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Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Reggie Holmes, the owner and creative director of Enthuse Creative, LLC, a B2B brand consulting and design firm based in the Tysons, VA area.   Reggie shares his journey in entrepreneurship, including how he started Enthuse Creative to help businesses and organizations shape their brand identity and communicate their message effectively. He also discusses the importance of having a strong brand strategy and how it can help businesses stand out in a crowded market.   Additionally, Reggie shares his insights on the creative process and how to balance creativity with practicality when designing a brand identity. He also emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with clients and understanding their needs and goals.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to build and shape their brand identity. Check out one of our favorite CEO Hack’s CEO Web Shop.

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Danavir Sarria, a 12-year digital marketing veteran and entrepreneur who runs an e-commerce email marketing agency that consistently drives results for 6, 7, and 8 figure e-commerce brands.   Danavir shares his journey in entrepreneurship, including how he started writing emails for internet marketers at the age of 16 and eventually started his own e-commerce email marketing agency. He also discusses the importance of providing value to clients and having a process in place to consistently deliver results.   Additionally, Danavir shares his CEO hacks, including making a habit of doing the most important task of the day first thing in the morning, and his CEO nugget, which emphasizes the importance of focusing on your strengths and building on them.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow an email marketing agency or any other type of business.

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Stacey Burke, a 20-year attorney who provides consulting services to law firms. Stacey discusses her journey in entrepreneurship, including how she transitioned from practicing law to consulting for law firms in marketing and business development.   She also shares her expertise in the legal industry and how it has helped her provide specialized marketing services to law firms, such as website design and development, content writing and marketing, advertising campaigns, and search engine optimization (SEO).   Additionally, Stacey shares her CEO hacks, including making your own company a client of your business, and her CEO nugget, which emphasizes the importance of being conscious and active in decision-making when engaging external vendors for marketing or any other service.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to provide specialized marketing services to law

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Brice Gumpel, the CEO of Major Impact Media, a marketing company that helps online experts grow their businesses through high-ticket funnels, paid ads, and backend email marketing.   Brice shares his journey in entrepreneurship, including his fascination with the way messages spread and how technology moves, and how he started Major Impact Media to help online experts achieve their business goals. He also discusses the importance of having a high-ticket funnel and how it can help entrepreneurs scale their businesses.   Additionally, Brice shares his insights on paid ads and how to optimize them for maximum ROI, as well as the importance of backend email marketing to nurture leads and turn them into customers. He also emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with clients and providing value to them.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for online experts looking to gro

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Amie Thompson, the President and CEO of Creative Allies, a minority-certified marketing firm that offers a wide range of marketing services to help entrepreneurs grow their brands.   Amie shares her journey in entrepreneurship, including how she became the CEO of Creative Allies and her passion for helping other business owners grow their businesses through great marketing. She also discusses the importance of providing augmentation to small business owners so they can focus on growing their company while Creative Allies handles the marketing services, such as website design and development, photo and video works, and social media management.   Additionally, Amie shares her CEO hacks, including using Trello Board to prioritize and organize tasks and ClickUp for project management. She also emphasizes the importance of knowing yourself and your strengths as a CEO so you can hire the right people with the right skil

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Naomi Garrick, an author, international speaker, and personal branding coach who helps individuals, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and CEOs to discover, define, and develop their unique personal brand in order to effectively communicate their expertise and stand out in their craft or industry.   Naomi shares her journey in entrepreneurship, including how she started her own PR agency in Jamaica and eventually became a personal branding coach. She also discusses the importance of personal branding and how it can help individuals stand out in a noisy world, as well as the common mistakes people make when it comes to personal branding.   Additionally, Naomi shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs, including the importance of creating blocks of time and getting up early, and the value of bringing your unique experience to the world.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Robyn Young, a branding specialist who works with startups and small businesses to create a customized approach to brand development. Robyn discusses her vision to make branding and marketing more efficient, effective, and lean, and how she hand-selects her creative team from a pipeline of freelancers.   She also shares her approach to creating a sustainable relationship between brand and customer by meticulously curating every touch point and testing at each phase of development.   Additionally, Robyn talks about the full-service team of graphic designers, copywriters, photographers, videographers, event designers, illustrators, and more that she works with to expand and contract depending on the needs of each client. Robyn also shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs, including the importance of time management, gratitude, and working regularly on your mindset.   Overall, the episode provides valuable

