Chuck Cuda

Background

About Chuck Cuda

I’m the author of Ego Strength—a true story of resilience, redemption, and building a legacy from the ground up. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, mentor, or just getting started in your career, Ego Strength offers something real: a raw, honest look at what it takes to bet on yourself, face failure head-on, and keep moving forward. If you’re driven to grow, lead, and leave a lasting impact, this story will hit home. From a pivotal mistake that led to prison, to rebuilding a multi-million-dollar portfolio and founding Opes Commercial Real Estate, my journey has been anything but linear. But growth rarely is. Through ventures in real estate, construction, healthcare, and beyond, I’ve learned how to turn adversity into opportunity—and how to build with both profit and purpose. In Opes’ first year alone, we closed over 100 transactions totaling more than $44M. This book isn’t just my story. It’s a blueprint for anyone ready to lead with integrity, own their mistakes, and build something that lasts. I’ve also been honored to serve on the boards of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Tommy Simone Memorial Foundation, and ARTermini Foundation, among others. Above all, I’m a husband, father of four, Catholic, and proud bone marrow donor to my dad during his fight with cancer. Failure isn’t final. Legacy is built in how you rise.