jeff russell

Ever found yourself drowning in the tedium and mundane tasks of running a business, wondering if there's a way to escape and get your life back? 

What if we told you that, "Yes! there is a way!"  And that it's absolutely possible to lead a fulfilled life while working fewer hours, whether you're managing one successful business or multiple ventures.

Does it sound too good to be true? It's not!  

In this episode, our guest Jeff Russell shares his journey of building multiple thriving businesses across different industries.

He brings his businesses to new heights of success through a combination of strategic hiring, implementing systems and processes, and mindful business evaluation. 

His insights and experiences are gold and will help you sidestep getting lost in the relentless hustle and busyness so you can live the life you want while building the business of your dreams. 

Jeff Russell, is a best-selling author, renowned speaker, and accomplished entrepreneur. As the founder of many successful businesses and author of his latest book, ‘Fire Yourself First,’ Jeff is an expert in helping business owners break free from the daily grind. 

We discuss: 

02:27 Introduction to Jeff Russell

07:17 The differences between organizational charts and role charts

09:39 Jeff’s shared service model for marketing, financial management, and operational roles

14:43 Why stepping back from day-to-day operations to focus on long-term strategy is vital

18:15 Transitioning from owner-operators to true owners by implementing systems & processes

24:47 Jeff's 11-step hiring process outlined in his book "Fire Yourself First"

33:58 Importance of reading, listening to podcasts, and attending conferences for self-education

39:34 Actionable steps to be like Jeff: not just an owner operator but a true owner

Resources:

Jeff Russell Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, and CEO, Oakridge Financial Group
https://www.fireyourselffirst.com/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejeffrussell/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088397692719

Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/jeffrussellsays

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fireyourselffirst

Author of “Fire Yourself First”:
https://www.fireyourselffirst.com/book-jeff

Other Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Dan Sullivan:
https://www.strategiccoach.com/

Storybrand:
https://storybrand.com/

Dawn Fotopulos:  Accounting for the Number Phobic
https://www.amazon.com/Accounting-Numberphobic-Survival-Business-Owners-ebook/dp/B00KVO2C4W

Kathy Svetina, Fractional CFO:
https://www.newcastlefinance.us/

Blog post | Fire Yourself First: Jeff Russell's Guide to Successfully Growing Your Business
https://www.newcastlefinance.us/listen/fire-yourself-first-jeff-russells-guide-to-successfully-growing-your-business/

Dr. Jeff Russell has over 35 years of dealing with concussions in both a sports environment and in a performing arts environment. In this episode, we learn how a concussion can happen for a variety of reasons and the symptoms are often very individualized. Dr. Russell also reminds us “That before you actually have to use the concussion care network - you have to make the concussion care network!”

Dr. Jeff Russell is Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Director of Science and Health in Artistic Performance (SHAPe) at Ohio University. SHAPe comprises three components of performing arts medicine: clinical care of injured performing artists, applied research in the medical aspects of performing arts, and education of both artists and healthcare workers. Russell earned his PhD in Dance Medicine and Science from the University of Wolverhampton in England. He is a Fellow of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (FIADMS) and a member of the Research Advisory Group of Cirque du Soleil.

Jeffrey A. (Jeff) Russell, PhD, AT, FIADMS

Associate Professor, Athletic Training

Director, Science and Health in Artistic Performance

Ohio University

jeff.russell@ohio.edu

SHAPe Clinic: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/community/shape-clinic

OHIO Faculty: https://www.ohio.edu/experts/expert/jeffrey-jeff-russell

Have you ever wondered if there is a benefit to wearing socks that are specifically made for dancing? Today we are sharing a very informative talk from Dr. Jeff Russell. Dr. Russell tries to determine if wearing padded dance socks can reduce the forces that are place upon the feet when dancing. Listen as he provides us with the results from one of his research projects.

Dr. Jeff Russell is Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Director of Science and Health in Artistic Performance (SHAPe) at Ohio University. SHAPe comprises three components of performing arts medicine: clinical care of injured performing artists, applied research in the medical aspects of performing arts, and education of both artists and healthcare workers. Russell earned his PhD in Dance Medicine and Science from the University of Wolverhampton in England. He is a Fellow of the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (FIADMS) and a member of the Research Advisory Group of Cirque du Soleil.

Jeffrey A. (Jeff) Russell, PhD, AT, FIADMS

Associate Professor, Athletic Training

Director, Science and Health in Artistic Performance

Ohio University

jeff.russell@ohio.edu

SHAPe Clinic: https://www.ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/community/shape-clinic

OHIO Faculty: https://www.ohio.edu/experts/expert/jeffrey-jeff-russell

Pairing wine and cheese is so classic, it's become a cliche. Craft beer has enjoyed an upswell of interest lately, and with that it's also been the focus of a lot of pairing opinions. But one of our favorite pairing partners - cider - hasn't gotten its proper due. Today, Jeff Russell - cider fanatic and sales director for Vermont's Eden Cider - joins us to talk about the state of the cider nation, tips for pairing, and how cheese and cider might not be such strange bedfellows.

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