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Architects of Latino SuccessEpisode 13 with Gary AcostaNAHREP: Stewarding a Movement, Not a Moment At the start of a new year, this episode invites listeners to reflect on the purpose that has guided NAHREP’s work—and continues to shape its path forward.In this conversation, Gary Acosta, co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), shares perspective on building and stewarding a movement rooted in service, consistency, and long-term impact. Through personal insight, Gary paints a clear picture of NAHREP’s “why”—not as a fixed outcome, but as an ongoing commitment carried forward by shared value...
2026-01-1045 min
Sports Business Radio PodcastRon Rivera, 2-Time NFL Coach of the Year & Gary Acosta, Founder Avance SportsRon Rivera, Two-time NFL Coach of the Year (Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers), Super Bowl champion (Chicago Bears) and current General Manager for the California Golden Bears and Gary Acosta, Founder of Avance Sports join this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.
Rivera discusses his stellar football career as a player, coach and now GM and both Rivera and Acosta discuss the importance of Latinos in sports business. Avance’s mission is to advance professional and economic opportunities for Latinos in sports.
The Avance sports conference is coming up S...
2025-09-1657 min
Gary Acosta's PodcastIt's Time For a New Look With This blogI 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 focus on Latino unity, leadership, and wealth building. I have a few tips for anyone considering writing a blog. The most critical factors are patience and consistency. You don't need to be perfect, especially in the beginning, but you must remain co...
2025-03-0900 min
From A to ZebraFrom A to Zebra Podcast S1:E19 Letter Q - Quality quests Gary Darling and Jim ReynoldsSummary
In this episode of the From A to Zebra podcast, hosts Dana Pappas and Nate Acosta discuss the theme of quality in officiating with retired MLB umpires Gary Darling and Jim Reynolds. The conversation explores the journeys of the guests into the world of umpiring, their involvement with UMPS Care Charities, and the importance of being quality officials both on and off the field. They share memorable experiences from their careers, discuss the traits that lead to success in officiating, and emphasize the significance of passion and preparation in the profession.
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2025-01-2250 minGary Acosta's PodcastSurround Yourself with the Right PeopleThere 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 says that if you must choose between loyalty and productivity, always go with loyalty. It's not difficult to get rid of people who add stress and are low producers, but it’s hard to get rid of top producers. Three years ago, Gary Vayne...
2024-09-2206 min
Top Of The Game058 Gary Acosta| destination new mainstreamGARY ACOSTA BIO
Gary Acosta is an entrepreneur, public policy advocate, and investor. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP ), one of the largest Hispanic business organizations in the nation. He also created the Hispanic Wealth Project, co-founded L’ATTITUDE, and is a general partner of its fund, L’ATTITUDE Ventures.
A self-described serial entrepreneur, Mr. Acosta has founded several mortgage, real estate, and technology companies, including New Vista Asset Management, which, between 2009 and 2013, managed and marketed more than 10,000 real estate assets for banks and other financial instit...
2024-09-1117 min
Bísness SchoolGary Acosta: Building a SXSW for Latinos with L'ATTITUDEWhat do music mogul Emilio Estefan, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and Oscar Muñoz, the first Latino CEO of United Airlines, have in common? They’ve all done business with Gary Acosta, a man who Hispanic Business Magazine has named as one of 100 most influential Hispanics in the United States. Gary Acosta has been on a 20-plus year mission to increase Hispanic homeownership. In 2001, he co-founded the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals or NAHREP. Today, NAHREP is one of the largest Hispanic business organizations in the country with more than 40,000 members and 100 local chapters. Since co-founding NAHREP, the bus...
2024-06-2557 min
RealTrendingNAHREP Founder Gary Acosta on how the NAR settlement impacts LatinosIn today’s episode, we speak with the co-founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), Gary Acosta. Gary is a real estate and mortgage entrepreneur, public policy advocate, investor, and advisor, who has served on boards for several Fortune 500 companies including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and JP Morgan Chase.Tracey and Gary’s conversation focuses on Gary’s career passion: the health of Hispanic and Latino homebuyers in today’s market. They discuss the impact of the NAR settlement on Hispanic agents and homebuyers and how broker cooperation benefits first-time homebuyers. They also tal...
