--- title: Combining Barbecue and Philanthropy for Good with Russell Budd of PBS Contractors description: We’re joined by an incredible panel of creative entrepreneurs to explore the challenges and rewards of turning passion into a successful business. image: https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-web-RussellBudd-min.png --- [Skip to the main content.](https://planningalt.com/insights/combining-barbecue-and-philanthropy-for-good-with-russell-budd-of-pbs-contractors#main-content) [![Logo](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Logo.svg "Logo")](https://planningalt.com) [![Logo](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Logo.svg "Logo")](https://planningalt.com) - [Approach](https://planningalt.com/approach) - [Services](https://planningalt.com/services) - [About](https://planningalt.com/about) - [Insights](https://planningalt.com/insights-blog) - [Events](https://planningalt.com/events) - [Contact](https://planningalt.com/contact) - [Login](https://planningalt.com/client-login) [WEALTH PERSONALITY QUIZ](https://planningalt.com/quiz-assessment-landing-page) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [WEALTH PERSONALITY QUIZ](https://planningalt.com/quiz-assessment-landing-page) - [Approach](https://planningalt.com/approach) - [Services](https://planningalt.com/services) - [About](https://planningalt.com/about) - [Insights](https://planningalt.com/insights-blog) - [Events](https://planningalt.com/events) - [Contact](https://planningalt.com/contact) - [Login](https://planningalt.com/client-login) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/planning-alternatives/) #### True Wealth Assessment ![PA-Blog\_MoneyPersonality-min](https://planningalt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PA-Blog_MoneyPersonality-min.jpg?width=400&height=224&name=PA-Blog_MoneyPersonality-min.jpg) Everyone has their own unique relationship with money. 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[Russell Budd](https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellabudd/), Founding Partner of [PBS Contractors](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pbs-construction-inc-/), shares his journey of balancing professional success with meaningful contributions to the Naples community. From advocating for mental health to hosting impactful community events, Russell provides actionable insights on living with purpose and making a difference. Key Takeaways: - (01:36) Lifelong ties to Naples inspire work to better the community. - (02:21)  Marine biology turned to construction management - (04:14) Leadership Collier deepened understanding of Naples and sparked greater community engagement. - (07:21) Hosting barbecues combines a passion for cooking with raising funds for mental health. - (09:12) Farm City Barbecue unites 2,000 attendees to support Naples youth charities. - (11:31) Building community impact starts with like-minded people and shared goals. - (13:39) Mental health treatment needs outpace resources, creating a critical care gap. - (15:24) Mentoring future leaders is key to Russell’s five-year community vision. - (17:34) Russell defines true wealth as faith, family, friends, and meaningful work.   > “Money doesn’t buy happiness. Money gives you choices, gives you better choices, but how you execute on those choices makes the difference.” > \- Russell Budd   Resources Mentioned: - [PBS Contractors website](https://www.pbscontractors.com/) - [David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health](https://davidlawrencecenters.org/) - [NAMI Collier County](https://namicollier.org/) - [Farm City BBQ](https://www.farmcitybbq.com/)   Connect with Russell Budd: LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellabudd/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellabudd/)    Connect with Nathan Mersereau:  Phone: 248-645-1520  Email: [nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com](mailto:nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com) Twitter: [@NathanMersereau](https://twitter.com/nathanmersereau) LinkedIn: [Nathan Mersereau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-mersereau-cfp%C2%AE-a984761/) Address: 255 S Old Woodward, Suite 310 Birmingham, MI 48009   - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### A wealth of insight [![How a Life-Altering Accident Redefined True Wealth with Natalia Sokolova of SGG World](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-NataliaSokolova.png)](https://planningalt.com/insights/how-a-life-altering-accident-redefined-true-wealth-with-natalia-sokolova) #### [How a Life-Altering Accident Redefined True Wealth with Natalia Sokolova of SGG World](https://planningalt.com/insights/how-a-life-altering-accident-redefined-true-wealth-with-natalia-sokolova) [Day in a Canoe Podcasts](https://planningalt.com/insights/tag/day-in-a-canoe-podcasts) [![Why Gen Z Is Redefining Work, Wealth, and What Matters with Ziad Ahmed of United Talent Agency](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-Ziad%20Ahmed.png)](https://planningalt.com/insights/why-gen-z-is-redefining-work-wealth-and-what-matters-with-ziad-ahmed) #### [Why Gen Z Is Redefining Work, Wealth, and What Matters with Ziad Ahmed of United Talent Agency](https://planningalt.com/insights/why-gen-z-is-redefining-work-wealth-and-what-matters-with-ziad-ahmed) [Day in a Canoe Podcasts](https://planningalt.com/insights/tag/day-in-a-canoe-podcasts) [![Cover-Ups, Codebreakers, and the Coastline War with Sara Vladic](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-web%20(1)-1.png)](https://planningalt.com/insights/cover-ups-codebreakers-and-the-coastline-war-with-sara-vladic) #### [Cover-Ups, Codebreakers, and the Coastline War with Sara Vladic](https://planningalt.com/insights/cover-ups-codebreakers-and-the-coastline-war-with-sara-vladic) [Day in a Canoe Podcasts](https://planningalt.com/insights/tag/day-in-a-canoe-podcasts) Company - [Approach](https://planningalt.com/approach) - [Services](https://planningalt.com/services) - [About](https://planningalt.com/about) - [Team](https://planningalt.com/our-team) - [Locations](https://planningalt.com/locations) - [Contact](https://planningalt.com/contact) - [Careers](https://planningalt.com/careers) Insights - [Assessments](https://planningalt.com/quiz-assessment-landing-page) - [Podcasts](https://planningalt.com/insights/tag/podcasts) - [Events](https://planningalt.com/events) - [Insights](https://planningalt.com/insights-blog) - [Client Login](https://planningalt.com/client-login) - [Form CRS](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/2025-Client-Relationship-Summary.pdf) - [ADV Part 2A Brochure](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/23129617/2026%20Form%20ADV%20Part%202A%20Rev.%208-7-26.pdf) - Wealth Advisors for Life™ - | - [Terms & Conditions](https://planningalt.com/terms-conditions) - | - [Privacy Policy](https://planningalt.com/privacy-policy) © 2026 Planning Alternatives [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/planning-alternatives/) Return to top ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Planning Alternatives", "url" : "https://planningalt.com/insights/author/planning-alternatives" }, "dateModified" : "2024-12-09T21:50:38.404Z", "datePublished" : "2024-11-26T17:26:29.000Z", "headline" : "Combining Barbecue and Philanthropy for Good with Russell Budd of PBS Contractors", "image" : [ "https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-web-RussellBudd-min.png" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://planningalt.com/insights/combining-barbecue-and-philanthropy-for-good-with-russell-budd-of-pbs-contractors", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Logo-dark-1-1.png" }, "name" : "Planning Alternatives" } } ```