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Krista Miller, the founder of Summit in a Box®, a company that helps businesses replace slow-growth and costly marketing strategies with a high-converting virtual summit that will multiply their revenue and lead to their biggest course, membership, or group program launch yet.   Krista shares her journey in entrepreneurship, including how she started her own business as a WordPress developer and eventually hosted her first virtual summit in 2018, which was a huge success. From there, she started teaching others through her courses and programs. She also discusses her highly-targeted positioning and engagement-based strategies that lead to higher-than-average conversion rates and making a difference through the summit in a way that creates ongoing benefits for months after the event wraps up.   Additionally, Krista shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs, including the importance of giving first and buil

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Mary Cravets, a Client Generation Expert and International Speaker who helps entrepreneurs significantly grow their businesses without working nights and weekends. Mary shares her journey in entrepreneurship, including how she helps her clients increase their income by 50-100% using her methods.   She also discusses the importance of setting realistic goals and not negotiating with time, as well as the freedom that comes with not having to be the person always working.   Additionally, Mary shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs, including the importance of building relationships and generating sales to grow their businesses.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses and achieve success without sacrificing their personal time and well-being. Check out one of our favorite CEO Hack’s CEO Web Shop. Get your free audiobook and

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Rachel Sheerin, a speaker, trainer, and sales coach who is an expert in the hospitality industry. Rachel shares her journey in entrepreneurship, including her experience working in the hospitality industry and eventually starting her own business as a speaker and sales coach. She also discusses her personal mission to help people sell more, be happy, and define success on their own terms.   Additionally, Rachel shares insights and tips for entrepreneurs, including the importance of being authentic and building relationships, and the power of taking daily action towards your goals.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their sales skills and build a successful business that aligns with their personal values and goals. Check out one of our favorite CEO Hack’s CEO Web Shop. Get your free audiobook and check out more of our favorite CEO Hacks HERE. I AM

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Laurel Mintz, the CEO and founder of Elevate My Brand, an award-winning marketing agency that serves both startups and blue-chip global brands. Laurel shares her journey in entrepreneurship, including taking over her dad's company at the age of 26 and eventually starting her own digital marketing company that has worked with over 250 brands.   She also discusses the services provided by Elevate My Brand, including web content, social advertising creative, launch events, trade shows, conferences, and national field marketing.   Additionally, Laurel shares her "secret sauce" of being inspired by creatives but truly driven by data, and the importance of ensuring that marketing lands on different channels with proper messaging, positioning, and targeting. She also provides practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs, including the importance of building relationships and not letting anyone intimidate you.   Overa

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Joey Randazzo, the founder and CEO of Portland SEO Growth by Becoming Media. Joey shares his journey in entrepreneurship, including his experience working in the military and as a marketing director for a software company.   He also discusses the importance of producing high-quality SEO-focused content for businesses, including the benefits of organic search traffic and the role of content in building trust and authority with customers.   Additionally, Joey shares insights and tips for entrepreneurs looking to improve their SEO efforts, including the importance of understanding the target audience and creating content that meets their needs and interests.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their website's search engine rankings and drive more traffic to their business through effective content marketing strategies. Check out one of our favorite CEO

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Jason Khoo, the founder of Zupo, an SEO consulting agency that helps clients construct powerful long-term SEO strategies. Jason shares his journey in digital marketing, including his experience freelancing in college, co-founding an SEO and web design agency, and ultimately selling it.   He also discusses the importance of building a strong foundation for SEO, including conducting thorough keyword research, optimizing website content, and building high-quality backlinks.   Additionally, Jason shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs looking to improve their SEO efforts, including the importance of staying up-to-date with industry trends and understanding the needs of the target audience.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their website's search engine rankings and drive more traffic to their business. Check out one of our favorite CEO Ha

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Adam Epstein, the CEO of Web Deals Direct, an Amazon store that specializes in selling a variety of products, including top brands like Spacesaver, Flexi Hose, Zap It!, and Grillman.   Adam shares his journey in entrepreneurship, including his experience as the CEO of a digital marketing agency and a senior manager at IT consulting firm Accenture. He also discusses the strategies he used to build and grow Web Deals Direct, including the importance of finding the right products to sell, optimizing product listings, and leveraging Amazon's advertising platform.   Additionally, Adam shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs looking to sell on Amazon, including the importance of understanding the customer and the value of building a strong brand.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to start or grow a successful e-commerce business on Amazon. Check out on

