You’ve maybe met a ‘mega-producer’ or two. I’ve met my share, and in their own ways they’re all pretty impressive. Russell breaks the mold — no, he smashes the mold.<\/p>\n
There are two things you realize after talking with Russ longer than a few minutes. He knows who he is and in what he believes. And he sports a world class mind. The subjects of our conversation were all over the map — then off the map and into another universe. The man has lead a varied life.<\/p>\n
His laugh is a reward — and he spends it wisely. Turns out he knows funny better than most. The guy was a stand-up comedian, really. Came ‘this’ close to choosing that for a profession. I’d pay an entire commission to have seen just once how he handled hecklers. Talk about coming to a gunfight with a rubber knife. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
He was on Phoenix radio for a very long time, and you can hear it in his voice. The second you hear him speak you’re jealous. How he ever got rejected on the phone is a mystery. But I also saw what I think he’s about in real estate.<\/p>\n
He’s about doing the job, and doing it better than anyone thought possible, and more times than you and I could be persuaded to imagine possible – even for a team. His ultimate production goals have caused me to revisit my own. And I thought mine weren’t exactly burnt toast. He’s not about the money. He’s a gladiator who’s in love with the battle. And ultimately that may prove to be his winning edge. I’ve always embraced that approach — but he’s truly a purist.<\/p>\n
On some subjects we were farther apart than Donald Duck and Darth Vader. I’d still rather debate with Russ than agree with most people I know. How many folks can you say that about?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
You’ve maybe met a ‘mega-producer’ or two. I’ve met my share, and in their own ways they’re all pretty impressive. Russell breaks the mold — no, he smashes the mold. There are two things you realize after talking with Russ longer than a few minutes. He knows who he is and in what he believes. 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