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In this special episode, Gresham Harkless reflects on the personal challenges and emotional journey he's experienced while building his franchise brokerage business, particularly on the human aspects of entrepreneurship.    He shares that he started his business about 11 years ago, and how different his life was back then.   Gresham discusses the emotional weight of losing Star and other family members, including his grandmother and uncle, within a short period.    Gresham expresses how these losses have resurfaced recently and how they affect his focus and productivity.    Despite the challenges, he emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing the human side of business—especially the emotional toll it can take.   He also mentions the importance of giving space to personal grief and recognizing how it might affect your growth in business.   In addition, he advocates for others to be honest about their emotional struggles while growing their businesses and to make sure they address those feelings