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Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on I AM CEO Podcasts features Wade T. Lightheart, the host of the AWESOME Health Podcast, a 3-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion, advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, and Director of Education at BiOptimizers Nutrition, one of the world's most innovative nutritional supplement companies. During the episode, Wade discusses his expertise in fixing digestion and activating awesome health. As an author of several books, including the best-sellers "Staying Alive in a Toxic World" and "The Wealthy Backpacker," he shares his insights into how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and build a successful business. Wade also provides his CEO hack, which involves using the predictive index to get people in the right seats. His CEO nugget of wisdom advises entrepreneurs to increase the customer experience rather than relying on automated systems. Wade defines being a CEO as being the ultimate accountability person and having a passion for what

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Dr. Rowena Winkler, a coach who helps women find their voice and embrace their authentic selves. Dr. Winkler combines spiritual tools and practical strategies to guide women towards self-love, confidence-building, getting unstuck, and making positive changes in their lives. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and strategic communication, she also works as a higher education consultant and instructor. During the episode, Dr. Winkler shares her CEO story, which began after a personal tragedy involving her father. This event prompted her to step outside of her comfort zone, leave the teaching academy, and explore her skills in marketing and communications. After giving birth to her baby in March 2020, she finally launched her coaching business. Dr. Winkler's coaching services focus on one-on-one mentorship and tapping into the client's inner wisdom and intuition. She also incorpora

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Scott Mason, also known as the Myth Slayer. Scott is a speaker, author, podcaster, and coach who works with executives and successful entrepreneurs who feel stuck or stagnant in their careers or businesses and are ready for a change. With a background in law and years of experience as an attorney and senior executive, Scott brings valuable insights on leadership and transformation. During the episode, Scott shares his CEO story, highlighting how he constantly reinvented himself and embarked on his fourth career journey. He founded his company as an opportunity to leverage his visionary, dialogue-oriented, and innovative leadership style. Scott's current professional life is focused on helping individuals reconnect with their purpose and achieve profound self-actualization. Scott's business services include speaking engagements, coaching, and authorship, where he focuses on magnetizing and

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Philip Sessions, a speaking coach who helps individuals speak with confidence and comfort on stage. Philip is a fitness enthusiast, coach, author, podcast host, public speaker, and connector of people who inspires them to become the best versions of themselves. During the episode, Philip shares his CEO story, which began after he attended a growth conference in 2015 that inspired him to become an entrepreneur. He started his entrepreneurial journey by listening to podcasts, connecting with people, and joining mastermind groups and mentors to work on himself and build his brand as a speaking coach. As a speaking coach, Philip helps individuals build a stronger mindset, speak more confidently, and get comfortable in their own skin to impact others through their message. He also offers a coaching program community that incubates individuals who want to take their speaking to the next level.

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Russ McIntosh, the owner and creative director of Vision Idea Design, an all-inclusive graphic design firm in Fairfax, VA. Russ and his team specialize in helping small businesses and entrepreneurs turn their vision and ideas into compelling designs. They offer a range of services, including logo concept, product packaging, trade show banners, exterior signs, book publishing, and printing. Russ shares his CEO story, explaining that he has been an artist and graphic designer for 25 years. He initially started working part-time in graphic design while also juggling a full-time construction job and taking care of his family. Eventually, he transitioned to full-time graphic design and honed his skills in digital graphics using Adobe software. One day, inspired by his daughter, Russ decided to start his own design company, Vision Idea Design, in 2017. Although the journey wasn't without its cha

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Reverend Isaac Hayes, the president of Healing of the Soul Ministries and author of the book "Men After God's Heart: 10 Principles of Brotherly Love." Reverend Hayes is also an Assistant Pastor at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, Illinois, and a doctoral student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Reverend Hayes shares his CEO story, explaining that he started his entrepreneurial journey as a gangster rapper in college, producing music with his friends and selling tapes. After graduating, he felt the desire to do more and switched to Christian rap, selling his music while also doing ministry and preaching. Over the years, he gained traction through social media, YouTube, speaking engagements, and even television appearances. Reverend Hayes then authored a book focusing on the principles of brotherly love. As a transformational business, Reverend Hayes focuses on using various m

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Kelvin Johnson, the CEO and co-founder of Brevity Pitch, an AI-powered software that helps professionals craft persuasive pitches. Kelvin shares his CEO story, explaining that he began his career as a CPA and management consultant, helping early-stage entrepreneurs with their finances, sales, and most importantly, their pitch. He then transitioned to working in a fast-growth tech startup in Denver, where he gained experience in executive leadership, sales, and fundraising. These experiences led him to co-found Brevity Pitch, a communications software as a service company that serves the market gap in creating clear, concise, and compelling stories. Brevity Pitch is an AI-powered tool that helps individuals create and deliver pitch decks that sell. It is relevant for fundraising, sales, interviewing for a job, or corporate presentations. The secret sauce of the company lies in its ability

