Sweet Storage Success with Robert Brown

September 17, 2026

Robert Brown has been in the construction industry for nearly 40 years, leading GCM Contracting since 1988. With a focus on tilt-up construction, he has overseen some 1,000 projects. He is also on the frontlines of technology in the industry, launching and growing another company, with a niche in automated boat storage. On this episode Robert and Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon talked about his lessons in hiring and holding employees accountable and what keeps him motivated.

3 Takeaways

(11:15) Trust and transparency are must-have leadership principles
(12:20) Hire slow, fire fast
(16:50) You don’t always know what is around every corner

Timestamps

(00:00) Introducing Robert Brown, Owner, GCM Contracting Solutions
(02:50) What is GCM Contracting Solutions?
(03:50) What is ASAR?
(06:50) How did you get into this line of work?
(09:30) Mentors
(11:00) Leadership principles
(11:45) Maintaining values through growth
(12:55) Hard to hear feedback you learned from
(16:20) How do you lead through uncertainty?
(18:40) What are you looking forward to the rest of this year?

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