Gresham 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. Book a Franchise Consultation Listen to the I AM CEO Podcast 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 How Gresham Helps Franchise discovery & matching consultations Franchise investment and financial fit analysis Franchise development guidance & onboarding support Speaking engagements & media interviews Business growth advisory through Blue 16 Media I AM CEO Podcast With more than 1,600 episodes, the I AM CEO Podcast features conversations with founders, franchise owners, authors, and business leaders. Gresham shares real, actionable insights to help entrepreneurs grow, scale, and lead. Watch Episodes on YouTube Contact & Bookings Email: gresham@bluestarfranchise.com For franchise inquiries, speaking engagements, or media interviews, send an email or use the consultation link. Schedule a Consultation Connect with Gresham Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluestarfranchise Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bluestarfran YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlueStarFranchise Instagram: http://instagram.com/bluestarfranchise TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@bluestarfranchise LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluestarfranchise