Digital marketing is all the rage. Entrepreneurs and business owners are told that they must have a website and a Facebook page, an Instagram account and don’t forget about Snapchat. They must invest in SEO and also make sure they are posting every day. But why? I speak a little about digital marketing in this 20 minute discussion for the 100 Entrepreneurs organization at Fort Belvoir in Northern Virginia. I spoke about why I started Blue 16 Media, what it means and why every company is a media company, the current state of digital marketing and how entrepreneurs and business owners can leverage digital marketing to help their business and how CEO Blog Nation (CBNation.co) is a perfect example of Blue 16 Media’s philosophy.
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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
Digital marketing is all the rage. Entrepreneurs and business owners are told that they must have a website and a Facebook page, an Instagram account and don’t forget about Snapchat. They must invest in SEO and also make sure they are posting every day. But why? I speak a little about digital marketing in this 20 minute discussion for the 100 Entrepreneurs organization at Fort Belvoir in Northern Virginia. I spoke about why I started Blue 16 Media, what it means and why every company is a media company, the current state of digital marketing and how entrepreneurs and business owners can leverage digital marketing to help their business and how CEO Blog Nation (CBNation.co) is a perfect example of Blue 16 Media’s philosophy.