2024-05-2036 minRealTrendingNAHREP Founder Gary Acosta on how the NAR settlement impacts LatinosIn today’s episode, we speak with the co-founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), Gary Acosta. Gary is a real estate and mortgage entrepreneur, public policy advocate, investor, and advisor, who has served on boards for several Fortune 500 companies including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and JP Morgan Chase.Tracey and Gary’s conversation focuses on Gary’s career passion: the health of Hispanic and Latino homebuyers in today’s market. They discuss the impact of the NAR settlement on Hispanic agents and homebuyers and how broker cooperation benefits first-time homebuyers. They also tal...
2024-05-2036 min
Al dia en Bienes y Raices con Alfredo RosalesDescubre Qué Realmente Nos Hace Felices: Análisis del Blog de Gary Acosta
En este video profundizamos en el impactante blog de Gary Acosta, CEO y cofundador de NAHREP, donde explora los verdaderos pilares de la felicidad en una sociedad impulsada por la economía. ¿Es realmente el dinero la clave del bienestar, o hay más en la historia? Analizamos las cuatro dimensiones cruciales que Acosta identifica como esenciales para una vida feliz: salud, relaciones, logros y paz.
Acompáñanos mientras desglosamos cada elemento:
Salud: ¿Por qué es fundamental valorarla antes de que sea demasiado tarde?
Relaciones: La investigación de Harvard que demuestra cómo las conexiones profundas son más satisfac...
2024-04-3026 min
In The BusinessBuilding Businesses with serial entrepreneur Gary AcostaIn the business today, Juan sits down with entrepreneur, public policy advocate, and investor Gary Acosta. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), co-founder of L’ATTITUDE, and co-founder and partner of L’ATTITUDE Ventures. Throughout the conversation, Juan and Gary discusses his personal story, his work with the Latino community, and his multiple business ventures. Get ready to be empowered as Gary shares invaluable insights on chasing your dreams, refining your skills, and nurturing meaningful connections.
2024-04-2345 minAl dia en Bienes y Raices con Alfredo RosalesDesglose del Blog de Gary Acosta: 'La Ley de las Consecuencias No Deseadas' | 3 Lecciones Cruciales
Sumérgete en las ideas clave del último blog de Gary Acosta, CEO y co-fundador de NAHREP, donde exploramos 'La Ley de las Consecuencias No Deseadas'. En este video, analizamos las tres consecuencias más impactantes mencionadas por Acosta y cómo estas pueden influir en tu vida profesional y personal. Descubre cómo identificar y manejar estas consecuencias inesperadas para tomar decisiones más informadas y estratégicas.
Acompáñame mientras ofrezco una visión detallada y aplicable de cada punto clave, proporcionando ejemplos y estrategias para evitar o mitigar efectos no deseados en tus proyectos y decisiones diarias.
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2024-04-1621 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe Law of Unintended ConsequencesThe 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 a lot of money, which is probably what they care about most. I don’t think much about them, but the proponents and advocates of the lawsuits also include many people I have admired in the past, who, for whatever reason, are on the wrong side of t...
2024-04-1410 minGary Acosta's PodcastWhat 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 embracing each other in moving displays of sportsmanship. I have always been a sports fan, and my dad is the biggest sports fan I know. Sports have always been a part of my life, and I am happy I passed that passion on to m...
2024-04-0706 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe Art of Overcoming AdversityMost 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. Despite what some might think, nobody is born tough; a strong mindstance is learned. A 2-minute video by the former Navy Seal turned author, Jocko Willink, gives me chills every time I see it. In the video, Willink s...
2024-03-2407 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe NAR Settlement and Ten Reasons Why Latino Homebuyers Will Overcome This ObstacleThis 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 settlement was an agreement to eliminate any reference to broker cooperation on MLS systems nationwide. Broker cooperation is a century-old practice in which a listing agent who represents the seller of a property shares their commission with the agent who brings them a successful buyer. D...
2024-03-1611 minGary Acosta's PodcastStart-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 limitations as well. Not to mention, they are both really far away – making it especially difficult for small businesses looking for cost savings. However, Mexico and Latin America are just on the other side of our southern border, in the same time zone as the U.S., and with a talented and pl...
2024-03-1004 minGary Acosta's PodcastEnding Broker Cooperation will be Devastating for Hispanic HomeownershipLast 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 known as Nosalek, the U.S. Department of Justice called for decoupling buyer and seller agent representation. If the DOJ gets what it wants, it would mean that listing agents would no longer be permitted to share their commissions with agents representing buyers, and buyers would have...
