Hi, I’m Jim Harris—author of The Small Biz Guide. For more than 40 years, I’ve helped businesses that were on the brink of failure find their way to profitability and growth.

From turning last-place car dealerships into market leaders, to building a mid-six-figure fitness business from my garage, to growing a blog and podcast into national platforms, I’ve seen what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to running a successful business.

I’ve been in your shoes.

• At 19, I was selling cars—and quickly became the #1 producer in a metro dealership, selling almost four times the national average.
   
• By my early 20s, I was leading dealerships from losses to record profits—often in just the first month.
   
• In 2006, I took a dealership that had lost money under 11 previous owners and made it profitable immediately.
   
• In 2009, I turned around a struggling pair of luxury dealerships, achieving record sales and profits.
   
• Starting in 2013, my wife and I built a fitness company from scratch, expanding to multiple locations and drawing national media coverage for our clients’ results., even featured in the US Congressional Record
   
• I launched The Southern Voice, a blog that grew into the largest of its type in the world, reaching millions of readers.
   
• My podcast, Rock Stars Talk, reached #3 in the U.S. music podcast charts in it's first season.
   

Every win came from the same formula: the right team, the right process, and relentless execution.

I know the challenges small business owners face—limited resources, tough competition, long hours. I’ve lived it.

That’s why I wrote The Small Biz Guide: to give you practical, no-nonsense advice drawn from decades of hard-earned experience. No jargon, no theories—just real-world strategies you can put to work today.

My hope is simple: that you’ll find success in your own business, and as your fortunes grow, you’ll pay it forward and help others in your community.

I’m a proud native of Lawrenceville, Georgia. I grew up with the values of a small Southern town and a strong church community. My family tree traces back to the Mayflower, with over three dozen grandfathers who fought for our nation’s independence.

Outside of business, I enjoy history, vintage fashion, motorcycles, first-edition books, art museums, cooking on the Big Green Egg, and time with family and friends.

I’ve also been blessed with some unique experiences:

• Cast in a lead role for a Louisville AdFed production.
   
• Holder of two cross-country ski training world records.
   
• Contributor to Men’s Health Digital and co-author of a fitness column with WebMD’s Chief Medical Officer.
   
• Guest on dozens of TV appearances, commercials, and even an episode of E! Network’s Wild On.
   
• And yes, I’ve had the chance to hang out with some pretty cool people—from rock legends to governors.