Marine Veteran to CEO: Building One of America's Top Luxury Construction Firms

Robert Burrage is a United States Marine Corps veteran and the founder and CEO of RWB Construction Management, one of America's top luxury construction firms. In this Episode 1 of a multi-part series on The Exclusive Mindset, Robert shares his journey from a spinal injury that ended his football career, through four years in the Marine Corps, to nearly 25 years in construction management — including multiple years at Dale Construction Corporation before founding RWB Construction Management. Robert opens up about the terrifying first 30 days of owning his own business, when he found himself $750,000 in the hole after selling everything he owned. He breaks down how he built a family-first company culture, why his team holds a mandatory in-person meeting every single Monday, how he approaches delegation and succession planning, and why consistent branding has been one of the most important investments in RWB's growth. This is just the beginning. Over the next 2-3 episodes, Robert dives deep into what the wealthiest homeowners are really asking for when they build, the biggest mistakes homeowners make during the construction process, and the tips and facts every buyer should know before they break ground. If you're a real estate agent, business owner, entrepreneur, or veteran interested in leadership, company culture, or the luxury construction industry, this conversation is packed with insight you can apply directly to your own business. Follow The Exclusive Mindset for more conversations with South Florida's top luxury real estate, development, and construction leaders. 00:00 Trailer 01:02 Meet Robert Burrage 02:19 Life Before Construction 04:10 Getting Hired at Dale 06:51 Thrown Into the Fire 09:38 Starting RWB Construction 09:53 $750K in the Hole 12:03 What Makes a Leader 16:00 Building a Family Culture 19:02 Learning to Delegate 21:22 The Monday Meeting Rule 23:20 Branding Like Rolls-Royce