Linda Russell was raised in the collection business. The debt collection agency she ran—CollectionCenter Inc., based in Rawlins, Wyoming started by her father, Clyde Cox, in 1919. Her 1991 ACA International presidency represented a couple of firsts. She was the first woman to hold the office, the first association member from Wyoming to serve as president, and the first ACA president to appear on CNN in her first week of office. Collection Center now run by her son Dan is celebrating 102 years in business.

What you’ll learn about in this episode: 

• “The accounts receivable management industry has changed a lot since Linda began collecting door to door. In this episode Linda shares some stories about what it takes to create a centennial culture as her company just surpassed 102 years in business quite a milestone in any business, but especially for a collection agency. During our discussion, we talk about what's changed and how mindset, attitude, and the personal touch remain keystones in building a business that lasts.”  
• Core principles for building a centennial culture and loyalty that lasts over generations.
• How Linda’s door-to-door collections led to improved phone collections.
• What’s changed and what hasn’t in Debt Collections
• The inside scoop on her journey of becoming the first woman ACA President and testifying before Congress on behalf of the industry and the FDCPA.

Resources:

• Website: https://www.mycollectioncenter.com/
• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: Company https://www.linkedin.com/company/collectioncenter-inc/
• LinkedIn: Personal https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-russell-78050824/

Additional Resources:

ACA International Article