2024-02-1808 minGary Acosta's PodcastLessons From the Great Life of Dave StevensI 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, and if we disagreed, which was rare, he would always say, “But I get why you have to take that position, dude. Go do what you have to do”. When we met about 20 years ago, I had just started with NAHREP, and he was working a...
2024-02-0408 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe 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 Realtors and several of the largest real estate brands, it centers on how real estate agents are compensated. The lawsuit claims that the practice of seller and buyer agent cooperation or sharing of commissions is an anti-trust violation and has resulted in inflated commissions paid by consumers. While...
2024-01-2112 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe Four Biggest Problems Facing Latinos in AmericaLet’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 too much focus on the negatives (prejudice and discrimination) and not enough focus on the positives (prosperity and economic growth), although I’m not so sure it would have mattered. At the end of the day, DEI was about power and no...
2024-01-1310 minGary Acosta's PodcastElon Musk, Mark Cuban and the War on DEIIf 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, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies on college campuses. Ackman’s post was reposted by none other than Elon Musk, the owner of X, who wrote, “DEI is just another word for racism. Shame on anyone who uses it”. Musk’s over-the-top response prompted Mark Cuban to jump into the conversation by defending DEI and callin...
2024-01-0713 min
Money Maker | Mi Mundo Rico with Nely GalánHow To Become a Leader with Gary AcostaGary Acosta wanted to find a community of Latinos in real estate — so he made one. Gary cofounded, and is the CEO, of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), an organization that advances sustainable Hispanic homeownership. Today Nely and Gary talk about the role of real estate in the American Dream, what makes a good leader and how to get over cold feet in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-12-0842 minGary Acosta's PodcastGratitude is More Than a HolidayAs 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 videos and memes that discuss how everyone should affirm their gratitude daily. Tony Robbins and Gary V are both big proponents of how focusing on the good versus the bad is the key to both success and happiness. I think that is...
2023-11-1907 minGary Acosta's Podcast…But Sometimes You Need to Show People You are Willing to Throw a PunchI 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. Most of us try and avoid people like that. Then there are those who always hold it together, even when everyone else around them is in a state of panic. They can think clearly when everyone else is falling apart. We admire people like that. We call t...
2023-11-1106 minGary Acosta's PodcastWhat 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 be and do what they do”. I don’t think this is bad advice, but if everyone did that, there would be no innovation. There would be no progress. You can be successful by emulating other people, but you will never be a great leader and I don’t think you...
2023-10-2806 minGary Acosta's PodcastA Foundation, a Passion Project and a MoonshotWe 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 enjoy it. Unlike some people, I enjoy the process. I like the early stages of a new venture, even more than after it becomes an actual business. I am not however an adrenaline junkie. I am not willing to risk everything to pursue my next idea. I am...
2023-10-2206 minGary Acosta's PodcastReal Estate Outlook: Only the Strong Will SurviveOver 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 low overhead will also do well. Brokers with corporate accounts and multiple channels of business like REO, relocation, and property management are in the best position for growth. Conversely, companies with high fixed expenses, and singular revenue channels will suffer. Real Estate is a cyclical business. I have never u...
2023-10-1406 minGary Acosta's PodcastWho 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 & Company Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO, Bank of America Julie Sweet, Chair & CEO, Accenture Barbara Corcoran, Entrepreneur and Star of Shark Tank Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal News GroupEddy Cue, Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services, Apple, Inc. Priscilla Almodovar, CEO, Fannie Mae Michael DeVito, CEO...
2023-09-1706 minGary Acosta's PodcastLatinos and Philanthropy – The Harsh TruthI 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 explains why when it comes to making political donations and writing checks to support actual philanthropic activities, Latinos come up short. Maybe our family takes all we have to give. Or maybe philanthropy is a discipline not many of us have acquired.
2023-09-0307 minGary Acosta's PodcastLeaders Run Toward Problems Not Away from ThemLeaders 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 confronting them. This is a recipe for chaos and dysfunction. We have all heard the phrase fight or flight. It’s a real thing. Fight or flight response is an automatic physiological reaction to an event that is perceived as stressful or fr...
