J. Russell Fugett, PMP
I help founders and operators make big decisions when the path forward isn't clear
For 20+ years, people have called me when something big was on the table. A founder deciding whether to take the money. An owner figuring out what AI means for the business. A family office or business weighing whether to buy, sell, or partner. A husband whose marriage and work are pulling in different directions.
I've sat in those rooms as an entrepreneur, a Project Management Professional (PMP), a certified marriage coach, and now a Commissioner on Maryland's Economic Development Commission, appointed by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. I've helped launch national endowments, coordinated capital raises, and served as a trustee. I build AI systems for small businesses at Fugett Labs and host my podcast, Russell Fugett: Judgment Call.
I really believe the hard part is rarely the information. It's the judgment. Bring me the decision. We'll work through it together, and you'll leave with a clear next move in writing.
What decision, opportunity, or situation is weighing on you right now?
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You have a decision with real money or real consequences attached. Raising capital, buying or selling a business, taking on a partner, a major hire, a career move. Bring it to me. We spend an hour working through the options, the risks, and what you might be missing. You leave with a clear decision and your next moves in writing. I lead with a listen to first gain an understanding before guiding you towards your goals.
You keep hearing that AI will change your business, and you're not sure where to start or what to ignore. In 30 minutes we look at how your business actually runs and find the one or two places where AI can save you time or make you money right now. No jargon and no tool pitch. You leave knowing what to do first, what to skip, and whether it's worth doing at all.
When business, money, and home are all pulling at once, something gives, and too often it's the marriage. I'm a certified marriage coach, and I've walked with couples and with men carrying all of it at the same time. Come alone or come together. We name what's really going on, talk it through honestly, and you leave with one or two concrete steps for this week. This is coaching, not therapy. If you're in crisis, please reach out to a licensed professional or call 988.