Professional Profile: Russell Putterman 2017
Russell Putterman - 2017Name: Russell Putterman - 2017
Title: Owner
Company: Keller Williams NYC - Focus Real Estate team
Location: New York, NY
Birthplace: Long Island, NY
Education: University of Massachusetts Amherst; New York University, Real Estate
First job outside of real estate: Selling computers at Nobody Beats The Wiz.
First job in real estate or allied field: I worked at KPMG in real estate accounting.
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I’m a real estate entrepreneur. I have a team at KWNYC Midtown office, a team in Long Island, I am part owner of Keller Williams Israel, and I’m also a real estate investor in NYC.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I spend most of time with my family out in Long Island. I enjoy attending and watching sporting events, exercising and reading books in my spare time.
Favorite book or author: John Maxwell. I enjoy books on personal & professional growth.
Favorite movie: I love sports and movies based on true stories. Maybe "Invincible" (it’s only a shame it highlights the Eagles).
Last song you purchased/downloaded? “You’re Welcome” (from the original motion picture "Moana" soundtrack).
One word to describe your work environment: Efficient.
Rules to live by in business: What you focus on expands; clarity is power.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? I would invite Keller Williams Realty International founder Gary Keller, preferably to a music concert and dinner.
What is your DREAM job? (something other than your current job) General manager of the New York Mets.