A.G. and Goldie Russell grow their business with dedication to teamwork and open communication

By Matt Griffin

Communicate: After hashing out a problem, “We usually come up with a better answer than either one of us could on our own,” Goldie says. A.G. concurs, adding “Be honest, be fair and absolutely do not take it personally.”

Credit: Though he’s been in the knife business longer than Goldie, A.G. gives her all the credit for turning the company around. For her part, Goldie never lets people forget: Without A.G., the company couldn’t exist.