2023-08-2709 minGary Acosta's PodcastL’ATTITUDE Sports Takes OffIn 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, L’ATTITUDE honored Gersson Rosas, James Borrego, Earl Watson, and Alvaro Martin for their role in breaking barriers for Latinos in the NBA. L’ATTITUDE intends to amplify its focus on sports because of its enormous influence on our culture and the youth in America. Beyond recognizing leaders, L’ATTITUDE will produce studies...
2023-08-0607 minGary Acosta's PodcastWhen an Elephant Dances with a Mouse, Only One Can Get HurtIn 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 successful by osmosis. It is not always true but it’s not necessarily wrong either. When I started NAHREP, I successfully pursued a relationship with Henry Cisneros. Henry was in President Clinton’s cabinet and he was the first Latino Secretary of HUD. He...
2023-07-3007 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe DEI Space is Going to Change: Here are the PositivesThirteen 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, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia sent a letter to the 100 largest corporations in America, advising them that they believe the ruling extends to private companies. In their letter, the group of Attorneys General stated their view that “racial discrimination in employment and contracting is all too common among Fortune 100 companies and o...
2023-07-2308 minGary Acosta's PodcastFalse ChoicesI 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. Fortunately, NAHREP has built a culture in which people can disagree about sensitive issues without losing their minds. I explained that my blog did not take a hard line on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, but rather addressed a general misunderstanding of the topic. I explained that un...
2023-07-0909 min
Empowering People More Podcast with Eddy PerezSeason 4, Episode 33: Guest: Gary Acosta: Opportunity For The CommunityGary Acosta is co-founder & CEO of The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals and has been in the industry for 30 years. Also the founder of Latitude Ventures.00:00 Intro10:10 Generational growth is important.20:16 It is our mission to provide the consumer with opportunity and the choice to make the intelligent decision.29:55 We are here to enhance the hispanic community, not at the expense of everyone else.
2023-07-0732 minGary Acosta's PodcastClarifying the Biggest Myth About Affirmative ActionOn 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 that support efforts to address past discriminatory practices and ethnic wealth and prosperity gaps. With America rapidly becoming a majority-minority country, the economic well-being of our diverse communities will be directly tied to the overall prosperity of our nation. There would be no...
2023-07-0210 minGary Acosta's PodcastNikola Jokić and the Happiest Companies in the WorldPeter 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 period of time, they eventually become demoralized by the daily stress of intense competition. Conversely, Theil says that happy companies are all different because each of them has discovered a way to provide a product or service that is extremely valuable - yet so unique that they have no real...
2023-06-1807 minGary Acosta's PodcastDiversity Needs Better BrandingOver the last few weeks, I have had the opportunity to speak at the T3 Conference in Florida, which attracted many of the most influential people in residential real estate, and at Yale University for a large start-up and venture capital event. At each event, I surprised the audience when I explained how the issue of diversity has been framed incorrectly, and has for the most part alienated the business community. I explained that while most companies say that diversity is a priority for them, privately they consider it an issue of compliance and regulation. They view it as...
2023-06-0405 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe One Threat to America that Elon Musk Won’t Talk AboutElon Musk dropped by the Real Time with Bill Maher show recently for an interview with the host. Maher, who considers himself a liberal is an obvious fan of the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. The centerpiece of their conversation was their discussion regarding what Musk called the “woke mind virus” or what I prefer to call “cancel culture”. The term “woke” was, at one time, a more positive term referring to someone who was informed and sensitive to systemic injustices in our society. While I believe that is a good thing, I’ve never believed that cancel culture is a good thing...
2023-05-2105 minGary Acosta's PodcastWithout Money, Your Ideas Don’t MatterPeople sometimes get me wrong. They think that because I talk a lot about giving back and living modestly, I must not care about money. On the contrary, I care a lot about money because I understand how our system works. Most of us have learned that politics are not driven by ideology, they are driven by money. The same applies to business, media, and even art. We all have ideas of how the world should work. We all have our own vision of justice and fair play – but in our system, an idea without money is just noise.
2023-05-1305 minGary Acosta's PodcastHow the Wealthy Protect Themselves Against Bank FailuresThose that predicted that the failure of Silicon Valley Bank was just the beginning are turning out to be correct. The sharp rise in interest rates, plus a few regulatory gaps, coupled with the convenience of online banking have created a perfect storm for over-leveraged banks in 2023. First Republic Bank became the latest regional bank to fail. While the economic environment is like nothing we saw in 2008, the collapse of three mid-sized banks in a span of weeks has anyone with more than $250,000 in the bank feeling a little uneasy. As most people know, $250,000 is the limit that the...
