IAM1981 - Entrepreneur Develops an Active Solution for Deskbound Employees

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In the CEO Podcasts episode titled "IAM008 - Entrepreneur Develops an Active Solution for Deskbound Employees," the guest is Patrick Harrison, a Kinesiologist and designer of CoreChair. With a background in designing specialized seating solutions for individuals with mobility challenges, Patrick developed this innovative active sitting solution for deskbound employees. Key Points: Background: Patrick's first successful business focused on designing specialized seating solutions for individuals dependent on wheelchairs for mobility. In 2008, he used his experience to create CoreChair, an active sitting solution for deskbound employees. CoreChair: This product aims to reduce health risks associated with prolonged sitting, such as back pain and metabolic disorders, by encouraging active sitting. CEO Hack: Patrick suggests using peer networks, especially on LinkedIn, Google, and the book "Thriving on Chaos: Handbook for a Management Revolution" by Tom Peters to inspire and support business growth. CEO Nugget: Patrick's advice to entrepreneurs is to take excellent care of customers because they are crucial to your success. CEO Defined: As a serial entrepreneur, Patrick sees a CEO as someone who understands how to make key decisions, pivot when necessary, and implement those decisions effectively. Previous Episode: entrepreneur-develops-an-active-solution-for-deskbound-employees Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today! Transcription: The full transcription is only available to CBNation Library Members. Sign up today!

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In the CEO Podcasts episode titled "IAM008 - Entrepreneur Develops an Active Solution for Deskbound Employees," the guest is Patrick Harrison, a Kinesiologist and designer of CoreChair. With a background in designing specialized seating solutions for individuals with mobility challenges, Patrick developed this innovative active sitting solution for deskbound employees.Key Points: Background: Patrick's first successful business focused on designing specialized seating solutions for individuals dependent on wheelchairs for mobility. In 2008, he used his experience to create CoreChair, an active sitting solution for deskbound employees. CoreChair: This product aims to reduce health risks associated with prolonged sitting, such as back pain and metabolic disorders, by encouraging active sitting. CEO Hack: Patrick suggests using peer networks, especially on LinkedIn, Google, and the book "Thriving on Chaos: Handbook for a Management Revolution" by Tom Peters to inspire and support business growth. CEO Nugget: Patrick's advice to entrepreneurs is to take excellent care of customers because they are crucial to your success. CEO Defined: As a serial entrepreneur, Patrick sees a CEO as someone who understands how to make key decisions, pivot when necessary, and implement those decisions effectively. Previous Episode: entrepreneur-develops-an-active-solution-for-deskbound-employees Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE. I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today! Transcription: The full transcription is only available to CBNation Library Members. Sign up today!

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