Testimonials

“I’ve hired many consultants over the last 25 years. I run a company with 110 employees and work in an industry that is undergoing tremendous change. I hired James Fischer to help me get a handle on several issues that have been plaguing my company over the past 18 months. Working with James Fischer, I have fundamentally changed the way I look at my company. His Profit Design concept takes you through the most intense overview of a company I’ve ever seen. You come away from this experience with focused priorities on how to make changes in your company. I highly recommend spending a day with these people. You will walk away with valuable insights and information not available from the average consultant.” Kevin Loveless, CEO, Global Travel

"Whether your company is growing or facing consolidation in difficult times, Growth Curve Institute provides a complete and integrated set of constructs for understanding, and a tool kit for action, to get your company on track and able to navigate today’s tumultuous change and uncertainty. Not just a reformulation of existing ideas but an innovative and timely information."

Steve Adams, Senior Director, Professional Services Worldwide-AutoDesk, Inc.

"I found the combination of fact-based, well researched information about the stages of a company's growth and how that changes the requirements of me as a leader very valuable. I also valued the section on decision-making styles and methodology." Sherri Leopard, CEO-Leopard

“Great concepts. A very innovative approach to addressing the challenges of entrepreneurial leadership. I think Growth Curve Institute has created an executive learning program that truly understands the needs of an entrepreneurial CEO. Their programs are a must for anyone who genuinely wants to be a more effective leader.”

Peg Chapman, CEO-Dynamic Design and Manufacturing

"I found the information and presentation guide useful in understanding the various growth stages and leadership skills, approaches and styles required in each. Growth Curve Institute clearly defined the problems encountered in small companies and articulated a model by which CEOs can address those problems and issues in a systematic, straight forward manner. I gained real insight through the many examples and exercises.Well done!"

Michael Willis, CE0-Digital Design International

"I worked with Growth Curve Institute for nearly a year and the return on the investment was much higher than we expected. Not only did we see over 20% sales growth and double-digit margin improvement, but we gained a true understanding of how to sustain that performance as the organization grew. All of us who worked with Origin learned to think more clearly about the business and improve the way we make decisions - that is the long-term payoff. "

Steve Easley, President WeatherData Inc.

“The Stages of Growth X-Ray helped me to get below the surface of our organization and see more clearly where we are excelling and what areas need more attention. By the end of the day, our team was clear about the initiatives needed to achieve success in the coming year and a starting point for how to enact them. Realizing that every organization goes through different stages and being able to learn from them has helped us to plan for chaos rather than become frustrated by it. I would highly recommend the Stages of Growth X-Ray for any business who desires growth and wants a plan for how to achieve it.”

Bryson Butts, Lead Pastor, GracePoint Church

“My work with James Fischer has helped us with tools for growth and management that have proven effective and easy to implement. Origin gave us ‘new eyes’ and a plan for reaching the goals we set and developing a team that is open to new strategies and thinking and shares the company’s vision. We have had a successful business for 22 years but gained new knowledge through the experience and wisdom James Fischer offers. If you are serious about moving your business forward, call the now! They care about the success and needs of their clients like no other in their field. I will continue to use James throughout the growth of our company.”

Dana Culbertson, President, JJWells

“I really like the way you guys think. I've been reading the same old recycled business ideas for years and have been looking for a fresh perspective--and this is it! Based on the failure rate of new businesses and the condition of a lot of the old ones, a CEO can't do enough to gain every advantage possible. Tapping into your research, insight and knowledge should be an A1 priority for all of us. I especially like that you have your message broken down based on stage of growth. Too many of the guru's out there are writing "one size fits all" prescriptions that don't apply to companies of different sizes. After all, implementing the right thing at the wrong time is guaranteed failure. So thanks again for really understanding what we need to hear and presenting it in such a way that we can make a direct impact. I'm definitely going to tell my non-competing CEO friends about you."

David Paulson, CEO, Accuer

“Bravo to James Fischer. We finally have our leadership team working with an effective decision making method. There are several reasons for this success:

1.James’ approach was very flexible in dovetailing with our current cultural language. Many consultants attempt to implant their system onto an existing culture, which frankly doesn’t work. James was able and willing to adapt to what we needed.

2.His system involved repeated one on one counseling with each leader on the team. This was indispensable in making the tool useful in our everyday work.

3.Finally, James Fischer is not after the fee but their first priority is getting the value transferred to the client. They stick with the process until it works.

In short, I would highly recommend the James Fischer’s Executive Decision Making Program to any company CEO who is looking to improve their team’s decision making in the future.”

Les Burch, CEO, Sashco Sealants.

“In reflecting over the time I spent working with James Fischer’s company, I have to first look at myself to see how I have learned and grown through that experience. I am in the process of reinventing my business and determining how I can reach the ultimate profitability and build a healthy and sustainable business. James’ company provided me the tools, from the bucket mapping exercise to the Leadership Style Assessment that gave me true insight into myself and my business. The quote that James shared with me when we first started working together continues to be a beacon for our work together: If you don’t adapt the way you fundamentally think about your business, you will continue to get the results you wish were different.”

Cheri Ruskus, Owner, Business Victories

“Having attended numerous management seminars, I have to say that this was the most practical and relevant seminar experience to date. This says you really care about the results, our results.”

Angela Tucci, General Manager-Leopard

“I came away with business knowledge that I could immediately apply back at the bank. The decision making method is an excellent tool. This will clearly help my organization navigate the critical individual and team decisions we are constantly making everyday. This day was well worth my time. My business customers would really benefit from this seminar.”

Charles Holmes, President-Colorado Business Bank

“I thought the James Fischer’s program was excellent. It gave me very practical ideas regarding my leadership style and the challenges and issues of the stage of growth my company is currently in. This is the first seminar I have attended where they actually follow up to help me implement what I learned. Great use of a day!”

Gary Anderson, CFO-Twin Peaks Excavating

“This seminar was very thought provoking. I didn’t know quite what to expect when I signed up but I must say that I was very impressed with the breadth and depth of the knowledge and tools given out during the day. I highly recommend it for anyone open minded enough to explore new ideas on improving the performance of their company.”

Daniel Booth, CEO-The Booth Company

“I run a Stage 2 company just moving into Stage 3. The transition is pretty challenging. I picked up many ideas and different approaches that I plan to use right away in my company. James Fisher's information provoked a great deal of thought regarding my leadership style and how it impacts my organization. It also gave me a great start on an accurate self-assessment of the company and myself.”

Jay Holmes, CEO, Liquid Waste Management