2023-05-0707 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe Road to Happiness Consists of Four ThingsWe live in a capitalistic society. Economics drives everything. We work hard and we have more money to provide for our families and do the things we want. But what actually makes us happy? Some of us spend our lives looking for that answer and never find it. Some look for it in church, others pay life coaches, and some think the more money they have the happier they will be. I don’t think there is a simple answer to this. Everyone is different, but for most people happiness comes down to four things. Health
2023-04-2305 minGary Acosta's PodcastI Don’t Blame Biden (or Trump) for InflationInflation has impacted all of us. The price of almost everything has spiked faster and harder than at any time since the 80s. Few things can obliterate a modern economy more than out-of-control inflation. The Fed has tried to contain inflation by aggressively raising interest rates. The sharp rise in interest rates has, among other things, brought the housing market to almost a complete halt as affordability has made it far more difficult for the typical family to afford a home. Of course, Americans don’t seem to have the ability to rally around crisis anymore, instead, we prefer to...
2023-04-1506 minGary Acosta's PodcastWhat are the things that Unite Latinos?We hear frequently how Latinos are not a monolithic community. In other words, we are not all the same. We come from different countries, have a variety of political views, and even eat different foods. I get all of that, but I also think focusing constantly on our differences versus our similarities undermines our political and economic power as a community. I believe that for the Latino community to flourish both economically and politically we need to focus more on the things that bind us together instead of our differences. In previous blogs, I have made comparisons to the...
2023-03-2506 minGary Acosta's PodcastNobody Makes it on their OwnThe woman who gave me life and shaped me to be the person that I am passed away on March 5th. My mother Irma was a strong woman – a really strong woman. She was the matriarch of our family. I joke that the rest of us were just part of her supporting cast. Mom was married to my dad for 60 years – not nearly enough, according to him. Growing up, my kids spent almost as much time at their grandma’s house as they did at ours, not only because she adored them, but because my wife, Kathy, and I w...
2023-03-1806 min
HousingWire DailyGary Acosta on the state of Hispanic homeownershipOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Gary Acosta, co-Founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals about the newly released 2022 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report.Related to this episode:
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Govies, Plutes, and GangstersArmando TamIn this episode of Govies, Plutes, and Gangsters, Gary Acosta gives Armando Tam the behind-the-scenes details on his historic interview with President Obama at NAHREP at L'ATTITUDE 2022.
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Govies, Plutes, and GangstersMartin CabreraInvestment banker and venture capitalist Martin Cabrera shares his origin story and talks about how Latinos are breaking into traditionally exclusive wealth building opportunities and changing lives.
2023-03-0435 minGary Acosta's PodcastDo we live in a perfect meritocracy?I teach my kids that they can do anything if they put their minds to it and do the work. I also teach them that life isn’t always fair, but you can’t let that deter you. I think we all try to teach our kids the value of grit and hard work. For most people, success is about perseverance and overcoming obstacles.However, that does not mean we should accept the status quo, and not try to improve the uneven playing field that makes it harder for some people to succeed. The idea of hard work...
2023-02-2608 minGary Acosta's PodcastGovies, Plutes, and GangstersAbout a year ago, I was convinced by some of my closest friends that I should do a podcast. Today it seems like everyone has a podcast, and frankly, 99% of them aren’t very good. I wasn’t sure I could do much better, but I realized I do have some ideas that some people have found interesting in the past. I also have had the privilege of meeting and knowing some extraordinary people. It is rare that I go a week without speaking with a CEO, politician, or notable celebrity. There have been times when I have thought to m...
2023-02-1907 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe Super Bowl and the New MainstreamThe NFL markets its brand as well as any enterprise in the world. I heard a comedian once say that the NFL is so popular, it has its own day. NFL football is huge. Each NFL franchise brings in approximately $400M a year in revenue; almost double the annual revenue of NBA teams and 2 ½ times as much as MLB clubs. Each year, the NFL plays a regular season game in Mexico City, and multiple games in Europe, usually London. Obviously, the NFL plays these international games to expand its audience base and increase its revenue. As big as the N...
2023-02-1206 min
Govies, Plutes, and GangstersSol TrujilloInternational business executive Sol Trujillo emphasizes the necessity of "running with" one's own ideas to Gary Acosta as he recounts his road from just beginning in the telcom industry to co-founding L'ATTITUDE.
