Client Comments

"In September 2008, banks were fighting to lend us money during the height of the global economic  crisis.  Why?  Because Rich and Mary created an impressive bank loan package that blew away every bank we approached."

Harvey Sackett
Sackett and Associates

"A great deal of credit goes to Rich and Mary.  When Rich and I started working together I was solely focused on my company's growth.  He helped me strategically grow my company by helping me to set specific goals and build the infrastructure to accomplish them. Rich also encouraged me to focus on the bottom line.  With Mary's expertise I finally understood that growth doesn’t always translate into success; it may very well just mean that you’re fat.  So, for the first time we started closely tracking all company expenditures, from the postage to salaries.  Today, Sackett and Associates is much leaner and thanks to Bottom Line Up Enterprises, we now have a literal and figurative discipline to manage our finances."

Harvey Sackett
Sackett and Associates

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Nearly five years ago, I contacted Rich Russakoff at Bottom Line Up Enterprises to advise me on a challenging business partnership buyout.  His insightful advice along with his diligent efforts, helped us successfully reach our goals. In the end, Rich gave us exactly what we needed. Since then, he has guided me and my company with a sustained focus and commitment.  No matter how busy he is with his work, I can always count on him to get excited about my business (KNF Designs) and infuse me with that same energy.  He is truly passionate about what he does and I am grateful for his spirit and dedication.

Neille Olsen
KNF Designs

"Meeting with you this past Monday was life changing! I can't thank you enough for all the valuable advice. I am confident now in what I am doing, and feeling equipped, energized, and able to take on even the most extraordinary of business challenges. Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Kelly Winkler
Inc. Magazine, VP Events and Business

"I would not be standing here today without Rich's guidance and support. He is my coach and mentor and has been an endless source of wisdom, motivation and business expertise for Four Hands. (Brett Hatton, upon receiving the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of the Year Award)"

Brett Hatton
CEO, Four Hands

"Wow! You were the star of the show! This audience had great things to say about you. Out of 40 nationally known speakers, you were #1. Congratulations."

Kevin Gilligan
Senior Conference Producer, Inc., Magazine Conference Division

"You are a terrific consultant and a wonderful speaker. You've got style and substance."

Nido Qubein
Nationally known speaker, author and consultant

"Your presentation was excellent! Your ability to keep things lively is great for keeping audience attention during a learning experience. You always are able to come up with new and valuable ideas for making money in business."

Frank and Ursula Browning
VR Business Brokers

"Rich took the time to thoroughly learn and understand our industry.  As well as being entertaining during his seminar, he was able to offer real solutions to our franchises."

Mary Lou Armendinger
Training Manager, Val-Pak Direct Marketing

"Seminar attendees described your seminar as "outstanding," "excellent," and "fantastic."

Martha Cole
Home Builders Association of Tennessee

"Rich’s presentation was enriching and provoking.  Made me re-think how to grow strategically."

A. Kumar