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Gary Acosta's Podcast
by Gary Acosta Media
Gary Acosta is a successful entrepreneur, investor and founder of today’s leading Hispanic business organization. This podcast will feature Gary’s take on the economy, politics, sports and Latino culture.
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It's Time For a New Look With This blog
I have been writing this blog for almost eight years. In two weeks, the format will change. I will start a video series on social media titled "The Latino Brand." I will supplement the videos with a weekly news sheet emailed to my database that includes links to the video series. The videos will...
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Ten Predictions of What America Will Be Like in Ten Years
The country is experiencing significant disruption, unlike anything we've seen since the end of World War II. A perfect storm of demographic changes, AI advancements, and political upheaval will reshape the nation forever. Some changes will be beneficial, while others will be less clear. Here's…
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Could Trump’s Policies End Up Helping the Latino Brand?
An Alternative Perspective on Mass Deportations I expect to get some heat for the title of this blog, but I hope you hear me out. Deportations could ultimately benefit Latinos in the long run, and here is how. Donald Trump’s central promise throughout his presidential campaign was to enact mass...
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My advice to Latinos in 2025 is to Collaborate, Pull Someone Else Up, and Go and Get the Money
It has been said that government policy resembles a game of "whack-a-mole," meaning when the government tries to tackle a specific issue with a policy, it often causes new variations of the problem to emerge in different areas. In other words, "any action has an equal and opposite reaction." When...
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Why Realtors are the Best People (A Short Love Letter to Our Industry)
Their Work is Important Realtors are in the business of making dreams come true. Owning a home is the cornerstone of the American dream. Realtors help families navigate the largest and most intimidating financial transaction of their lifetime. They serve as guides, counselors, cheerleaders, and...
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DEI Played No Role in the LA Fire Tragedy
While the fires raged in Los Angeles, some of the most powerful people in the country weren’t focused on helping the families who suffered unimaginable losses. Instead, they used their enormous platforms to blame the tragedy on their favorite target, DEI. In less than four years, DEI went from...
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In 2025, Bet Against the Consensus
Professional investors know that the best way to make it big is to believe in something that almost everyone disagrees with - and be right. That could be a business idea, an investment opportunity, or a cultural trend. If change creates opportunity, this coming year feels ripe for new big things…
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Unity
Next week, I will be speaking at a Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations. I was asked to speak on the topic of Unity. The following is a preview of my speech. In 1966, Ronald Reagan made a statement that became known as the “11th commandment” in Republican politics: He said, “Thou…
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The Incalculable Value of the Latino Brand
For years, I have been one of many people who spoke about creating an accurate and positive narrative about Latinos in America. It is one of the goals of NAHREP, and it was talked about frequently at L’ATTITUDE. We pointed at the media and entertainment industries as often portraying Latinos...
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Trump Wins a Second Term – What that means for Real Estate and NAHREP
NAHREP has reasons for both optimism and concern about a second Trump term: Realtor Lawsuits – Net Positive While it’s far too early to know how a Trump DOJ will address issues like broker compensation cooperation, the Clear Cooperation Policy, or other antitrust issues, the consensus is that a...
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Only Sports Can Do That
On Friday evening, the LA Dodgers won game one of the 2024 World Series over the New York Yankees in glorious fashion, with Freddie Freeman hitting a walk-off grand slam home run in the bottom of the 10th inning. For Dodger fans, the game could not have been scripted better. The family of Dodger...
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It’s America’s Wealth and Income Disparities That are the Real Issues
With the presidential election only three weeks away, partisans on both sides are taking off the gloves with rhetoric that vilifies their opponents and fires up their minions. Most people believe that our country is more divided than ever. Indeed, the days when liberal and conservative candidates...
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The Value of Platforms
The NAHREP wrapped up three weeks ago. Once again, the event attracted some of the most influential and inspirational leaders in business, media, sports, technology, and entertainment. Below is a short list of the speakers and VIP’s who participated at the event. Tony Robbins Nando Parrado…
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What Problem Is Your Business Solving?
Many people will tell you the easiest path to success is to find someone already successful and emulate what they do. Nothing is wrong with that, but I can't think of anything more boring. People tend to gravitate to that thinking because it's a shortcut. Making money is hard, and anything that...
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Surround Yourself with the Right People
There are two types of people in the world: those who add stress and those who subtract stress. Simon Sinek says that every person in your team should be judged by productivity and loyalty. Everyone wants people who are highly productive and loyal to the organization’s success. But Sinek also…
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Housing is the Most Important Economic Issue in This Election Cycle
As the two presidential candidates lay out their economic plans for the country, housing affordability is on the list for the first time in decades. Republicans' default solution for any economic issue is tax cuts and deregulation, and for Democrats, it's grants and more regulations. Anyone who...
