CEO Podcasts: CEO Chat Podcast + I AM CEO Podcast Powered by Blue16 Media & CBNation.co

Jim Estill is CEO of Danby Appliances which is a niche manufacturer of specialty appliances distributing over 2,000,000 appliances per year. Jim is a Canadian technology entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist. He started his first computer distribution business from the trunk of his car while in university and grew that business to $2 Billion in sales. Jim has invested in, mentored, and advised over 150 technology companies including Blackberry. He joined their board before they went public and served for 13 years. Website: www.danby.com

Blue16 Media is a digital marketing agency with a goal to change lives using media and technology.   The equation that makes up the content of our site which is: Visibility + Resources x Connections = Success   Virtual Global Chamber - if you know the right person, you connect with the right person then things can really take off.   CBNation creates a better connection amongst people,  it’s like a hub, with profiles, opportunities, directories of different profiles - people you might want to connect with.   Website: iamceo.co blue16media.co

Blue16 Media is a digital marketing agency with a goal to change lives using media and technology.   CEO Definition: “What does being a CEO mean to you?”   The goal of the show is not to say you are right or wrong, but to spark the creativity, the essence, the reason an author decided to write a book, or the reason why somebody has a workforce of 5,000 people and the size they want to, it is the essence of the leadership a person provides.   After so many interviews, here are some of the definitions of being a CEO: Legacy, servant leadership, making money, making an impact. Like a parent, a chess, a lighthouse, or a vessel where you steer the course.   How a person thinks, is based on how they approached certain things and often we go through one of the most transformational things in our life and that is going to show the true leadership that is out there.   Website: iamceo.co blue16media.co

Blue16 Media is a digital marketing agency with a goal to change lives using media and technology.   CEO Nugget: These are the deeper resources. Business advise.   “If you can happen to a time machine, what will you tell to your younger business self?”   Do the thing that you were called to do. Make sure you are making an impact in the zone of genius, your gift, the thing you want to do to try to impact. Make sure what you’re doing is in alignment with the mission, vision, goals, and the human aspect of the business.   The journey takes time, someone you look up to has gone through failures, make a deeper research into their lives. Book: Outliers, the story to success, mentions the 10,000-hour rule, the time they put to be successful does not happen overnight. Build yourself. Your emotional well-being is one of the biggest things that determine your success. As well as your mind space and mindset. Don't compare your strategy to others, and grab them all. Just pick the top 3 ingredients which are audible to the success strategy you are trying to accomplish.   Website: iamceo.co blue16media.co

Melanie Aronson is the founder and CEO of Panion, a people-first community management platform helping organizations build more privacy, empathy and meaningful connection into online and offline communities. She has a bachelors in anthropology from Columbia University and a masters in documentary filmmaking from the School of Visuals Arts in NYC. She is also a Fulbright recipient. Melanie worked in sales for Apple for almost 3 years and for more than 10 years as a freelance filmmaker, photographer and designer. Melanie has lived an international life, residing in NYC, Spain, Italy, Sweden and now in Portugal.   Website: https://panion.com Twitter: melaniearonson and panionapp Instagram: panion.app Linkedin: melaniearonson

Christina Baucom is an attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va, the USPTO is the federal agency responsible for granting U.S. patents and registering trademarks. 

Throughout her education and career, Ms. Calloway has sought to merge her personal passion for the arts and professional pursuits in public service. She is a Board member of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association and was recently appointed to the City’s Commission for the Arts. She frequently speaks and/or volunteers in educating small business owners and creatives about their intellectual property. She is the digital content creator of sharpandsound.com focusing on local lifestyle and style inspiration.   Website: https://www.sharpandsound.com Instagram: sharpandsoundstyle Linkedin: christinacalloway

Dr. Destini Copp is a business and marketing coach who helps business owners scale their digital product revenue with automated sales funnels and reduce their reliance on services or freelance work. She is a college marketing professor turned online entrepreneur and a wanna-be, Serena Williams-like, tennis player. She is the host of The Course Creator’s MBA Podcast and the Creator of The OneClick MBA membership.   Website: https://destinicopp.com   Book: https://destinicopp.com/book LinkedIn: destinicopp Instagram: destinicopp Pinterest: destinicopp Facebook: destinicopp

