166 - Cutting Through The Red Tape of Government

Russell Johnson is a Bakersfield native and after obtaining his undergraduate at Bakersfield College, he transferred to the University of California Santa Barbara where he obtained his bachelor's degree in history. He has extensive experience in government and has served as a District Representative for a local State Senator, Chief of Staff to a County Supervisor, Planning Commissioner, and Councilmember at the City of Bakersfield.  In 2010, Russell started the government affairs firm, Common Sense Consulting, a full-service government relations and public affairs firm where he helps clients with issues such as land entitlement, property tax assessment appeals, permits, and association management. Currently, he serves as CEO of Victory Family Services, a foster family agency where resource families are supported through continuous training, education, and Development. Russell and his wife Susanne were married in 2006, and together they are raising their sons, Benjamin and Ryan. John Duffield and Dave Plivelich sit down with Russell Johnson, owner of Common Sense Consulting, a business he created from his passion of helping others solve problems. He explains that the government speaks its own language and what we consider to be inefficiencies are actually processes that protect the general public. Russell also touches on his passion projects as well as the different nonprofits he is a part of. If you have big plans but find yourself overwhelmed by government policies give Russell a call!   LEARN MORE ABOUT RUSSELL JOHNSON: Website: https://consulting-commonsense.com/ Email: [email protected]  Phone: 661-203-1838 LinkedIn: Russell_Johnson