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Why I liked the 1992 movie, Boomerang
In 1992, Eddie Murphy was one of the biggest stars in the world. At 30, Murphy had already starred in ten studio films and built two billion-dollar franchises with “48 Hours” and “Beverly Hills Cop.” “Boomerang” was a different kind of film. It was a movie about friendship, loyalty, and romance…
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The Difference Between Good and Great
The Difference Between Good and Great A video of an interview with Will Smith is making its way around social media. In it, he discusses the gap between being good and truly great at something. Smith says the difference between 90% and 100% is “lightyears.” I have always known this, but Smith...
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What We Can Learn About Today's Political Vitriol
Whether you like Donald Trump or not, the recent attempt on his life is not something we should take lightly or joke about. Certain things should be off-limits. Crossing the line in circumstances like this can also cost you your career. From what I have read, hundreds of people have already lost...
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The Room Where It Happens
This past week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) invited me to participate in a meeting with the NAR leadership and Jonathan Kanter, the Assistant Attorney General of the United States, Antitrust Division. The parties agreed in advance that to encourage an open and frank discussion…
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Can Anyone Fix America’s Broken Political System?
Never in U.S. history have we had two older or less popular candidates running for president of the United States than we do today. We repeatedly hear the question, “How can these two candidates be the best our country has to offer?”. Joe Biden is 81 years old, and Donald Trump is 78. I don’t…
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My Grandfather’s Church is Where I Acquired My Views on Immigration
I was born in East Los Angeles in the sixties. My parents met at Roosevelt High School in Boyle Heights and were married shortly after they graduated. I was their firstborn. My grandfather on my mother’s side was a Pentecostal minister and the former national president of the Apostolic Assembly...
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The Best Leaders are Top Communicators
The author, Jordan Peterson, asks why rich people send their kids to liberal arts colleges. Is it because they are stupid? No, it's because they know that nothing makes you more powerful than being literate and articulate, and there isn't any single skill that will move you up the ranks of any...
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The Root Causes of Political Fanaticism (From Both the Left and the Right)
This is part 2 of my blog from last week about political extremism. In this blog, I will explain what most people get wrong about the root causes of dangerous political movements, both left and right. Let me begin by saying if you are primarily fearful of living in a society that is racist and...
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Political Extremism is the Enemy
George Washington cautioned against political parties. In his farewell address, he said, “It [political parties] serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of…
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Buyers Agents do God’s Work
I was speaking to a friend of mine who works at one of the largest Wall Street Firms. We were discussing the Realtor class action lawsuits. He recently purchased a second home in an exclusive area in Nantucket, and he told me about how hard his agent had to work to close the deal and how much he...
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The Law of Unintended Consequences
The disruption in the real estate market has me thinking about unintended consequences. I don’t think the lawyers and plaintiffs in the class action lawsuits that have triggered changes in how real estate is bought and sold in America care a lot about the impact on the market. They stand to make…
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What is it About Latinos and Sports?
I once read that sports are a universal language. Regardless of ethnicity or what language you speak, almost everyone speaks sports. No place has that been more evident than the Olympics, where every four years, we are moved by images of athletic rivals from around the world shaking hands and...
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The Art of Overcoming Adversity
Most of us have heard that it's not about what happens to you or around you; it's how you react. That discipline may be the single most important quality a person can possess when it comes to success. Talent is overrated, and luck is out of our control. Grit, on the other hand, is a superpower....
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The NAR Settlement and Ten Reasons Why Latino Homebuyers Will Overcome This Obstacle
This week's big news in real estate was the settlement of the class action lawsuits directed against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several of the largest brokerages and brands in the industry. NAHREP released a statement yesterday in response to the news. At the center of the...
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Start-ups are Leveraging Nearshore Employees; Should You?
A surge in inflation coupled with the tightest labor market in decades is prompting start-ups to look nearshore to satisfy their workforce needs. For years, large companies have been outsourcing to India and China, but the politics with China is unpredictable at best, and India has its…
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Ending Broker Cooperation will be Devastating for Hispanic Homeownership
Last week, I had the opportunity to keynote a policy event in D.C., hosted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). My comments focused on what I described as the existential threat facing first-time home buyers in America. This week, in a brief to the judge of a major antitrust lawsuit…
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Lessons From the Great Life of Dave Stevens
I was in D.C. on Friday for the celebration of life for my friend, Dave Stevens. Dave was a former FHA Commissioner under Barack Obama and an icon in the mortgage banking industry. I was lucky to know Dave as a good friend. Over the years, we would often speak about complicated housing issues…
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The Sitzer Versus NAR Lawsuit: Who Wins and Who Loses?
