Russell Bryant III | Community Blog
Russell Bryant III
Founder & CEO
Providing Home Improvement Contractors with Full Service Financing Options
Russell Bryant III has spent over 20 years leading companies in fintech and real estate, but what truly drives him is leading by example especially within his community. For Russell, success isn’t just about building profitable ventures; it’s about lifting others up along the way and creating lasting, positive change in the lives of those around him.
His belief in purposeful leadership has fueled a lifelong commitment to service, mentorship, and everyday philanthropy. Whether it’s mentoring an aspiring entrepreneur or supporting youth development programs, Russell approaches each opportunity with heart, humility, and intention. To him, giving back isn’t something you schedule, it’s something you live.
Russell’s Approach
Over time, Russell has learned that meaningful impact doesn’t always require a big check or corporate backing. Sometimes, the most powerful change comes from small, intentional actions: a conversation, a connection, a kind gesture. He encourages others to look close to home in their schools, churches, neighborhoods, or even their workplaces for ways to contribute.
What makes Russell’s approach to community involvement unique is his focus on active participation. He doesn’t just donate to causes he shows up. Whether he’s helping a local nonprofit organize an event or coaching a young person through their first business idea, Russell believes that presence and consistency matter more than perfection or prestige.
His background in business gives him insight into how financial systems and development frameworks operate, but it’s his community work that keeps him grounded. It reminds him that sustainable change starts with people by listening, engaging, and working side by side. He believes that when you lead with empathy and curiosity, the results speak for themselves.
One of Russell’s guiding philosophies is simple: start where you are, with what you have. Whether it’s time, experience, or connections, he believes everyone has something to offer. He often tells emerging leaders that mentorship, support, and being present in someone’s journey can be just as impactful as financial contributions.
Russell is especially passionate
about creating opportunities in communities that have been historically overlooked. Through partnerships with organizations focused on education, leadership development, and small business growth, he works to close opportunity gaps and open doors for others. As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a graduate of Reinhardt University with a degree in Entrepreneurship, he brings both strategic thinking and lived experience to his efforts.
For Russell Bryant III,
giving back isn’t a one-time act, it’s a mindset and a way of life. His leadership style blends vision with service, strategy with compassion. Through his work and example, he continues to inspire others to take initiative, stay involved, and believe that real change is possible one person, one action at a time.
