The biggest fear is often getting started. Often, there’s this perception that to start you must be perfect.
That simply isn’t the case. That’s 1.0 is for.
I’m not 100% sure of this being a newer entrepreneur (5 years at the time of this writing) but I would say that leveling up is key. Having started the new (less than a year) I AM CEO podcast. I can see the transitions. It started out with a few episodes sporadically. Then it moved to 3 days a week. Then 5 days a week and now it’s 7 days a week.
There’s a host of other additional things we can do to improve the show but the process I wanted to make sure was down to a science.
While I’m always noticing certain wrinkles that I can add, it’s the mentality that it’s 1.0 that reminds me that it’s not perfect (and probably never will be) but it’s always getting better. This is what I strive for and the essence of “progreshion.”
If I have the understanding that this podcast will be around for at least the next 5 years, it changes my mentality towards it.
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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.
đź“š 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
