From what started out as a one room office in a notorious black neighborhood in North St Louis now stands a billion dollar company run by two black brothers Michael and Steve.

The brothers never had much money but they have built up their business over the years and now own real estate, hotels, tv stations and more.

The brothers have a strong heart for where they came from and have not forgotten their working class roots.

Relentless working and dealing has helped them rub their pennies together and create an empire.

Now, as a strong example the brothers put their name on all their ventures and although easy to compare to the ego of Trump Michael had this to say in a 2009 CNN report

“In what may appear to you today as ego, 40 years from now will be legacy and black folks need legacy. We have to have examples of successes in order for us to be able to let the generations to come know that many of the successes that occurred by African-Americans in this country can be seen and pointed out and can be emulated.”

Watch CNN’s full report below

Have you ever heard of the Robert’s Brothers before? Did you know about their monetary success? Do you think they are good role models?