Reflecting on 20 Years of The Buddy Group: Our Roots, Our Resilience, and Our Relationships

January 12, 2025

Twenty years ago, The Buddy Group Group was founded here in Southern California, a place where creativity meets community and dreams are brought to life. Our journey began in the same region where Hollywood was born—a place where storytelling shaped culture, inspired innovation, and brought people together.

Over the past two decades, we’ve had the privilege of building relationships with incredible clients, many of whom have become more than partners. You’ve become friends and, in many ways, family. Together, we’ve crafted stories, created solutions, and navigated challenges with an unwavering belief in the power of collaboration.

Today, our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation caused by the ongoing wind and fire crisis. This isn’t just about the destruction of homes and businesses—it’s about the disruption of lives, dreams, and the very communities that make Southern California so special. To our friends, partners, and neighbors facing this unimaginable loss, we stand with you.

But if there’s one thing we’ve learned from our shared history, it’s this: resilience is in our DNA. Like the start of Hollywood and the community that built the stories of our past—we will come together to be the community that makes the stories of the future.

The Buddy Group was founded on the belief that two buddies working together are better than one acting alone. And now, more than ever, we are committed to being part of the recovery and rebuilding efforts. Together, we will reimagine what’s possible, restore what has been lost, and ensure the future is Storydriven.

To our team, clients, and the Southern California family—thank you for 20 incredible years. Let’s honor our roots by coming together to create a future we can all be proud of.

With gratitude and hope, Pete Deutschman Chief Buddy, The Buddy Group