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Russell Baugh

Business Broker at CBI

Springdale, AR Website (501) 500-0175
MBACPACardone Certified 10X Business CoachUpdated September 2026

About

Russell Baugh serves as a Business Broker at CBI, guiding owners through complex business transitions. He helps sellers assess value drivers, prepare their businesses, and consider their options. He draws on decades of senior financial experience and operational leadership. His executive roles include President, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Director, Controller, and Financial Analyst. He has advised management teams and owners of public and privately held companies. His experience spans organizations generating a few million dollars in revenue to multi-billion-dollar enterprises. His industry background covers public accounting, retail, manufacturing, construction, oilfield services, waste management, equipment rental, shared services, and food services. He earned an MBA from the University of Arkansas. He holds a CPA license and the Cardone Certified 10X Business Coach credential. An Arkansas native, he lives in Bryant.

Who is a good fit for Russell Baugh

  • Owners preparing for complex transitions who need help evaluating business value drivers.
  • Manufacturing, construction, and oilfield services owners seeking an advisor with experience in their industries.
  • Retail, equipment rental, and food services owners seeking a broker with relevant operational and financial background.
  • Owners of public or privately held companies seeking guidance informed by executive financial experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Russell Baugh draws on experience in public accounting, retail, manufacturing, construction, and oilfield services. He also brings experience in waste management, equipment rental, shared services, and food services. He uses this background to understand business models and identify factors that matter to qualified buyers.

Russell Baugh asks questions early to identify value drivers and clarify owners' options. He guides sellers through business positioning and preparation before a transaction. He emphasizes discretion, professional judgment, and straightforward communication throughout the process.

Russell Baugh earned his MBA from the University of Arkansas. He holds a CPA license and the Cardone Certified 10X Business Coach credential. He combines these qualifications with decades of senior financial and operational experience.

Russell Baugh has served as President, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Director, Controller, and Financial Analyst. He has advised owners and management teams across public and privately held companies. His experience spans organizations generating a few million dollars in revenue to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.

Russell Baugh grew up in Arkansas and lives in Bryant. He and his wife have shared more than 40 years of marriage. He has three adult children and four living grandchildren. He enjoys competition-level BBQ cooking, golf, hunting, and family time. He also enjoys hands-on work and cutting lumber on his TimberKing sawmill.

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