Jim Harper
5(ish) Questions for is a chance to discover and learn about St. Louis Creatives, Community Champions, and, well, just interesting people in and around our city. It's a deep dive into what they love and where their passion lies. It's an opportunity for all of us to see our region from a different perspective. This written interview is a peek into their lives and their outlook on St. Louis.
Hey, Jim Harper! Tell us about yourself…
I’m the owner of Harper’s Bizarre, a boutique branding and design group in Edwardsville, IL. I side hustle in publishing and music and have over 30 years of experience wiping the lame off of brands, products, and businesses.
What drives you? What gets you out of bed every morning?
Working with businesses whose stakeholders and owners of the business I work on are emotionally tied to the success of their business. When people’s hopes and dreams are happening right before their eyes, it makes me work emphatically.
What impact are you making, or hope to make?
To balance the absurd and the beautiful. Life is about creating change, making beauty but at the same time, not taking yourself too seriously.
What are some of the most important things that our audience can do to support you?
Refer people to me, just like I do every day. Whenever someone asks me where they can go to get “x” done, I refer amazing people to them who I know are going to give them a wonderful experience. It’s the best form of business to acquire because it comes from someone they trust.
What do you do in your spare time?
Walk/Hike every day. Blow my child's mind at least 4 times a week with some new experience.
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