In this episode Soyini Coke sits down with Jerome Russell, President of H. J. Russell & Company and Russell New Urban Development, LLC, who shares his insights on purpose-driven capitalism. Russell emphasizes the importance of having a mission and purpose in whatever enterprise one is engaged in, centered around social good. He believes that doing good can pay off financially, and that private enterprise has the option to do good by being good. Russell explores the trade-offs and decisions that business owners need to make in order to balance profit and social impact. He also discusses his work in creating opportunities for African American entrepreneurs through the Herman J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship.

With more than 25 years of experience in beverage distribution, consumer marketing, banking, construction, and real estate, Jerome Russell also involved in various business and civic pursuits, serving on the board of several organizations such as Citizens Trust Bank, West End CID, Metro Atlanta YMCA, and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

FROM TODAY'S EPISODE
Hosted by Soyini Coke
Follow Jerome Russell on LinkedIn / @h-jerome-russell-9136161a
Visit www.hjrussell.com
Visit https://russellcenter.org

ABOUT CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM

We believe that business is good because it creates value, it is ethical because it is based on voluntary exchange, it is noble because it can elevate our existence, and it is heroic because it lifts people out of poverty and creates prosperity. 

Join our mailing list for all the info you need to engage with a thriving business community of conscious, like-valued leaders at ConsciousCapitalism.org/Chapter/Atlanta.

Explore our local chapters across North America, Brazil, Spain, and Israel at ConsciousCapitalism.org/Chapters.

PARTNERS & CREDITS
Recording Studio Partner Venture X Buckhead
Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com
Content Strategy by MorningPerson.Studio
Website Design & Development by ClassicCity.com
Theme Music 🎵inspiringaudio from Pond5.com

In this episode Soyini Coke sits down with Jerome Russell, President of H. J. Russell &amp; Company and Russell New Urban Development, LLC, who shares his insights on purpose-driven capitalism. Russell emphasizes the importance of having a mission and purpose in whatever enterprise one is engaged in, centered around social good. He believes that doing good can pay off financially, and that private enterprise has the option to do good by being good. Russell explores the trade-offs and decisions that business owners need to make in order to balance profit and social impact. He also discusses his work in creating opportunities for African American entrepreneurs through the Herman J. Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship. With more than 25 years of experience in beverage distribution, consumer marketing, banking, construction, and real estate, Jerome Russell also involved in various business and civic pursuits, serving on the board of several organizations such as Citizens Trust Bank, West End CID, Metro Atlanta YMCA, and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
FROM TODAY'S EPISODE
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<li aria-level="1">Hosted by<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/soyinicoke/"> Soyini Coke</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/h-jerome-russell-9136161a/">Jerome Russell on LinkedIn</a> / @h-jerome-russell-9136161a</li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="http://www.hjrussell.com">www.hjrussell.com</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="https://russellcenter.org/">https://russellcenter.org</a></li>
</ul>
ABOUT CONSCIOUS CAPITALISM
We believe that business is good because it creates value, it is ethical because it is based on voluntary exchange, it is noble because it can elevate our existence, and it is heroic because it lifts people out of poverty and creates prosperity. 
Join our mailing list for all the info you need to engage with a thriving business community of conscious, like-valued leaders at<a href="https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/chapter/atlanta/join-mailing-list"> ConsciousCapitalism.org/Chapter/Atlanta</a>.
Explore our local chapters across North America, Brazil, Spain, and Israel at<a href="https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/chapters"> ConsciousCapitalism.org/Chapters</a>.
PARTNERS &amp; CREDITS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Recording Studio Partner <a href="https://venturex.com/locations/atlanta-buckhead/">Venture X Buckhead</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Produced by<a href="https://chatwithleaders.com/"> ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1">Content Strategy by<a href="https://morningperson.studio/"> MorningPerson.Studio</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Website Design &amp; Development by<a href="https://classiccity.com/"> ClassicCity.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵<a href="https://www.pond5.com/artist/inspiringaudio">inspiringaudio</a> from Pond5.com</li>
</ul>

As capitalism evolves, you’ve heard terms like higher purpose, stakeholder economy, sustainability, and social responsibility. But what are the nuts & bolts of how these concepts authentically play out in the real world? How do Conscious Leaders actually build profitable, industry-leading, enduring companies while also living out the core tenets of Conscious Capitalism (Higher Purpose, Stakeholder Orientation, Conscious Culture, and Conscious Leadership)?

Hosted by Soyini Coke, and powered by Conscious Capitalism Atlanta and CEO Exclusive, the Capitalism Done Right podcast presents real stories and actionable insights from highly successful business executives who are charting the course for our bright future at this intersection of profit and purpose.

CREDITS
Theme Music 🎵inspiringaudio from Pond5.com
Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com
Content Strategy by MorningPerson.Studio
Website Design & Development by ClassicCity.com

As capitalism evolves, you’ve heard terms like higher purpose, stakeholder economy, sustainability, and social responsibility. But what are the nuts &amp; bolts of how these concepts authentically play out in the real world? How do Conscious Leaders actually build profitable, industry-leading, enduring companies while also living out the core tenets of Conscious Capitalism (Higher Purpose, Stakeholder Orientation, Conscious Culture, and Conscious Leadership)?
Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/soyinicoke/">Soyini Coke</a>, and powered by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/consciouscapitalismatlanta">Conscious Capitalism Atlanta</a> and <a href="https://businessradiox.com/series/ceoexclusive/">CEO Exclusive</a>, the Capitalism Done Right podcast presents real stories and actionable insights from highly successful business executives who are charting the course for our bright future at this intersection of profit and purpose.
CREDITS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Theme Music 🎵<a href="https://www.pond5.com/artist/inspiringaudio">inspiringaudio</a> from Pond5.com</li>
<li aria-level="1">Produced by <a href="https://chatwithleaders.com">ChatWithLeadersMedia.com</a> </li>
<li aria-level="1">Content Strategy by <a href="https://morningperson.studio/">MorningPerson.Studio</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Website Design &amp; Development by <a href="https://classiccity.com/">ClassicCity.com</a></li>
</ul>

Capitalism Done Right podcast presents real stories and actionable insights from highly successful business executives who are charting the course for our bright future at this intersection of profit and purpose..

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