Sylvia Scott is the founder and CEO of the Girls' C.E.O. Connection which she launched in 2009. Her passion is to help high school girls build bright and fulfilling self-sufficient futures. She wants to see independent thinking cultivated within a global community of young female entrepreneurs. Her goal for the Girls' C.E.O. Connection is to equip and motivate the girls with the skills and traits of accomplished women entrepreneurs. Sylvia's personal commitment is to expand opportunities for them within entrepreneurship. Sylvia is an Ambassador for WED/Women's® Entrepreneurship Day. From 2016 to 2020 she was an e-mentor for Afghan women entrepreneurs enrolled in the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women's Peace Through Business® Program. She is also a business counselor with the Coachella Valley Women's Business Center.     Website: https://www.girlsceoconnection.com Realizing A Vision, Your Toolkit For Success. Words of Wisdom for Young Female Entrepreneurs: https://www.girlsceoconnection.com/realizing-a-vision-the-book/ LinkedIn: sylviarjscott Facebook: SylviaRJScott Girls' CEO Connection: Facebook: GirlsCEOConnection Twitter: GirlsCEOConnect YouTube: Girls CEO Connection Pinterest: GirlsCEOConnect Instagram: girlsceoconnection

Brooke Brown is a female entrepreneur in the DMV area. She is the mid-atlantic battle of the bottle Champion (mixology competition). Her business Top Shelf Mixology, Mixology & Bar Consulting offers alcohol certification, mixology classes, bartending services and bar consulting.   Website: https://www.topshelfmixologyconsulting.com

Amie Thompson is an executive, investor, mentor, and leader and the current President & CEO of Creative Allies, a minority-certified marketing firm for entrepreneurs. Her company offers a wide range of marketing services to grow our client's brand. Creative Allies creates best practices from the lessons learned over its 10-year history to connect our clients with buyers, fans, and followers to enhance the brand story. Amie's passion is helping other business owners grow their businesses through great marketing.   Website: http://creativeallies.com   Twitter: amie_ceo Instagram: amie_ceo

Eve Dawes is the founder of Dawes Custom Cosmetics, a natural, cruelty-free, usa-made line. A WBFF Pro, NASM certified trainer, and Mrs. Nevada United States 2017 she shares her knowledge on Glamour and Gains By Eve lifestyle blog and podcast. Covering the latest fashion, curated cruelty-free beauty, health tips and luxury travel through a glamorous lens. Eve Dawes interviews the world's leading founders, influencers and leaders to share their knowledge in realistic, actionable tips to help you live your best life and to reach your full potential. You may have seen her in Oxygen, Iron Man, Strong, Fit & Firm Magazine, Huffington Post, bodybuilding.com, and various commercials. Website: https://www.dawescustomcosmetics.com/  https://glamourandgains.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evedawes & https://www.instagram.com/dawescustomcosmetics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveDawes/ & https://www.facebook.com/dawescustomcosmetics/ LikeToKnow.it: https://www.liketoknow.it/evedawes

Yonah is a powerhouse with property owners' tax savings. As Business Director at Madison SPECS, a national Cost Segregation leader, he has assisted clients in saving tens of millions of dollars on taxes through cost segregation. He has a background in teaching and a passion for real estate and helping others. Website: http://www.madisonspecs.com/ https://teach.ceoblognation.com/?p=22154 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yonah.weiss.1 Biggerpockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/YonahW18

Noelle McKenzie is the CEO and co-founder of Leading Edge Personal Trainers. Her own experience in rising from being the underdog to a collegiate track and field Division 1 athlete has given her the wisdom to help people tap into their limitless potential through a mind and body approach to fitness. Noelle helps clients embody fitness as a lifestyle transcending all areas of their life and not a means to an end. In 10 years she along with the help of her husband and business partner have built a network of 60 + clients both locally in NYC and online who despite having overly demanding careers and schedules have been able to master the balancing act of adhering to a consistent health regimen. This, in turn, has reshaped how they view themselves, enabling them to step into their true power and become the best version of themselves. Website: http://www.leadingedgeny.com/   Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bodybynoelle Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bodybynoelle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fittribesisterhood/ Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noelleEmckenzie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mckenzien/

In this episode, we have, Latasha Brooks, founder of Coach Brooks Business Consulting.   Latasha Brook is a trailblazer entrepreneur celebrated for her dynamic role in shaping the business landscape. She shares her knowledge and experience on the power and potential of government contracts.   The conversation highlights the importance of choosing the right mentors and being authentic in business and her beliefs in being a good leader and influencer. LindkedIn: Latasha Brooks Instagram: moneybaggs623   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 FREE? Download it today!

