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/

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Ryan Dohrn, a 30-year global sales and marketing advisor to over 200 companies in 15 industries, shares his insights on helping sales marketers create repeatable patterns of success. With experience in the media and marketing business and a Psychology of Leadership Certification from Cornell, Ryan has trained over 30,000 salespeople and impacted more than half a billion dollars in sales. CEO Story: Growing up on a farm and learning a strong work ethic, Ryan started his career in the media and marketing business. His entrepreneurial spirit was born out of necessity, with the help of his wife and partner. Ryan discovered his passion for supporting salespeople, marketers, and sales marketers to grow and retain customers. Business Service: Ryan's coaching focuses on laying out a plan creating repeatable patterns of success and paying attention to details. He serves as a sales and marketing advisor for various businesses. Secret Sauce: Actively selling and running businesses, Ryan provides the best advice by staying engaged with the sales process himself. CEO Hack: Ryan suggests that proper timing, subject lines, and structure are essential when sending emails, ensuring the success of communications. CEO Nugget: Ryan advises identifying random elements in business and deciding whether to accentuate or eliminate them. He emphasizes that goals with mini-goals are just dreams. CEO Defined: In Ryan's perspective, a CEO's role is helping their team achieve things they only dreamed were possible, fostering growth and accomplishment. 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!   Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/10/05/iam1514-coach-helps-sales-marketers-create-repeatable-patterns-of-success/

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Tracy Kennedy, a results-driven coach and consultant, is featured. Tracy has a rich professional background in leadership and team development, peak performance, personal and professional growth, and helping individuals discover their next steps. Tracy is dedicated to partnering with individuals to aid them in achieving greater happiness, fulfillment, and success, both in their personal and professional lives. CEO Story: Tracy has numerous roles under her belt, including executive coach, consultant, facilitator, trainer, product development specialist, and leader. She has had the privilege of working with thousands of individuals, teams, and organizations across a wide range of roles and industries. Her experience ranges from overseeing education centers for children to formulating and implementing business strategies in small businesses and even crafting content, products, and technology used in Fortune 500 firms. Business Service: Tracy's approach amalgamates all she has learned over the years, using an array of techniques, methodologies, and wellness practices designed to help people ascertain their next step and expedite their journey towards their objectives. Besides running her individual coaching practice, Tracy can also be found advising businesses on their next steps, writing blogs and articles, creating courses and curricula, and coordinating training events in the areas of personal and professional development. CEO Hack: Tracy thrives on the support of her mastermind group and benefits from the Instinctive Drive tool. CEO Nugget: She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and authenticity, encouraging leaders to know and be true to themselves and to trust their instincts. CEO Defined: Tracy defines a CEO as not only a leader within their organization, but extending beyond it. 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!   Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2018/12/06/iam123-results-driven-performance-coach-and-consultant-helps-people-achieve-more-happiness-fulfillment-and-success/

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of the IAMCEO Podcast, Lindsay Roselle, a Growth and Performance Coach specifically catering to high-achieving women, talks about her mission. Lindsay is dedicated to helping entrepreneurial women align their ambition to succeed with their devotion to motherhood, offering expert coaching focused on inner work, mindset mastery, and business strategy. CEO Story: With a decade's experience in the corporate world, Lindsay realized that she hit a stumbling block in her early 30s. Despite multiple businesses under her banner, Lindsay chose motherhood over corporate hustle, pivoted her dreams, and shifted to working from home. The current trajectory involves podcasting and coaching, where she connects with like-minded people. Business Service: Lindsay's approach includes high-level one-on-one coaching, group coaching, home edit consulting, masterminding, organizing events, and podcasting. Secret Sauce: Lindsay believes that authenticity plays a significant role in forming a safe working space for her clients, ensuring they can trust her fully. CEO Hack: Lindsay promotes daily journaling practice, asserting that knowing yourself deeply can work wonders for growth and performance. CEO Nugget: She advises entrepreneurs against imitating others, suggesting instead they focus less externally and cultivate their unique voice. CEO Defined: For Lindsay, a CEO must be comfortable in discomfort. Leadership is about showing up even in tough times, and when people don't visibly require guidance. 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!   Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/11/19/iam1559-performance-coach-helps-women-to-focus-on-inner-work-and-mindset-mastery/  

