Entrepreneur Encounter
Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson, founder of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency for wedding pros and creatives, and Sara Lowell, a consultant specializing in business management & team leadership along with podcast management, each episode explores the mindset shifts, communication skills, and leadership habits that empower entrepreneurs to grow sustainably—without the burnout.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and transparent conversations, Dana and Sara offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a purpose-driven business in a constantly changing world.
Whether you're building your visibility, managing a team, or simply trying to stay grounded while growing, this podcast is your companion in business and in life.
Entrepreneur Encounter
Mastering Time Management, Productivity, and the Power of People & Technology
"Sometimes people’s fears bubble up into things they say to keep you from failing, but failing is how you learn and grow." - Gresh Harkless
In this episode we're joined by Gresham "Gresh" Harkless Jr., the founder of CBNation, entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and podcast host. Gresh shares valuable insights into time management, productivity hacks, and the importance of leveraging both people and technology to fuel entrepreneurial success.
Gresh opens up about his early entrepreneurial journey, starting with a family newspaper he created at just 10 years old, which ignited his passion for business and creativity. As his story unfolds, he discusses the pivotal moments that led him to found his digital marketing company and how networking helped him open doors to new opportunities.
Key highlights include:
- Gresh’s Entrepreneurial Origin: Hear the fascinating story of how Gresh started a family newspaper at age 10, paving the way for his future business ventures.
- Time Management Hacks: Learn about the power of time blocking and how Gresh mastered this technique to juggle multiple roles and still thrive in his business.
- The Power of People & Technology: Gresh emphasizes how leveraging relationships, and technology can dramatically enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Practical Tools for Efficiency: From color-coded calendars to time tracking, Gresh offers actionable strategies and tips for entrepreneurs to manage their days effectively.
- The Role of Reflection: Gresh shares the importance of analyzing how time is spent and how awareness can lead to more optimized productivity.
Tune in to learn more about Time Management and Productivity with Gresh.
Connect with Gresham Harkless:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progreshion
Website: https://iamgresh.com/
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We’re Dana Johnson and Sara Lowell hosts of Entrepreneur Encounter, a growing and thriving entrepreneur podcast dedicated to soft skills development and we’re so grateful you found us. We started this podcast to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you feel more empowered, thrive, and be fulfilled as you reach your entrepreneur goals.
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Connect with Entrepreneur Encounter:
Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3azyca95
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/entrepreneur_encounter/
Host Sara Lowell:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarerembert/
Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/
Host Dana Johnson:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danas.desk.nc/
Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/