A CULTURE OF GIVING

Drew Burgess leads the Burgess Group at Keller Williams alongside his brother, Shaun, serving the community through real estate, but Drew and Shaun’s commitment to service runs far deeper. The culture of giving back they have developed is a core part of their mission as businesspeople and human beings.

Drew and Shaun can trace their charitable roots back to their childhood and teenage years when they traveled the continent giving back through mission work with their parents. They’ve spent time in Montana, Wyoming, Missouri, and Mexico with various ministries, mostly helping children in difficult situations. This work carried into adulthood, as giving back became an integral part of their lives.

Today, Drew and Shaun leverage their real estate business to serve the community. Whether they are helping clients buy and sell homes, or using their earnings to make charitable donations, their intent remains grounded in service and contribution. They donate 10% of every commission check directly to charity and are continually on the lookout for opportunities to support folks in the community.

“We have a culture of giving, and that’s how we run our team,” Drew says. “Helping people in the community, going above and beyond — we’ve brought that to every part of our business. We are aligned and focused on our values.”

Building the Burgess Group

Professionally, Drew and Shaun took divergent paths earlier in life. Drew began working in corporate relocation while studying for a degree in biochemistry. When he completed his degree, he chose to stay in the real estate industry by getting his license and launching a sales business.

“I was married with a daughter and staying quite busy with all of that and the relocation work. I should have and could have gone to work as a biochemist, which I studied for years, but maybe it was more of a necessity than anything with a family. I chose to stay in the same industry I was working in and go into full-time real estate, which is related to relocation. I chose to take that and grow it into a larger enterprise.”

Drew began building his real estate business as an individual agent. He leveraged his relationships and skills in relocation to become a resource for folks moving to the area, which also allowed his real estate sales business to flourish.

Meanwhile, Shaun was working on Chick-fil-A’s corporate team as a trainer and manager. Drew was getting busier, so he reached out to his brother for support.

“I said, ‘I know you have this great job, but we have an opportunity here. Would you be willing to help me out?’”

Shaun agreed to join his brother, making the real estate group a family business. With his corporate experience in hand, Shaun helped implement systems, processes, and the ability to scale the business.

Shaun also brought his values to the table, encouraging Drew to focus more on family time and giving back. Previously, Drew worked seven days a week; now, he takes every Sunday off. He admits it hurts his business, but that’s a sacrifice he’s willing to make.