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Govies, Plutes, and GangstersOralia HerreraFrom humble beginnings to establishing herself as a top producer and prolific real estate investor, Oralia Herrera shares her unique approach when working with clients to not only help them find a place to call home; but also establish a path to generational wealth through investment opportunities.
2023-02-0238 min
Govies, Plutes, and GangstersAnand GiridharadasOn-Air Political Analyst for MSNBC and bestselling author Anand Giridharadas starts a provocative conversation with Gary Acosta about the intentional economic shift reducing homeownership and wealth building opportunities for Latinos.
2023-02-0244 min
Govies, Plutes, and GangstersEmilio EstefanJoin award-winning music icon and industry legend Emilio Estefan as he reflects on lessons throughout his life, his businesses, and what he envisions as the future of the Latino community.
2023-02-0234 minGary Acosta's PodcastGet Rid of Destructive People Before They Destroy Your CompanyWhen we invited Gary Vaynerchuk to NAHREP at L’ATTITUDE in 2021, I was mostly relying on input from others. Several members loved his content, but the little I saw online left me underwhelmed. However, I thoroughly enjoyed his presentation at our event, particularly his comments about toxic employees, which he says to dump with impunity. On the surface, his comments seem obvious, but to an audience of real estate professionals, it was somewhat controversial. Vaynerchuk specifically referenced how real estate brokers worship top producers and avoid terminating productive agents regardless of whether they also happen to be jerks. He sa...
2023-01-2905 minGary Acosta's PodcastCan a recession be a good thing?Selling during a downturn requires a more strategic approach, but the opportunities for growth and expansion are available to the savviest of companies. Here are some of the best ideas I’ve read about.The economist and pro-capitalist Milton Friedman in his book “Free to Choose” reminded salespeople that a recession squeezes out the excess in a market. Simple translation: most of your competitors will struggle or better yet, cease to exist during this period. Less competition equals more opportunities.Access to potential clients is easier since fewer salespeople are calling on them. This is an opportune time to sta...
2023-01-2106 minGary Acosta's PodcastThere is a Chinese Proverb that goes something like this…A farmer and his son had a beloved stallion who helped the family earn a living. One day, the horse ran away and their neighbors said “Your horse ran away, what terrible luck!”. The farmer replied, “Maybe so, maybe not. We’ll see.”A few days later the horse returned home, leading a few wild mares back to the farm as well. The neighbors shouted out “Your horse has returned and brought several horses home with him. What great luck!” and the farmer replied “Maybe so, maybe not. We’ll see.”Later in the week, the farmer’s son was...
2023-01-0706 minGary Acosta's PodcastBaby Steps and Quantum LeapsI’ve written about this in other iterations. I’ve talked about finding your rhythm, and the importance of letting things come to you, not forcing things, and then riding the momentum when you have the wind at your back. The point of it all is that success is not linear. Progress doesn’t follow a straight line. For most people, the journey is long and winding. It looks more like a stairway or a hockey stick. You make small incremental movements that are so small you don’t notice them, but every so often, when the momentum is there an...
2022-12-1706 minGary Acosta's PodcastWhy People Hate DiversityI remember when NAR, the National Association of REALTORS®, invited me to participate in a panel session on diversity at their national convention back in 2002. I had never been to a NAR convention but had heard that they were huge with 20,000+ attendees. I was well prepared for the event and excited about the opportunity. I didn’t expect it would be a marquee session, but I also didn’t expect what occurred. Out of 20,000 attendees, a mere 13 would show up for my session, and half of them left before the session was over. It was embarrassing. I vowed to mysel...
2022-12-1006 minGary Acosta's PodcastClosing the Minority Homeownership Gap Won’t Come Without DiscomfortIt has been long understood that a nation of stakeholders makes for a strong union, and for that reason, closing the minority homeownership gap has been a goal and a topic of discussion for decades. However, despite a lot of talk and a modest amount of action, the homeownership gap for Black and Latino communities has remained stubbornly large. Homeownership percentages only increase when a large number of first-time buyers enter the market. This is not an easy problem to solve. It’s time to recognize that closing the minority homeownership gap won’t come without a ton of fres...
