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What does it take to thrive in Columbus real estate for nearly 30 years? Broker and mentor Rich Russo shares how he launched a brokerage during market uncertainty, built a 600-unit property management arm, and stayed in the top 1% of Realtors in Central Ohio—all while focusing on relationships, resilience, and long-term impact.

🎙 Welcome to Columbus Brick by Brick

Hosted by Jon Styer, broker and owner of Styer Real Estate Professionals, this weekly podcast uncovers the people, projects, and ideas shaping Columbus. In this episode, we sit down with Rich Russo, Founder & Managing Broker of Rich Russo Realty & Co and Rich Russo Property Group. With $300M in career sales, a finance background, and decades of experience, Rich has mastered the art of building trust, scaling smart, and mentoring agents for success.

🧱 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Launching a brokerage in 2020: How Rich turned uncertainty into opportunity
• Full-service property management: Why vertical integration became a cornerstone of his business
• Advisory over sales: How to build lifelong client relationships beyond the transaction
• Revenue focus: The “2-4 hour rule” that agents must follow to grow
• Columbus market outlook: Why steady, sustainable growth beats boom-and-bust cycles
• Mentorship & legacy: Training the next generation—including his own daughter—to thrive in real estate

🔗 Links & Resources:

• Guest Website: https://richrussorealty.com/
• Guest Instagram: @richrussorealtyco
• Podcast Website: https://www.ColumbusBrickbyBrick.com

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