Born and raised in Miami Beach, Russell’s roots run deep, with his grandparents settling on the beach in the 1920s—making the Galbut family a true Miami Beach institution. He takes us through his early days building multi-family apartments on the beach and reflects on how he co-founded Crescent Heights in 1989. Under his leadership, the company has gone on to develop iconic projects in major U.S. cities like New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago. Tune in for insightful stories, a few laughs, and a deeper look into the life of one of the most influential figures in real estate development.

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