2022-12-0406 minGary Acosta's PodcastWho Gets Rich During a Recession?Recessions are tough on the economy. Investment activity slows, credit is less accessible, and well-paying jobs become scarcer. However, recessions also tend to be when savvy people become wealthier. Bottom line question: Who are the winners during a recession and why?
2022-11-2006 minGary Acosta's PodcastWhat I Hope Happened on Tuesday?Almost everyone, including Democrats, were expecting last Tuesday’s midterm election results to heavily favor Republicans. Many predicted a “red wave” where they would pick up 50-60 seats in the House and 3-4 in the Senate. Joe Rogan said the red wave that is coming will be like the elevator doors opening in the horror film The Shining. Nate Silver from 538, who analyzes all of the major polls and comes up with an average, projected that Republicans had a 84% chance of winning the House and a 60% chance of taking over in the Senate. Five days after the election, both chambe...
2022-11-1205 minGary Acosta's PodcastYe gets CancelledYe, the entertainer and fashion designer formally known as Kanye West, had a disastrous week. Always outrageous, his recent antisemitic comments were the last straw prompting practically everyone to sever ties with him, from his bank, JP Morgan Chase, to his billion-dollar shoe partnership with Adidas. I’ve never been a fan and I don’t think I could name a single song of his, however, my thoughts are around the public reaction or lack thereof last week and in previous years. It’s an interesting case study. Ye’s situation has dominated social media in recent days. One of the m...
2022-10-3008 minGary Acosta's PodcastHousing: The Deeper the Dip the Sharper the ReboundBetween 2008 and 2012, more than six million people lost their homes to foreclosure, property values lost almost 40%, and non-distressed home sales fell to all-time lows. It was, without question, the worst real estate market since the great depression. Not surprisingly, the historic dip in the market was followed by a decade-long bull market, the likes of which we have never seen before. Residential real estate is a cyclical market. The strength or weakness of the market is tied to interest rates, affordability, and consumer sentiment. Feast or famine is a fair way to characterize the industry. The cycles are difficult...
2022-10-2208 minGary Acosta's PodcastWhat Can We Learn from the LA City Council Scandal? Regardless of where you live you have probably heard about Nury Martinez and the circumstances that led to her resignation from Los Angeles City Council. The short story is Martinez, who was the first Latina to hold the position of president of the Los Angeles City Council, was secretly recorded in a private conversation with other council members where she was heard making disparaging remarks about her colleagues and the two-year-old Black son of another councilman. She referred to the boy as behaving like a “Changuito”…not too cool. The LA Times broke the story by calling her comments racist...
2022-10-1606 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe Cure for White Validator SyndromeThis might be my most provocative blog in a while. Let me first state that I am happily married to a beautiful gringa. My kids are half- White and some of my best friends throughout my life have been White, so don’t let the title of this blog throw you. This is an important but rarely discussed issue. The theory of White Validation has been around since the sixties. Essentially, it is the belief that for some people of color it doesn’t matter how good we are, success is not real until it is acknowledged by the Whit...
2022-09-2910 minGary Acosta's PodcastLeading Up to 44The decision to invite President Barack Obama to the NAHREP Policy Conference last Spring was a decision I made with the NAHREP National Board. Anytime we have a political figure of that stature at one of our events, we know it will stimulate a lot of buzz among our members and stakeholders. I admire President Obama, but I know full well that not everyone is a fan of the former president. Politics are more polarizing than ever and NAHREP is not exempt. On the positive side, we have had President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton at previous...
2022-09-2910 min
The Latino MajorityBonus Episode: Gary Acosta, Sharing the Wealth in EntrepreneurshipEarly in his life as an entrepreneur, Gary Acosta believed that building a professional network was a fundamental necessity to best serve his career—and his career most of all. That his network was ultimately in place to benefit his ventures, first and foremost. Today, as CEO and cofounder of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and cofounder of L'Attitude—an annual event that connects the world's most powerful Latino business leaders—Acosta believes in the importance of sharing power above all else. He recognizes that his own success as a "serial entrepreneur" is due to...
2022-09-2238 minGary Acosta's PodcastWas John Leguizamo Wrong about Casting in Hollywood?A few weeks ago, Twitter was blowing up when John Leguizamo spoke out against the recent casting of James Franco as Fidel Castro in the independent film ‘Alina of Cuba’. Leguizamo took plenty of heat for his stance and was ridiculed by some including Bill Maher. The criticism came from decriers of political correctness saying the movement has gone too far. Maher claimed that “actors are supposed to act” and should not be limited to roles where the character is of the same ethnicity, religion, or gender as the actor.
