Scaling Smart: Unlocking Business Growth with Gary Harper's RISE Framework - Episode 342
Release Date: 04/07/2025
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info_outlineIn this insightful episode, we sit down with Gary Harper, CEO of Sharper Business Solutions and co-creator of the RISE Business Framework. Gary shares his journey from corporate America to becoming a renowned business coach, detailing how a life-changing diagnosis led him to dedicate his life to helping businesses thrive. We delve into the four quadrants of the RISE framework—Reach, Integrate, Scale, and Elevate—and discuss practical strategies for implementing them to achieve sustainable growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking to optimize operations or a business leader aiming for scalable success, this episode offers valuable insights to propel your business to new heights.
Highlights
- The Three P’s of a Business: Passion, Product, Profits
- Harvard Business Review: Five Stages of Business
- Rise Framework: Employee to Business Owner
- Balancing Profit and Purpose
- Importance of Hiring Help
- The Power of KPIs in Business Strategy
- Navigating Business Complexity with AI
- Fear and Knowledge: The Role of AI
- Personal Health and AI Insights
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- https://www.practicalwealthsolutions.net/
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