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Dejeuné Harris is an accomplished personal stylist with over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry.   She specializes in helping black creative entrepreneurs create intentional, sophisticated wardrobes that boost self-confidence and elevate their brand.    Dejeuné believes style is a powerful tool for showing up authentically and aligns with empowering multi-hyphenated Black women.   Her...

In this episode, we have Stephanie McAuliffe, a personal transformation guide and energy healer.   With 27 years of experience on Wall Street, Stephanie speaks, writes, and leads workshops on our human condition and what it truly means to heal and break inter-generational cycles.    She's the author of two international best-selling books, The Impact of Silence: Self-Mastery Practices for Women an...

John Davydov transitioned from a career as an FAA Air Traffic Controller to founding multiple businesses, including Wedding Stub and Photography and Style.   His love for technology, websites, and marketing led him to develop Wedding Stub, an online daily deal site that helped local brides and grooms find great deals for their wedding day.    In 2005, John became the proud owner of Photography In...

Ginger Jones is a speech-language pathologist and the founder and CEO of Jones Therapy Services, a pediatric therapy clinic that offers a wide variety of services with nine locations in Tennessee.   She started Jones Therapy Services in November of 2009, the company has received many awards, such as a ranking on the Inc. 5000 list for 3 years.   Ginger focuses on accessibility and providing compre...

Gresham Harkless shares insights about leveraging resources and tapping into the knowledge of others to grow in business and life.   He emphasizes the importance of learning from others by seeking mentorship and using available resources like books, blogs, podcasts, and events.   He highlights the importance of recognizing these biases and using them to your advantage.   Gresham explains how combi...

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless emphasizes that creating a strong organizational culture doesn’t just happen by chance; it requires intentional effort from leaders.   He points out that many leaders become overly focused on the buzzword of "culture," but they may struggle to understand how to shape it effectively.    Gresham shares his experience of being an ideas-driven leader, which so...

Gresham Harkless discusses his focus on 12-week year goals, and the evolution of the podcast's content, and outlines upcoming changes to the podcast format, including more solo episodes and experimentation.   He mentions riffing on previous episodes, integrating content based on feedback, and exploring new topics, hacks, and pillars in business.   Gresham plans to experiment with different types o...

Gresham Harkless reflects on his journey of hosting the I AM CEO Podcast for nearly 7 years and over 2,340 episodes.   Gresham emphasizes the importance of asking, "What problem are you solving?" as a fundamental question for entrepreneurs.   This is key to guiding business decisions and ensuring that efforts are aligned with addressing real needs.   Gresham shares the excitement and challenges of...

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on his journey with the podcast and his broader professional life as he approaches the 7th year of the podcast and the 12th year of his digital marketing business.   He expresses excitement for the future, particularly for experimenting with new podcast formats and content, including a focus on franchising, as he has started a new business in fran...

Sherrell Moore-Tucker is a speaker, author, trainer, and trauma-informed wellness expert who specializes in leadership and stress management.   Sherrell has over 10 years of experience in human resources, yoga, natural health, and her military background.   She uses her experience to address these issues in community classes, highlighting that upheavals of normalcy can be traumatic.    Sherrell hi...

Michael Leonard is the creator of Inspire Your Success, a blog and podcast to help people start online businesses and upgrade their mindset for success.   Michael is also an author and self-improvement writer featured on Fearless Motivation, Goldcast, Life Hacker, and more.   He emphasizes that success is not just about learning technical skills but about reprogramming one’s subconscious to overco...

Gresham Harkless discusses the importance of creating a business model that is not overly reliant on specific individuals. This approach ensures sustainability and scalability.   He highlights the significance of maintaining high ethical standards, knowing the inventory, and understanding potential candidates thoroughly.   Gresham realizes the need to manage his focus and recalibrate his approach...

