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

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.
<hr>
🏗️ Legacy Savannah Project
<ul>
<li>Scope: 65-acre, $300 million transformational community development.</li>
<li>Focus Areas:
<ul>
<li>Residential Housing: Senior and workforce housing.</li>
<li>Innovation Center: 24/7 programming for tech and career development.</li>
<li>Indoor Recreation Facility: Community engagement and wellness.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Mission: Not just building structures, but transforming lives and legacies.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
🌊 Big Tide Summit
<ul>
<li>Founder: Robert Gould</li>
<li>Purpose: Career exposure and training for Georgia students.</li>
<li>Impact: Grew from 20 students to over 7,000 in 3 years.</li>
<li>Focus Areas: Tech, arts, media, construction, and entrepreneurship.</li>
<li>Website: bigtide.org (free for schools)</li>
</ul>
<hr>
💡 Key Messages &amp; Advice 1. Fear and Identity
<ul>
<li>Embrace fear as a signal of purpose.</li>
<li>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s only one you&rdquo;&mdash;your uniqueness is your power.</li>
</ul>
2. Exposure is Everything
<ul>
<li>60% of success is based on exposure (Forbes).</li>
<li>Being in the room matters&mdash;access changes lives.</li>
</ul>
3. Workforce Development Trends
<ul>
<li>Start early.</li>
<li>Prioritize exposure and appearance.</li>
<li>Explore trades (construction, tech, plumbing, etc.).</li>
<li>Seek mentorship.</li>
<li>Embrace AI and future technologies.</li>
</ul>
4. Trade vs. Degree
<ul>
<li>Trades are now high-income, high-impact careers.</li>
<li>College is valuable, but not the only path.</li>
<li>Ownership and entrepreneurship are key to wealth.</li>
</ul>
5. Pitching and Communication
<ul>
<li>Know your audience and tailor your message.</li>
<li>Don&rsquo;t just pitch ideas&mdash;pitch dreams.</li>
<li>Respect yourself and others in every room you enter.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
🔁 Vision for the Future
<ul>
<li>Expand the Legacy Savannah model nationwide.</li>
<li>Continue building access and opportunity for underserved communities.</li>
<li>Use platforms like Big Tide to bridge education and real-world careers.</li>
</ul>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!
https://www.moneymakingconversations.com
https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv
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