Harrison’s path to becoming a business growth expert didn’t begin in a corner office or with a silver spoon—it began in the trenches of a small business under painfully poor leadership. He saw how unclear direction, inconsistent decisions, and reactive chaos could stall growth and crush morale like a boot on a flower. Later, he joined a large construction company and traded chaos for clarity, putting real strategy into action. Over the next decade, he helped double revenue—not just through growth for growth’s sake, but by building systems and developing leaders to make it last.

Today, as founder of Living Water, Harrison helps clients not only grow revenue but also gain something more valuable: the freedom to work on the business, not be the business. With a master’s in organizational development and what he calls a “street PhD” in growth, he created the 8 to Great framework—a practical path to scaling through people and processes. His book, Exit Without Leaving, distills these principles into a clear guide for building a business that thrives with you, and one day, without you. Because the ultimate win isn’t just more revenue—it’s freedom.

Holly has evolved from behind-the-scenes operations to leading major client engagements with businesses like Baldus Company and Assmann Corporation of America. She specializes in role clarification and responsibility mapping following growth restructuring, putting in extensive hours to ensure clients gain the clarity they need to move forward effectively. As project manager for all client engagements, Holly maintains frequent client check-ins and oversees daily operations to ensure Living Water remains one of the most respected growth consulting firms.