Gresham Harkless emphasizes the value of taking on responsibilities remaining true to one's duties and being brave and accountable.   He discusses that one must be mindful of where they invest their energy to avoid burnout and ensure they stay focused on what matters.   Gresham advocates for taking time to rest and recharge, emphasizing that rest is as important as hard work. Blue Star Franchise:...

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless emphasizes the significance of experimentation in business, particularly in the early stages.    He discusses how trying different strategies, testing ideas, and being open to trial and error can lead to finding the right approach.   Gresham highlights the value of A/B testing — comparing two variations of a strategy or offer to see which performs better....

In this episode, Eric Malka, co-founder and former CEO of The Art of Shaving. Eric shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges and successes he faced in building a luxury men's grooming brand. He Emphasizes the importance of prudence and taking time to build a solid foundation for business. He discusses the importance of creativity which is more valuable than resourc...

Ashlan Glazier-Anderson is the founder and CEO of AshbeanPDX Marketing, a digital marketing and strategic communications agency that works with small businesses and nonprofits.   Ashlan is a professional Certified Marketer and Certified Digital Marketing professional with over 17 years of experience working in advertising agencies, corporate, retail, and national nonprofits.   Ashlan serves as a l...

Jeff Butler is a speaker, author, and passionate millennial who helps organizations improve their relationships with Millennial employees.   Jeff has worked with top companies like Amazon and Google, and his unique insights on millennials come from his personal experience as one, rather than just theoretical knowledge.   Jeff also started a consulting side to scale the business, where he trains ot...

Sara Lingenfelter is the founder and owner of Virtual Biz Partner, a closed team that provides business management for online business entrepreneurs and owners worldwide.    Sara has a proven track record of managing and growing businesses while simplifying strategies, systems, and technology.    She’s also dedicated to providing work-from-home opportunities to women through an accessible online e...

Gresham Harkless emphasizes the importance of this training, noting that it provides a solid foundation for anyone looking to enter the franchise world.   He describes the Live Week training as an intensive experience, with 8-hour days dedicated to learning the ins and outs of being a franchise broker. This rigorous training underscores the importance of work ethic and dispels the misconception of...

In this special episode, Gresham Harkless emphasizes that even if you haven't closed a deal or achieved a big success, it's important to celebrate each step of progress.   He reflects on how easy it is to focus on what's not working and forget to acknowledge the small victories, which are key to long-term success.   Gresham introduces the concept of "planned advances" in business, which involves m...

In this special episode, one of the most significant takeaways from Gresham’s journey is the misconception that success is a straight path.    He emphasizes that persistence and resilience are crucial for any entrepreneur, the road to success is filled with highs and lows, and it's essential to keep pushing forward, even when things get tough.   Gresham reflects on how failures and setbacks — such...

Teresa de Grosbois is a globally recognized authority on influence and leadership, and the founder of Vista Mundo, a retreat center in Costa Rica.    Teresa is also a four-time international bestselling author and focuses on conscious leadership, personal growth, and empowering others to lead with influence.   Teresa discusses her creation of Vista Mundo, an eco-sustainable community in Costa Rica...

In this episode, Grace Quantock discusses various topics related to health, wellness, and entrepreneurship. Grace emphasizes the importance of daily listening sessions for preparing for appointments, regulating the nervous system, advocating for oneself, and addressing symptoms. She highlights the need to support individuals living with pain, illness, and trauma without causing disembodiment, burn...

Art Giser is the creator of Energetic NLP. He is an internationally renowned NLP trainer, intuitive, and healer.    Art's unique and diverse background includes NLP, spirituality, coaching, transformative and healing energy work, and intuition development.    He also manages a medical research lab for the University of California, San Francisco, and works with Fortune 100 companies to develop exce...

Jennifer Stewart has been empowering clients with technology since 2011, focusing on reducing frustration with computers, organizing digital systems, and teaching Microsoft programs.    She is also the immediate past president of the St. Louis chapter of the National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals.   After coaching and refining her approach, she pivoted to business produc...