Dedicated experts with a proven record of success.
Gary Harper
Gary is the CEO of Sharper Business Solutions. Gary spent 13 years as an executive in a Fortune 500 company where he handled the process of evaluating companies operation expenses and helped them to reach new levels of efficiencies. He began investing in real estate in 2004 and has taken his expertise in business systems and process management and developed a program to help real estate investors position themselves to scale their business to new levels.
Susan Harper
Susan Harper is a partner and business coach for Sharper Business Solutions. Susan worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years managing teams and integrating systems and processes on a daily basis. Her attention to detail and analytical mind provide crucial insights into the nuances of day-to-day operations of a business. Know by many as “The Process Mapping Queen", Susan has the incredible ability to take complicated issues and break them down into simple, actionable steps.
Austin McCurdy
Austin McCurdy is the CEO of Sharper Talent. After graduating from college Austin went into education where he served as a teacher and principal for 6 years. In 2005 he purchased his first Papa John’s Pizza store and eventually grew to 8 locations in 3 states. After winning multiple sales and operations awards, Austin sold his stores in 2017 and joined the Sharper Team to help other businesses reach their business goals. Having managed a staff of over 200 employees, Austin’s understanding of hiring the right personnel and placing them in the right roles is an invaluable asset to our clients.
Brandon McCurdy
Brandon McCurdy is the Chief Marketing Officer and a consultant for Sharper Business Solutions. Having worked with businesses in many different vertical and phases, Brandon bring a depth of experience in marketing, design, advertising, and branding that set Sharper apart. Brandon is also the owner of several other businesses. Having launched several national campaigns and creating companies from the ground up, Brandon is able to help create not only a vision for future success, but the practical steps it takes to get you there. He and his wife, Rachel, along with their two daughters live just outside of Chicago.