Sinopsis
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 Blue 16 Media & CBNation.co. Hosted by Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Episodios
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IAM1916 - Co-Founder Enables Innovation of Parking Facilities
12/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, the guest speaker is Jerry Skillett, the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of SPACES. Key Points: SPACES: SPACES is a revolutionary technology services company that enables parking facilities to serve as innovative commercial transportation centers. About Jerry Skillett: With more than 35 years of experience as an industry executive and innovator, Skillett provides SPACES with strategic guidance and visionary leadership. He has a rich history in the parking industry. Prior to founding SPACES, Skillett was the CEO of Citizens Parking, one of the largest parking companies nationwide where he supervised 1,200 locations, 8,000 employees, and 320,000 parking spaces across the United States and Puerto Rico. Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ th
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IAM1915 - Yoga instructor, Podcaster and Cannabis Consultant Provide Holistic Healing and Coaching
11/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, the guest speaker is Juliane Nowe, the Creative Director, and founder of LadyNowe. Key Points: LadyNowe: This organization provides a comprehensive approach to holistic healing and coaching, offering services including yoga, reiki, cannabis consulting, and spirit channeling. Juliane Nowe's journey: Juliane Nowe used integrative and alternative healing methods to address multiple health diagnoses she faced from birth into her youth. These methods helped her avoid surgeries and cease all pharmaceuticals. Healing approach: Juliane focuses on healing past and future issues to bring about true power and presence in the present moment. Her mission is to extend the same healing potential to her clients, meeting them wherever they are on their journey. CEO Hack: Just do it when you get the idea and figure it out along the way. CEO Nugget: Believe in your knowledge and let others catch up with your vision over time. CEO Defined: Freedom for your in
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IAM1914 - Consultant Teaches the Business Side of Cannabis
10/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, the guest speaker is Llauris Rener, the creative director and founder of 710 Squared and lead instructor of Green Skooled. Key Points: 710 Squared and Green Skooled: These platforms teach the business side of Cannabis. Llauris Rener's Background: Having lectured across the United States on branding, visual vocabulary, viral video marketing, user experience design, and sales. He served as a re-branding board member of CEO SPACE International and has been a faculty member for many years. Rener is referred to as 'The Branding Guy' and his skill set is diverse. Experience: Over a decade ago, Rener produced the first educational car detailing web series, Final Touch TV, which has achieved over a million views on YouTube. Today, Rener is an accomplished consultant, strategist, educator, and designer. His client portfolio includes Fast Frame, Wendy Ida Fitness, Bombay Saphire, John Leslie Brown, and many others undisclosed due to non-disclosure agre
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IAM1913 - CEO Helps Companies Enter the Medical Cannabis Market
09/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, the guest speaker is Dr. Jon Thompson, the Founder, and CEO of extraktLAB. Here are the key points from the episode: Background: Dr. Jon Thompson is a separation scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur, with a Chemistry PhD from the University of Minnesota. Beyond his work on classified projects with NASA, he has great experience in assisting companies in entering the medical cannabis market. ExtraktLAB: This company aids its customers in achieving success in the realm of pharmaceutical grade botanical extraction and refinement. They focus on helping clients navigate the steadily growing medical cannabis industry. CEO Hack: Dr. Jon Thompson recommends waking up early as a means of staying productive and focused. CEO Nugget: Dr. Thompson advises entrepreneurs to carefully consider their personal character and the character of potential business partners to ensure alignment and positive business relationships. CEO Defined: According to Dr. Thom
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IAM1912 - Co-founder and Thought-Leader Makes Innovation Happen Through Software
08/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast features Jesse Nieminen, Co-founder and Chairman of Viima, an innovation management software company growing rapidly. Jesse is seen as a thought leader in the field of innovation, having written for some key media outlets in this area. He is also responsible for overseeing growth and innovation efforts at Viima. Jesse has a diverse background that includes experience in technology, business, design, and leadership. His broad skill-set has enabled him to look at bigger pictures and guide his team to focus on crucial areas. The highlights from this episode include: CEO Hack: Jesse emphasizes the importance of self-learning. CEO Nugget: Jesse suggests focusing on building processes. CEO Defined: Jesse views a CEO's role as taking ownership of the organization's vision and issues and then working towards resolving them. Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organizat
