We are 6 months from 2020 but presently in Q3 or 2019. It’s still hard to believe but I’ve done a ton of restructuring over the last 6 months and it’s great to see that many of the things I envisioned at the start of the year are starting to come to fruition.
This year I’ve focused on putting on my oxygen mask and not starting anything new. I’ve refocused our services to web design & SEO. Tested (and testing) some services–some of which we won’t be implementing and others that are further down the pipeline.
The important thing that I’m laser focusing on…in addition to cultivating the 2 things I was working on in Q1 (focusing and improving our service offering) and Q2 (building a strong team)…is building CBNation Plus–it’s premium content and Mastermind for members only. Look for that coming soon with an ambitious goal of 200 members by the end of the year.
I’ve always wanted to focus on building a Membership Site but because of other competing priorities, I wasn’t able to as well as I would have hoped. I’ve cleared the decks and focused this year and now it’s time to get this up and going.
This is the quarter it gets kickstarted though.
Let’s gooooo!
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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