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Jodie Cook, co-founder of Clever Tykes, a series of children's storybooks inspiring enterprising behavior. Jodie is also the owner of JC Social Media, a team of social media managers based in Birmingham, UK.   Throughout the episode, Jodie shares her journey in entrepreneurship, including the inspiration behind Clever Tykes and her experience being included in Forbes' 30 under 30 list in 2017. She also discusses the importance of inspiring children to think entrepreneurially and how the Clever Tykes series can help accomplish that goal.   Additionally, Jodie shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs, including the importance of self-care and committing to something that feeds the soul for at least an hour a day.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their community and inspire future generations. Che

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of CEO Podcasts, titled "Who's Interviewing Who? Eric X Frank X Gresh," host Gresham Harkless Jr. sits down with Eric Koch of Creative Marketing Zone, Frank Goodman of Bleeding Bulb, and Ana Davalos of Alejo Media to discuss their experiences in digital marketing, future trends in the industry, and common mistakes that businesses make.   The conversation is more of a casual discussion among peers than a traditional interview, with the group sharing insights and observations based on their own experiences and perspectives.   The episode provides valuable insights and advice for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to improve their digital marketing efforts and stay ahead of emerging trends.   The episode also includes links to previous CEO Chat and I AM CEO podcast episodes featuring the guests, providing even more resources for listeners to explore. Check out one of our favorite CEO Hack’s CEO Web Shop. Get your free audiobook and check ou

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Marcio Santos, a marketing coach who helps course creators successfully sell their courses online.   Marcio has coached course creators from various industries and has worked with brands like Boba Guys, Immi Eats, Kettle & Fire, Danone, THE TEN SPOT, Remedy Kombucha, and more to generate millions in online sales using digital marketing.   Throughout the episode, Marcio shares valuable insights on effective marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding the needs of customers and building a customized plan to reach them. He also discusses his journey in the industry, including his experience working with a variety of businesses and the lessons he has learned along the way.   Additionally, Marcio shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs, including the importance of creating a lead magnet to position oneself as an expert and the value of creating courses i

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of CEO Podcasts, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Judy Celmins, an author and marketing expert who helps small businesses thrive through customer-centered marketing.   Judy has built and operated a variety of innovative businesses, including retail, service, event management, and market research.   Currently, she runs ThriveableBiz®, which helps small businesses break through the clutter with customer-centered marketing. The company is headlined by her new book, Marketing = Customers + Heart – How to build your small business growth strategy.   Throughout the episode, Judy shares valuable insights on effective marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding and connecting with customers. She also discusses her journey in the industry, including her experience working with a variety of businesses and the lessons she has learned along the way.   Additionally, Judy shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs, including t

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of CEO Podcasts, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Camille Davis, a public relations expert who is focused on impactful brands, particularly Black-owned and Women-owned businesses.   Camille is the founder of Montage Public Relations, a boutique PR firm that helps businesses make a difference by giving voice to those who contribute to the greater good and make their communities thrive.   Throughout the episode, Camille shares valuable insights on effective public relations strategies, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and understanding the needs of clients. She also discusses her journey in the industry, including her pivot to focus on Black-owned and Women-owned businesses in 2019, and the ways in which she is making space for and propelling Black Women and representation.   Additionally, Camille is the host of Meet The Media and The WomenForTheCulture Podcast, and she shares insights on how to effectively utilize media to

Why it was selected for "CBNation Architects": In this episode of the I AM CEO Podcast, host Gresham Harkless Jr. interviews Tonya McKenzie, an author and public relations consultant who helps entrepreneurs and small businesses gain media attention and grow their brand recognition through her company, Sand & Shores PR. Tonya shares her journey in public relations, starting her career at the Mt. Diablo Region YMCA and eventually founding her own company in 2014.   She emphasizes the importance of building relationships and understanding the needs of clients, as well as the value of being involved in the community and serving on boards of directors.   Throughout the episode, Tonya shares practical tips and advice for entrepreneurs, including the importance of having a morning routine and being prepared for unexpected challenges.   Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their public relations and grow their brand recognition. Check out one of our favor