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IAM1911 - Executive Coach Ignites Vibrancy and Innovation
07/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Kerrian Bard Fournier, the CEO and Founder of Vybrante Ventures. Vybrante Ventures is a professional services company dedicated to unlocking the highest level of performance for innovative companies, teams, and professionals by fueling their vibrancy and innovation. Kerrian has over 25 years of experience in diverse corporate sectors such as Wall Street, Strategy/Risk Consulting, and Technology firms. She is a certified Executive Coach through iPEC, a leading coaching certification program, and is a sought-after speaker on the topics of team effectiveness, human capital, innovation, and building a vibrant corporate culture. Some of the key portions of the podcast include: CEO Hack: Kerrian recommends looking at the week ahead and managing energy accordingly. CEO Nugget: Her mantra is "exploration, not expectation" which encourages open-mindedness and a solution-oriented approach. CEO Defined: Kerrian defines a CEO as someone
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IAM1910 - Co-Founder Leads New Innovation in Marketing Efforts
06/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, the guest speaker is Jared Bauman, Co-Founder of 201 Creative Media, a digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO, Social Media, and Marketing for small and medium businesses. Key Points: About Jared Bauman: He comes with a 20-year history of leading new innovation in marketing efforts, both as a consultant and business owner. Prior to 201 Creative Media, he was the Co-Founder and President of ShootDotEdit, the premium post-processing company for professional wedding photographers worldwide. Achievements and Experience: Jared Bauman is also a well-known public speaker who has spoken in front of large audiences both in public and at online educational events. He has authored a book titled "Simple Steps to Master Public Speaking" that became a bestseller in Public Speaking on Amazon. CEO Hack: Jared always tackles his inbox to zero every morning, ensuring he manages his tasks effectively. CEO Nugget: For Jared, it is important to manage
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IAM1909 - CEO Leads Healthcare Innovations
05/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Gerry Miller, CEO of Cloudticity, discusses his extensive experience in the technology industry and how he leads healthcare innovations at Cloudticity. Gerry Miller is a serial entrepreneur and healthcare fanatic with over 30 years in the technology sector. He has held multiple executive roles, including COO at ePrize, CTO at Microsoft's US Central Region, and Global Business Unit Leader at Microsoft overseeing General Motors. Gerry currently holds all five AWS certifications. Cloudticity is a company that strives to revolutionize healthcare utilizing cloud technologies, enabling improved clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and security across the industry. Key insights from the podcast include: CEO Hack: Gerry believes in modelling the behavior he would like to see in his team. CEO Nugget: You cannot be great at everything, so it is crucial to surround yourself with a talented team to fill the gaps. CEO Defined: Lead
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IAM1908 - Catalyst CEO Brings New Innovations to the World
04/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Shannon Lucas, the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Catalyst Constellations, discusses over two decades' worth of experience in working with startups, launching her ventures, and driving innovation into the world’s largest companies. Catalyst Constellations provides 360 degrees of support for "catalysts" - individuals or organizations pushing boundaries and driving change. Shannon, who previously served in leadership roles at Ericsson, Cisco's Hyperinnovation Living Lab, and Vodafone Global Enterprise, has been instrumental in guiding Fortune 500 businesses to become more agile, competitive, and sustainable by embracing new technologies and organizational structures. The podcast touches on these key topics: CEO Story: Shannon’s background as a "catalyst" began at Vodafone, where she built global innovations from scratch, leading to Catalyst Constellations' establishment. Business Service: Catalyst Constellations offers coaching, lear
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IAM1907 - CEO and Author Helps Companies Institutionalize Innovation
03/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Rebecca D. Costa is an American sociobiologist and futurist. She is the preeminent global expert on the subject of “fast adaptation” and recipient of the prestigious Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Technology Award. Her career spans four decades of working with founders, executives, and venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. Costa’s first book, The Watchman’s Rattle: A Radical New Theory of Collapse, was an international bestseller. Her follow-on book, titled On the Verge was introduced in 2017 to critical acclaim, shooting to the top of Amazon’s #1 New Business Releases. Costa presently hosts the popular news podcast, The Costa Report, along with 12 world-renowned subject experts. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, SF Chronicle, The Guardian, other leading publications. Key insights from the podcast include: CEO Story: Right after college landed on what was later called the Silicon Valle
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IAM1906 - CEO Helps Align Purpose, People, and Process to Maximize Success
