Welcome to OPSQC Podcast 006. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners scale their business profitably. The goal of this podcast is to showcase real businesses and real owners, and learn through their experiences. In this episode we interview Louie Sharp of The Gifted Leader and Sharp Auto Body. Louie has built successful business including an auto body shop and consulting practice, but more importantly, he has defined what it is and what it takes to be a great leader. Louie’s life experiences and military background helped mold his leadership skills. His businesses thrive today because he repeatedly goes the extra step to be a great person, not just a great leader and therefore, his team that he has built will go the extra mile for him. Louie is and entrepreneur, a leader, an author, a family man, and a leadership management consultant, among many other things. You will enjoy this week's interview!