As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to realize that there are personal limits that I have. I don’t mean the ability to achieve because I wholeheartedly believe that whatever you can think of, you can achieve. This is a reminder that I received during my weekly BNI meeting when our keynote speaker, Jay Davies, the owner of Orion Home Improvements mentioned the Napoleon Hill quote, and it’s something that resonated more with me during the week. There are limits to time and energy. That’s a reality that we all must understand. This was an exhausting week and while I have improved my endurance and stamina through working out and running, there’s still limits to how much you’re able to work every day. As I try to stretch and push myself to reach my goals, I often still must fight the urge to try to be Superman.
Especially when you are trying to achieve great things, the key is to build a great team. Anyone that is an entrepreneur or business owner struggles with this. However, I truly believe that when you get crystal clear about your strengths and weaknesses and what you can do better than anyone else, than you can truly be effective and achieve more. I have taken it upon myself to study leadership more and more to understand how the greats do it especially in sports and in business become better. I believe it’s a never ending discipline and I will continue to study it and strive to be great at it.
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https://iamgresh.comGresham W. Harkless Jr.
Franchise Broker & Entrepreneur | Founder, Blue Star Franchise
Helping founders and aspiring owners find franchise opportunities that match their purpose, finances, and lifestyle. Host of the I AM CEO Podcast with more than 1,600 interviews.
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About Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Gresham W. Harkless Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur and franchise broker based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. As founder of Blue Star Franchise, he helps aspiring and established business owners discover franchise opportunities aligned with their goals, skills, and long-term vision.
With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business development, Gresham brings a consultative, client-first approach to franchise matching. Through his media company, Blue 16 Media, and the I AM CEO Podcast, which has featured more than 1,600 interviews, he has worked with hundreds of CEOs, founders, and small business owners to accelerate growth and build scalable business models.
His mission is simple: 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
Founder - 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., Business Administration - Howard University
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Business growth advisory through Blue 16 Media
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