02/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Kristi Pastore, the CEO of Culture Works, speaks about how she helps businesses reach their full potential by aligning their purpose, people, and processes. Culture Works is a San Diego-based company that focuses on creating dynamic operations within a company through its culture. Kristi and her team work with small to mid-sized clients who might not have an HR department or only one person fulfilling this role. They aim to understand these companies' purpose and how they align with their employees, improving their HR and talent management strategies to facilitate growth. Key insights from the podcast include: CEO Story: A long-time passion for people and business led Kristi to the field of HR and eventually to start Culture Works. She saw a significant need in the market to develop middle management and to support companies that constantly evolve in their thought process on people and build. CEO Hack: Kristi uses a family v
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IAM1905 - Attorney Runs Digital Agency Focused on the Legal Sector
01/11/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Seth Price, founding partner of Price Benowitz LLP and the founder and CEO of BluShark Digital, outlines his journey within the legal sector and digital marketing industry. Seth successfully scaled a two-person law firm to 40 lawyers in less than a decade and leveraged the digital skills that contributed to this growth to establish a top-tier digital agency, BluShark Digital, focused on serving the legal sector. As a transformational thought-leader with significant experience, Seth has been a regular speaker and moderator at some of the largest law conferences in the U.S., offering insights on aligning business development strategies with evolving consumer habits in the legal industry. His topics typically range from building a firm, ethics, firm operations best practices, SEO, to digital marketing in general. Key points from the podcast include: CEO Hack: Seth underscored the importance of establishing and adhering to proce
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IAM1904 - CEO Provides Access to Mental Health and Fitness Resources
31/10/2023 Duración: 15minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Corey Lewis, CEO and Founder of 1AND1 LIFE, shares his journey of promoting mental health and wellness, particularly among the African-American community. Corey's platform, 1AND1 LIFE, is dedicated to curating and customizing content, tools, and products that address the lack of mental health and fitness resources available for African Americans, especially men. The content curated by Corey and his team seeks to define what mental health and wellness mean to the Black Community and aims to break the associated stigma. Besides mental health advocacy, Corey is also passionate about performance and fitness. An accomplished athlete, he played football in the Big Ten Conference at The University of Illinois. Despite facing significant challenges, including four ACL surgeries and seven knee surgeries, Corey pushed on to become a certified personal trainer and motivational speaker. Key insights and lessons from the podcast include:
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IAM1903 - CEO Helps His Clients by Handling their Back Office Compliance Globally
30/10/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the IAMCEO podcast, Scott Smoler, CEO of weConnect, shares his journey of facilitating global business expansion. weConnect is one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned global expansion and operations companies. It streamlines global expansion for over a thousand multinationals by managing incorporation, accounting, tax, and HR services. Scott held top-tier roles at Tricor before weConnect. After a decade in the payroll services and accounting industries, he aspired to transform and innovate these sectors. Driven by his passion for people, Scott understands that weConnect's growth pivots on client and employee satisfaction. Some essential lessons from the podcast include: CEO Story: Scott and his colleagues established their firm after confirming their vision for elevating their industry to another level. Business Service: weConnect simplifies business expansion to any country worldwide by handling the back-office requirements, like accoun
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IAM1902 - CEO Modernizes Global Trade to Ease Export of Products
29/10/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Alex Rabens, CEO and Co-Founder of Mickey, shares his journey of revolutionizing the global trade industry. Mickey is a commoditech company that simplifies the export of products for small and mid-sized suppliers. Alex and co-founder Jesse Solomon aim to modernize how raw materials and commodities are sourced and exported out of the United States. Before founding Mickey, Alex served as Vice President at Endeavor, where he built media properties with companies like Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, and Paramount Pictures. He was also responsible for the development of Endeavor Content Live, the organization's live production arm founded in 2018. Key insights from the podcast include: CEO Story: Alex, a successful talent manager, was impressed by the international deals he encountered with the son of Alibaba. This inspired him to co-found Mickey, envisioning it as the next Alibaba in America. Business Service: Mickey provides a platf
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IAM1901 - CEO Helps Clients Design and Build their Houses
