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The Road to the Dallas 100: Improving

In this episode of 'The Road to the Dallas 100', host Daniel Litwin, along with co-host Gabrielle Bejarano, discusses the success of Improving, a software consulting firm. They interview Curtis Hite, CEO and Chairman, about the company's strategies focusing on Conscious Capitalism. The discussion highlights how Improving has achieved significant growth and recognition in the industry.

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Improving is a leading software consulting and training company with over $250 million in revenue.

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Curtis Hite attributes their growth to a focus on Conscious Capitalism and maintaining a strong company culture.

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The company has received multiple accolades, including recognition from the Inc. 500/5000 list.

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Fasten your seatbelts and gear up for an exciting ride on The Road to the Dallas 100! Brought to you by the collaborative efforts of Daniel Litwin, the resonating voice of B2B, along with MarketScale and SMU's Cox School of Business, we dive deep into the inspiring narratives of Dallas' fastest expanding enterprises.

Each week, join Daniel and his vibrant co-host Gabrielle Bejarano as they engage in insightful conversations with previous Dallas 100 laureates, innovative founders, and visionary CEOs, paying tribute to their accomplishments, pioneering ideas, and game-changing strategies.

On this episode, they sit down with Curtis Hite, the esteemed CEO and Chairman of Improving, a high-performing software consulting and training firm that he initiated in 2007. Discover how Curtis, with a unique emphasis on Conscious Capitalism, has exponentially grown the company to amass over $250 million in revenues, employing over 1,500 professionals across 15 strategic locations. Improving delivers top-notch software development, technology consulting, and agile training/coaching to a global client base.

Improving has exponentially grown the company to amass over $250 million in revenues, employing over 1,500 professionals across 15 strategic locations.

Improving has the honor of being acknowledged 13 times by the Inc. 500/5000 as one of the rapidly flourishing privately held firms in the U.S. Furthermore, it boasts of receiving over 100 accolades for being an excellent workplace in nearly all the markets they operate in, including numerous national best workplace awards.

Curtis is a popular figure on leadership and culture speaking circuits and has been featured on the Inc 500/5000 list for the most admired CEO of the year and as a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year.

So, gear up, put the pedal to the metal, and prepare to carve your own path to success with this episode of The Road to the Dallas 100!

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Daniel LitwinEditor, B2B Media, MarketScale

Daniel Litwin is a journalist of multiple disciplines focused on finding and telling engaging stories for B2B communities. He has interviewed executives from Fortune 500 companies including Honeywell, Microsoft, John Deere, and Chipotle, and leads editorial direction at MarketScale. Litwin hosts weekly shows and podcasts while helping develop new content approaches across the MarketScale platform. He holds a B.J. in Radio/Television Reporting/Anchoring and a B.A. in Spanish from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Daniel Litwin is the host of 'The Road to the Dallas 100', collaborating with MarketScale and SMU's Cox School of Business. He focuses on sharing the success stories of Dallas' fastest growing companies by interviewing leaders and industry innovators. Known as the voice of B2B, Litwin brings to light strategies and achievements of previous Dallas 100 winners.

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Curtis Hite

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Improving

Curtis Hite is the CEO and Chairman of Improving, a software consulting and training firm. He has led the company to generate over $250 million in revenues and employs over 1,500 professionals globally. Known for his emphasis on Conscious Capitalism, Hite is a recognized leader on the leadership and culture speaking circuits.

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