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Richard Medcalf, the founder of Xquadrant, a coaching company that provides strategic guidance to CEOs and entrepreneurs. Richard is also the author of the book "Making Time for Strategy," which offers practical tools to help leaders achieve breakthrough results. Richard describes himself as a blend of a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor, and an entrepreneur. In his CEO story, he shares that his focus has been on coaching CEOs and executives to become more strategic. He emphasizes the importance of getting rid of operational tasks and creating space for strategic thinking. This realization led him to write his book, which explores counterintuitive truths that can transform leadership impact. The key business service provided by Xquadrant is coaching, and Richard highlights the importance of T.I.M.E. tactics in his book. This includes focusing on time workflow, renegotiatin

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Molly Keyser, an online course creator who helps business owners turn their passion into a profitable online course. Molly has had a successful career in photography and has leveraged her knowledge and experience to create a business course for other photographers. She grew her course business to generate $2 million per year, benefiting tens of thousands of business owners worldwide. Molly's mission with Profitable Courses is to assist business owners in creating their own profitable online courses that generate passive income. She currently resides in New Mexico with her husband Aaron and their dog Franklin, enjoying outdoor activities like camping, road-tripping, and connecting with friends. In her CEO story, Molly shares her passion for photography from a young age and pursued it in college. However, she realized that she was not taught about running a business alongside her passion. A

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": The episode features Jill de Jong, a former model turned health coach, personal trainer, and chef. Jill started her modeling career in Holland and later moved to the US. She spent a few years in New York and Miami before settling into Los Angeles, where she started pursuing her passion for health and wellness. Jill shares how she successfully transitioned from modeling to her current career of advocating for healthy living. She also discusses her approach to personal and professional success, including advice for other entrepreneurs. In addition to her health coaching business, Jill is also the author of the book "Models Do Eat: More Than 100 Recipes for Eating Your Way to a Beautiful, Healthy You".   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+ things that you can le

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": The episode on CEO Podcasts features Judge Graham, a hard-hitting serial entrepreneur who specializes in helping small to mid-size businesses enhance their growth value. Judge has a successful track record of growing companies with minimal or no revenue and selling them for multi and hundreds-of-millions of dollars. The episode highlights Judge's website, JudgeGraham.com, which he established to lead the charge in assisting businesses in achieving substantial growth value, either by creating strong legacies or facilitating prosperous liquidity events. Judge has held key positions in renowned companies. For instance, he served as the Chief Marketing and New Business Officer at Ansira, the second-largest independently owned CRM and digital marketing agency in the USA. He played a pivotal role in the sale of Ansira to Advent International in 2016. Prior to his time at Ansira, Judge was the Co-Owner and President of Sq1, which he sold to Ansira in 2015. He also had

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on CEO Podcasts features Liam Martin, the co-founder and CMO of TimeDoctor.com and Staff.com. Liam is also a co-organizer of RunningRemote.com, which is the largest conference on building remote teams. With over 10 years of experience working with remote employees, Liam is passionate about furthering outsourcing and gaining insights into how people work. During the episode, Liam shares his CEO hack, which involves using Time Doctor and the Twist app. These tools help with time management and team communication. His CEO nugget of wisdom advises entrepreneurs to focus on what they're really good at and work hard to excel in those areas. Liam defines being a CEO as having the responsibility and freedom that comes with being a business owner. Listeners interested in learning more about Liam and his work can visit the TimeDoctor.com website, the Staff.com website, and the RunningRemote.com website.  Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium ne

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on CEO Podcasts features Jeremy Slate, the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast. The podcast is designed to assist entrepreneurs in living the lives they were meant to live. Jeremy studied literature at Oxford University and specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity status. His podcast has achieved significant recognition, ranking #1 in iTunes New and Noteworthy and #26 in the business category. After Jeremy's success with his own podcast, he founded Command Your Brand along with his wife, Brielle Slate. This company helps entrepreneurs amplify their message by appearing as guests on podcasts. The episode highlights the value of podcast guest appearances in spreading one's message and building relationships with a wider audience. The episode also includes some CEO hacks and nuggets mentioned by Jeremy. His CEO hack is centered around batching time and focusing on what one is best at. The CEO nugget he shares suggests

