Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Gresham W. Harkless Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur and marketer based in the Washington, D.C. metro area. As founder of Blue 16 Media, he helps aspiring and established business owners market, grow and build the visibility of their ventures.
About Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business development, Gresham brings a consultative, client-first approach to his digital marketing company. Through his marketing agency, 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 CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners increase their visibility.
Credentials & Affiliations
- 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)
- Certified Franchise Broker – Franchise Broker Association (FBA)
- Leadership Center for Excellence Young Professionals Program
- 40 Under 40 – Alexandria & Northern Virginia
- MPS, Sports Industry Management – Georgetown University
- B.A., English – Howard University
How Gresham Helps
- Digital Marketing discovery & strategy consultations
- SEO & PPC fit analysis
- Marketing development guidance & support
- Speaking engagements & media interviews
- Business growth advisory through Blue 16 Media
Contact & Bookings
Email: grow@b16m.com
For digital marketing inquiries, speaking engagements, or media interviews, send an email or use the consultation link.