2022-09-1806 minGary Acosta's PodcastTwo New Events at L’ATTITUDEL’ATTITUDE 2022 is less than two weeks away. This year’s event includes a concert at Rady Shell; the coolest new concert venue in America according to Forbes magazine. The concert is in partnership with La Musica, and will feature music superstars, Juanes and Farukko. Tickets for the concert are available on Ticketmaster.
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Sin Permiso: The Latina LifestyleGary Acosta: The Latino Money MindsetIn this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gary Acosta! Gary Acosta is an entrepreneur, public policy advocate, and investor. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP ®). NAHREP is the largest Latino business organization in the nation. Mr. Acosta is also the co-founder of L’ATTITUDE, a major event he produces with international business executive Sol Trujillo, former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz, and music superstar Emilio Estefan. L’ATTITUDE celebrates the key role of Latinos in business, entertainment, sports, tech, and politics. Acosta is also a general partner...
2022-07-2922 min2022-07-2408 min
Ruben In The CenterEpisode 102 | Why Do Latinos Struggle With Wealth Creation? | Gary AcostaHost Ruben Navarrette talks with his friend, Gary Acosta, about the difficulty that Latinos have had in building wealth -- for themselves and their communities, and how to change that and create a new reality.
2022-07-1131 min2022-07-0909 min2022-07-0207 min2022-06-1706 min2022-06-1208 minGary Acosta's PodcastHow Blockchain Technology Will Unleash Trillions of Dollars in Real Estate Value
2022-05-2907 min2022-05-2205 min
Industry InsiderIndustry Insider Episode: 3 - Relationships are Currency with Gary Acosta, co-founder and CEO of NAHREPIn episode 3 of Industry Insider Ryan is joined by Gary Acosta, co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). Learn about the power of courage, how leveraging relationships can take you further in your career, and what it takes to run a national association.
2022-05-1645 min2022-05-1505 min2022-05-0106 min2022-04-2406 min2022-04-1706 min2022-04-0205 min2022-03-2502 min2022-03-0506 minGary Acosta's PodcastThe Definition of Heroismhttps://garyacosta.com/current-affairs/the-definition-of-heroism/
2022-03-0206 min
Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind PodcastGary Acosta, "Don't Peak Too Soon. Be Prepared",Co-Founder and CEO of NAHREP shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #163Gary Acosta, "Don't Peak Too Soon. Be Prepared",Co-Founder and CEO of NAHREP shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #163
Gary Acosta, one of the greatest leaders in both the Latino community and the real estate industry, gave me the great honor of a conversation. I've known Gary for many years, having served on the board of NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), the organization he co-founded since 2017. I have seen firsthand the empowerment he bestows on people and how passionate he is about elevating our community in thinking...
2021-03-1630 min
Start With A WinAdvancing Hispanic Homeownership with NAHREP's Gary AcostaOn this episode of the Start With A Win podcast, our guest is Gary Acosta, CEO and Co-Founder of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. NAHREP is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a trade association this year and they are continuing to see growth in their membership numbers, as well as the number of Hispanic homebuyers. Every year, NAHREP conducts a study called The State of Hispanic Homeowners to stay informed about the trends among Hispanic families and gain a better understanding of the statistics.NAHREP aims to educate and empower both their member agents...
2020-03-0421 min
The Higher Self with Danny MorelVISION Replay - Gary AcostaIt’s been a week since VISION, and Danny wants to share his favorite piece of the show. Danny sat down with Gary Acosta, the co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) to talk about how to take your vision from an idea to reality.
Tactics + Takeaways
Take action
Forget all of the external negative influences in your life
Find your motivators
In order for you to be successful in pursuing your vision, it’s important for you to believe that you can do anything. Surround yourself with people will be supportive of your work...
2018-01-291h 01The Higher Self with Danny MorelVISION Replay - Gary AcostaIt’s been a week since VISION, and Danny wants to share his favorite piece of the show. Danny sat down with Gary Acosta, the co-founder and CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) to talk about how to take your vision from an idea to reality.
Tactics + Takeaways
Take action
Forget all of the external negative influences in your life
Find your motivators
In order for you to be successful in pursuing your vision, it’s important for you to believe that you can do anything. Surround yourself with people will be supportive of your work...
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