28/10/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Gregg Cantor, President and CEO of Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel, shares his journey in the home remodeling and construction industry. Gregg started working for his grandfather’s construction business in 1977. He climbed the company's ranks, and in 1990, he bought the business and took over as the President/CEO. Gregg has managed over 2,000 home remodeling and construction projects and frequently educates consumers on architecture, interior design, home improvement, and construction through media appearances. Here are some key takeaways from the podcast: CEO Story: Gregg’s mechanically inclined nature led him to work part-time for his grandfather’s construction business and gain experience until he could handle projects independently. Business Service: Murray Lampert is an architecture and interior design firm specializing in remodeling. Secret Sauce: The company's success can be attributed to its culture and people. G
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IAM1900 - Coach Helps Businesses Achieve Freedom and Money
27/10/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this IAMCEO podcast episode, Todd Randall, an eight-time CEO and business coach, shares his story on achieving freedom and success while embracing passion and simplicity. Todd started as an executive at a $300 billion company but found himself entangled in overwhelming baggage and stress. His turning point came when he experienced a simpler life in Paris, motivating him to pursue a different entrepreneurial path. Todd now runs a business coaching and consulting firm, transferring his acquired skills to help others improve their businesses. He emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and freedom beyond chasing monetary gains. Throughout the podcast, Todd shares valuable lessons and insights: CEO Story: Todd recalls leaving his high-paying position to search for a new business idea that would give him more freedom. Business Service: Todd's consulting firm focuses on providing direct and practical guidance to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses. Se
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IAM1899 - Author Inspires individuals to Create a Greater Resilience
26/10/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of IAMCEO podcast, Adam Markel, shares his insights. Adam's mission is to inspire leaders to build long-term resilience, even amidst massive disruption. His recently published book, “Change Proof: Leveraging the Power of Uncertainty to Build Long-Term Resilience,” comprehensively discusses this topic. Previously Adam worked as a lawyer for 18 years before making a career switch, leading to the publishing of his previous book “Pivot: The Art & Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life”, a #1 bestseller in several publications like the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He is also the CEO of More Love Media. Lessons shared by Adam in the podcast include: CEO Story: His previous career as a lawyer, his transition, and how the concept of resilience, which is extensively covered in his book "Pivot", resonates significantly, especially after the onset of the pandemic. Business Service: His work involves helping organizations and individuals und
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IAM1898 - CEO Specializes on Designing and Building Accessory Dwelling Units
25/10/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the IAMCEO podcast, Whitney Hill, co-founder and CEO of SnapADU, talks about her career journey and the operations of her company. SnapADU is a San Diego-based company specializing in the design, permitting, and construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). With an impressive track record of building approximately 50 ADUs annually and generating $15M in revenue, the company has established a significant presence in the real estate sector. Before venturing into residential real estate, Whitney gained strategic and tactical experience as a management consultant for Bain & Company and as an operation manager for an industrial supply distributor. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Yale University and an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business. In the podcast, Whitney shares insightful lessons: CEO Story: Despite not knowing her particular entrepreneurial path initially, Whitney's experience working in corporate sectors for o
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IAM1897 - COO Turned CEO Helps Organizations Achieve Operational Excellence
24/10/2023 Duración: 16minWhy it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the IAMCEO podcast, Bonnie Ortiz, the founder of O2 Consulting Group, is the featured guest. Bonnie started O2 Consulting Group, a professional services firm, after nearly a decade as Chief Operating Officer for The Partnership Federal Credit Union. Bonnie is renowned in strategy formation, process improvement, and project management. She now provides her clients with a comprehensive operational toolkit to align people, processes, and systems with corporate goals. Throughout her career, Bonnie has worked with a wide range of entities, both commercial for-profit and non-profit, across various industries. Additionally, she has shown her leadership skills by managing substantial budgets and personnel within diverse organizations, from startups to multi-billion-dollar firms. As an expert in achieving operational excellence, she guides executive teams in different organizations to advance their priorities and achieve their desired outcomes. Outsi