Renee Russo
Available to Speak:
Virtual and in-person
About Renee
Renee Russo is a dynamic CEO coach, exit planner, and speaker dedicated to helping business owners achieve freedom in both business and life. As the founder and CEO of Rise Up Business Coaching, Renee combines proven processes, advanced tools, and expert guidance to align business goals with personal and financial aspirations. As an Expert EOS Implementer® and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), she empowers clients to clarify their vision, assess business value, and implement 90-day plans that drive growth, unlock wealth, and achieve success. A sought-after speaker and author, Renee delivers high-energy workshops and keynotes that inspire business owners to overcome obstacles, optimize their energy, and design lives they truly desire. Her actionable insights and motivational approach equip entrepreneurs with strategies to break through barriers and achieve lasting transformation. Beyond her advisory practice, Renee serves as President of the Vancouver Exit Planning Institute Chapter, delivering top-tier workshops to multi-skilled advisors. As a CEO Forum Facilitator with MacKay CEO Forums, she leads peer groups that elevate leaders both personally and professionally. Through her work, Renee helps business owners and professionals realize their potential, achieve their goals, and create a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Areas of Expertise
Renee Russo helps entrepreneurs build enterprise value and prepare for an eventual exit—so they can unlock wealth and create true freedom, not just a busy business. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and value growth advisor, she guides owners to strengthen the value drivers that make a company more transferable, resilient, and attractive, while aligning business strategy with a “life by design” vision.
- Exit planning
- Value acceleration
- Enterprise value growth
- Business valuation readiness
- Transferable business design
- Value drivers
- Owner dependence reduction
- Wealth unlock strategy
- Life-by-design planning
- EOS-style execution & leadership alignment
Types of Events
Best for CEO forums and entrepreneur groups who want a practical, strategic session on building value now (not “someday”)—with clear steps for exit readiness, wealth planning alignment, and Q&A around real scenarios.
Common Engagements
- CEO Forum meetings
- Executive peer groups
- Exit-planning workshops
- Strategy offsites
- Value-growth sessions
- Entrepreneur finance/wealth sessions
- Retreat workshops
- Keynotes
- Panels
- Q&A sessions