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Lee Povey, the CEO and Founder of Maximize Your Potential Coaching, and Co-Founder of Coaches Soul, shares his journey and insights from being an elite cycling athlete and Olympic Development Program Coach for USA Cycling to enriching leaders' lives by providing transformational leadership coaching. CEO Story: Personal experiences define Lee's journey, who started as a successful corporate real estate agent. Although he excelled at his work, he admitted he wasn't great at working with others. This realization led him to start his own real estate firm in his mid-20s and focus on developing people's skills. Having learned from numerous personal mistakes, he now uses his experiences to help others avoid the same pitfalls. Business Service: Lee offers executive, leadership coaching, and consultancy services. He also facilitates workshops for CEOs, Founders of Startups, and Sports Coaches through his two companies, helping businesses improve by unpacking and overcoming their emotional baggage. Secret Sauce: Lee's unique approach is to dig deeper and help companies identify their emotional baggage that often impedes progress and success. An essential part of this process involves doing away with the baggage to facilitate unhindered growth. CEO Hack: Lee shares a life and leadership hack: "9 box life," which is about clarifying what each aspect of your life means to you and how you need to adapt or progress. He emphasizes the need for grace in your emotional responses, helping others, and looking for the good in situations. CEO Nugget: He believes humans derive significant satisfaction from being of service to others, suggesting it as an inspiring nugget for fellow entrepreneurs. CEO Defined: For Lee, a CEO must meet people where they are to extract their best, constantly look for the good in every situation and people, and consistently work on appreciation and acknowledgment. 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!   Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/11/21/iam1561-transformational-coach-empowers-leaders-and-achieve-life-goal-potential/

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Howard Brown, an entrepreneur, author, mentor, stage IV cancer survivor, and international bridge-builder, discusses his journey, experiences, and the resilience that drove him to be an innovation leader and healthcare advocate. CEO Story: Howard's life journey changed direction when he attended entrepreneurship school. He built his foundation at NCR, a major training company, and then dived into the start-up environment. A self-proclaimed "tech guy", Howard enjoys innovating and monetizing ideas. Business Service: Howard focuses on healthcare and mentoring. Secret Sauce: Howard credits his resilience and ability to look at things differently as the key to success. He emphasizes the significance of sharing hope amid the prevailing darkness in the world. CEO Hack: Howard suggests cutting out negativity and finding a "happy place" where one is stress-free, to help with forward progress. CEO Nugget: His advice is to lead with kindness, which would subsequently earn people’s respect. CEO Defined: For Howard, a CEO is a leader of people who ensures they buy into his vision and then encourages them to make it happen. 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!   Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/12/09/iam1579-innovator-and-author-shares-about-resiliency-to-community-leaders-and-healthcare-advocates/

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Carrie, a coach who helps entrepreneurs, organizations, and C-Level Executives elevate their leadership communication skills, productivity, and ability to achieve the seemingly impossible, shares her story and insights. She combines neuroscience and mindset work to teach clients how to rewire their brains, enabling them to create lives of time, location, and financial freedom. CEO Story: Carrie's core value has always been freedom. She wasn't interested in the traditional 9-5 setup and wanted to control her destiny. Initially, she was a therapist with a Masters in Counseling, which allowed her to do deeper work with people and help them change from the inside out. Eventually, she found the online coaching world and became passionate about helping others live outside the box. Business Service: Carrie's approach involves helping clients identify their target audience and empowering them to make the best decisions for themselves without overthinking every step of the process. Secret Sauce: Carrie's ability to create a safe environment for strangers and people in her orbit allows her to build trust and essential relationships with clients. CEO Hack: Carrie uses a method of working on a single task for 25 minutes, followed by a 5-minute break, allowing her to maintain focus and productivity. CEO Nugget: She advises taking quicker, decisive actions and trusting yourself. Overthinking can cost thousands, if not millions of dollars, and hinder progress. CEO Defined: To Carrie, being a CEO means having a business you love and attaining happiness, health, and wealth. 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!   Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2022/12/16/iam1586-coach-helps-entrepreneurs-elevate-their-productivity-by-rewiring-their-brains/

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects":   In this episode of IAMCEO Podcast, Catherine Wood, the Founder and Head Coach of Unbounded Potential, discusses her journey and her work helping rising star performers and entrepreneurs make a positive impact on the world. CEO Story: Catherine is passionate about freedom and not conforming to a typical 9-5 job setup. Her background as a therapist equipped her with the necessary skills to make a deep impact on people's lives from the inside out. Eventually, she discovered the online coaching world and made it her mission to help others break out of conventional norms and live freely. Business Service: Catherine's firm, Unbounded Potential, is dedicated to coaching rising star performers and entrepreneurs. Being an executive life and leadership coach herself, she guides her clients on how to reach their highest potential and make the greatest impacts. Secret Sauce: The unique experience Catherine provides for her clients has led them to referrer to her as a 'guardian angel for their dreams'. CEO Hack: Catherine emphasizes the significance of having a personal trainer and recommends the book "Chop Wood Carry Water" for steady progress and work ethic. CEO Nugget: One of the key pieces of advice from Catherine is to make decisions based on where you want to be, not where you currently are. CEO Defined: Catherine defines being a CEO as living without regret and not settling for a safe or comfortable 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!   Previous Episode: https://iamceo.co/2018/07/04/022-executive-life-leadership-coach-helps-clients-make-an-impact-on-the-world/