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By Brian DeLucia Over the past 40 years, CEO compensation increased approximately 1,000%.  The middle-class worker in that time realized approximately 11% increase. While I do not believe in artificially over-correcting situations, we need to fundamentally change this culture.   If we can re-allocate wages, people will take a little more pride in their work and  Read more ➝

By Brian DeLucia Here is a principle that is often forgotten! Remember that we are in business to give people what they want. Much too often, businesses try to serve their own needs rather than to serve and provide value to their audience.    

By Brian DeLucia Greed might get you a short-term bump, but generosity always wins over time.    

By Brian DeLucia If you want to get people to the level they never thought was within their reach, you will likely ruffle a few feathers. And you must be emotionally strong enough to handle the fact that some people will not like you.    

By Brian DeLucia It is time to rediscover our values and practice timeless fundamentals within the communities we serve. This involves a commitment towards creating sustainable jobs – both fundamental traditional and modern jobs.  Develop more workforce housing to provide essential professionals quality places to live and support their families within the communities where they  Read more ➝

By Brian DeLucia Capitalism is a model that has worked within our society for many generations and will continue being our best choice moving forward.   At the same time, it is imperative to re-imagine capitalization for the next generation. I believe capitalism retains the most upside in allowing people to reach great heights, but we  Read more ➝

Brian DeLucia We complain about today’s entitled society. Here is the reality…you are likely the one who created it. As parents, we push our children for specific results when it honestly does not matter at the time.   The college admissions scandal of 2019 represents this all. Those parents did not care about their children.   They  Read more ➝

By Brian DeLucia Back in 2018, I said the following and we are now seeing this playing out. +++ I am really interested in seeing how this plays out in the real world. From inside chatter among the UNHW in recent months, there is more of a realization that we need to address the growing  Read more ➝

By Brian DeLucia One of the missions of a family office is to maintain wealth (become totally risk adjusted) or become wealthier. I can tell you this, there is absolutely no reason you cannot find compelling economics within a strong risk adjusted approach. It requires a lot of work in the real world, but it  Read more ➝

By Brian DeLucia Life is not easy. It is challenging. Many people are experiencing significant challenges. However, let’s remember we have it better than ever. Have numerous access and resources to put us in a position to succeed.