Rabbit thoroughly enjoyed being the leader of his company. Not only did he have amazing employees and people he could depend on, but his company as a whole gave him the utmost joy. Sure there were down days and times when he wanted to hand the lead off to someone else. But the reason that he enjoyed being the leader so much was due to the company culture he had been building since day one. He wanted his workers to come to the office feeling like there was truly a reason beyond money they were at this job. They spend so much time at work, they shouldn’t have to feel like they were held against their will at a job they didn’t like. So Rabbit put all his effort into making sure the culture of his business was the best part of his company.
Lesson: This lesson is inspired by the Hearpreneur Post “Entrepreneurs Share Why They Endeavor Through the Trenches of Being a Leader“
Gresham W. Harkless Jr.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