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on CEO Podcasts features Allison Hardy, a business strategist for mompreneurs. Allison's expertise lies in helping women raise their businesses while also raising their families. She achieves this by infusing automation into their businesses, utilizing authentic social media driven by Facebook Live, and stepping into the role of an influencer through email marketing. Allison is the creator of the Life by Design Podcast and has been recognized as a Huffington Post Contributor. She has also been featured in YFS Magazine and was named one of Washington, D.C.'s most influential professionals under 40 by Washington Life Magazine. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Allison is a wife and a mother to a five-year-old and a six-month-old. During the episode, Allison shares her CEO hacks and nuggets. Her CEO hack includes using The Desire Map and prioritizing self-care and getting enough sleep. Her nugget of wisdom suggests building an email lis

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": This episode on CEO Podcasts features Halelly Azulay, the CEO & leadership development strategist at TalentGrow LLC. Halelly specializes in leadership, communication skills, emotional intelligence, and authentic networking. Her focus is on developing leaders that people want to follow. She is also the author of two books, "Employee Development on a Shoestring" and "Strength to Strength." During the episode, Halelly shares her CEO hack, which is to have a small army, such as a virtual assistant, to delegate tasks to. Her CEO nugget emphasizes the importance of building a strong network and seeking out mentors. She encourages entrepreneurs to stick with their goals, get help when needed, and mentions the book "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook" by Gary Vaynerchuk. Halelly defines being a CEO as being a visionary who executes on that vision, making an impact on the world and shaping it according to one's desires.    Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter--our premium

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": The episode on CEO Podcasts features Alexandra Suchman, the owner of AIS Collaborations. Alex is a consultant and trainer who aims to help creative, mission-driven nonprofits and small businesses overcome the struggles, clutter, and tediousness of day-to-day operations. Alex understands that each workplace is unique, and her job is to ask the right questions and suggest solutions that address the specific challenges in each ecosystem. During the episode, Alex shares her CEO hack, which is based on the E-Myth concept of dividing roles into three categories: entrepreneur, technician, and manager. Her CEO nugget is a reflection of the popular Shakespearean quote: "To thine own self be true." According to Alex, CEOs need to be true to themselves, their goals, and their passions. For Alex, being a CEO means being a leader who gets things done in a creative way. She takes pride in helping organizations become successful by identifying the root of their problems and p

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Laurin Conlin, an IFBB Bikini Pro, holds her Master's in Exercise Science and is the owner of LoCoFit.   Laurin's mission of her company and brand, and all brands she aligns herself with, is to redefine healthy within the fitness industry.   LoCoFit provides coaching for physique competitors and lifestyle, transformation clients. Laurin also co-hosts two podcasts, Redefine Healthy Radio, and The UNglamorous Life. 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+ 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 FRE

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Michela Quilici, CEO of MQ Consulting and Business Training Inc. Michela is a business growth and marketing expert who is passionate about helping coaches, consultants, and service professionals who struggle with sales, marketing, and systems. With over 17 years of coaching and consulting experience, she has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs globally to take their businesses to new levels of success. During the discussion, Michela talks about the six main blocks/bottlenecks to business growth which include mindset, skills, strategy, positioning, productivity, and leverage. She also mentions the value of going through a values exercise and shares her insights on effective leadership. Listeners can learn more about Michela and her work on her website, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and strategies for entrepreneurs looking to grow their bus

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Lesley Logan, an author and Pilates teacher who coaches Pilates teachers and studio owners on how to grow their businesses. Lesley has been teaching Pilates for ten years and has led Pilates retreats in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and Maui, Hawaii. After publishing her book "Profitable Pilates: Everything But the Exercises," she turned her focus towards coaching and helping other Pilates professionals achieve business success. Lesley shares insights and strategies on how Pilates teachers and studio owners can effectively grow their businesses. She emphasizes the importance of taking care of scheduling and prioritizing personal goals within one's calendar. Lesley also encourages individuals to make choices that align with their aspirations and start from where they currently are. Throughout the episode, Lesley highlights the value of freedom and bringing value to more people as a CEO. She discus

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless interviews Rebecca Brown, a Certified Money Coach, Certified Professional Coach, and Laughter Yoga Teacher. Rebecca is based in Reno, Nevada, and serves clients globally. Her mission is to help professionals and entrepreneurs redefine abundance by bringing together the worlds of play, purpose, and prosperity. During the discussion, Rebecca shares her insights and strategies on how individuals can redefine abundance in their lives and businesses. She highlights the importance of time management, including chunking time, highlighting priorities, and creating a joy list. Rebecca also encourages listeners to give themselves permission to be playful and make choices aligned with their desires. Throughout the episode, Rebecca discusses her coaching services and shares her websites, including rebeccabrowncoaching.com and laughter-life.com. She can also be found on LinkedIn and Facebook. Overall, this epi