Yesterday I gave a talk in front of about 80 people from a leadership program called the Leadership Center for Excellence Young Professionals Program that I completed about 2 years ago. It was kind of a Ted Talk but shorter and laser focused. It was a great opportunity and truly grateful for it.
During the talk, my audio/microphone sounded really bad on my side while I was speaking but I kept presenting. In my mind while I was presenting my thought was I should maybe stop but while I was speaking I decided to just keep working through it and hopefully the audio would work it’s way out.
It was a reminder of what I constantly say…
Something always goes wrong. I’m not saying it as a victim but as someone who plans for the worst and expects the best. Things will go wrong in business and in life and sometimes it’s not that the outside things happened that you should focus on, it’s how you react or how you compose yourself when “po-po” happens.
To my benefit, I feel like I’ve been able to plan for bad situations to happen so if the “bad” or unexpected happens I’m somewhat prepared.
Luckily, it wasn’t me fumbling over my words 🙂
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https://iamgresh.com👤 Author Name: Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Title: Franchise Broker & Entrepreneur | Founder, Blue Star Franchise
Experience: 15+ years in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business growth strategy
Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area, USA
About the Author
Gresham W. Harkless Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur, franchise broker, and the founder of Blue Star Franchise, where he helps aspiring and established business owners find the perfect franchise opportunity to match their goals, lifestyle, and financial vision.
With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business development, Gresh has worked with hundreds of CEOs, founders, and small business owners through his media company Blue 16 Media and the I AM CEO Podcast, which has featured over 1,600 interviews. His unique background gives him a deep understanding of what makes a business succeed — and how the right franchise can change lives.
A proud member of the Franchise Broker Association (FBA), Gresham brings a consultative and client-first approach to franchise matching. His mission is to help people “run their race” by finding franchise opportunities that align with their purpose, skills, and lifestyle.
📚 Credentials & Affiliations
Certified Franchise Broker – Franchise Broker Association (FBA)
Founder – Blue Star Franchise & Blue 16 Media
Host – I AM CEO Podcast (1,600+ episodes)
Featured in – 50+ Black Marketers on the Rise, Influencer & Media Innovators (2022)
B.S. in Business Administration – Howard University
