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 Greg Smith, founder and CEO of Thinkific, the leading platform for creating, marketing, and selling digital learning experiences.   Greg shares his journey from being a corporate lawyer to launching Thinkific and helping entrepreneurs monetize their knowledge and passion. He also emphasizes the importance of equanimity in leadership, which involves staying calm and responding well in difficult situations.    For Greg, being a CEO means constantly evolving, learning, and growing in response to the needs of the team, customers, and organization.   Greg's advice to entrepreneurs is to persist and continue moving forward, even in the face of challenges and failures. Website: Thinkific LindkedIn: Greg Smith   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 Marcel Petitpas, CEO and co-founder of Parakeeto, a company dedicated to helping agencies measure and improve their profitability by streamlining their operations and reporting systems. He's also the head strategic coach at SaaS Academy by Dan Martel, the number one coaching program for B2B SaaS businesses in the world.   He shares his approach to helping agencies and professional services businesses measure and improve their profitability.   Marcel highlights his advice on personal development and mindset shifts for entrepreneurs and business owners. Website: Parakeeto LindkedIn: Marcel Petitpas   "Agency Profitability Toolkit" custom link: https://parakeeto.com/toolkit/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=GuestAppearance&utm_campaign=I+am+CEO   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 Steve Hasty, the president and owner of Hasty Awards, and his involvement in Swimming World. He has over 30 years of experience in the industry and has made significant impacts in the world of Olympic sports.   Steve’s approach to serving and impacting clients is rooted in connecting with elite and age group swimmers.   He emphasizes recognizing and celebrating athletes’ accomplishments, creating a real connection that transcends digital platforms.   Steve highlights the importance of face-to-face contact and personal connections in leading and managing employees, customers, and suppliers. Website: Swimming World Website: Hasty Awards   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 Phyllis Williams of progresspromoter.com. Phyllis, a workshop facilitator, bestselling author, and blogger shares her journey from being timid to tenacious, and how she empowers others to do the same through speaking and writing. The episode delves into Phyllis's CEO story, her unique approach to helping clients through workshops like 'Authenticity and Authority,' and her insights on being relatable and funny as her secret sauce. The discussion also covers effective entrepreneurial habits, with Phyllis recommending 'One Word That Will Change Your Life' by John Gordon, and sharing her personal mantra to excel, not just exist. Phyllis emphasizes the importance of overcoming fear to unleash potential and defines being a CEO as being dedicated to one's dream and vision. The episode concludes with Phyllis inviting listeners to reach out for personal or digital connections and reminding everyone of the excellence within themselves. Website: http://www.progresspromoter.com Instagram: Instagram.com/progresspromoter Facebook: Facebook.com/progresspromoter Previous Episode: best-selling-author-workshop-facilitator-helps-people-transition-from-timid-to-tenacious 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 Mary Cravets, a client generation expert and international speaker. Mary shares her entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of creating a seamless and efficient client generation system to grow a business without overworking. She discusses the common mistakes entrepreneurs make by adopting a piecemeal approach to client generation and highlights the significance of a holistic system where every component works together. Mary offers insights into how she helps her clients, including tailoring strategies to their unique strengths and preferences rather than following one-size-fits-all methods. She also talks about her personal experience with adrenal exhaustion, which led her to discover the simplest, most effective ways to generate clients. The episode covers Mary's approach to team building, the value of focusing on one's strengths, and her strategy for setting ambitious goals to drive business growth. Website: https://simplygetclients.com Resources: Moreclientslessmarketing.com Previous Episode: speaker-client-generation-expert-helps-entrepreneurs-grow-their-businesses 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 Jamila Musayeva, a certified etiquette expert and international affairs graduate. Jamila discusses her journey from Azerbaijan to becoming a global ambassador for etiquette and cultural understanding. She shares her unique approach to etiquette that goes beyond traditional norms, emphasizing respect for cultural differences, and personal development. Jamila also delves into her methods of working with clients globally through private sessions and online platforms, including YouTube and Patreon. She highlights the importance of consistency, time management, and the mindset shift from dreaming to doing. This episode offers valuable perspectives on etiquette, cultural appreciation, and the balance between upholding traditions and embracing modern values. 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 of the I AM CEO podcast, host Gresh dives into the importance of not trying to do everything in business to avoid exhaustion and inefficiency. Instead, he emphasizes focusing on specific 'levers' or pillars that can elevate a business closer to its goals.  Highlighting the transition from covering a myriad of topics to concentrating on eight business pillars, Gresh explains how this sharper focus aims to provide more effective insights for listeners aiming to level up their businesses. These pillars include people, operations, strategy, planning, product and service, financial visibility, technology, and entrepreneurship. The episode encourages leaders to identify and leverage their strengths within these pillars, use the 'One Thing' strategy for efficiency, and focus on what excites them the most to drive business success while ensuring their effort aligns with making a significant impact. Related Episode: iam1200-special-episode-with-gresh-whhhaaaattt-1200-episodes 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!