The Authority Builder Podcast

Think about what your obituary would say if you died today. For Russ Perry, that exercise was the motivation he needed to make major changes.

Russ, founder of Design Pickle and author of new book The Sober Entrepreneur, had addiction issues that threatened to unravel his life.

Show Notes

Think about what your obituary would say if you died today. For Russ Perry, that exercise was the motivation he needed to make major changes.

Russ, founder of Design Pickle and author of new book The Sober Entrepreneur, had addiction issues that threatened to unravel his life. But the way he overcame them - and went on to create breakthrough success - can be a great model for any entrepreneur, especially those in start-up mode.

For one, Russ has channeled the “power” of addiction (everybody is addicted to something, he says) into positive energy. And he found that the best way to serve your family, your business, and yourself…is to be selfish. He’ll explain how that works during this interview, as well as…

  • Why you should double or triple your fees right now
  • The “work out” for your brain that can interrupt destructive thoughts
  • A strategy for ensuring you're always enjoying your business
  • How to solve a profit problem in one step
  • Tips for handling the everyday stresses entrepreneurs face
  • And more

Listen now…

TimeLine

00:11 Today Steve speaks with the founder of Design Pickle and the author of The Sober Entrepreneur, Russ Perry.

01:25 Russ credits his creativity as his driving force for his success.

03:13 Russ talks about the ATM of Happiness and how it didn’t work for him.

7:00 Russ tells us not to undervalue ourselves when starting off in business. Charge more!

10:11 Steve talks about the hardest part of his day, clearing his mind for 10 mins. They both discuss the gains you get from repeated meditation.

13:51 Russ talks about his mother and how her creating a family tree led him to restart his own by writing his book.

18:03 Russ talks about his addiction and how other successful people could still be addicted but not know it.

21:03 Russ credits a program called “Wake up Warrior” that forces you to simply speak the truth.

23:59 Russ tells us how to get a free chapter of his book.

24:46 Design Pickle allows you to ”rent” a designer for a month.

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The Authority Builder Podcast is the place to come if you are building a professional practice and want to be seen as the leader in your market. We interview the top experts throughout professional services and share insights to help you grow your firm and be positioned as the only choice the clients ever want.

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”
― Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States