In this episode, we have Dana Grant, an International Master and Business Coach, host of global retreats, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Cauliflower Foods.   Dana shares her inspiring CEO story from hosting master classes in Paris and Amsterdam to co-founding the Women’s Success Summit.   The conversation highlights the importance of breaking limited beliefs, understanding subconscious programming, staying true to oneself, and permitting oneself to start. Website: Dana Grant Instagram: The Real Dana Grant   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 FREE? Download it today!

In this episode, Vickie Gould, a law of attraction business and book coach, best-selling author, and speaker, about the profound impact of writing and sharing personal stories. Vickie shares her own compelling journey from a tumultuous family background to becoming a successful author and coach, helping entrepreneurs connect with their audience, grow their businesses, and make a significant impact by writing and self-publishing their own books. She emphasizes the transformational power of authorship, not just for gaining credibility and expert status but for creating deep connections and fostering change. The podcast delves into practical advice for aspiring authors, including aligning book topics with business goals, leveraging stories for broader impact, and overcoming the fear of judgment to share one's truth boldly. Website: www.viaskitchen.com Previous Episode: best-selling-author-speaker-helps-entrepreneurs-write-self-publish-tell-their-stories 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 FREE? Download it today!

In this episode, we have Melissa Eboli, a nutritional chef and the mind behind viamelissa.com, based in New York. Melissa shares her journey from cooking as a hobby to becoming a successful entrepreneur, specializing in allergy-friendly and healthy catering services. She talks about her unique approach to food, emphasizing made-from-scratch ingredients and the personal touch she brings to her catering business, which sets her apart in the industry. Melissa also offers insights into how she navigated the business world, found her niche catering to individuals with food sensitivities, and grew her client base. She provides valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs on being persistent, adaptable, and turning passion into a profitable business. Listeners can learn more about Melissa's services, including event catering, dinner parties, and cooking classes, and how she has made a mark with appearances in media outlets like Dr. Oz, Women's Day, Reader's Digest, and Huffington Post. Website: www.viaskitchen.com Previous Episode: nutritional-chef-creates-healthy-dishes-with-a-modern-twist 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 FREE? Download it today!

In this episode, we have Dappz, the founder of Dappz Sports, the leading cross-platform sports and entertainment media company in the trading card and signed memorabilia hobby. Dappz shares his journey from being a passionate sports fan, inspired by his grandfather who was a former scout for the New York Jets, to launching his side hustle of opening sports card packs online. He discusses the growth of Dappz Sports from its humble beginnings to becoming an industry leader, offering a 24/7 online live shop experience for sports fandom. Dappz emphasizes the importance of passion, consistency, and acceptance in building a business and shares valuable insights into leadership, empowering employees, and maintaining a balance between work and personal 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 FREE? Download it today!

In this episode, we have Avi Siegel, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO of Vital Signs. Siegel shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from selling trading cards at six, to running a popular ice cream store and eventually leading Vital Signs, a sign language interpreting agency.  He discusses his passion for equal access communication and his consulting work helping small business owners and consultants.  Siegel highlights the importance of mentorship, client acquisition, and creating an inclusive environment for both employees and clients.  His approach prioritizes continuous learning, community support, and leveraging experiences for exponential growth. Website: siegelbusinessconsulting.com www.vitalsignsinterpreting.com 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 FREE? Download it today!

In this episode, we have Thomas Koulopoulos, chairman and founder of Delphi Group, a think tank, and an influential author and entrepreneur. The discussion begins with the importance of surrounding oneself with people who challenge and push for growth. Tom shares his remarkable journey, insights into effective leadership, decision-making, and the significance of constantly challenging oneself and embracing curiosity. The conversation delves into Tom's latest book, 'GigaTrends,' exploring six tech trends shaping our future. The episode highlights the power of perspective in leadership, the necessity of decision-making, and the impact of surrounding oneself with challenging voices to foster growth and innovation. 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 FREE? Download it today!