franchise.   Gresham has many ideas and projects, including his digital marketing business, a brokerage, a subscription service called CEO Flicks, and affiliate partnerships.   He recognizes that to scale the business successfully, he needs people who are better th...

Jason Henshaw is a seasoned professional in franchise development and operations, currently working as a Franchise Development Manager at Authority Brands for Mosquito Squad and Monster Tree Service.   Jason’s career spans corporate training, leadership development, business consulting, project management, and earning accolades such as Franchisee Satisfaction Awards and Franchise 500 rankings.   H...

Luke Lintz is a 25-year-old dynamic entrepreneur and CEO of HighKey Enterprises, specializing in social media management for the aesthetics and cosmetics industries.   Luke is known for his relentless work ethic and innovative strategies in the digital marketing space, having worked with A-list celebrities like Kevin Hart, Cardi B, and Nicki Minaj.   Luke’s business evolved as they began focusing...

Nia Davies is a 27-year-old millennial blogger and wellness entrepreneur from London with a background in medical sciences.    Nia started her wellness startup a year ago, and it is set to launch in the spring or summer of the year.    Nia explains sound therapy, including practices like Tibetan singing bowls and gong baths, which involve vibrations that resonate through the body, promoting relaxa...

Dr. Bindiya Gandhi is double board-certified in Family Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine.   She completed her family medicine residency at Georgia Regents University and a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona under Dr. Andrew Weil.   Dr. Bindiya grew up in an entrepreneurial environment, with her parents owning businesses, which influenced her desire to beco...

Gresham Harkless shares an update on his journey during week three of his franchise brokerage training.   He reflects on how quickly time has passed since starting, particularly since "Live Week," a more intensive training session.   A key point he discusses is the reality of business success—it often appears to come quickly, but in truth, it’s the result of years of hard work and learning.   Gres...

Gresham Harkless discusses his day and shares insights about strategic planning, leadership, and working on versus in the business.    He mentions that his day is focused on meeting with his team at Blue 16 Marketing for strategic planning, which allows him to step back and focus on the bigger picture.   Gresham emphasizes the importance of "CEO time"—dedicated time to think strategically and work...

Gresham Harkless shares his journey from working in youth sports to founding a digital marketing business.   Gresham highlights that marketing, particularly lead generation, is essential to growing any business.   He discusses how he realized the potential of digital marketing and how it provided a foundational skill set that could lead to numerous other opportunities.   Gresham mentions the high...

Ted Patestos founder of Tiger Adjusters, a company focused on transforming data into actionable insights for the public adjusting industry.    Ted has developed systems and invested in technology platforms like Claim Machine, which provides leads based on weather data, helping roofers, restoration companies, and public adjusters increase their efficiency.   Ted has also made significant contributi...

Kelley Thornton founded Purchase Point LLC, a design and strategy company with offices in the U.S., London, and Taiwan.   Kelley's third company, Tiege Hanley, launched in 2016. This e-commerce platform focuses on simplifying men's skincare.   The brand's success stems from educating men on skincare, offering simple routines tailored to different skin concerns, and focusing on convenience.   Kelle...

Daree Allen is an award-winning technical writer, authorpreneur, voice talent speaker, life coach, and podcaster.   Daree is the author of three books, including What's Wrong with Me? She shares her stories about self-esteem, media influence, premarital sex, and family and personal relationships, and advises teens about it all.    She highlights the importance of not only mastering the craft but a...