Osceola Financial
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Richard Harem
Experienced entrepreneur with a focus on scaling small companies into sustainable enterprises. Expertise in strategy, finance, and operations.
Experienced entrepreneur with a focus on scaling small companies into sustainable enterprises. Expertise in strategy, finance, and operations.
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Harem Business Group
Principal
An entrepreneur needs to focus on innovating their products, not their business processes. Harem Business Group brings a toolbox of time-proven processes to businesses allowing... more them to create a business foundation that can withstand the stresses of rapid scale.
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Achievements
As a founder, scaled a design/build firm over 8 years delivering 50%+ growth every year, growing to multiple cities, all while continually increasing employee satisfaction while building the team from 3-50 people. Our metrics, including profit margins, were significantly better than the industry averages.
I am producing similar results for my current clients by creating strategy, enforcing data-driven decisions, and rebuilding leadership teams.
Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
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Q&A
What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?
Setting the Table. In his book, Danny does an incredible job of simplifying how organizations can meld service with hospitality. My principles align closely with his. What was most critical was it allowed me to convey this to my organization. I made t
What's your favorite non-business book?
Siddhartha. Read at a time of confusion in my early 20's, this book allowed me to focus on the important things in life. I learned to live a simple life with minimal materialism.
If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?
Exactly what I am. Finding great businesses which I can help to scale.
What words of advice would you give your younger self?
Live Bolder and with more confidence.
What's the most creative thing you've ever done?
A trip around the world to discover capitalism and culture. I interviewed entrepreneurs, capital providers, business leaders, and government officials. Unfortunately, COVID interrupted me 5 months into the 14-month voyage. Life Changing!