Brand Building: Young developer leads a $300 million community project in partnership with the City of Savannah.

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🗓️ 31 July 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Robert Gould.

Youngest developer in the U.S. to lead a $300 million community development project in partnership with the City of Savannah.

🏗️ Legacy Savannah Project

Scope: 65-acre, $300 million transformational community development.
Focus Areas:
- Residential Housing: Senior and workforce housing.
- Innovation Center: 24/7 programming for tech and career development.
- Indoor Recreation Facility: Community engagement and wellness.
Mission: Not just building structures, but transforming lives and legacies.

🌊 Big Tide Summit

Founder: Robert Gould
Purpose: Career exposure and training for Georgia students.
Impact: Grew from 20 students to over 7,000 in 3 years.
Focus Areas: Tech, arts, media, construction, and entrepreneurship.
Website: bigtide.org (free for schools)

💡 Key Messages & Advice 1. Fear and Identity

Embrace fear as a signal of purpose.
“There’s only one you”—your uniqueness is your power.

2. Exposure is Everything

60% of success is based on exposure (Forbes).
Being in the room matters—access changes lives.

3. Workforce Development Trends

Start early.
Prioritize exposure and appearance.
Explore trades (construction, tech, plumbing, etc.).
Seek mentorship.
Embrace AI and future technologies.

4. Trade vs. Degree

Trades are now high-income, high-impact careers.
College is valuable, but not the only path.
Ownership and entrepreneurship are key to wealth.

5. Pitching and Communication

Know your audience and tailor your message.
Don’t just pitch ideas—pitch dreams.
Respect yourself and others in every room you enter.

🔁 Vision for the Future

Expand the Legacy Savannah model nationwide.
Continue building access and opportunity for underserved communities.
Use platforms like Big Tide to bridge education and real-world careers.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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