Russ Katzman
Business and executive coach for small business owners and entrepreneurs
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsStartups and foundersLeadership and team buildingLeadership developmentTeam performanceStrategy and decision making |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Executives, Lawyers, Veterans and Athletes |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | Certified Business Coach; Certified Change Management Professional; Certified Lean Practitioner; Certified Six Sigma Black Belt; PMP; MBA |
| Practice | Progeny Coaching and Consulting |
Russ Katzman is a business and executive coach who helps entrepreneurs and small business owners. He runs Progeny Coaching and Consulting. He brings over 25 years in integrated systems and human behavior, with work in change management and process optimization. In the past five years he taught and mentored more than 1000 business professionals. He also shares books and articles that fit each owner's situation.
What Russ helps with
Russ works with owners who feel stuck putting out fires and doing everything themselves. He helps them add structure and strategy to their business.
- Growing a business that has stalled
- Scaling an early stage business
- Building a company strategy and setting priorities
- Delegating tasks and letting go of control
- Improving productivity and decisions
- Streamlining operations to raise profit
- Getting more free time as an owner
- Launching a new business
Who Russ works with
Russ coaches entrepreneurs and small business owners, from early stage companies to those that have stalled. He also works with executives and leadership teams. His listed client groups include founders, startups, lawyers, real estate agents, veterans and former athletes.
How Russ works
Russ offers one-on-one strategic planning, where the owner defines the company's direction and decides how to use resources. Priorities are set in that work. He also runs group strategy sessions with executive leadership teams. Team coaching involves a team leader and each direct report, working toward shared goals used to measure the whole team. He also gives clients books and publications that fit their situation.
Background and qualifications
Russ draws on over 25 years in integrated systems and human behavior. His roles covered coaching, mentorship, project management, change management and process optimization. He has worked as a strategic business leader building innovation roadmaps and strategies. He has taught and spoken around the globe for organizations of all sizes and industries. His credentials include Certified Business Coach, Certified Change Management Professional, Certified Lean Practitioner, Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP and an MBA.
Russ Katzman pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one small business coaching
- Executive coaching
- Team coaching
- Leadership development
- One-on-one strategic planning
- Team strategy sessions
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The CoachVouch take
Combines Six Sigma, Lean and change management training with more than 25 years in integrated systems.
Best for small business owners who want structure, strategy and more free time.
Common questions
How much does Russ Katzman charge?
Coaching with Russ runs $115 to $175 an hour. Message Russ from this page for an exact quote.
What does Russ Katzman help with?
Russ Katzman helps with growing a business that has stalled, scaling an early stage business, building a company strategy and setting priorities and delegating tasks and letting go of control.
Is Russ Katzman certified?
Russ Katzman lists: Certified Business Coach; Certified Change Management Professional; Certified Lean Practitioner; Certified Six Sigma Black Belt; PMP; MBA.
Does Russ Katzman coach teams as well as individuals?
Yes. He offers team coaching for a team leader and each direct report. He also runs strategy sessions with executive leadership teams.
How do I contact Russ Katzman?
Send Russ a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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