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 Scott Beebe, founder of MyBusinessOnPurpose.com and the host of the Business On Purpose Podcast.   Scott and the BOP team liberate Small Business owners from the chaos of working in their business and help them get their lives back by articulating and implementing intentional Vision/Mission/Values, Systems and Processes.    The conversation covers the importance of having a written vision before implementing processes and goals. Also, he mention a resource available on mybusinessonpurpose.com that provides step-by-step guidance for creating a vision document. Website: MyBusinessOnPurpose   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 Ellice Halpern, a licensed lawyer and mediator of Little Falls Mediation in Arlington, Virginia. She provides divorce and family mediation services, emphasizing kindness and rapid response.   Ellice Halpern explains the process of divorce mediation, which involves identifying core issues, brainstorming solutions, problem-solving, reality testing, and drafting an agreement.    The conversation highlights the benefits of mediation, emphasizing the creativity and flexibility it offers in devising agreements that make sense for families. Website: Little Falls Mediation   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 Viktoria Kanar, a fashion producer, entrepreneur, innovator, and problem solver.  Viktoria collaborates with major local and international organizations such as LVMH, Tel Aviv Municipality, Tel Aviv Fashion Week, the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Israel, and many, many more. She shares her journey working in a PR agency and running campaigns for clients in the fashion industry and her involvement with Savvy Fashion Week and their growing concern about the industry’s lack of responsibility for its environmental impact. The conversation highlights the importance of diverse conversations and thoughts while maintaining boundaries and staying true to the mission. Website: Re-Fresh Global LinkedIn: Viktoria Kanar 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!

Jamar Washington aka J Haleem, is a four-time author, motivational speaker, certified professional coach, facilitator, and trainer.   Jamar went from working for $8.00 an hour at the Hampton Inn to earning 5 figures as a Commercial Photographer in just a few years. He was able to accomplish all this while being a convicted felon.   He shares his mantra “I Won’t Starve” and his work in government contracting and helping minority business owners.   Jamar shares his insights on entrepreneurship, self-employment, and the dedication required to lead a company. Website: jhaleem.com Instagram: iamjhaleem   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 Joel Kahn, an Operations Executive who helps entrepreneurs optimize their time and roles within their businesses by making the best use of time. Joel, emphasizes transitioning from sales roles to more strategic positions and understanding the various components of a business. The conversation covers various aspects of being a CEO, including being a visionary, taking responsibility for the business and its people, defining the success of the business, and leading the people in the company. It also mentions the importance of core values.   Website: Provident Solutions Group   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 Kidd. He helped thousands of people write, publish, and market their books. Steve’s clients include billionaires, Olympic athletes, doctors, lawyers, and inspirational speakers.   Steve has been running a marketing company for 36 years, specializing in internet and book marketing. He is also a third-generation minister.   He highlight the importance of maintaining a human touch in communication, even with the advancement of technology like AI. Radio show: Driving Entrepreneur Website: thrivingbestsellers   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 Elizabeth MacBride, a journalist, founder, and investment expert.  She’s the author of the upcoming book, Little Book of Robo Investing: How to Make Money While You Sleep.   Elizabeth shares her approach to standing out in cutthroat business world by being king, apologizing for mistakes, and practicing common courtesies. She also believes that robo investing is perfect for entrepreneurs and the podcast audience, the use of new platforms like Front, Betterment, and Vanguard that make investing easy and of high quality.   The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing the value of time and making small investment over time, whether it be in dollars, personal growth, mindfulness, or building relationships. Blog: New Builders Dispatch Now available for pre-order! Little Book of Robo Investing: How to make money in your sleep By Qian Liu and Elizabeth MacBride. Foreword by Andy Rachleff Little-Book-Robo-Investing-Profits 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!