
CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.co
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.
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In this special episode, Gresham Harkless shares how he’s using ChatGPT to help him work through business ideas. He calls it his "CEO hack," noting that it serves as a virtual sounding board for brainstorming and coaching. He discusses recalibrating his 12-week goals, realizing that some earlier targets weren’t as r
In this special episode, Gresham Harkless acknowledges that he has the advantage of an additional marketing company, but he recognizes that growth and success don’t come instantly and that there’s a lot of experimentation involved. He notes that he hasn’t worked with franchise brokers, franchisees, or anything relate

IAM2419 - Founder Helps Businesses Transform Their Client Engagement with Innovative Gifts
Dean Stanzel is the founder of Top of Mind Gifts and Strategic 3D Cards. Dean’s business focuses on providing creative and memorable gifts, such as Cutco knives and pop-up cards. Dean emphasizes his mission to create Top of Mind Awareness through carefully chosen gifts. He explains that having a client say they woul

IAM2418 - Framework Designer Transforms Ideas into Impactful Visuals Using The Frame Method
Phil Lashley is a sought-after framework designer specializing in visual storytelling, with over 15 years of experience creating custom visuals and animations to simplify complex concepts. His work has been featured by major brands like The Drew Barrymore Show, Adobe, Microsoft, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Gwendolyn Jones shares her insights from the conference, discussing how it reaffirmed her belief in the power of pursuing dreams and visions given by God. Gwendolyn talks about her health struggles in her 50s, including weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression—all linked to stress. As she lost we
Dominique of Baked Beans Bakeries explains that her aunt started her cupcake business to raise money for her son, who has developmental challenges with his limbs. Over time, the company became a passion project for her aunt. She later expanded to a food truck, which she plans to set up this summer. Dominique explains