In the 1987 movie, Wall Street, Michael Douglas’ character, Gordon Gekko says, “It’s a zero-sum game; somebody wins and somebody loses. Money itself isn’t lost or made, it’s simply transferred…”. If you’re not familiar with the Sitzer class action lawsuit against the National Association of...
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The Four Biggest Problems Facing Latinos in America
Let’s face it, we never believed the DEI movement was going to help Latinos. I have written many times about how the powers that be privately hated the ethos of diversity, equity, and inclusion – especially the equity part. It was never going to work. Perhaps some of the fault lies on us, with…
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Elon Musk, Mark Cuban and the War on DEI
If you have been following the news on the recent resignation of the President of Harvard over her unfortunate congressional testimony on antisemitism on college campuses, you might have read Bill Ackman’s post on X (formally known as Twitter) which essentially blamed everything on Diversity,...
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Gratitude is More Than a Holiday
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we are reminded of the importance of expressing our gratitude for the blessings we have in our lives. It’s a positive message that most of us embrace, but the concept of gratitude can be deeper and more powerful than most people realize. I have seen lots of...
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…But Sometimes You Need to Show People You are Willing to Throw a Punch
I believe deeply in taking the high road; it is rarely good to lose your cool, especially in business. It’s part of what we call emotional intelligence. We all know people who can’t walk away from a fight. They take everything personally and can’t deal with conflict without getting emotional.…
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What is Your Thesis?
I am a big believer in being authentic and original. The large majority of leaders have no original thoughts or ideas. They follow other people’s templates; they simply regurgitate other people's talking points. We are often taught “Don’t reinvent the wheel. Find someone who is where you want to…
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A Foundation, a Passion Project and a Moonshot
We all have our own idea of what makes a successful career. For some, it is owning a profitable business, for others it might be the stability and prestige of a high-paying profession. However, for most people, success is some combination of earning a high income while preserving the freedom to...
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Real Estate Outlook: Only the Strong Will Survive
Over the next 24 months, the real estate and mortgage industries will be challenged like no time in recent history. Companies that have healthy capital reserves and their fixed expenses under control will expand their footprints, and increase market share. Agents with strong brand awareness and…
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Who Benefits Most from Attending NAHREP at L’ATTITUDE?
We are a little more than a week from the incomparable NAHREP at L’ATTITUDE (NAL) event in Miami. This year, the crowd will be bigger and the speakers will be even more impressive! Let’s start by reviewing the current list of speaker/headliners. Charlie Scharf, CEO and President, Wells Fargo &...
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Latinos and Philanthropy – The Harsh Truth
I think most Latinos would agree that at our core, we are a generous people. If a member of our family is in need, Latinos, as a rule, won’t hesitate to help financially or otherwise. Family is central to Hispanic culture, and when it comes to family, our generosity has few limits. Maybe that...
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Leaders Run Toward Problems Not Away from Them
Leaders Run Toward Problems Not Away from Them Early in my career, I learned that a major part of my job is to solve problems. We can all agree that problems aren’t fun. They often require tough decisions and stressful conversations. Because of this, most people run away from problems rather than...
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L’ATTITUDE Sports Takes Off
In July, L’ATTITUDE hosted its first event during the NBA Summer League, honoring Latino leaders in the NBA. The day opened with a NAHREP Northwest Regional event where representatives from our chapters in the Northwest Region discussed the market and shared best practices. Later that afternoon,...
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When an Elephant Dances with a Mouse, Only One Can Get Hurt
In the movie Wall Street, Bud Fox’s goal was to work with a big fish like Gordon Gekko. Fox gets his wish, but it almost destroys him. Still, almost everyone wants to work with partners and customers who are wealthier and more successful than themselves. They think they will become more…
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The DEI Space is Going to Change: Here are the Positives
Thirteen AGs Send Letter on DEI to CEOs On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw affirmative action policies in college admissions, Attorneys General from thirteen states including Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska…
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False Choices
I had a great time in Las Vegas this week at NAHREP’s Northwest Regional Event, where among other things, we honored Latino Trailblazers in the NBA. It was terrific! Later that evening we had dinner with friends and the subject of my recent blog about affirmative action was discussed.…
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Clarifying the Biggest Myth About Affirmative Action
On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that colleges could no longer consider race as a factor in admissions policies. The following is my statement on the ruling. Today’s action by the US Supreme Court to eliminate affirmative action for college admissions is a setback for those...
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Nikola Jokić and the Happiest Companies in the World
Peter Thiel is an investor, author, and co-founder of Paypal. In his bestselling book, Zero to One, he famously proclaims that “competition is for losers”. I love that line. When Thiel gives interviews, he says that unhappy companies are all the same because even if they are successful for a…
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